"Her first cookbook, Silk Road Vegetarian, …is a thoughtful and delicious collection of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan recipes celebrating the foods of the Silk Road" —The Food NetworkDiscover the secrets of healthy and sustainable eating that have been practiced along the trade routes of Asia for centuries.This unusual cookbook is filled with richly-flavored vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free recipes that will be a welcome change for any vegetarian or vegan to enjoy.Plus, most of these delicious recipes can be made using ingredients from your local Farmer''s market or CSA share! Delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes include: Bengali Potato & Zucchini Curry Afghan Risotto Zucchini with Basil Vinaigrette Turkish Baked Eggplant with MintCurried Lentil Burgers Israeli Chopped Salad Sesame Kale Salad And dozens more…Dishes from the Silk Road have their roots in the ancient village food traditions of Asia, where a few healthy ingredients from local gardens were blended with spices to cre