TASSAJARA RECIPE BOOK

by Edward Espe Brown

The author introduces a 100 or so vegetarian recipes with charming stories and poems about where they came from, suggestions for how and when to serve them, and precise instructions for making them perfectly.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Nonfiction, Vegetarian

225 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Edward Espe Brown is a Zen Buddhist priest and professional chef.

Reviews

[anoop · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lemon zest is a recurring theme, like it or not.

[Kathryn Baron · Rating 2 out of 5]

Once upon a time I made the recipe for the Chese & Nut Loaf for a main dish at an unexpectedly vegetarian Thanksgiving. It was pricey. Fancy cheeses are not cheap. Fussy. And overall not worth the effort. Would probably have enjoyed just eating the cheese as cheese more than in the loaf. Certainly would have been easier.

[ohm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timeless. Absolutely timeless. It gives me great joy to have the time to renew myself with the recipes and style of cooking in this book, originating in the 70s. Mr. Brown describes a way of cooking where you can really explore and combine, and develop your own taste. A rare find.

[Dray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received this book as a gift from a friend who went to work in the Tassajara kitchen. A buddhist infused meditative journey in food and cooking. Worth reading.

[Hyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good vegetarian and vegan recipes. Everything I've cooked from this book has had a really good aroma and texture. Recipes vary in complexity. Fresh Ginger Gingerbread involves a lot of steps but produces a moist, fluffy, dark cake. Looks like a rich chocolate cake until you have a piece of it. Other favorites from this book are Chili Rellenos Souffle and Polenta & Mushroom Gratin.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this may be one of my favorite cookbooks ever. Easy, super tasty vegetarian recipes.

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

B+ This book was full of great recipe ideas, a way of being very Zen in the kitchen. All vegetarian!

[Daisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pecan Dreams on p. 197

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this cookbook--the marinated tofu is the best

[John Rogers]

Very useful