Whether you enjoy your vegan meals simple or sophisticated, you’ll find them in this excellent cookbook. The Blooming Platter Cookbook is a celebration of the seasons that features a wide range of accessible, elegant recipes for the home cook, ranging from easy homestyle dishes to creative upscale meals you’ll be proud to serve to your guests. Healthy and nutritious, Betsy DiJulio’s dazzling recipes are at once luxurious, yet down to earth and simple to prepare.The book is organized by meal type as well as by season, and the 175 innovative recipes showcase the taste, beauty, and nutrition of what’s fresh all year ‘round. Spanning regional American favorites and global cuisines, these recipes feature all the essential goodness that fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs bring to your table. The mouthwatering recipes include: • Golden Caponata • Southwestern Tempeh and Corn Pie • Blooming Vegetable Calzones • Spicy Baja Tacos • Blueberry and Lemon Verbena Pancakes • Cherry-Almond Clafouti Cake The Blooming Platter Cookbook includes recipes for appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and brunch all divided by season. Recipe variations and menu suggestions will help you apply your own creativity in the kitchen. In addition to seasonal icons and helpful tips, the book features 8 pages of full-color photos. Read Less