"As a private chef to the rich and famous (including a president and a prime minister), for over 30 years, Alan Roettinger has learned a lot about what people hunger for and what satisfies. Learn his secrets for creating simple yet sophisticated, vibrant vegan dishes with a decidedly international flair and add joy and surprise to your menus, whether for everyday meals or celebratory gatherings. Discover Alan's more than 100 delightfully artful, completely vegan recipes, and transform your meals from ordinary to extraordinary! With dishes like Artichokes and Fennel with Preserved Lemon and Saffron, Fig Jam with Port, Spicy Minted Slaw, Arabesque Garbanzo Beans, and Bananas en Papillote served with Pina Quemada Ice Cream, there's something to tempt every palate."--Publisher description.