Uncommon Fruits and Vegetables: A Commonsense Guide - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060154209 ISBN 13: 9780060154202

Synopsis

Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables: A Commonsense Guide was first published in 1986 to a fanfare of outstanding reviews and has become a modern-day classic. Now more timely than ever, this encyclopedic cookbook answers the most pertinent questions about the rainbow of fruits and vegetables available in supermarkets nationwide. Here is what home cooks need to know about arugula, cilantro, mango, shiitake, and snow pea as well as the less familiar carambola, chanterelle, lemongrass, passion fruit, and tomatillo. Descriptions rich in culinary, botanical, and historical information set the stage for nearly 100 of these produce items, while detailed methods of selection, storage, and preparation lead to more than 400 easy-to-follow recipes designed to bring out the best in each fruit and vegetable.

Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables is an indispensable reference for home cooks and professionals, gardeners and world travelers, and the food-curious everywhere.

About this title

Review

“A truly invaluable trove of culinary historical and botanical knowledge.” (Gourmet)

“The timeliest and most truly helpful book of the year.” (Time magazine)

“Exotic fruits and vegetables have met their master in Schneider, a marvelous cook. . . . A heavy-duty classic.” (People)

“A landmark reference book.” (Vogue)

“If there were Emmys or Oscars for cookbooks, Elizabeth Schneider would surely receive one.” (Boston Globe)

From the Back Cover

Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables: A Commonsense Guide was first published in 1986 to a fanfare of outstanding reviews and has become a modern-day classic. Now more timely than ever, this encyclopedic cookbook answers the most pertinent questions about the rainbow of fruits and vegetables available in supermarkets nationwide. Here is what home cooks need to know about arugula, cilantro, mango, shiitake, and snow pea as well as the less familiar carambola, chanterelle, lemongrass, passion fruit, and tomatillo. Descriptions rich in culinary, botanical, and historical information set the stage for nearly 100 of these produce items, while detailed methods of selection, storage, and preparation lead to more than 400 easy-to-follow recipes designed to bring out the best in each fruit and vegetable.

Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables is an indispensable reference for home cooks and professionals, gardeners and world travelers, and the food-curious everywhere.

Edition details

• Publication date: 1709
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060154209
• ISBN 13: 9780060154202
• Binding: Hardcover