Book Description
Whether you are a dedicated vegetarian or just love your greens, this book offers lots of inspiration for deliciously fresh food--from a quick, tasty snack to a more glamorous evening meal. For Brunch try French Toast and Sauteed Tomatoes or Blackberry Buttermilk Pancakes. Scrumptious Appetizers and Snacks include Pesto-stuffed Portobello Mushrooms and Toasted Turkish Bread. There is a host of simple Soups and some fabulous ideas in the Cheese and Eggs chapter. All types of salads and accompaniments can be found in Salads and Sides, while Pizzas, Savory Tarts, and Breads are ideal for lunches or casual dinners. When you don't have much time, try some quick Pasta and Noodles, such as Simple Spaghetti with Capers and Olives. For ultimate comfort food make a risotto from the Rice chapter, or a dish from Beans, Lentils, and Chickpeas. For simplicity, try a One-dish Meal. Finally, round off a meal with a perfect Dessert--the selection includes tasty Crusted Lime Polenta Cake. *Deliciously simple recipes for every occasion. *Nutritious meat-free dishes. *More than 50,000 copies sold in hardcover. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Great cookbook!
What a wonderful resource in the kitchen.Lots of easy, simple, and very tasty dishes. ... Read more

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According to a recent survey, 14 million Americans call themselves vegetarians. Of that, only 2 million eat no animal meat whatsoever. The remaining 12 million are "part-time vegetarians" who eat fish, poultry, or red meat on occasion. For this large and growing group, Linda Rosenweig offers a cookbook to satisfy vegetarians and nonvegetarians alike.

Rosenweig's experience stems from years developing recipes for Weight Watchers, Prevention, and Good Housekeeping magazines. Her 225 vegetarian recipes in Vegetarian and More! include "Quick Conversions," allowing readers to easily add meat, poultry, or fish to some or all of the recipe. These are especially convenient for "split houseolds," where only a few members are vegetarians. The focus is on simplicity: only common, store-bought ingredients are used, and most of the recipes are ready in less than 45 minutes. The book also features the new Vegetarian Diet Pyramid from the American Dietetic Association. Vegetarian and More! allows those eating less meat, vegetarians, and meat lovers total satisfaction. ... Read more

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Excellent, Excellent book, YUMMY recipes!
FanTAStic book - I'd recommend it to anyone, and even buy it & give it as a gift! I got it from my library several times, and ended up copying out some recipes. My family loves them, and they're nice additions to our menu. A very worthwhile book!

aims to please everyone but in the end pleases no one
This is a great concept, and appeared to be perfect for my family, which includes both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.In practice, however, I could hardly find any recipes that were appealing.Lots of convenience-food style cooking and inauthentic ethnic recipes calling for unlikely combinations of ingredients, such as a lo mein recipe made from spaghetti, peanut butter, yoghurt and soy sauce. The meat versions are mostly derived by throwing in a bit of pre-cooked meat to the finished recipe.This is not likely to satisfy anyone, really - and I could have done as much on my own without a recipe.

Surprised there wasn't a book like this sooner!
This book is absolutely perfect for my family.My family is one of those where only half the members don't eat meat.When I come home from work, sometimes I just can't get myself psyched up to cook one meal, let alone two!This book helps me cook for the whole family with minimum fuss.All of the meals are rather quick, and there aren't really any ingredients that would be hard to find in your local grocery store.You just begin cooking up one of the meals for your family and then split it into two pots or pans, just adding the meat to one.In many of the recipes, the meat isn't added until toward the end of the cooking process.The only thing this book is missing are pictures--color pictures in a cookbook are always appreciated. ... Read more

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This collection of over 170 recipes using a variety of easy-to-find soyfoods maximizes the health benefits while offering creative and delicious gourmet dishes even the toughest soybean skeptics will enjoy. ... Read more

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my favorite vegan cookbook
This book doesn't say "vegan" anywhere on it, and I myself am not vegan (just a vegetarian for now), but I feel like I could be vegan based on this cookbook.Oser gives a great, not-too-lengthy but informative introduction to using soy, with a complete list of "unusual" ingredients and where to get them, as well as a conversion chart.The recipes are great -- easy to make and delicious!She has a fantastic mix of foods, but my VERY favorite thing about this book is all the "comfort foods" she includes.There's an AWESOME recipe for shepherd's pie, for example, that is filling and tasty and makes you not miss meat at all.This book also has the hands-down BEST vegan chocolate cake recipe I have ever eaten.I recommend this book to both new and veteran vegan/vegetarian cooks.You will not be disappointed.

At yeast it tastes good?
I have been an ardent vegan for nearly 2 years, and this book nearly made me go and buy a McDonald's hamburger.The recipes I have tried had ingredients that were expensive, difficult to find or both.The finished dishes were not appealing to any of the senses, and had a horrible aftertaste. The aftertaste may have been attributed to the massive amounts of nutritional yeast and miso required by many dishes.After the third time I tried to make a meal using recipes in this book, I threw it out (and almost threw up).I did not want this book to go to Goodwill or Salvation Army and continue the legacy of horrible vegan cooking.There are good vegan cookbooks out there, try again.IF YOU MUST TRY THIS BOOK AVOID:Quiche Lorraine, Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Creamed Artichoke Hearts.All will break your vegetarian/vegan spirit, and scar you for life.

