Linda Mccartney on Tour [Hardcover]

Linda Mccartney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 1998

In her exciting follow-up to LINDA'S KITCHEN, Linda Mc Cartney sets out on a gastronomic journey to discover the very best vegetarian dishes of the world's major cuisines. With such a wide variety of produce now available in supermarkets, there is every opportunity to bring the flavours of the world into our own kitchens. From east to west, north to south, each country has its own distinctive ingredients and style of cooking, but they all have one thing in common - each produces delicious, healthy vegetarian dishes. The great European cookery traditions are surprisingly distinctive: Greece with its feta cheese and filo pastry, neighbouring Italy whose pizza and pasta have been adopted by the world and Spain where the cooking style is still strongly influenced by its Arabic past . The Far Eastern countries offers a wealth of vegetarian fare; the use of fresh ginger, coconut milk and exotic spice blends gives their cuisines a very distinct character. Linda's inspiring new collection contains over 200 innovative and simple meat-free recipes suitable for the newcomer to vegetarian cookery or established veggies looking to spice up their culinary repertoire!

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Linda McCartney, wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, was a passionate vegetarian. Shortly before she died, she left a legacy with this beautiful book of 200 meat-free recipes from all over the world. Linda McCartney on Tour is illustrated with stunning photographs guaranteed to start you salivating--the tastes, colors, and textures leap off the page. You can almost taste the Crispy Vegetable Wontons (China), Asparagus Crepes (France), Minted Pea and Spinach Soup (U.K.), Vegetable Kichdi (India), Warm Chocolate Souffle with Bittersweet Sauce (France), and Fragrant Coconut Rice (Thailand). If you like pizza, choose from recipes of the U.K., U.S., Thailand, or Greece, or invent your own pizza with a page of creative topping selections. Although many of the dishes sound esoteric, the ingredients won't send you searching in ethnic stores--you can find most in your supermarket, though you will need to frequent a natural-foods market for a few, such as organic eggs and vegetarian sausages. The recipes have no nutritional information, unfortunately--you know you're getting plenty of vitamins and fiber, but you don't know fat content. Whether you're a confirmed vegetarian looking for new recipes or you just want to improve your health by eating meat-free a few times a week, this book will entice you. --Joan Price --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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'A brilliant blueprint for a meatless, fishless way of life' HEALTHY EATING 'Full of simple and inspiring recipes for meals without meat' SHE 'This book will appeal to anyone interested in meat-free meals' BBC VEGETARIAN GOOD FOOD 'With 220 recipes as well as nutritional advice and menu planners the book will undoubtedly further the vegetarian cause to which Linda McCartney was so dedicated.' THE TIMES

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Illustrated (September 24, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316639796
• ISBN-13: 978-0316639798
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,896,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent cookbook to own!, July 1, 2000

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This review is from: Linda McCartney on Tour: Over 200 Meat-Free Dishes from Around the World (Hardcover)

I am a vegan, and finding anything delicious that doesn't include some form of tofu is sometimes hard. This cookbook includes many ethnic, vegan recipes and photos to go with them. Instructions are easy, even my 9-year-old daughter helps with the preparation. We made the Chinese aromatic vegetable stir-fry last night, and it was marvelous. Even my mom, who is not veggie, thought it looked and smelled delicious. The world has lost a wonderful talent in Linda.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to any cookbook collection, April 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Linda McCartney on Tour: Over 200 Meat-Free Dishes from Around the World (Hardcover)

Linda's recipes are unique in that they are obviously tested and tested again. I am not a great cook (average to good maybe) and I have had many failures in the kitchen by following poor recipes... having cooked a good many of Linda's recipes I haven't had one failure. This food is great!!! Flavorful, easy to make recipes take the anxiety out of preparing a great meal. Also, I recommend this for meat eaters, not just vegetarians, you'll be pleasently surprised. This book (as well as her others) has taught me so many new cooking techniques and educated me on the use of vegetables and everyday herbs and spices. It's too bad she isn't around to do more. I miss her for her cookbooks alone.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Multi-Ethnic Cookbook - Absolutely Fabulous!, April 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Linda McCartney on Tour: Over 200 Meat-Free Dishes from Around the World (Hardcover)

Yet another truly excellent cooking tome from an inspiring woman, Linda McCartney shows once again how easy it is to prepare easy and delicious meals with a flair. This book is a must have for those who like to sample cuisines from other cultures, and you absolutely don't miss the meat in these dishes. From the stunning photography to the mouth-watering menu ideas that make party planning a snap, there is something for every taste. I have had rave reviews over every recipe I prepared from this and her other cook books. We have lost a true treasure in Linda McCartney.