“Italian chef Contaldo, who has authored over a dozen books, comes quite close to an all-vegetarian cookbook with this celebration of all things verdure … Contaldo introduces each of the 28 vegetables he dubs most commonly found with quick fun facts plus good, sensible advice on cookery, prepping, cultivating, and similar topics. One to five dishes appear for each vegetable, from artichokes and asparagus to radicchio and tomatoes, categorized by color: green, red, sunshine, and purple … Contaldo ensures that all facets of the traditional menu are covered, particularly the main dishes and the sides. A rainbow of verdure.”
— Booklist, starred review