{"product_id":"ruffage-a-practical-guide-to-vegetables-9781452169323","title":"Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables","description":"\u003cb\u003eVegetables made easy, accessible, and exciting in a gorgeous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e James Beard Award Nominee cookbook by trailblazing chef and former farmer Abra Berens.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book acts as a veritable encyclopedia of vegetables, with over 100 recipes and 200-plus variations featuring 29 different types of produce.\"--\u003ci\u003emindbodygreen\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuffage\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the simple techniques that help any cook prepare a variety of delicious vegetables in a number of ways. Filled with strategies and practical advice from acclaimed Midwestern chef Abra Berens, author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eGrist\u003c\/i\u003e, this plant-forward cookbook tackles the question home cooks ask themselves about vegetables: How do I cook this? How do I make this exciting? Do I store this in the fridge? How do I make this into dinner? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mouthwatering recipes include Shaved Cabbage with Chili Oil, Cilantro, and Charred Melon; Blistered Cucumbers with Cumin Yogurt and Parsley; Charred Head Lettuce with Hard-Boiled Egg, Anchovy Vinaigrette, and Garlic Bread Crumbs; Massaged Kale with Creamed Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Wild Rice; Poached Radishes with White Wine, Chicken Stock and Butter; and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A how-to vegetable cookbook spanning 29 types of vegetables, these recipes and techniques result in new flavors, textures, and ways to enjoy all the vegetables you \u003ci\u003ewant\u003c\/i\u003e to eat. From confit to caramelized and everything in between--braised, blistered, roasted, and raw--the cooking methods covered here make this a go-to reference for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. You will never look at vegetables the same way again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE: Organized alphabetically by vegetable, from asparagus to zucchini, each chapter opens with an homage to the ingredients and variations on how to prepare them. Features 100 straightforward recipes, each with 3 or more variations, and 140 photographs that show off not only the finished dishes, but also the vegetables and farms behind them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e AMONG THE BEST VEGETABLE COOKBOOKS: Named a Best Cookbook by the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBon Appetit\u003c\/i\u003e (Spring 2019) and nominated for 2020 James Beard Award for Best Cookbooks - Vegetable-Focused Cooking. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e VEGGIE STARS \u0026amp; SIDES: \u003ci\u003eRuffage\u003c\/i\u003e will help you become empowered to shop for, store, and cook vegetables every day and in a variety of ways as a side or a main meal. Take any recipe in this book and add a roasted chicken thigh, seared piece of fish, or hard-boiled egg to turn the dish into a meal not just vegetarians will enjoy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift or self-purchase for home cooks, cookbook collectors, and food enthusiasts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone wanting to explore a vegetable-forward lifestyle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eSix Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eOne Pan, Two Plates\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSalad Freak\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMilk Street Vegetables\u003c\/i\u003e; or\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eYotam Ottolenghi cookbooks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pair with Berens's \u003ci\u003eGrist: A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes\u003c\/i\u003e, named a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Cookbook of 2021 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Abra Berens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/23\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 7.30w x 1.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452169323","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44149909258285,"sku":"9781452169323","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_a86927f7-0091-4a10-b0b0-f71debdefcf0.jpg?v=1757307235","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/ruffage-a-practical-guide-to-vegetables-9781452169323","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}