A dazzling collection of more than 100 innovative vegetable recipes from the beloved chefs of Philadelphia’s nationally acclaimed restaurants Vedge and V Street—full of bold spices and adventurous flavors inspired by the great ethnic and street foods of the world.

Chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby bring the greatest flavors of the world to the devoted clientele of their acclaimed Philly restaurant V Street. Now, cooks can experience the same original dining experience at home with these zesty, mouthwatering recipes that whet the appetite and feed the imagination.

In V Street, Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby offer creative vegan riffs on street food from across the globe—drawing from the culinary traditions of Asia, the Middle East, South America, and more—in a diverse range of dishes including:

Sticks: Jerk Trumpet Mushrooms, Shishito RobotayakiSnacks: 5:00 Szechuan Soft Pretzels, Papadums with Whipped DalSalads: Jerk Sweet Potato Salad, Tandoori EggplantMarket: Harissa Grilled Cauliflower, Peruvian FriesPlates: Black Garlic Pierogies, Hearts of Palm & Avocado SoccaBowls: Dan Dan Noodles, Kimchi StewSweets: Churro Ice Cream Sandwich, Sweet Potato AranciniCocktails: Hong Kong Karaoke, Lokum at the Bazaar

Filled with 100 internationally inspired recipes, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, food travel stories, and stunning color photography throughout, this casual companion cookbook to Vedge is a must-have for vegetable lovers and everyone with a taste for adventure.

Kate Jacoby

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