Best Soy Recipes I've Ever Tasted
I give this 4 stars, only because some of the ingredients are not typical pantry stock and many of the recipes are labor intensive.However, they are "delicious" and filled with nutritional balance.The quantities are large, so often, I will freeze recipes.Also, I've found that if I don't have all the ingredients like mushroom powder or nutritional yeast, the recipe is still very good.Thank you, Marie Oser, for taking the time to test and balance healthy recipes that are worth making.

Delicious Meals and Desserts!
I bought this cookbook after about 6 months of being on a diet recommended by my naturopathic doctor.I was told to avoid meat, dairy and sugar.I had been doing o.k. with one of the Moosewood Restaurant books, but was looking for more variety.When I first started looking at the recipes in here, I was a little nervous, being "cooking-challenged".There were a number of ingredients I had never heard of!But there is a glossary in the front that explains what the ingredients are and where you can find them.Also a good techniques section, which helped me a lot in preparing tofu.And now having made several of the recipes and being amazed when they are finished (they actually look like something I'd get at a restaurant), I'm not so daunted anymore.They are really fairly easy to make and don't take as much time as you might think from reading the ingredient list. The desserts are great, and believe me, I was addicted to sugar!But these recipes use evaporated cane juice, which you can find at the health food store, and are very tasty!I especially like the chocolate chip cookies and the brownies!I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to make a change to a healthier diet!

good book
Some very good recipes and easy to follow. ... Read more

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Cooking the West African way
Book is overpriced and the recipes is not enough. Would not purchase again for the price. ... Read more

Book Description
Author Linda Rosensweig brings to this book a love for and knowledge of vegetarian cooking. As a graduate of the New York Restaurant School, she mastered the basics of good nutrition and creative recipe development. Her work as the food research and development manager for four years at Weight Watchers magazine and the associate food editor at Good Housekeeping let her fine-tune her training. Her innovative recipes will satisfy longtime, new and part-time vegetarians. ... Read more

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I cook from this regularly!
I focused anew on healthy foods a few months ago, and several recipes from this cookbook are in my "regular rotation".They are very tasty, easy to fix, and call for easy-to-find ingredients. I like the page lay-out of the book, too. I have lost over 25 pounds in 4 mos without ever going hungry or "dieting".When my doctor's nurse called to tell me about the improvement in my blood lipid panel, she added, "We rarely see so much improvement."My favorite recipes (paraphrased titles which I am copying from the back of my meal-planner) are:
sweet-and-sour tofu with broc & pprs, p. 261
curried tofu w fruit & quinoa, p. 345
hoisin & black-bean stir-fry w carrots, pprs, squash, snow-peas, p. 137
caul & raisin curry w chickpeas, p. 260

Great, delicious easy meal.
This cookbook is filled with easy and inexpensive recipes.The recipes center around a vegetarian kitchen that relies on staples such as pasta, beans, grains, etc.Even if you don't usually have these things on hand, they are easy to find and inexpensive.
Most recipes are hearty and enjoyable for vegetarians and non-vegetarians a like.My only complaint is that of the hundreds of recipes, there are pictures of only a fraction of them.

yummy healthy vegetarian gourmet for less money
the recipes are ultra easy to prepare...sounds expensive and
very gourmet...but most ingredients in the book are simple,staples that most of us have in our kitchen 24/7 anyways...very delicious and you can season and spice them up
to your taste...i am on a diet and the recipes in this book
just make all the easier to stay excited about staying on it with
out the guilt...some of the recipes you can get you kids to eat..
simple format...easy to follow...plus the beginning of the book
has interesting and informative facts about vegetarian facts and
healthy tips...goody gooody!!!!!

A must for any kitchen!
Several recipes in this book have become staples in my family.They are well thought out and easy to prepare.Every recipe I've tried was absolutely savory!We are not vegetarians, but find that we don't missmeat when we dig into this book.I've just become pregnant and have foundmany recipes that will accomodate my new dietary requirements.Whetheryour looking for whole meals or for side-dishes you'll find recipes thatmeet your needs and that you and your family will love.

Excellent, healthy, simple
This is definitely my most used cookbook.The recipes are simple, ingredients easy to find, and the food is truly healthy and delicious.Even my meat and potatoe friends like it.You can plan way ahead withthese meals, since the ingredients will keep for a week usually, whichmakes preparation even more convenient. ... Read more

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Robertson relates a series of captivating and delightful travel adventures in the first half of the book, unveiling the wonders of Turkey--from the ancient cities of Ankara to the spas at Bursa to the small village bazaars, where fresh vegetables line stone pathways and aged stucco homes. The second portion is dedicated to vegetarian foods and recipes. Over one hundred Turkish dishes, including Spinach with Yogurt Sauce, Eggplant Puree, assorted Sis Kebabs, Minted Pea Pilav, and the ever popular Baklava, await the cook wanting to explore Turkish cuisine. ... Read more

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excellent cookbook
This cookbook is easy to understand and does not require a lot of cooking skill.The recipies are easy and delicious, and a lot of them use the same basic ingredients so you can mix and match with appetizers and dinners.I am very happy with my purchase.

