{"title":"Abrams","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-modern-cooks-year-more-than-250-vibrant-vegetarian-recipes-to-see-you-through-the-seasons-hardcover-jones-anna","title":"The Modern Cook's Year: Over 250 Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes by Anna Jones - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Modern Cook's Year: More than 250 Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes to See You Through the Seasons\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781419736155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLet The Modern Cook's Year guide you through a year of cooking where vegetables take center stage. Anna Jones offers more than 250 vibrant vegetarian recipes designed to flow with the calendar, covering breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and mindful snacks. The hardcover edition is organized around six seasonal moments, helping you move from bright spring salads to cozy winter suppers by tapping into what’s freshest at the market. Luminous color photography accompanies approachable recipes, making the results feel tangible and doable for cooks at every level. Jones writes with warmth and clarity, sharing practical techniques that demystify plant-based cooking without relying on rare ingredients. Expect quick weeknight suppers, comforting bowls, roasted vegetables, seasonal grains, and zesty sauces that deliver depth of flavor and satisfying textures. The book also provides thoughtful guidance on shopping, pantry staples, and menu planning, helping you build confidence in cooking with vegetables year-round. Whether you’re new to plant-forward eating or a longtime fan of Anna Jones, this volume is a reliable, inspiring kitchen companion for every season. It’s a practical gift for cooks who want flavor-forward meals that fit modern schedules. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Discover Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInside The Modern Cook's Year you’ll find more than 250 recipes organized around seasonal chapters that make meal planning intuitive. Each dish foregrounds a vegetable or plant-based core, pairing simple, delicious combinations with pantry staples and influences from around the world. You’ll encounter vibrant breakfasts like grain bowls, hearty soups, gratins, pasta, and vegetable-forward roasts, plus clever make-ahead plates that suit busy weeks. Step-by-step instructions, clear ingredient lists, and practical tips—such as how to roast vegetables to deepen flavor and how to balance citrus, heat, and herbs—are designed to help you cook with confidence. The book emphasizes balance, texture, and color, showing how a handful of ingredients can become multiple meals through smart technique. Substitutions and seasonal adjustments are also covered, so you can tailor recipes to your preferences or what’s in the fridge. In short, it’s not just a cookbook; it’s a year-long blueprint for vibrant, satisfying vegetarian cooking. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Modern Cook's Year is ideal for home cooks who want to embrace a plant-forward kitchen, whether you’re vegetarian, flexitarian, or simply cooking more vegetables. It’s approachable for beginners thanks to clear techniques and accessible ingredients, yet expansive enough for experienced cooks seeking fresh ideas. The book supports weekly meal planning, batch cooking, and entertaining, making it a thoughtful gift for food-loving friends, students, or busy families who still value exciting flavors. Anna Jones’s method invites you to build confidence in vegetables as the centerpiece of every meal, no matter your schedule. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 250 plant-forward recipes designed for year-round cooking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix seasonal moments guiding meal planning and flavor development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible ingredients with global influence and practical techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVibrant breakfasts, comforting dinners, and make-ahead plates for busy weeks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelpful guidance on shopping, pantry staples, and menu planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeautiful photography to visualize results and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnna Jones is a renowned writer and cook whose work centers on vegetable-forward cooking that’s approachable for home cooks. The Modern Cook's Year continues her tradition of translating seasonal produce into flavorful, doable recipes. Jones’s clarity and warmth come through in every section, helping readers feel confident whether they’re roasting vegetables, balancing flavors with herbs and citrus, or planning menus around the market’s offerings. The book has earned praise from peers and readers alike, with prominent chefs noting its practical brilliance and approachable spirit. Jones’s distinctive voice—grounded in everyday ingredients, global influences, and a passion for vibrant, balanced meals—remains a reliable guide for anyone seeking delicious, seasonally inspired cooking. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you crave a practical, flavor-packed approach to plant-forward cooking, this book delivers. 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On an island that rises from the sea once every century, six rulers gather to break centuries-old curses in a deadly, high-stakes game where every alliance carries a price. Told through the eyes of Isla Crown, a queen desperate to save her cursed realm, the saga blends lush world-building, morally gray romance, and shifting loyalties across a sweeping four-book arc that keeps readers turning pages late into the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lightlark Saga follows Isla Crown, ruler of the Wildling realm, whose people are cursed to die by fire before turning twenty-one unless she can break the curse during the deadly Centennial on Lightlark island. Across the four books, Isla is drawn into dangerous bargains, forbidden romances, and secrets spanning all six realms, each hiding its own devastating curse. 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