Tuesday, December 30, 2008

365 Vegetarian Soups or Tra Vigne Cookbook

365 Vegetarian Soups

Author: Gregg R Gillespi

Hearty, nutritious, refreshing and delicious, soup has always been the original comfort food. From light consommés to creamy chowders, tangy curries to chilled fruit concoctions, you'll find the perfect dish to fit any occasion. Tasty meals-in-a-pot abound from recipes inspired by regions as far flung as Japan, Italy, Russia, and New Zealand and as close to home as New York, New England and the Southwest. Chase the cold away with Hot & Sour Tofu Soup, Acorn Squash and Apple, and Roquefort Soup with Cauliflower. Celebrate summer with an infinite variety of fresh fruit and vegetable delights: Chilled Curried Peach Soup, Cantaloupe Cooler, Gazpacho, and much more. For dessert, try Chocolate Mint Soup, Cherry Wine, or Chestnut and Amaretto. With tips on making vegetable stocks, hints on blending complimentary flavors, and suggestions on ways to substitute ingredients that may be hard to find, this is a practical and inspiring resource.



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Tra Vigne Cookbook: Seasons in the California Wine Country with Michael Chiarello

Author: Michael Chiarello

People the world over come to California's wine country for a taste of the good life. They find it in abundance at Napa Valley's celebrated Tra Vigne restaurant (the name is Italian or "among the vines"), where an enchanting vineyard setting and chef Michael Chiarello's robust Italian dishes make for an unforgettable dining experience.

Now, Chiarello takes readers behind the scenes at the restaurant, sharing recipes and reminiscences inspired by his years at Tra Vigne and the good Italian cooking of his family. The Tra Vigne Cookbook: Seasons in the California Wine Country with Michael Chiarello celebrates the natural beauty and abundance of the Napa Valley with a passionate gastronomic journey through the changing seasons. In addition to seasonal delights like roasted asparagus, lemon-braised artichokes, and pumpkin polenta, home cooks will discover the secrets for Tra Vigne classics such as herb gnocchi with braised lamb shanks and wild mushrooms, crunchy fritto misto with tomato vinegar, rich and crumbly Italian holiday cookies, and a decadent chocolate tiramisщ. With lush photographs and a strikingly contemporary design, The Tra Vigne Cookbook is a must-have cookbook this fall.


About the Authors

Michael Chiarello is the chef-owner of the acclaimed Tra Vigne restaurant in the Napa Valley. He is the author of two best-selling cookbooks, Flavored Vinegars and Flavored Oils, and produces his own line of gourmet foods under the brand name Consorzio.
Penelope Wisner is a San Francisco writer specializing in food and wine. She worked with Michael Chiarello on Flavored Vinegars and Flavored Oils.
Karl Petzke is a San Francisco-based photographer and the coauthor, with Sara Slavin, of Espresso



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