Good cook book
We just got back from a wonderful trip to Istanbul and Greece and I must say upon returning I was looking for some more of those wonderful meze and the Turkish Delights (yum).So I took a chance on this cookbook since there aren't many (any others) out there that are vegetarian never mind vegan!I'm really enjoying this cookbook - the first 76 pages (out of 249 so that's not a big deal) are indeed history/travelogue but its kind of fun to flip through and the pictures were of some of the same places we visited so that was neat.Just before the recipes there's a section on subsitites and here the author gives you the info you need to find certain ingedients that might not be in the local supermarket - e.g. there's discussion of egg substitites and where to find them, non-dairy butter substitites and where to find them, meat/fish substitites and where to find them etc. In the recipes there are some ingredients like non-meat chicken broth that is called for.Why not just go with a vegetable broth?I did.Anyway, the recipes have all been great so far.I've tried mostly mezes so far - the fried carrots, the fried eggplant with two sauces, stuffed grapeleaves (mine never turn out looking like they should - need more practice...).There are wonderful soups in here - the only one I've made so far was the hot and spicy soup, but others like the lentil look good too.I definitely recommend this cookbook.I had a *really* hard time finding vegetarian dishes in restarants in Istanbul which is why I enjoyed a lot of mezes, so I can see why there are recipes in here (like Sultan's delight) that use meat substitutes. I think this is quite authentic and the author did a terrific job at trying to bring the Turkish flavors to the vegetarian table!

Disappointed
I find this book disappointing. Firstly, one fourth of the book is taken up by the author's travel accounts. It's a different story when an author gives some background to each recipe. But it is not the case here and I find the result of those two books rolled into one very awkward. Second, and more annoyingly, many recipes rely on meat substitutes. I have always found it sad and the sign of a certain lack of imagination when vegetarian cooking tries to mimick meat-based dishes. It is particularly regrettable in a book on Turkish cooking which has a rich tradition of NATURALLY vegetarian dishes. Which is why I ordered the book in the first place ! ... Read more

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Although it's true that vegetarianism passed through an unfortunate period when it was best known for dishes like soybean, brown rice, and sunflower seed casseroles, Jeanne Lemlin's Vegetarian Classics offers fresh, flavorful, healthy, meatless wonders like Roasted Red Pepper Hummus; Romaine with Apples, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese; and Classic Vegetable Pot Pie. Lemlin's vegetarian dishes will appeal to everyone. Even if you're a meat eater, Lemlin reminds us, you still need side dishes and starters, and sometimes even a vegetarian meal.

Lemlin's recipes are simple and easy to follow, and very few require any advance preparation. A glossary covers the more unusual ingredients she uses, but there's nothing more outrageous here than tomatillos, couscous, and wasabi. A family-friendly collection, Lemlin includes favorites such as Classic Currant Scones, Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise, and Baked Macaroni and Smoked Cheese, but she'll also spice up your repertoire with dishes such as Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad, Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk, and Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread.

In a culinary world full of complicated food that takes forever to prepare, Lemlin's Vegetarian Classics is a breath of fresh air--whether you're looking for purely vegetarian menus or just quick and easy recipes for delectable meals. --Leora Y. BloomBook Description

Jeanne Lemlin sets the standard for accessible and appealing vegetarian cooking. With Vegetarian Classics, Jeanne offers her most useful and comprehensive book to date: an essential collection of 300 no-fail recipes for soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, calzones, casseroles, stir-fries, stove-top dishes, sides, snacks, desserts, and breakfasts. Here you'll find the very best renditions of such classic meat-free dishes as Lentil Soup, Polenta with Wild Mushroom Ragu, and Vegetable Curry -- as well as such new and updated favorites as Provencal Green Bean Salad, Penne with Garlicky Butternut Squash, and White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake. Each recipe is deeply satisfying and surprisingly simple, reflecting Jeanne's trademark dedication to uncomplicated techniques and unparalleled flavor.

So whether you are a vegetarian hoping to add new zest to your recipe repertoire, or even a meat eater who enjoys good, honest food, Vegetarian Classics is sure to provide an indispensable bounty of great recipes and insightful methods that will elevate your cooking from ordinary to exceptional.

Customer Reviews (8)

Vegetarian Classics Sets the Standard
I own tens of vegetarian cookbooks, but the one that I depend on is Jeanne Lemlin's Vegetarian Classics.There isn't a bad recipe in the book!You can open the book to any page and find a recipe that is bound to make your "favorites" list.In the back of the book, Lemlin has conveniently made a menu guide, so that whether you're cooking for company or cooking casually, you'll know the perfect set of dishes to pair together.Many recipes include a "tip" section, that either allows you to substitute ingredients in the recipe and customize the flavors to your tastes, or gives you advice to make the recipe a no-brainer. I also love the stories that accompany the recipes.I can't commend Lemlin enough for her thoughtful cookbook!(The only negative comments I have are that there are no pictures in this book and some of the recipes are higher in fat than I'd like to consume.)I can't wait for her next cookbook!

