The essence of the earth – Vegan truffle recipes - Vol. 2 - uk english version

The essence of the earth – Vegan truffle recipes is the second volume in the Terra Vegan by Nemo series: a journey into the heart of Italian forests, where the aroma of truffles meets the luminous simplicity of plant-based cuisine. Here, truffles cease to be a restaurant myth and become an everyday companion: a few shavings, a velvety cream, a fragrant oil, and everyday dishes are transformed with elegance.The book opens with clear and replicable basics – truffle oil by osmosis, creams and condiments – to guide you precisely towards reliable results. Then it gets to the heart of the matter: finger food for aperitifs, creamy first courses, satisfying main courses, essential side dishes, clever sauces and condiments, right up to spectacular festive dishes. Each recipe is 100% plant-based, with readily available ingredients, realistic timings and steps explained without unnecessary technicalities.Three sensory protagonists run through the volume: scorzone (Tuber aestivum), bianco pregiato (Tuber magnatum Pico) and bianchetto or marzuolo (Tuber borchii). Each one is introduced with practical information on its aroma, use and pairings: raw and subtle for the white truffle, more generous and everyday for the scorzone, intense and surprising for the marzuolo. The goal is simple: to enhance the character of each truffle with gentle techniques and ethical, contemporary, deeply Italian cuisine.The structure follows the natural rhythm of a meal: starting with the basics, moving on to appetisers, then first courses – risottos, spelt tagliatelle, chickpea gnocchi, wholemeal pasta with mushrooms – and finally second courses – burgers, meatballs, potato millefeuille, tofu and savoy cabbage – before exploring side dishes, clever sauces and a selection of festive recipes. There are also notes on seasonality, gluten-free alternatives, variations and serving suggestions. The tone is warm, concrete and respectful of the raw ingredients; the writing is precise and understated, remaining faithful to seasonality and the quality of the raw ingredients.Cooking with truffles in a vegan way means listening to the earth. It is an act of care that combines taste and responsibility: no animal ingredients, no sensory sacrifices. This book shows you how to achieve depth of flavour with legumes, dried fruit, seasonal vegetables, good cooking and small techniques: light toasting, emulsions, vegetable creams, delicate broths. Because truffles do not need superstructures: they only ask for honest frames and gentle hands.More than a recipe book, L'essenza della terra is an invitation to slow down and cook with gratitude. Between a fragrant chip and a porcini mushroom ravioli, between a cashew mayonnaise and a vegetable terrine in natural jelly, you will discover that everyday cooking can become a small ritual of beauty. It is a book for beginners and for those looking for a gourmet touch, for those who love to entertain and for those who want to eat consciously without complications.Bring the breath of the forest into your home. Let a slice of wood tell a story, let homemade oil bring back a memory, let a silky cream delicately sign the dish. L'essenza della terra – Ricette vegane al tartufo (The essence of the earth – Vegan truffle recipes) celebrates a new way of cooking: elegant, accessible, deeply human. Nature speaks softly: this book helps you listen to it and serve it at the table, with simplicity and light.In the book, you will find clear instructions on storage an