This book offers a range of recipes- from hot soups and crunchy salads to lamay, tempura, relishes to accompany rich or noodies, curries and desserts. The only book of its kind!

The benefits & pleasures of Buddhist menus -- even when purely vegetarian -- are an experience worth having. The colors & textures in Chinese & Japanese cooking are very distinct, & the cooking styles can vary from steaming & stir-frying to grilling & baking. The sublime aromatics of Indian cuisine, the chromatic creativity of the Thai, the harmonious fusion of Sri Lankan & Indonesian cuisine & the rustic ruggedness of the Tibetan diet offer a dazzling range to choose from. From hot soups & crunchy salads, to Jamay, tempura, momos, & relishes to accompany rice or noodles, curries & desserts -- the Buddhist culinary repertoire is resplendent. Non-Buddhists can adapt the recipes in this beautiful cookbook to suit their requirements. Color photos.

Fresh out of college, Gesshin Claire Greenwood found her way to a Buddhist monastery in Japan and was ordained as a Buddhist nun. Zen appealed to Greenwood because of its all-encompassing approach to life and how to live it, its willingness to face life’s big questions, and its radically simple yet profound emphasis on presence, reality, the now. At the monastery, she also discovered an affinity for working in the kitchen, especially the practice of creating delicious, satisfying meals using whatever was at hand — even when what was at hand was bamboo. Based on the philosophy of oryoki, or “just enough,” this book combines stories with recipes. From perfect rice, potatoes, and broths to hearty stews, colorful stir-fries, hot and cold noodles, and delicate sorbet, Greenwood shows food to be a direct, daily way to understand Zen practice. With eloquent prose, she takes readers into monasteries and markets, messy kitchens and predawn meditation rooms, and offers food for thought that nourishes and delights body, mind, and spirit.

In the tradition of the bestselling "Greens" and "Tassajara" cookbooks, eclectic and delicious vegetarian fare is offered by the nation's most traditional Zen Buddhist monastery. Two-color with calligraphy throughout.

In this book, Buddhist temple priest and chef Koyu Iinuma shares the simple and delicious plant-based meals he prepares in the kitchens of Fukushoji temple in Yokohama, Japan. The 73 recipes showcased in Zen Vegan Food are incredibly beautiful and tasty, while also being nutritious, sustainable and ethically responsible. Color photos show the finished dishes, while comprehensive information on Japanese ingredients like seaweed, miso and tofu helps home cooks with shopping and preparation. In this cookbook, readers will find: 28 recipes for vegan congee—the traditional Asian rice porridge dish that is taking the West by storm. These include Congee with Eggplant and Ginger, Soymilk Congee and Congee with Saffron and Chestnuts. A chapter on Japanese-Italian dishes with recipes such as Grilled Turnips with Mustard and Olive Sauce, and Spaghetti with Pesto and Shiitake. Delicious condiments and starters to brighten up any meal, such as Mushroom Miso Paste and Crunchy Kombu Chips. Though we may not typically associate Buddhist monasteries with trendy chefs and temple cafes, a young generation of priests, like Iinuma, is ushering in a new era—one which emphasizes openness in temples and a reconnection to the natural world for ordinary people. Buddhist monastery chefs have been creating delicious vegan dishes for centuries, and Zen Vegan Food offers a modern take full of fun and flavor. For anyone interested in a sustainable, plant-based diet, this book will be a revelation—a new way to eat delicious and varied meals the whole family will enjoy.

Want to try to eat a more plant-based diet in 2023? Discover how in this beautifully presented cookbook filled with wholesome and nourishing vegan recipes Inside you'll find 200 vegan recipes, bursting with vitality and taste. With fresh everyday ingredients and minimal fuss, food entrepreneur Lee Watson celebrates this incredibly healthy way of eating through plant-based recipes that are varied, nutritious and utterly delicious. With delicious and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks, sides, sauces and dressings, this really is an all-round guide to vegan cookery, and proves that anyone can enjoy cooking and eating vegan. Jam-packed with incredible recipes including: - CHICKPEA, SQUASH & APRICOT BURGERS with a red onion, orange & black olive salad - TOFU FILLETS in a spicy polenta curst with golden beetroot & blood orange salsa - OVEN-BAKED SQUASH GNOCCI with sun-dried tomato, fennel & spinach pistou - DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE with almond cream & raspberries Whether you're already committed to a vegan lifestyle, or you're just trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into your routine, Peace and Parsnips is the book for you.

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