A Really Great Vegetarian Cookbook
'Vegetarian Classics' was my first cookbook by Jeanne Lemlin, author of 'Quick Vegetarian Pleasures.' This is one of the best vegetarian cookbooks I've bought. I use 'Vegetarian Classics' along side my 'Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook.' There's 300 great recipes for every course and meal. I find this differs from other cookbooks which has interesting introduction and history of vegeterian origins. Did you know that St. Franics of Assisi, Leonardo da Vinci, Percy B. Shelley and George Bernard Shaw were all vegetarians? There's an alphabetical list of food ingredients used in the recipes from barley to wheat berries. It explains what each food is and it's use.

The book is easy to follow as every food is put in it's own category starting with the basics and appetizers to everything from soups, salads, breads, side dishes, all types of pies, pastas, stovetop cooking and desserts. In the back there is a handy menu layout to give you ideas for casual, elegant, summer and holiday meals. In each section Lemlin has side notes and colored blocks of additional information and tips like for perfect brown rice, about olives with an excellent recipe for marinated olives, frittatas, cooking beans, choosing & preparing potatoes, successful puff pastry tarts, cookies and polenta are just a few of the items you'll find in the book. Most of the recipes are simple and easy to follow instructions. I love the guide to light breads, flaky scones and tender muffins. The masala chai is heavenly and the mixed berry smoothie yummy. Even if you're a semi-vegetarian or not, and just looking for new ways to cook your veggies this book is excellent!

Ease of Cooking
I have all of her cookbooks.I like them because they taste good and are simple.These are taste that grown-ups enjoy.As well as children.With all of her cookbooks I think she has made and worked on all of the receipes.Some cookbooks I know they couldn't made the receipes just from the taste.This book is the one I gave for Holiday Gifts and Weddings. The soups are wonderful in this book.I have made them all and everyone loves them.If I had to grab one cookbook and the house was on fire this is it.

Vegetarian Classics: 300 Essential Recipes
I am an avid fan of Jeanne Lemlin's and own all of her cookbooks. I learned to cook from her first book which is falling apart from so much use. Her latest book, Vegetarian Classics, is one you should own regardless of whether or not you are a vegetarian. It is just wicked good food. I made the Thai noodle salad and it was as good as any from my Oriental cookbooks, with no hard-to-find ingredients. Jeanne makes certain her clear and easy recipes work, letting her family and friends be her judges. Hurry and order this book so you won't eat another meal of bland, boring food.

Lemlin has outdone herself.....and that's saying a mouthful!
If you don't own all five of Jeanne Lemlin's cookbooks like I do, this is a magnificent place to start.Here, Lemlin offers an incredible array of vegetarian dishes that will please everyone from the died-in-the-wool vegan to the meat lover.The secret behind this wonderful collection of recipes is, like it's predecessors, Lemlin's staunch commitment to GREAT TASTING vegetarian cooking.And "Vegetarian Classics" goes even a step beyond her previous offerings by giving us everything we need in one comprehensive book.From her mouth-watering renditions of the classics to out-of-this-world soups, salads, pastas and much more...this book is, simply put, an instant classic.It is the best and most versatile cookbook I have ever owned. ... Read more

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Book Description
Whether you're a vegetarian or you simply want to eat more healthfully, Jane Noraika, talented Head Chef of London's most celebrated vegetarian restaurant Food for Thought, shares recipes for a huge range of delicious dishes, guaranteed to please the most demanding palate. "New Vegetarian Entertaining" is a modern way to entertain, in keeping with the way we live today. While there are recipes for the more elegant, formal dinners, there are also relaxed suppers, casual lunches, appetizers, and simple ideas for the family. Dishes like Wild Mushroom and Almond Moneybags, Spiced Sweet Potatoes with Indonesian Dipping Sauce, Roasted Squash Risotto, and Moroccan Tagine with Couscous Fritters and Harissa Paste display intelligent flavour combinations. Best of all, "New Vegetarian Entertaining"'s recipes are so easy to follow you'll want to entertain every night. ... Read more

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Proper Vegetarian Entertaining!
Being vegetarian I think that good presentation isn't only for meat-eaters! One of the main reasons I enrolled in culinary school is because I like to entertain my friends over food and drink -- always vegetarian. I recieved this book as a Christmas gift and I used a few recipes for our housewarming dinner party. The results were fantastic and having great photos were very helpful for improving my presentation skills.

The ingredients for the recipes were easy to find, looked and tasted fantastic. My party was a success and I look forward to using Noraika's book as an aid for future dinner parties.

