Through the great success of From a Monastery Kitchen and Twelve Months of Monastery Soups, Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette delighted the world's palette and soul with his own simple and natural recipes. Now this famous chef turns to the richness of his monastery's garden for inspiration. Fresh from a Monastery Garden contains over two hundred vegetable recipes--appropriate for either casual or formal events, full meals or side dishes, vegetarians and nonvegetarians--that can be adapted to even the busiest of schedules. Combining the richness of Brother Victor-Antoine's own southern French background with the abundance of an American vegetable garden, these recipes are easily reproduced by any home cook. Fennel Ratatouille, Asparagus Risotto, St. Paschal's Barley Soup, Alsatian Tomato Salad, and Zucchini à la Monegasque are just a few of the savory possibilities readers will enjoy making and sharing with friends and family. And because nothing beats being able to taste the flavors of a garden year-round, Brother Victor-Antoine has also included his secret techniques and recipes for preserving and canning fruits, vegetables, sauces, and chutneys, such as Tuscan Tomato Sauce, Apple-Sweet Potato Chutney, Salty Cucumber Pickles, Corn Relish, and Monastery Salsa. Fresh from a Monastery Garden is the one cookbook that can forever absolve readers of soggy or flavorless vegetables, ensuring a lifetime of vibrant, zestful, and healthy eating.

Fresh from a Monastery Garden: An A-Z Collection of Delectable Vegetable Recipes

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

D'Avila-Latourrette, Victor

Cooking by Ingredient

Broadway

When first published over twenty years ago, FROM A MONASTERY KITCHEN became an instant classic of monastic cookery, admired over the centuries for its emphasis on simplicity, wholesomeness, good taste, and its use of Nature's seasons as a source for many ingredients. Now newly revised and expanded, Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette, author of the best seller, Twelve Months of Monastery Soups, has developed more outstanding recipes that will appeal to all those who desire a healthy, all-natural, and always delicious diet. Enhancing the pleasure of the recipes themselves are charming words and quotes that make this book a treasure for both palate and spirit. "For this monk, preparing food is prayer." -GOURMET Magazine

From a Monastery Kitchen

Entertaining & Holidays

Gramercy

"Of soup and love, the first is best." Brother Victor-Antoine makes a passionate case for this Spanish proverb in Twelve Months of Monastery Soups, bringing easy, delicious, soul-satisfying soup recipes from the monastery to your kitchen. From simple, clear broths to thick, hearty soups, there's a recipe to appeal to every taste. Arranged by month with an eye toward seasonal variety and at least one recipe for every vegetable native to North America, the 175 soups include classic favorites such as Cream of Corn and Tomato and more unique recipes such as Jerusalem Artichoke, Provenþal Rainbow, and Danish Onion-Champagne. With inspirational quotes proclaiming the goodness of soup sprinkled throughout and beautiful period block prints, Twelve Months of Monastery Soups is a celebration of the art of soup-making.

Twelve Months of Monastery Soups: A Cookbook

Main Courses & Side Dishes

Clarkson/Potter

As good for the body as they are for the soul--America's 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-Antoine's 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. Peter's 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.

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

Cooking Methods

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Fresh from a Monastery Garden: An A-Z Collection of Delectable Vegetable Recipes

From a Monastery Kitchen

Twelve Months of Monastery Soups: A Cookbook

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