Fancy fruits and extraordinary vegetables
1984
Strauss, Sandra Conrad
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Publisher
Hastings House
Other Subjects
Cooking (fruit); Home economics and human ecology; Cooking (vegetables); Food preparation
Language
English
Note
by Sandra Conrad Strauss ; illustrated by Wardell Parker.
Includes bibliographical references (page 218) and index.
Abstract: The selection, storage, and preparation of a variety of interesting and unusual fruits and vegetables are outlined in this guide to discovering and exploring "produce specialties" in tasty and imaginative ways. Selected fruits and vegetables include artichoke, avocado, belgian endive, bok choy, celeriac, chayote, chinese cabbage, coconut, fennel, gingerroot, Jerusalem artichoke, jicama, kivifruit, kohlrabi, kumquat, leek, mango, papaya, pearl onion, persimmon, plantain, pomegranate, prickly pear, quince, rhubarb, sapote, snow pea, spaghetti squash, sprouts, tomatillo, water chestnut, and watercress. Introductory information provided for each item discusses history and origin, availability, selection and storage tips, preparation ideas, and nutrient composition. Recipes presented for appetizers, soups, salads, vegetable side dishes, beverages, and desserts featuring these special fruits and vegetables. Recipes illustrate the convenience and versatility, as well as the variety of tastes and textures these foods offer. A bibliography and subject index are included. (aje)
ISBN
0803813007, 9780803813007
Sub Title
a guide to selecting, storing & preparing
Type
Text; Monograph; Book; Bibliography; Book; Monograph
2024-02-27
2025-07-19
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