La Vida Verde (Paperback)

Jocelyn Ramirez

ISBN 10: 1624149723 / ISBN 13: 9781624149726

Published by Page Street Publishing Co., Essex, 2020

About this Item

Paperback. Classic Mexican cooking is reinvented by vegan chef Jocelyn Ramirez, who has created knockout plant-based versions of readers' favorite dishes. Inspired by her Mexican and South American roots, Jocelyn's catering business Todo Verde, brings together health-conscious, nutritious ingredients and vibrant, familiar flavors. With simple steps and minimal ingredients, these recipes are delicious, feel-good options any night of the week.Vegans and vegetarians will love plant-based twists like Jackfruit Nachos, Mushroom Fajitas, Roasted Cauliflower Y Queso and Chiles Relleno with Cashew Crema. Meat-eaters looking for healthier ways to enjoy favorite meat- and cheese-based dishes can discover fun, new ways to incorporate more veggies into their diets. Top these recipes off with spicy salsas and the best-ever guacamole, and serve with a refreshing pitcher of Superfood Agua Fresca for crowd pleasing meals that are both healthy and irresistible.This book will have 60 recipes and 60 photos. Vegan chef Jocelyn Ramirez shares lighter, healthier, dairy-free Mexican dishes featuring all the satisfying, authentic flavor of her grandmother's classic recipes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781624149726

Bibliographic Details

• Title: La Vida Verde (Paperback)
• Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co., Essex
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1624149723
• ISBN 13: 9781624149726
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An Inspired Collection of Time-Honored Mexican Recipes

Follow along with Jocelyn Ramirez as she transforms the traditional dishes she grew up making alongside her Abuela into wonderfully flavorful plant-based meals everyone will love. With only a few simple and affordable substitutions, you can capture all the spicy, earthy, savory deliciousness of authentic Mexican cooking, and help friends, family and even the die-hard meat-eaters enjoy a new side of Latin cuisine.

Amaze your taste buds with healthier versions of kitchen staples like Queso Fresco (Fresh Cheese), Chile de Árbol y Tomatillo (Árbol Chiles with Tomatillo) and Tortillas Hechas a Mano (Handmade Tortillas). Then make hearty, filling mains that carnivores and vegans alike will come back to again and again, such as Tacos de Yaca Carnitas (Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos), Sopa de Tortilla con Crema (Tortilla Soup with Cream) and Mole Verde con Champiñones (Mushrooms in Green Mole). With these 60 recipes you’ll be cooking the foods you love with better-for-you ingredients.

About the Author

Jocelyn Ramirez is the chef and founder of Todo Verde, a woman-owned catering company making plant-based cuisine accessible throughout Los Angeles. Jocelyn co-founded Across Our Kitchen Tables, an organization that uplifts women of color in food. Her work has been featured by Vice, BuzzFeed, Los Angeles Times and many others. Jocelyn currently lives in Los Angeles, California.