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About the author
Deborah Madison is an American chef, writer, food activist, and cooking teacher who is recognized as an expert on vegetarian cooking, although she is not a strict vegetarian. Her gourmet repertoire showcases fresh garden produce, while her work highlights Slow Food, local foods, and farmers markets. Her cookbooks are well suited for home cooks interested in plant based cooking, fresh produce, and sustainable food systems. Her writing guides readers in exploring the connections between gardening and cooking with accessible, flavorful recipes. To begin exploring her work at Eatbook Family, readers can start with Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with Over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes [A Cookbook]. Another excellent starting point is The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone: [A Cookbook] (Revised), or readers can explore regional ingredients through Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets [A Cookbook]. Those looking for quick and approachable meals can try This Can't Be Tofu!: 75 Recipes to Cook Something You Never Thought You Would--And Love Every Bite, while An Onion in My Pocket: My Life with Vegetables offers a deeper look into her personal journey with food.
📖 Where to start with Deborah Madison
💬 What our editors say about Deborah Madison's books
“Madison excels at teaching the mechanics of vegetarian cooking, offering a logical progression from basic sauces to complex savory tarts. The inclusion of chapters on grains and alternative proteins like tempeh provides practical…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone: [A Cookbook] (Revised)
“Madison effectively connects her childhood in Big Ag country to her role as a leading voice in vegetarian cuisine. The text offers valuable insight into the growth of local farming movements and food media without relying on…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on An Onion in My Pocket: My Life with Vegetables
“Readers seeking detailed nutritional breakdowns or complex cultural histories may find the offering light on substance despite its bold title. The book appears best suited for casual vegetarians or curious omnivores rather than…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on This Can't Be Tofu!: 75 Recipes to Cook Something You Never Thought You Would--And Love Every Bite
📋 Editions by Deborah Madison in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families f | 2013 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9781607741916 |
| The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone: [A Cookbook] (Revised) | 2014 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9781607745532 |
| An Onion in My Pocket: My Life with Vegetables | 2021 | Vintage | — | 9780525565642 |
| Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Market | 2008 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9780767929493 |
| This Can't Be Tofu!: 75 Recipes to Cook Something You Never Thou | 2000 | Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed | — | 9780767904193 |
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