THE NUT GOURMET: Delicious Plant-based Recipes Valuable Nutritional Information [Paperback]

Zel Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 20, 2006

Nut lovers rejoice! Finally a cookbook that not only features nuts as the focal point of the recipe, but debunks the myths that nuts are too fattening and not healthy to eat.

Over 100 gourmet, plant-based recipes showcase nuts in everything from sauces, soups, and spreads to entrees, salads, dressings, and desserts. You'll even learn how to make nutmilks, a delicious alternative to both dairy and soy milk for allergy diets.

The latest health studies have also revealed surprising results about how eating nuts can reduce your chance of developing heart disease. Nutritional profiles on each nut list protein, vitamin, and mineral as well as fatty acid composition and omega-3 fat content of each kind of nut.

You'll receive expert advice on how and when to purchase and store nuts and garner tips on cracking, toasting, garnishing, and blanching nuts. The Nut Gourmet will help you discover how nuts can contribute a wealth of flavor and satisfaction to your meals.

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About the Author

Zel Allen teaches vegetarian cooking classes at Glendale Community College in Southern California. She is also partners with her husband, Reuben, in publishing Vegetarians in Paradise, an online vegetarian magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Book Publishing Company (TN) (April 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570671915
• ISBN-13: 978-1570671913
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flavorful, innovative recipes for all nut lovers, August 16, 2006

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D. F. Coulter (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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Zel Allen's cookbook is such a departure from much of the bland, unimaginative fare which passes for most meatless cooking. Nut meat is only the starting place, the centerpiece in some of the recipes and only one of many diverse ingredients in others.

Allen is clearly a cook who understands comfort food, and these recipes are complex, flavorful, imaginative, and satisfying. She offers creative substitutes for traditional staples such as "Artichoke Party Dip" and "Pecan Pie," and her "Almond Nut Loaf" will make you forget your longing for mom's meatloaf. Sure, maybe your mom never made Wasabi Pistachio Vegetable Aspic, but you'll wish she did.

Other standouts include "Butternut Corn Cashew Soup" and "Mango Macadamia Nut Soup," and her "New Moon Silk Dressing" is incredibly rich and flavorful. This is by no means just a cookbook for vegetarians (though all of the recipes are in fact vegan) and the meat eaters in your life will probably not even notice that these are vegetarian dishes--they're that good!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem of a Cookbook!, June 20, 2006

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R. Galford - See all my reviews
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There are lots of great, useable, delicious recipes in this book. One of the things that sets this book apart is the originality of the recipes. There are loads of recipes that you won't find anywhere else, such as pates made of pea and pistachio that are truly terrific. Doesn't matter if you are vegan, vegetarian or omnivorous--you'll find these well-written recipes easy to follow and sure to please.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nuts over this book, October 1, 2006

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Magda S. - See all my reviews

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Every recipe I've made has been a huge success. For active vegans, or anyone looking for offbeat ways to boost protein and nutrients in their daily intake, this book is idea. It's also great for vegetarians and vegans who don't want to depend overly on soy. Healthy, easy, and inventive, these recipes add a great dimension to the daily diet!