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FROM WORLD-RENOWNED CHEF JOS ANDRS, A WILDLY COLORFUL, RAUCOUS COOKBOOK CELEBRATING THE VIBRANCY AND VERSATI L ITY OF VEGETABLESFrom the endlessly inventive imaginations of star Spanish-American chef Jos Andrs and James Beard award-winning writer Matt Goulding, Vegetables Unleashed is a new manifesto that will transform how we think about - and eat - the vast universe of vegetables.Andrs is famous for his unstoppable energy - and for his belief that vegetables are far sexier than meat can ever be. Showing us how to creatively transpose the flavors of a global pantry onto the produce aisle, Vegetables Unleashed showcases Andrs's wide-ranging vision and borderless cooking style.With recipes highlighting everything from the simple wonders of a humble lentil stew to the endless variations on the classic Spanish gazpacho to the curious genius of potatoes baked in fresh compost, Vegetables Unleashed gives us the recipes, tricks, and tips behind the dishes that have made Andrs one of America's most important chefs and that promise to completely change our relationship with the diverse citizens of the vegetable kingdom.Filled with a guerilla spirit and brought to life by Andrs's globe-trotting culinary adventures, Vegetables Unleashed will show the home cook how to approach cooking vegetables in an entirely fresh and surprising way - and that the world can be changed through the power of plants.
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Twice named to Time's "100 Most Influential People" list, and awarded "Outstanding Chef" and "Humanitarian of the Year" by the James Beard Foundation, José Andrés is an internationally-recognized culinary innovator, New York Times best-selling author, educator, television personality, humanitarian, and chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup. A pioneer of Spanish tapas in America, he is known for his avant-garde cuisine and award-winning group of 31 restaurants throughout the country and beyond, including two-Michelin starred minibar by José Andrés. His work with his non-profit World Central Kitchen has earned global respect - notably, his team served over 3.6 million meals to the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.