Looks Great/Tastes Bland
I bought this book because I think food presentation is important and prefer to have cookbooks with foods that both taste AND look good. There weren't many vegetarian cookbooks on the shelves, but this one really stood out.

That said, a lot of the recipes are great places to start. But I've found that many taste rather bland. This may be because I am used to recipes that call for a healthy amount of seasoning. This book tends to let the flavor of the vegetables exist alone. I do love taking the original recipe and adding my own mixes of seasoning though. I just wish the originals were a bit more flavorful.

Really fabulous recipes.
While the number of recipes in this full-color cookbook is limited, the selections are wonderful. As a vegetarian, it's sometimes hard to find suitable menu ideas for entertaining, but this has me wanting to throw dinner parties. I've made about a third of them and have always been impressed. The roasted squash risotto has become a regular at our dinner table! But while the blue cheese phyllo rolls are good, they aren't very attractive--the cheese bubbles out of the corners, creating a tasty but unpresentable dish. ... Read more

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The new family favorite cookbook
If you are looking for recipes that are packed with flavor and nutritional value, you need not go any further than this book.The Yam & Black Bean Burritos quickly became a family favorite as did the Mushroom Nut Loaf.The Carrot Cake could go head to head with one made in the traditional manner and still come out the winner.The Quinoa Coffee Cake is delicious, dense, moist and flavorful.

The main course recipes use familiar, whole foods that you don't have to travel to a health food store to purchase.If you are accustomed to stocking a gluten free baking pantry, you will find the desserts do not need any special ingredients.The typical flours are used:sorghum, brown rice, tapioca, quinoa, and arrowroot.

Best of all, these recipes are EASY.Many are one dish meals (yea!) that go beautifully with a simple salad on the side.The deserts are sweetened with just the right amount of agave nectar (perhaps the only ingredient you won't have at your local grocer.However, it is available via Amazon.com).I'll wager friends and family members that are not Vegan or gluten intolerant will love these recipes.

Please note, if you are sensitive to nuts you need to look elsewhere.The vast majority of the recipes here use tree nuts.However, if glutenand animal products are your only foes, this book is a must have.

Highly recommended for everyone who loves flavorful and healthy whole foods.

Awesome biscuits
So, just to satisfy cravings and as a good judge of character, I always check a cookbook to see how the biscuits turn out.Excellent biscuits (though I used less baking powder--didn't get very puffy but still tasted awesome, and what I remembered of the real thing), and a good mix of recipes that covers some basics and some exotic treats all in a small package.The book calls for a lot of "normal" ingredients, so for a college kid it's not to difficult to enjoy.My only issue is the oats thing, so just skip that paragraph and substitute when you get to the (2 or 3) recipes that call for oats.

OMG, it's real food.
If you have celiac and you have ever tried to go vegan, you have probably woken up several days later, laughing hysterically:"There's nothing to eat!"

Not so: mayonnaise, meatloaf, brownies--it's all here.

The author also limits recipes that use corn, soy, and sugar, resulting in food that is low glycemic index, allergy-free, vegan and gluten-free.Perfect, perfect, perfect.

Well, almost:many of the recipes have long ingredient lists, but they won't take forever, and they include recipes that can be cooked a month in advance and then frozen.(Your mother should have taught you not to freeze tomatoes.)

My only real complaint is the book's discussion of oats:the author says that oats don't have gluten, and so they are safe.Actually, oats contain avenin, which is just a different form of gluten;in a test tube, intestinal samples have an immune reaction to avenin;but, in live people, there are many fewer anti-gliadin antibodies (the bad stuff) in diagnosed celiacs who eat oats.

The problem is, some celiacs do fine on oats--and some don't.It's difficult to tell until the person in question starts to get sick again.

However, with that one caveat, this cookbook is way cool, and very, very useful.If you are willing to spend any time in the kitchen at all, this is well worth picking up.

Delicious gluten-free vegan dining at your fingertips
Ok, so you're a vegan who suddenly finds yourself diagnosed with Celiac Disease or gluten intolerance. You're thinking "Help!" right?This new book is a good start toward feeling like you're: A) Not alone, and B) Perfectly able to feed yourself for the rest of your life.O'Brien's 150 delicious, animal-free, gluten-free recipes make a great basic cookbook, containing easy direction and advice, as well as resources for the suddenly-wheatless vegan.

Or perhaps you've been gluten-free for years, but are trying to feel even better, the kind of better that sometimes comes from trying a vegan diet. It happens. Then you turn to Susan O'Brien's The Gluten-Free Vegan and make the Corn Chowder on page 31, or the Pumpkin Scones on page 131, and say "I love you, world!I think I want to live."

Which recipes shall you try first? I fell in love with the incredible Thai Vegetable Soup, then had to follow it up with something Mom might have made--the Carrot Salad on page 43. Now I'm planning a feast with Yam Enchiladas with Pomegranate Sauce, accompanied by the Antioxidant Chili, concluding with Apple Pie Bars. Seriously, you can go wild with this healthy food, and never regret a thing.This is a great title to have in your VGF kitchen.

