Two Chefs in the Garden - by Lynn Crawford & Lora Kirk (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Over 150 vegetarian recipes from award-winning chefs and vegetable farmers Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk. Two Chefs in the Garden is packed with over 150 vegetarian recipes inspired by country living, growing vegetables, and a desire to eat more plants. From the endless bounty of their garden-sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy arugula, earthy leeks, zucchini, eggplant, pumpkins, potatoes, and more-chefs and vegetable farmers Crawford and Kirk's vibrant collection of recipes coax the most out of seasonal produce in unique recipes: Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Sage, Shallot Cream, and Crispy Parmesan; Tempura Eggplant Tacos; Garden Ratatouille Pasta Salad; End-of-Summer Tomato Risotto, Celery Root Soup with Brown Butter Sunflower Seed Pesto; Sweet Corn, Potato, and Leek Chowder; Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Leeks and Spinach; Beet Falafel with Lemony Tzatziki; Pumpkin Mac and Cheese; Apple Brown Sugar Pancakes; Ginger Rhubarb Custard Tarts; and Summer Berry Spoon Cake. Taking us on a culinary garden tour from spring to unending produce once summer hits to the cooler days of autumn and the quiet of winter, you'll discover new ways to cook with vegetables and make plant-based foods the central part of your meals. Featuring gorgeous photography throughout, the recipes are incredibly nutritious, easy to make, and celebrate the deliciousness of vegetables in everyday meals."--

Book Synopsis

Over 150 flavourful, everyday vegetarian recipes celebrating the ease and versatility of cooking with vegetables that will satisfy everyone, from award-winning chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk.

Two Chefs in the Garden is packed with vegetarian recipes inspired by country living, growing vegetables, and a desire to eat more plants. From the endless bounty of their garden--sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy arugula, earthy leeks, zucchini, eggplant, pumpkins, potatoes, and more--chefs and vegetable farmers Crawford and Kirk's stunning collection of over 150 recipes coax the most out of vibrant seasonal produce in unique and exciting dishes: Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Sage, Shallot Cream, and Crispy Parmesan; Tempura Eggplant Tacos; Garden Ratatouille Pasta Salad; End-of-Summer Tomato Risotto; Celery Root Soup with Brown Butter Sunflower Seed Pesto and Hickory Sticks; Sweet Corn, Potato, and Leek Chowder; Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Leeks and Spinach; Beet Falafel with Lemony Tzatziki; Pumpkin Mac and Cheese; Apple Brown Sugar Pancake; Ginger Rhubarb Custard Tarts; Cherry Ruffled Milk Pie; and Summer Berry Spoon Cake with Vanilla Sauce.

Crawford and Kirk take readers on a culinary tour through a stunning array of recipes, showcasing the abundant rewards of their garden throughout the seasons. You'll discover new and approachable ways to cook with vegetables and make plant-based foods the central part of your meals. Featuring beautiful photography throughout, Two Chefs in the Garden celebrates the ease and versatility of cooking with vegetables that will satisfy everyone.

About the Author

LYNN CRAWFORD is an acclaimed Food Network celebrity chef and bestselling author of several cookbooks, including award-winner Farm to Chef, and she is the co-author of Hearth & Home. She has over twenty-five years of culinary experience, including many years as executive chef for the Four Seasons Hotels in Toronto and New York. Chef Lynn is one of the highest profile chefs in the country and a genuine household name. Currently starring on Food Network's newest primetime cooking competition series Wall of Chefs and Junior Chef Showdown, she can also be seen as an Iron Chef on Iron Chef Canada, Iron Chef America, Top Chef Masters, Top Chef Canada, Chopped Canada, The Great Canadian Cookbook, Restaurant Makeover and Pitchin' In. LORA KIRK is a Canadian chef, restaurateur, consultant, and food activist from Toronto. Co-author of Hearth & Home, she is regarded as one of Canada's leading chefs. Chef Lora has an impressive culinary resume, having worked as a chef internationally for over twenty years. Lora began her culinary career at the legendary Connaught Hotel in London, England working with Gordon Ramsay and Angela Hartnett and at the Soho House in New York City and the Four Seasons Hotels in Toronto and Whistler. A local food champion and advocate, Lora was the chef and co-owner of the extraordinarily successful Toronto restaurant Ruby Watchco for over a decade. The restaurant is credited with revolutionizing Canadian cuisine by showcasing organic, locally grown ingredients and for highlighting Lora's creativity and drive. Passionate about healthy sustainable food for children and teaching children to cook, she is a founding member of Little Chefs in the Garden, an organization working to create garden projects for children to participate in planting, harvesting, and preparing fresh food as part of their school day and class curriculum.