Here is what the publisher tells us about this book:
Media personality, two-time cooking show champion, and acclaimed Indian vegan chef Palak Patel invites you to explore the powerful connection between how you feel and what you eat in this inspired collection of plant-based recipes. With recipes for every mood, Food Is Love shows you how to savor every bite and awaken your senses.
Palak Patel invites us to take a journey through the emotional landscape of food with recipes that are designed to evoke specific feelings: from joy and comfort to nostalgia and love. Food Is Love is a reminder that food is more than just sustenance. It is also a way to connect with our loved ones, express love for ourselves and others, and celebrate life.
Born in India and trained at the French Culinary Institute, Palak is inspired as a chef by her heritage and travels: she’s lived in the south of France, Italy, San Francisco, and New York City, and has visited over 60 countries. Food is Palak’s love language, and in this plant-based collection, she welcomes you to choose recipes based on how you feel so that you can truly relish the joy of the first bite. Do you feel energized? Want to feel inspired? Perhaps you’re in need of comfort? Whatever your mood and whatever you’re craving, you’ll find ample recipes to try in this beautiful cookbook, such as:
- Braised Vegetable Dal
- Garlic Naan
- Spaghetti Squash Lemongrass Curry
- Pea and Pistachio Falafel
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Makani Sauce
- Leek and Potato Chickpea Frittata
- Roasted Vindaloo Mushroom Wraps
- Omani Lime Almond Cookies
- Spiced Caramel Rice Pudding
- Peach Cardamom Buttermilk Cake
- Chai Sticky Toffee Pudding
Indulge! With dishes that are as nourishing for your body as they are for your soul.
Hardcover. Color photographs throughout.
