Erin Gleeson, New York Times bestselling author, returns with a gorgeously illustrated cookbook that will transport you to the Mediterranean coast For years, Forest Feast readers have been transported to Erin Gleeson’s picturesque cabin in the woods through her stunning photography of magical gatherings and vibrant vegetarian cooking. Now, Gleeson transports readers to Europe, with recipes inspired by her exploration of the cultures and cuisines of France, Portugal, Spain, and Italy during an extended family trip. Reimagining the flavors and signature dishes of this part of the Mediterranean, Gleeson presents 100 vegetarian recipes for creating effortless, unforgettable meals. Filled with atmospheric images of coastal villages, charming watercolor illustrations, and mouthwatering food photography, The Forest Feast Mediterranean is an irresistible escape from the everyday, no matter where you might live.

Review

I love being a part of Abram’s Dinner Party and all the fun cookbooks we get to experience and The Forest Feast is definitely an experience!  It is a cookbook but the pages are like looking at artwork and are such a change from a standard cookbook.  I could easily look at this book for days and find something new each time I open it up.

The beginning of the book follows their three month journey in Europe and the towns they discovered and the foods they enjoyed.  This alone made me want to drop everything and experience my own journey.

I always love finding new recipes and I tried two and used hubby as a guinea pig.  I do have to be careful about what I chose to make because he is picky when it comes to vegetables.  The first dish I tried was the Orzo Risotto.  I figured this was an easy one to try out as a side dish to the pork chops I made that evening.  I forgot to take photos and the only difference between this recipe and what I made was that I left the asparagus out.  One, because hubby doesn’t like it, and two, because it isn’t asparagus season.  But trust me that I’ll be giving that a whirl next spring.

These are all of the recipes that I have tagged and want to make.  I might have to share some with stepson (who eats anything) since some of the dishes hubby won’t like.  I am planning to make the Ricotta Gnocci very soon!

The second dish I made was a Carrot-Pistachio Couscous.  I never would have thought about this combination but let me tell you it was divine!  It was also very easy to make which is my kind of recipe!

And my dish

This is a fantastic cookbook and one you should consider adding to your library very soon especially if you are a vegetarian or would like to add vegetarian dishes to your rotation.

We give it 5 paws up!

About Erin

Erin Gleeson is the New York Times best-selling author of The Forest Feast, a vegetarian cookbook based on her blog of the same name, www.theforestfeast.com. Erin worked as a food photographer in New York City for several years before moving to a cabin in the woods near San Francisco in 2011 which inspired her blog and books. The Forest Feast is a unique cookbook/art book blend, featuring simple, colorful, vegetable based recipes that are presented visually, with minimal text. Erin’s own photography, watercolor illustration and hand-lettering guide you through the steps to make each dish. The Forest Feast noterie line was released in 2015 with stationery items like journals and art prints (available on Amazon), featuring Erin’s watercolors and photography. She is currently creating two more cookbooks that come out in 2016, The Forest Feast for Kids and The Forest Feast Gatherings. Erin also teaches photography at the college level and works as a freelance food photographer and illustrator.