You meat-and-wheat-eating foodies out there need this book, too. Be broad-minded enough to consider that a delicious dish containing no gluten or animal parts still might really make you lick your chops.Besides, understanding your friends' food needs and preferences makes you a very wonderful, sympathetic and sexy host/hostess.
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If you think vegetarian is tofu and brown rice, welcome to a new era—where vegetarian is peppers and pasta, curries and soups, stir-fry and pizza. The recipes in this revised edition of Fast, Fresh & Spicy Vegetarian disprove the idea that vegetarians are missing something. You'll find imaginative and zesty combinations that will bring a spicy dash of excitement into your kitchen. All you'll be missing is the high cholesterol and saturated fat!


Both vegetarians and nonvegetarians alike want foods that are fast, fresh, and full of flavor. This book delivers with dishes such as:


•Roasted Tomato and Habanero Sauce
•Bow-Tie Pasta with Mint
•Chili Pepper and Sour Cream Quesadillas
•Bleu Cheese and Roasted Pecan Salad
•Sicilian Pizza
•Spicy Corn Chowder
•Basil and Parmesan Ravioli
•And many more!


Each recipe includes nutritional analyses and estimated preparation and cooking time. With over 150 fast, fresh, and spicy recipes, deliciously healthful vegetarian cooking is just minutes away. Most dishes ready in 30 minutes or less! You've never had it so good! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Great Investment
This is a great book that really delivers what it promises.Easy, great tasting recipes. Two of my favorites are the roasted cabbage with peanut sauce and the bean salad with citrus vinagrette.It includes many, simple ways to spice up rice dishes (if you have a ton of spices on hand already -- or force yourself to invest in them).However, I didn't give it five stars because like most recipe books, it has some ingredients that I've never heard of....but that's my own subjectiveness/food ignorance speaking.You might have the stuff already. ... Read more

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'When enjoying a steamy serving of greens laced with peppers or a bowl of spicy gumbo, many people are unaware of the African origins of their meal....The Ethnic Vegetarian was created to preserve and showcase the vegetarian culture of my ancestors.' So writes Angela Shelf Medearis in her introduction to this fabulous new cookbook. The Ethnic Vegetarian opens with three chapters explaining how to adopt an ethnic vegetarian lifestyle, ideas for creating an ethnic vegetarian-friendly kitchen, and basic techniques for cooking in this manner. Next come the wonderfully inventive recipes-from 'Moroccan Zucchini Pancakes' and 'Senegalese Tofu' to an eggplant-based 'Congo Moambe'-all organized by ethnic cuisine: African, Afro-Caribbean, Native American, Creole, Slavery and Southern, and Modern. More than just recipes, the book also weaves traditions and lore surrounding African-American cookery with the author's own personal memories, experiences, and family history. Her warm and inviting style beckons readers of any ethnic background to explore the homespun authenticity of her recipes and tales and to conclude, with her, that 'African-inspired vegetarian dishes are as much a part of the American culinary table as apple pie.' ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

My favorite cookbook so far!
I used to only cook Thai and Indian vegetarian foods, then saw this book and was impressed by the variety of new recipes, including things I knew from Southern and African restaurants.When tagging the recipes I wanted to try first, I found myself marking half the pages!It's great for planning a week of menus using similar ingredients to make a ton of different things.I half all the recipe quantities, and they are good for 2-3 people that way.It's all been delicious and easy, with most main dishes only using one pot.The instructions for Injera (Ethiopian bread) were creative and it turned out great!I'm starting to use the more authentic ingredients suggested in the recipe descriptions instead of the Americanized versions, using produce and flours from Mexican and Indian grocers (we don't have an African grocer here), and it is even better that way.It's all very protein-rich, so I've never been tempted to add meat to anything in this book.

One of the best cookbooks EVER
I have tried almost half of the recipes and loved every single one.I was worried about the large amount of food - but I have never had leftovers for very long.Excellent and creative uses for veggie meat.

Don't Waste your $$$!!!
I've tried about 5 recipes from this book and all of them were dismal failures. The author is way off with the amounts needed for each ingredient. I tried the jerk tofu and plantain and black bean fritters. What a mess! This is the worst vegetarian cookbook I have and I will not be trying anything else in the book.

Great book for everyone!
We are not vegetarians, but I have been toying with reducing meats in my family's diet.When I picked up this book, I was skeptical.However, each recipie that I have tried has been fantastic!My husband loves the spiciness of the dishes, and I love the rich flavors. The meals are substantial, and you won't miss the meat.Enjoy!

Lots of Vegan recipes
While a few recipes do use eggs or cheese, most do not.Lots of tasty vegan options here. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great for GF and Vegan!
This is a wonderful cookbook.Oftentimes vegetarian cookbooks' recipes are difficult to "veganize".Not so with this one!Most of the recipes are vegan already! Also, my roommate has Celiacs Disease and eats a VERY strict gluten-free diet.I have no problem finding recipes in this book that satisfy both of our dietary restrictions.

