Superiority Burger Cookbook: The Vegetarian Hamburger Is Now Delicious by Brooks Headley
Nonfiction
What sets it apart: Inventive and interesting take on vegetarian and vegan food. Brooks calls his restaurant "an Italian restaurant disguised as a tiny veggie burger joint," but it goes way beyond the veggie burger it is named after. The namesake burger is a veggie and grain croquette that makes no attempt to be meat—enjoy it for what it is.
Recipes included: Appealing salads are somewhat complicated but if your meal stars Tahini Ranch Romaine Salad with Bread and Butter Pickled Cauliflower, or Corn and Tomatoes with Bruised Basil and Olive Oil Croutons, you might not mind the extra effort. Other temptations include White Sweet Potato and Leek Soup with Italian Green Onion Pancakes, Carrot Soup with Mint and Peanuts, and Crunchy Potatoes with Green Cream and Griddled Onions. Even simple dishes like Bean Toast or Braised Collard Greens are livened by careful cooking and thoughtful seasoning. Desserts include banana bread and a selection of sorbets.
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