"This book is filled with enticing recipes that sing. Seasonal vegetables are the stars here. Patricia supplies a broad range of inviting preparations that turn everyday vegetables into something special. --Domenica Marchetti, food journalist and author of The Glorious Vegetables of Italy" The same is true for flavor-enhancers like fried shallots, crispy fried garlic and the flavored oils that Asian chefs and restaurants use on a regular basis.