Rosalind Creasy's Recipes from the Garden (9780804854948)

"Rosalind Creasy's Recipes from the Garden is not just another pretty-face cookbook. This one has depth. This is a cookbook to be trusted and used again and again." —The American Gardener

Luscious, perfectly ripe tomatoes. Crisp, sweet melons. Sharp onions and mellow garlic. Everyone knows that nothing tastes better than fresh organic food from the garden. Rosalind Creasy's Recipes from the Garden will help you celebrate the incredible flavors of garden-fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

This collection of mouthwatering garden recipes from Creasy, a pioneer of the edible landscaping movement, is the perfect gift for anyone looking to find new and tasty uses for their kitchen gardens. In these pages, you'll find delicious, fresh salads ranging from the classic to the extraordinary. Indulge with Rhubarb and Strawberry Cobbler, Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, and Savory Bread Pudding with Sorrel and Baby Artichokes. But most of all, you'll come to a new appreciation for the countless healthy possibilities that await right in your garden, farmer's market, or produce section.

Featuring delectable recipes perfect for both vegetarians and meat eaters; for family breakfasts, solo lunches, and grand, celebratory dinners; this indispensable cookbook will broaden your food horizons and inspire countless delicious and healthy meals.

Delicious and healthy recipes include:

• Watermelon Spicy Salad
• French Onion Soup Gratinee
• Wonton Dumpling Soup with Oriental Chives
• Gudi's Potato Pancakes with Chives
• Sunny Delight Squash Blossom Omelet
• Zucchini Pancakes with Tomato Salsa
• Pork Shoulder Sandwiches with Tomatillos
• Grilled Swordfish with Rosemary
• Braised Belgian Endive
• Brussels Sprouts with Cream and Nuts
• Baked Beets
• Lavender Shortbreads

About the Author:
Rosalind Creasy is a noted gardening authority and the author of The Complete Book of Edible Landscaping, which won the Garden Writers of America's Best General Book. A landscape designer and expert gardener, she is also the contributor to several major gardening magazines, including Country Living Gardening. Creasy resides in Los Altos, CA.