Simplicity from a Monastery Kitchen: A Complete Menu Cookbook for All Occasions

Simplicity from a Monastery Kitchen: A Complete Menu Cookbook for All Occasions by D'Avila-Latourrette, Victor. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780767906098.

As good for the body as they are for the soul--Americas best-known monastery cook captures the essence of culinary and spiritual simplicity in a complete collection of recipes and menus for every meal of the day. In our hectic, mechanized age, Brother Victor-Antoines recipes have been welcomed by thousands of tranquillity-seeking readers. His most extensive cookbook to date, Simplicity from a Monastery Kitchennow brings his unique culinary spirit to every meal and occasion. As always, he draws on locally grown offerings to create a fresh range of recipes. Complemented by the influence of his French palate, each selection combines elegant flavors with natural ingredients for a satisfying yet nourishing dish. Start the day with Eggs in Potato Croustades or Avignon Banana and Raisin Bread. For lunch, try one of ten hearty soups, or a Polenta and Broccoli Casserole. Dinner could comprise Easy Spinach Croquettes and a Jerusalem Artichoke Salad, or a lavish affair featuring Asparagus Canapes, Grilled Sea Bass with Dill Sauce, and St. Peters Zabaglione. Also including a variety of souffles, savory pancakes, crepes, pastas, a special section devoted to mushrooms, and a tempting array of more than two dozen sauces, Simplicity from a Monastery Kitchenprovides a way of cooking that truly celebrates the bounty of the Earth.