Worth it
The recipes are great but also the book is very informative on various food items. I enjoyed reading it as much as I did cooking from it. The book is divided regionally ie The Northeast, South etc. Each section consists ofa brief culinary history of the region, followed by the recipes, withanecdotes and little essays regarding particular food items thrown in. Veryinteresting. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great for Vegetarian Newbies
This book is a great book for those who are trying vegetarian recipes for the first time.The recipes are easy to follow and all of the ingredients are available at your local grocery store.I serve my family about 2 vegetarian meals a week, and everyone loves the recipes.Also, I have sent one to a friend who was forced to change his diet for health reasons.Going from Snickers to kombu is too big a step for a newbie.

Hard core vegetarians would have a problem with this book because there are a few non vegetarian recipes.But this book is not for hard core vegetarians.

vegetarian should mean vegetarian
every ten pages is a 2-page spread called "almost vegetarian" that proves the organizers of this book to be uneducated in the field of advertising and catering to vegetarians.
a vegetarian book should not have dishes with pork,beef,chicken, and on and on...this is not a vegetarian book and should have a disclaimer stating that it is a book for health-conscious individuals looking for a majority of vegetarian options, but this book is catering to carnivores that want to feel healthy, aka a title that does not lie and claim to be a vegetarian cookbook is needed.
heck, i know some people that would not keep this book around because it has meat dishes in it.
and on top of that, of course, is a whole section to eggs and cheese...now, im not vegan, and do eat cheese and pastry that was made with a small amount of eggs,but dont put recipes for cooking undeveloped fetus in a book and still try to call it vegetarian. don't get me wrong, i'm not kidding myself...if i'm eating something with cheese or egg in it,i'm just not gonna pretend i'm not eating animal products.

in short, this publisher is doing false advertising...if you're vegetarian or looking to be vegetarian,there are some decent dishes in here, but these and more are covered in other, better books that don't lie about their content in the title. ... Read more

Book Description
Tantalizing, healthful, and low-fat, Global Vegetarian Cooking is a bountiful collection of easily prepared, international dishes to inspire any cook-from beginner to accomplished chef. A helpful vegetarian nutrition guide, food glossary, vegetarian meal planning tips, pantry list, and regional and ingredients indexes further enhance this easy and inviting collection. ... Read more

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cultural and culinary
Troth Wells has travelled throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean to do research for the New Internationalist magazine and along the way has picked up fantastic insight into the culinary practices of the cultures she has seen. The food in these recipes are simple and very delicious and incorporate the ingredients that are mainstays in the particular country. Along with the recipes, Ms. Wells has included beautiful pictures of people cooking, gathering, bartering, farming, ranching, and producing their food items. Though this book is vegetarian recipes only (which appeals to my way of living), I have also bought her other global cookbooks which are fantastic as well. In each cookbook, Ms. Wells includes a littly synapsis on the history of food production and how certains grains and crops became important to certain areas of the world.The culture, history, photos, and delicious recipes make this a truly wonderful book. Please see her other books too which would be wonderful in any collection

Fast, fresh, delicious, international vegetarian recipes.
Global Vegetarian Cooking presents fast, vivid, fresh vegetarian recipe ideas from Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.Beautiful color photos pack the book and crucial information about genetically modified organisms or GMO foods is presented in the introduction.Each recipe has a guide that lists its type (vegan, etc.), number of servings, minutes of preparation and time for cooking.There are recipes for salads and side dishes, main dishes, starters, snacks and soups, desserts and drinks, plus a glossaryof food and spice items.A helpful nutrition guide at the beginning teaches the cook how to plan healthful diets with fruits and vegetables as the mainstay of nutrition.Protein rich foods listed include nuts, seeds, pulses, cereals and grains, soya products (with a GMO caveat), and dairy products for non-vegans.Specific sources for vitamins are listed as well as tips for vegetarian meals and meal planning.Recipe notes and a colorful spread of the Ingredients Gallery help to shop for recipe ingredients.

Wonderful recipe choices that are truly global in derivationinclude: Mushroom and Tofu Stew (China), Pumpkin Curry (Guyana), Spiced Sweet Potatoes (India), Tabbouleh (Syria/Lebanon), Rice with Nuts and Raisins (Caribbean), Muttabal or Eggplant/Aubergine Dip (Middle East), Hummus (Lebanon), Lentil Soup (Trinidad), Nachos (Mexico), and Peanut or Papaya Soup (Africa).

Global Vegetarian Cooking is recommended by some rather well-known people i.e. Julie Christy and Dr. Benjamin Zephaniah. -- You will like it too.

Nancy Lorraine, Reviewer ... Read more

Amazon.com
Almost Vegetarian Entertaining offers upbeat support for planning your next party or casual get-together. It includes recipes for the same kind of original cooking that Shaw showcased in her Essential Vegetarian Cookbook, but with an emphasis on dishes perfect for parties. This time, some of Shaw's pleasingly creative dishes are Jalapeno-Spiked Vegetables Stewed in Peanut Sauce, and an Apple Risotto with tangy cheddar cheese. As the title of Almost Vegetarian suggests, seafoods and poultry are used in about a third of the dishes--but the main emphasis is still on vegetarian cooking.

