Silk Road Vegetarian

Her first cookbook, Silk Road Vegetarian, ...is a thoughtful and delicious collection of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan recipes celebrating the foods of the Silk Road -The Food Network n n Discover the secrets of healthy and sustainable eating that have been practiced along the trade routes of Asia for centuries. n n This unusual cookbook is filled with richly-flavored vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free recipes that will be a welcome change for any vegetarian or vegan to enjoy. Plus, most of these delicious recipes can be made using ingredients from your local Farmer's market or CSA share! n n Delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes include: n n Bengali Potato & Zucchini Curry n Afghan Risotto n Zucchini with Basil Vinaigrette n Turkish Baked Eggplant with Mint n Curried Lentil Burgers n Israeli Chopped Salad n Sesame Kale Salad n And dozens more... n n Dishes from the Silk Road have their roots in the ancient village food traditions of Asia, where a few healthy ingredients from local gardens were blended with spices to create meals that are nutritious, varied and flavorful, as well as being ethical and sustainable. n n Author Dahlia Abraham-Klein is a food educator and nutritionist who draws from her family heritage to create meals that honor what is most meaningful about cooking and food everywhere in the world-a connectedness to place, history and family. Her book is about developing culinary awareness and celebrating diversity-discovering foods with contrasting tastes and textures that are simple and easy to prepare, yet exciting and different. n n Silk Road Vegetarian delves into the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Silk Road to show how local customs have influenced the cuisine. Each dish has a rich history-linking past to present in a particular place. At the same time, the recipes address pressing contemporary needs by showing us how to eat a healthy, balanced and yet exciting diet with locally-sourced, earth-friendly ingredients. n