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(More customer reviews)Ian Finn's latest cookbook is part philosophy lesson, part bonanza of great recipes and all delicious, vegetarian paradise. Titled "Punk Cookery", Ian espouses the joys of Do It Yourself cooking in a non-pretentious, soulful manner that encourages experimentation and novelty.
So, what is punk cuisine? Basically, it boils down to finding your own voice as a cook and then going into the kitchen and rockin' out. Ian suggests getting to know your recipes, ingredients and tools as intimately as a musician would her guitars and amp. He states, "As you become more experienced working with food, you will become more subtly attuned to the character of your allies, your ingredients. Again, the key is to feel your way to the best possible dish." So, if classical music is all about interpreting the score as with as much fidelity and passion as possible, punk cuisine is all about making your own rules, drawing on the recipes as needed to create your own style of food.
So, the important question is, how does it taste? In short, pretty great. Ian mentions that he honed these recipes over many years managing vegetarian cafes and it's obvious that this food is well designed and conceptualized. In our Brooklyn apartment, we tackled the first recipe in the cookbook, Sambhar, an Indian staple. With lentils, onions and hot peppers, it had a great base. We've been going strongly local with Upstate (NY) produce all summer and this recipe really let us highlight our fresh veggies: eggplants, potatoes and okra. The last was not in the recipe, but heeding the author's advice, we relieved our bursting fridge of the goods and went with the flow. We wound up with a delicious dish, which we complemented with some basmanti rice and fresh salad with chickory and a light dressing.
On the menu for this week will be more of Punk Cookery's recipes, especially the Sun-Dried Tomato Kale soup, the Inca Quinoua salad, the Vegan Lasagna and the Tofu Chocolate Pie. Overall, this is a fun cookbook, with lots of spirit, sage advice and great recipes.
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"Punk Cookery" contains over 35 recipes, including Tofu Lasagna, Chimichurri Sandwiches, Basil-Rosemary Polenta, Sweet-pea Guacamole and Apple-Cranberry Bars. Street meets eat, and philosophy meets action, as Finn tells the story behind the punk ethic, while providing you with a host of delicious recipes. With band references, DIY how-tos, and a thoughtful introduction, Punk Cookery entertains the mind and the senses. You will eat well after reading this book. Gluten-free friendly; Mostly vegan; light on the soy. Flavorful, but easy-to-prepare recipes with step-by-step instructions. Great intro with "house rules." Also makes a great gift for teens or those just getting started cooking.
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