35 Years of Recipes and Reflections

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"As a new Vegetarian I needed to do some research regarding balancing a vegetarian diet. I selected four books one of which was Welcome to Claire's. I have always enjoyed cooking and I like to use the freshest ingredients that I can find. Welcome to Claire's is my new bible! I have prepared something new for lunch and dinner everyday for two weeks now. The recipes are delicious and the book is full of information. I would highly recommend it."  

- Recent Amazon Review

"When I was a law student at Yale in the late 80s, great vegetarian food in New Haven was hard to come by. Then, I discovered Claire's Cornercopia. Claire's was (and remains) my favorite vegetarian restaurant, and I've had many runners up. I was thrilled to obtain Claire's first cookbook, but was ultimately disappointed. It contained recipes for only a small number of the foods served at Claire's, was visually unappealing, and made most recipes more complicated than needed.

Claire's new book, 35 Years of Recipes & Reflections is good enough that I forgive Claire the disappointment I experienced as a result of her first cookbook. The book is visually attractive, with useful photos well correlated to the recipes. The recipes are presented in an easy-to-follow format suitable for the experienced or novice cook, but never complicate things that are truly simple.

While some may dislike Claire's peppering her book with anecdotes and adorations of her recently deceased husband, I did not. I found them fun and insightful, as if I'd been let in on a secret that held the key to a successful dish.

Lastly, I appreciate the variety of the recipes Claire chose to include in this book. The book is well balanced, focusing more on the foods that make up one's main diet, yet giving coverage to the indulgences (desserts, etc...) as well."

- Recent Amazon Review

From the Back Cover

For some thirty-five years, the legendary Claire’s Corner Copia has been much more than a restaurant to its customers; it’s been a home away from home. A New Haven, Connecticut, institution since its founding in 1975, Claire’s has consistently won recognition for its vegetarian and vegan cuisine, leading to a national reputation and following. 

Within these pages ebullient owner-chef Claire Criscuolo shares more than 350 of her beloved recipes—from Spicy Thai Sunflower Noodles to Quinoa-and-Pecan-Stuffed Acorn Squash to her signature Lithuanian Coffee Cake. Spiced with photos, stories, and remembrances, it’s the next best thing to being there yourself.

About the Author

Claire Criscuolo cofounded Claire’s Corner Copia, a New Haven, Connecticut, landmark vegetarian restaurant, in 1975 with her husband, Frank Criscuolo. A certified culinary professional, Claire is also a registered nurse and the author of three cookbooks, including Claire’s Corner Copia Cookbook, Claire’s Italian Feast, and Claire’s Classic American Vegetarian Cooking. She has been featured in Vegetarian Life, Vegetarian Times and Bon Appetit, as well as the Food Network and numerous other TV and radio stations across America. Visit her at clairescornercopia.com.