The Now and Zen Epicure: Gourmet Cuisine for the Enlightened Palate (Paperback)

~ Miyoko Nishimoto (Author)

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Product Description

A landmark collection of vegetarian recipes inspired by the best of French and Japanese culinary traditions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Book Pub Co; illustrated edition edition (June 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0913990787
• ISBN-13: 978-0913990780
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,206,379 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vegan with Flavor, January 4, 2000

By	Richard N Schachter (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews

Miyoko Nishimoto studied french cuisine before turning vegan and has managed to maintain the satisfying flavors of "dirty" cooking with her creative and sometimes mysterious recipes. Some of the unorthodox flavor combinations seem downright whacky but the result is always a pleasant surprise. Many of the dishes in this magnificent cookbook are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate and make quite an impression at dinner parties. I have served her Savory Tempeh and Vegetable Stew to die-hard meat eaters who ended up practically licking the bowl. A must for vegans and vegetarians but this book could also be inspiring to anyone who appreciates innovative cuisine.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Mother's Lentil Loaf!, January 7, 2000

By	Cecily (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

I'm a longtime vegan who loves good food. In my efforts to spare animals from suffering, I don't want to make myself a victim at the dinner table. This book helps enormously. The savory dishes can't be beaten, particularly for special holiday fare. I make the dairy-free "cheese" ball for New Year's parties every year. I highly recommend "Now and Zen" for elegant, taste-satisfying appetizers, main dishes, soups, etc. I consider the dessert section to be weak relative to the rest of the book. I may be vegan, but when I want a sugar fix, only the best will do. Whole wheat flour and rice syrup just don't cut it. Don't let these comments discourage you because the rest of the book is truly gourmet.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite cookbooks!, November 13, 1998

By	[e-mail] (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This is a great cookbook for anyone who is interested in exploring vegan cuisine. The recipes and techniques are truly inventive and can be adapted to recipes from other sources. I think this cookbook should be on the shelf of every person who takes the art of cooking seriously!