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lovers of Italian food of every kind.<\/p>\nItaly: The World Vegetarian is a vibrant volume penned by Christine Smallwood. It will delight vegetarians but, just as importantly, it will also be welcomed by lovers of Italian food of every kind.<\/p>\n
I confess! I am not a vegetarian and will likely never be one. I do, however, only eat meat a couple of times a week. That isn\u2019t due to carnivorous shame but simply because there are so many more vegetables than there are meats, and I love good food of any genre. Perhaps that\u2019s the path we should all be taking these days.<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t an over-noble tome full of whole-grain and beige baked dishes giving a nod to medicine. Italy: The World Vegetarian is bursting with delicious classic and modern dishes to tempt the home cook and the home diner \u2013 and there are a lot more of those these days. It\u2019s all about flavourful meals made with fresh and seasonal veggies.<\/p>\n
I am inspired by the recipe for mushroom-filled potato gnocchi. This would be a delicious family supper, but would also be a unique starter for a smart Italian dinner party. Taking such common ingredients and turning them into something of a culinary triumph will gladden the heart of any gastronome on a budget.<\/p>\n
There are dishes here which work perfectly as vegetarian mains, or even as side dishes with or without meat. Winter Roots is a hearty platter of colourful vegetables and the leftovers can easily be made into a warming cold-weather soup, so make a double recipe of this!<\/p>\n
But winter will come and go, and we will be looking for lighter fare. Italy: The World Vegetarian introduces us to a host of salads such as rice salad with plenty of additional interest from cheese, vegetables and eggs, too. And potato and red onion salad will work whatever the weather.<\/p>\n
Yes, there are pasta dishes here but a whole wealth of other healthy, extravagant, simple and tasty meals to explore \u2026and you don\u2019t have to be a vegetarian to appreciate them.<\/p>\n
Italy: The World Vegetarian
\nAuthor: Christine Smallwood
\nPublished by: Bloomsbury Absolute
\nPrice: \u00a320.00
\nISBN-13: 978-1472974716<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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