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George Vutetakis learned “the language of food” as a young boy in his Greek grandmother’s kitchen. It was there that he was first exposed to the value of cultural traditions in cooking. His discoveries continued with travels to India where he learned traditional food preparation methods. Today, using time-honored techniques as his guide, he weaves the Mediterranean and Indian flavors of his youth into many of his extraordinary dishes.

His reputation as a leader in the creation of delicious, low-fat and innovative vegetarian cuisine, using fresh, unadulterated ingredients, flourished as chef and owner of the award winning Inn Season Cafe in Royal Oak, Michigan. After nearly two decades, Chef George sold the restaurant and began writing and teaching. He shares his vast food knowledge and delicious recipes on his popular blog. He currently lives in San Diego enjoying the abundant varieties of fruits and vegetables. Again, he has established a relationship with local organic farmers whom he has always credited with being the real heroes behind his traditional, sustainable and exceptional cuisine.

Book  Description

In Vegetarian Traditions: Favorite Recipes From My Years At The Legendary Inn Season Cafe Chef George Vutetakis unveils some of the wildly popular recipes from his trail-blazing years at the award winning Inn Season Cafe in Royal Oak, Michigan. These innovative vegan dishes, focusing on quality ingredients, freshness and seasonality, brought rave reviews and appealed to all palates.

Each recipe has a story, with tidbits of food lore from around the world. Entrees, soups, desserts and salads with exciting flavors, textures and presentation are in an easy to follow format with beautifully photographed color pictures. As the vegetarian and vegan life-styles become more and more popular, this cookbook could not be more relevant or current.

More than a cookbook, Vegetarian Traditions, is a journey of discovery. Meet the hard-working farmers who provided Chef George with the exquisite produce that went into his delectable and healthy dishes. Discover the benefits of using local, organic and sustainable ingredients while mastering the art of cooking like a chef.

So, get out your apron and delight family and friends with recipes based on worldwide traditions that are sure to find their way into your permanent repertoire:

Budapest Mushroom Soup

Roasted Stuffed Polenta

Thai Samosa

Spinach Walnut Torte

Vegetable Almond Quesadilla

Banana Coconut Cream Pie

Warm Cherry Napoleon

Chocolate Almond Cream Cake

…just to name a few!

Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan or just a lover of great food, this exciting book is a must have for every kitchen.

 

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