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Reviews"Author Denai Moore covers the spectrum of Jamaican dishes in this cookbook from Rice Pea Arancini to heart of palm-based 'Salt Fish' paired with fried savory green plantains. "--Tanya Flink, Pure Wow, Divided into fabulously titled chapters such as Sides that Have Main Event Energy and Dessert as a Lifestyle, Plentiful is a playful exploration of plant-based Caribbean cuisine. - Fliss Freborn, National Geographic|9781784885496|, "The expansiveness and allowance Moore gives us is pretty exhilarating: Flipping through pages, I was giddy. These meals felt new and familiar at the same time." -Bryan Washington, The New York Times Magazine, 'Plentiful' is beautifully presented and full of colorful recipes that pay homage to Moore's roots, the history of Jamaican cuisine, and her world travels." --Robin Raven, USA Today, "The expansiveness and allowance Moore gives us is pretty exhilarating: Flipping through pages, I was giddy. These meals felt new and familiar at the same time." - Bryan Washington, The New York Times Magazine, "Plentiful" belongs to a wave of recent cookbooks that honor the cooking traditions of Jamaica while also reframing the country's cuisine." - Mayukh Sen, The Washington Post
SynopsisIn Plentiful, acclaimed British-Jamaican musician, chef and 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 alumni Denai Moore celebrates the seasonal bounty of Jamaica, its vibrant and diverse cuisine and the joyful powers of food to comfort, soothe and delight. If you think Jamaican food is meat-heavy, think again … Rice and Peas Arancini, Crispy Oyster Mushrooms with Scotch Bonnet Burnt Lime Dressing and Coconut Rice, Loaded Tostones with Spicy Roasted Carrot Dip, Loaded Tostones with Spicy Roasted Carrot Dip, and Pineapple, Mint and Brown Butter Almond Cake are just a few of the downright delicious plant-based dishes that will debunk that myth. Bursting with vegan Jamaican recipes to satisfy every craving, mood and occasion, Plentiful is a gift to all those who love to share in the pleasure of eating. Food that I dream about before going to bed, Salads that aren't lame, Romanticise Cooking for One, Comfort Grub, Dishes for Special Occasions, Food for Company, Sides that have main event Energy, Dessert as a Lifestyle, Plentiful is a Jamaican cookbook with a vegan twist. In this first-of-its-kind book, Denai Moore pays homage to flavours and authentic dishes from her Jamaican roots whilst firmly planting them within a modern-day context. From her convenient Rice & Peas Arancini to her comforting 'Oxtail' Gravy & Roasted Garlic Spring Onion Mash, the recipes are approachable, engaging and downright delicious. Jamaican food is often misrepresented, simplifed and reduced to being really spicy - and MEAT heavy. Denai is a Jamaican chef who loves to make vegan food and in Plentiful she debunks this taboo about Jamaican food. With this book, she shows how exciting, diverse, and vibrant vegan flavours and Jamaican food truly are. "An incredibly exciting, fresh modern twist on authentic flavours I love with bold clever and creative plays on veg! A book you need in your kitchen to show you how wonderfully delicious plants are with true homage to Jamaica." - Rachel Ama, author of One Pot Three Ways "Dee fantastically fuses her Jamaican heritage into a glorious array of inventive, novel ideas. A treat!" - Riaz Phillips, author of West Winds "Delicious, fresh and full of heart. This is a cookbook that I know I'll return to time and time again when in need of a little piece of home." - Liv Little, author of Rosewater and founder of gal-dem
LC Classification NumberTX837