Cornucopia at Home
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cork University Press
Published:18th Sep '08
Should be back in stock very soon
"Cornucopia at Home" contains a selection of the most popular and enduring recipes from the Cornucopia Vegetarian Wholefood Restaurant in Dublin. The restaurant is a household name amongst vegetarians, health food enthusiasts and foodies in Dublin, as it has been serving fresh, wholesome, home-style fare for over 20 years. The lavishly designed and illustrated book is divided into six sections which are soups, salads, main courses, desserts, breads and seasonal menus. All the recipes are based on regular Cornucopia offerings, simply reduced in a step by step guide to suit domestic purposes.This book will start by an introduction by Deidre McCafferty which outlines the philosophy that has been her guiding light over the years of running the restaurant. There will be a section that introduces the Cornucopia at Home chef to some of the more basic elements of the Cornucopia kitchen both ingredients and utensils. Each section will include an introduction, followed by tips and explanations, the recipes come next. This book contains delicious and satisfying recipes with consideration for the following dietary requirements: Vegan; gluten-free; yeast-free, dairy-free; egg-free; nut allergy; and, sugar free. Each chapter contains a variety of recipes suitable for each diet, clearly marked by symbols on each page. "Cornucopia at Home" is for people who like vegetarian food, who like wholefood, who like comforting food, who like health food and who like to cook everything from scratch.
'A true and inspiring generosity has been created and sustained over more than two decades in Cornucopia, establishing this unique food destination as one of the iconic Dublin addresses. Cornucopia has fed its customers in many ways, giving us great food that speaks of the concerns of the world and its culinary cultures, and inflecting these concerns with the spirit of the city. Deirdre and the Cornucopia team have achieved something of true, enduring value and Cornucopia at home that achievement.'John McKenna, The Bridgestone Guides'Packed with recipes and detailed information on the ingredients and fuelled by the spirit of the restaurant it comes from Cornucopia at home will be a very useful reference for anyone wanting to create simple, tasty and healthy food at home.'Denis Cotter (Cafe Paradiso, Cork) author of Paradiso Seasons and Wild garlic, gooseberries A... and me'We can all feel privileged to read and use this special cookbook. It not only imparts the exquisite secrets that have been consistently enjoyed at Cornucopia, it also provides insight of how it all came about through Deirdre and Neil's love, dedicated tenacity and, thankfully, a bit of ignorance A...'Marc Michel, Farmer, Organic Life, Wicklow 'This book is the culmination of years of dedication, innovation, courage and commitment to pioneering the health benefits and enjoyment of fresh, naturally produced food. When food was less fashionable, Deirdre persisted with her vision and as a founding member of Good Food Ireland I congratulate her on sharing her passion and ideals for using fresh local artisan produce. We can all delight in cooking with Cornucopia at Home and bring the fruits and experiences of Deirdre and her team into our daily lives.'Margaret Jeffares, Good Food Ireland
ISBN: 9780955226144
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476 pages