"50 Vegetarian Recipes from 50 Years of Claire's Corner Copia by Claire Criscuolo marks a culinary milestone, celebrating five decades of nourishing a community with vibrant, plant-based cuisine. This anniversary cookbook invites you into the heart of Claire's Corner Copia, the beloved vegetarian restaurant. Divided into five mouthwatering chapters, this collection features some of Claire's most popular recipes, each one a testament to her passion for healthy, delicious food. Alongside these timeless recipes, Claire shares intimate anecdotes from the restaurant's rich history, offering a glimpse into the journey of a culinary icon. The cookbook also includes new recipes inspired by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on healing, healthful ingredients, and refreshing mocktails and smoothies designed to support recovery. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs of the dishes and the restaurant itself, this book is not just a celebration of Claire's Corner Copia's legacy but a treasure trove of vegetarian recipes that have stood the test of time"--
A culinary icon's legacy through 50 timeless vegetarian recipes and heartfelt stories.
Step into the welcoming world of Claire's Corner Copia through this anniversary cookbook that celebrates a half-century of nourishing both body and soul. From crowd-favorite lasagnas to celebrated scones, each recipe carries the warmth and wisdom of Claire Criscuolo's pioneering approach to vegetarian cooking.
Inside, you'll find:
- Classic dishes that blend Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Greek influences
- Healing recipes developed during the pandemic, including restorative smoothies and mocktails
- Personal stories and photographs that capture five decades of serving the New Haven community
- Clear instructions for recreating Claire's most requested dishes at home
Whether you're a longtime patron or new to vegetarian cooking, this collection invites you to experience the timeless appeal of fresh, wholesome food made with love. Each recipe is accompanied by full-color photography and Claire's warmhearted stories, making this book both a practical cookbook and a touching tribute to one of America's most enduring vegetarian establishments.
A culinary icon's legacy through 50 timeless vegetarian recipes and heartfelt stories.
50 Vegetarian Recipes from 50 Years of Claires Corner Copia by Claire Criscuolo marks a culinary milestone, celebrating five decades of nourishing a community with vibrant, plant-based cuisine. This anniversary cookbook invites you into the heart of Claires Corner Copia, the beloved vegetarian restaurant. Divided into five mouthwatering chapters, this collection features some of Claires most popular recipes, each one a testament to her passion for healthy, delicious food. Alongside these timeless recipes, Claire shares intimate anecdotes from the restaurants rich history, offering a glimpse into the journey of a culinary icon. The cookbook also includes new recipes inspired by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on healing, healthful ingredients, and refreshing mocktails and smoothies designed to support recovery.
Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs of the dishes and the restaurant itself, this book is not just a celebration of Claires Corner Copias legacy but a treasure trove of vegetarian recipes that have stood the test of time.