The Complete Soy Cookbook

Soybeans and the products made from them have been shown to be among the healthiest foods available. Soy is rich in protein, is a good source of and calcium, contains no cholesterol or saturated fat, and contains plant estrogens, which have been shown to be powerful cancer-fighting agents and are effective in lowering cholesterol and relieving symptoms of menopause. This book is the most complete source for scientific and practical information on soy. Mitchell reports the latest health discoveries so that readers understand the whys of cooking soy in addition to the hows. Her hows section offers advice on buying, storing, and using the myriad soy products available. In addition to promoting health, soy s neutral flavor goes well with any almost seasonings. These are not the brown rice-and-Birkenstock tofu recipes of yore; rather, they appeal to a broader and more sophisticated market that includes meat eaters who want to eat soy for health, vegetarians new and old, and people who want their food to be delicious and easy to prepare. They are suited to every occasion from quick weekday meals to elegant entertaining fare. From appetizers like Roasted Red Pepper Hummus to soups like Curried Corn and Pepper Chowder, salads like Two Bean Salad in Walnut Vinaigrette, entrees including Spicy Cashew Stir-Fry and Vegetable Tartlets with Herbed Tomato Sauce and such desserts as Lemon Mousse and Caramel Custard, these are recipes that cooks will want to prepare for their superb taste. Soy and its cousins (tofu, tempeh, etc.) have gone mainstream The Complete Soy Cookbook enables every cook to reap the health benefits of soy without compromising taste. Paulette Mitchell is a cookinginstructor, restaurant consultant, and lecturer. She lives in Minneapolis. Paulette is the author of many Macmillan books including The 15-Minute Chicken Gourmet, The 15-Minute Vegetarian Gourmet, The 15-Minute Single Gourmet, and The Complete Book of Dressings.