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Mango & Mint
Mango & Mint

Mango & Mint

Arabian, Indian, and North African Inspired Vegan Cuisine

Tofu Hound Press

COOKING

256 Pages, 7 x 10

Formats: Trade Paper, Mobipocket, PDF, EPUB

Trade Paper, $17.95 (US $17.95) (CA $19.95)

Publication Date: July 2013

ISBN 9781604863239

Rights: WOR X UK & EUR

PM Press (Jul 2013)
Tofu Hound Press

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Overview

An inspired collection of ethnic recipes to please any palate

Nicky Garratt’s love of Arabian, Indian, and North African cuisine is obvious in this mouth-watering collection of vegan recipes. Challenging the notion that meals require a centerpiece—historically based around the kill from the hunt or domesticated herd—this recipe collection offers satisfying menus in both buffet style and formal sit-down meals using the vegan philosophy of an intelligent use of the resources available. The full-color photographs offer ideas for presentation, and the book includes sections on planning meals in advance to save money and maximize resources as well as a selection of recipes that utilizes often-discarded items as ingredients—such as watermelon rinds and beet tops in addition to the common problem of easily forgotten leftovers. The flavor of Arabic and North African cuisine is seen in the recipes for Baba Ghannouj, Red Pepper Bulgar, Spinach Pies, Harissa, and Donuts in Syrup, while Indian favorites such as Apple Soup, Peanut Vada, Chana Masala with Green Chili, and Mango Rice also make an appearance. The recipes range from quick and easily created to relatively complex, all of which require only basic equipment and rudimentary skill. The book contains an index for fresh ingredients that enables one to quickly locate a recipe by provisions already found in the refrigerator.

Reviews

"Nicky's meals inspire the realization that vegetarian food need not be dull to the eye or bland to the palate, and I recommend this excellent cookbook to anyone who wishes make such an agreeable discovery for themselves."  —Alvin Gibbs, U.K. Subs bassist

"Nicky's fire-roasted Baba Ghannouj was absolutely amazing. Without doubt the best I've ever tasted."  —M. Green, general manager, Blue Table Restaurant

"Nicky Garratt's knowledge of Indian/Arabic cuisine, and specifically the spices used in its preparation, is vast indeed."  —A. McMullan, award-winning chef

"All of the dishes hold unexpected surprises, like a kiss of smoke in the eggplant or a bright acidity in the lentils."  —Jonah Oakden, chef, Boulevard Restaurant

"For the vegan home chef who enjoys eating a wide of variety of food from cuisines all over the world, Mango & Mint is a treasure trove of recipe ideas both old and new." —Holly Scudero, San Francisco Book Review

"An entry-level and nontraditional approach to Indian, North African, and Middle Eastern vegan fare. ...this title will appeal to vegetarians and vegans seeking global inspiration to make everyday meals more flavorful using fresh, unprocessed ingredients and simple cooking methods." —Rukshana Singh, Library Journal

Author Biography

Nicky Garratt is an internationally recognized guitar player and vegetarian chef. In 1977 he released his first recording with his punk rock band UK Subs and 30 years later the band won a BBC poll as the world’s best punk rock band. Over the past 40 years he has been an outspoken advocate for science and animal rights, and is active on the lecture circuit on science advocacy topics. He divides his time between San Francisco and Quedlinburg, Germany.