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San Francisco'¬?s Millennium restaurant is renowned for its elegant, intriguing, and delicious vegetarian fare. Very low-fat, this sophisticated and inviting food draws from a world of culinary influences. With full-color photographs, an ingredient glossary, and an introduction to the techniques of dairy- and egg-free cooking.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Synopsis
San Francisco's Millennium restaurant is renowned for its elegant, intriguing, and delicious vegetarian fare. Very low-fat, this sophisticated and inviting food draws from a world of culinary influences -- including Thai, Moroccan, Japanese, Italian, country French, German, and American.
At Millennium, the emphasis is on flavor and freshness, marrying the best of nature's tastes, textures, temperatures, and aromas. Nearly 200 recipes, from Fig and Smoked Onion Filo Tart to Udon with Miso Lemon Broth, Grilled Polenta with Mediterranean Saffron-Fennel Cassoulet to the deceptivelly decadent Chocolate Almond Midnight Hazelnut Torte, show that while this food is heart-healthy and uses no meat, eggs, or dairy, it offers intense flavors and immense satisfaction. With full-color photographs, an ingredient glossary, and an introduction to the techniques of dairy- and egg-free cooking, Millennium's gorgeous recipes are an inspiration for the ages.
About the Author
John Westerdahl, PhD, MPH, RD has served as Staff Nutritionist at Millennium Restaurant in San Francisco and is the coauthor with Executive Chef Eric Tucker of The Millennium Cookbook: Extraordinary Vegetarian Cuisine. Dr. Westerdahl is a Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Master Herbalist and Board Certified Anti-Aging Health Practitioner. He formally served as Nutrition Editor for Veggie Life magazine and currently is the Director of the Bragg Health Foundation. Dr. Westerdahl lives with his wife and daughter in Santa Barbara, California.
ERIC TUCKER has been executive chef at Millennium since it opened in 1994, and was coauthor of the revolutionary MILLENNIUM COOKBOOK. He is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute of Food in New York. In 1990, he took a position at Milly’s Restaurant in San Rafael, California. When the owners of Milly’s opened Millennium in San Francisco, he came along as executive chef, bringing to the restaurant his varied culinary passions, including mycology and exotic cuisines. He has been the primary creative force behind the restaurant’s success ever since.
From the Trade Paperback edition.