Vegetable Simple: A Cookbook
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From one of the world’s most renowned chefs, 110 essential recipes that celebrate the beauty, simplicity, and elegance of vegetables
“The latest cookbook from the chef of Le Bernardin focuses on simple, but stunning recipes for seasonal produce. . . . What a delightful approach, especially with summer on the horizon.”—The New York Times
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Eric Ripert is the chef and co-owner of the acclaimed restaurant Le Bernardin, and the winner of countless Michelin stars, well known for his exquisite, clean, seafood-centered cuisine. But lately, Ripert has found himself reaching for vegetables as his main food source—and doing so, as is his habit, with great intent and care.
In Vegetable Simple, Ripert turns his singular culinary imagination to vegetables: their beauty, their earthiness, their nourishing qualities, and the many ways they can be prepared. From vibrant Sweet Pea Soup to Fava Bean and Mint Salad, from warming Mushroom Bolognese to Roasted Carrots with Harissa, Eric Ripert articulates a vision for vegetables that are prepared simply, without complex steps or ingredients, allowing their essential qualities to shine and their color and flavor to remain uncompromised. Complete with gorgeous photos by renowned photographer Nigel Parry, this is a necessary guide for the way we eat today.
“The latest cookbook from the chef of Le Bernardin focuses on simple, but stunning recipes for seasonal produce. . . . What a delightful approach, especially with summer on the horizon.”—The New York Times
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Eric Ripert is the chef and co-owner of the acclaimed restaurant Le Bernardin, and the winner of countless Michelin stars, well known for his exquisite, clean, seafood-centered cuisine. But lately, Ripert has found himself reaching for vegetables as his main food source—and doing so, as is his habit, with great intent and care.
In Vegetable Simple, Ripert turns his singular culinary imagination to vegetables: their beauty, their earthiness, their nourishing qualities, and the many ways they can be prepared. From vibrant Sweet Pea Soup to Fava Bean and Mint Salad, from warming Mushroom Bolognese to Roasted Carrots with Harissa, Eric Ripert articulates a vision for vegetables that are prepared simply, without complex steps or ingredients, allowing their essential qualities to shine and their color and flavor to remain uncompromised. Complete with gorgeous photos by renowned photographer Nigel Parry, this is a necessary guide for the way we eat today.
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Community Reviews
I really enjoyed the layout and simplicity of many of these recipes. The title explains exactly what this book entails. Ripert's book really opens up the world of easy vegetable side dishes and main courses. He includes recipes that don't require many ingredients nor a lot of prep or supplies. He also explains techniques in an accessible way. I was pleasantly surprised that there was a desert section at the end too!
There is a deep appreciation for vegetables and the ways they can be enjoyed. I can't wait to see a copy of this book in person because the digital copy doesn't do the pictures justice. Also, I appreciated how there was a list of produce by season at the end of the book.
My one critique is that the recipes don't seem to be divided into any clear sections other than the deserts at the end and a random part where multiple mushroom dishes were listed. I personally would have found more value if they were arranged by salads, soups, appetizers, main courses, and deserts or maybe type of produce such as all the gratin or all the mushroom recipes are next to each other.
There is a deep appreciation for vegetables and the ways they can be enjoyed. I can't wait to see a copy of this book in person because the digital copy doesn't do the pictures justice. Also, I appreciated how there was a list of produce by season at the end of the book.
My one critique is that the recipes don't seem to be divided into any clear sections other than the deserts at the end and a random part where multiple mushroom dishes were listed. I personally would have found more value if they were arranged by salads, soups, appetizers, main courses, and deserts or maybe type of produce such as all the gratin or all the mushroom recipes are next to each other.
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