Esalen Cookbook : Healthy and Organic Recipes from Big Sur

The world-renowned Esalen Institute, located on the sacred cliffs above the ocean in Big Sur, California, is a place of peace and beauty, a place where people can contemplate, think, and discover. At the heart of Esalen is its kitchen, where food is made daily from the organic farm on its grounds.The world-renowned Esalen Institute, located on the sacred cliffs above the ocean in Big Sur, California, is a place of peace and beauty, a place where people can contemplate, think, and discover. At the heart of Esalen is its kitchen, where food is made daily from the organic farm on its grounds.

welcome To The Cooking Of Esalen, Where Healthy, Organic, And Naturally Grown Ingredients Take Center Stage In Recipes That Will Satisfy The Soul As Well As The Body. The Recipes Are Easy To Make, Taste Excellent, And Look Great. Many Of Them Include Simple, High-protein Vegetarian And Vegan Versions As Well. So Get Ready To Experience The Esalen Cookbook. The Perfect Recipe Awaits You.

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the Esalen Institute Is A Nonprofit Organization That Hosts A Communal Living Space And Retreat In Big Sur, Ca. Cascio Served As The Head Chef There From 1988 To 2004, And This Beautifully Illustrated Work Seeks To Capture The Spirit Of The Institute With An Eclectic Mix Of Exotic And Basic Recipes. While Cascio Emphasizes Organic Ingredients, He Has Not Written A Traditionally Healthy Cookbook. Readers Will Find He Liberally Uses Cheese And Other Dairy Products, Meats, And Even A Crab Cake Recipe Based On Rice Krispies! Many Of The Meat-based Dishes Include Suggestions For Converting The Recipe To A Vegetarian Version. The Book Draws On Many Ethnic Cuisines, But Most Of The Dishes Use Commonly Found Items. Although The Lack Of Any Nutritional Information Is A Definite Weakness, Most Public And Academic Libraries With Culinary Collections Will Still Find This A Useful Addition.-deborah Lee, Mississippi State Univ. Libs., Starkville Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

The world-renowned Esalen Institute, located on the sacred cliffs above the ocean in Big Sur, California, is a place of peace and beauty, a place where people can contemplate, think, and discover. At the heart of Esalen is its kitchen, where food is made daily from the organic farm on its grounds. Recipes from Moroccan Lamb Stew to Pecan-Encrusted Chicken and Sponges of Love Pancakes to Chocolate Chunk Cookies delight newcomers to Esalen and veterans alike. Many years in the making, Esalen Cookbook is finally here, and features dozens of delicious recipes that emphasize healthy, fresh, and organic ingredients, and food made to satisfy the soul as well as the stomach. Also included are tips on how to make vegetarian versions of these recipes as well. It's a taste of the utopia of Esalen in your very own kitchen, with recipes such as Artichoke, Yam, and Blue Cheese Scones; Leek-and-Onion Tart; Greek Quiche; Esalen Granola; Sweet-and-Spicy Breakfast Polenta; Orange Essence Raisin Bread; Quinoa and Veggie Souffl; Grandma's German Goulash; and more!