Shaw's reassuring tone and relaxed advice on menu selection, setting the table, and coping with failed recipes will calm the nerves of any cook who views entertaining as a big deal. One way to simplify your work is by serving up a cheese tray. Following Shaw's advice, you might offer a combination of the great Spanish blue, Cabrales, tangy Vermont farmhouse cheddar, and a creamy, mild, fresh goat cheese.

The recipes in Almost Vegetarian Entertaining will make any gathering memorable. The main course might be shellfish and barley served in scooped-out orange shells, or meatless chickpeas simmered with coconut and Indian spices. Add yeasty Chocolate Bread, and end the meal with Glace. This frozen combination of ricotta cheese and buttermilk flavored with rich chocolate or real vanilla is another Shaw original.

You do need moderate cooking skills to enjoy this book. Shaw is informative about entertaining, and writes good, clear recipes, in which she assumes you have basic culinary techniques. --Dana JacobiBook Description
What made me think I could pull off a meal that's worth a detour to my place?

"Did I really just invite people over for dinner? What made me think I could put together a meal that would (a) be delicious, (b) look attractive, and (c) leave my friends talking about what a talented host I am?"

Leave nothing to chance! Diana Shaw, author of cookbook classics such as Almost Vegetarian and The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook, comes to the rescue of aspiring hosts everywhere, with delicious, eclectic, sure-fire recipes, foolproof directions, and the kind of advice and encouragement that will inspire both the novice and the veteran party-giver to issue invitations straightaway.

You'll find the basics right up front, such as how to set a table, choose a wine, buy and serve cheese, and recover gracefully from mistakes. Then come the recipes, more than 300, geared toward the way we want to eat today, laden with vegetables and bright, fresh flavors. Many of the recipes that call for chicken and fish can also be made without for optimal flexibility. Sensational contemporary dishes include Shrimp Cocktail with Mango Chutney; Risotto with Fennel, Saffron, and Tomato; Salmon Tartare with Orange; Grilled Vegetable Salad; Chicken with Apricots and Pine Nuts; Souffléed Sweet Potato Polenta; Artichokes in Lemon Sauce; Lavash; and Autumn and Winter Fruit Clafouti. Each recipe supplies preparation times, storage tips, and steps to do ahead, while menus and sidebars throughout help home cooks plan a meal that everyone--host included!--will enjoy.

An Occasions chapter offers comprehensive menus for holidays, barbecues, Sunday suppers, book club meetings, and such events as having the love of your life or your in-laws over to dinner.  Included are shopping schedules, basic etiquette tips, advice for preparing your party space, and serving suggestions.
Throughout the book Diana's witty, upbeat text leaves the reader entertained as well as educated. To read this book is to want to throw a party, and to cook from this book is to be a confident host. No one knows how to do it better than Diana and, soon, you. ... Read more

Amazon.com
This is true fusion cooking, mixing elements of Vietnamese, Portuguese, Turkish, Italian, French, Chinese, Indian, and American cuisines.Italian tortellini is tossed with Thai curry paste and coconut milk.Kale-Apple Soup brings together earthy Chinese and tart American ingredients.Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage seems German, but features an Indian Peanut Sauce.Greek orzo is mixed with raisins, onions, and garlic and stuffed into a New England maple squash.Book Description
Filled with more than 150 recipes, this vegetarian cookbook integrates a variety of ethnic influences to provide an exciting array of innovative dishes. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

title doesn't disappoint
Here's the true test for the quality of a vegetable recipe: transcendance. You're looking for nothing less. Cabbage should taste like cabbage but also like something divine, and unimaginably delicious.

Don't like cabbage? Oh, you will. Try the Cool-Hot Cabbage (a thai green curry type dish with coconut milk). The best Napa Cabbage in the world is waiting for you. And Beans with Fancy Toppings are delicious too...

Unique Cookbook
This cookbook is for people who want to mix and match food from around the world.It will guide people who are interested in experimentation but need some guidance for what foods to combine.My family's favorites are the German-Thai peanut cabbage, the baked couscous with saffron, the Iranian tofu stew, and the kale-apple soup (among others).I would highly recommend it to vegetarians (especially those who are bored with the same old same old) and to anyone who is interested in truly international food.

The recipes are clear and well written, and will add another level of creativity to your cooking--even when not making a recipe from the book.One thing I appreciate most is the variations at the end of each recipe; there are both vegan and meat-eating suggestions.She also does a good job suggesting menus, if you need help deciding which dishes to combine.Best of all, most of the recipes are very healthy and will help work protein, fiber, and veggies into your food.

This is my favorite cookbook in terms of innovation and ideas.It will change the way you cook.

My favorite cook-book
I use this cookbook everyday. It is hands down my favorite. Interesing yummy recepies, low fat.. everything I want in a cook book. I'd give it 6 stars if you had them!

marie

An International Taste Treat
Bharti Kirchner has the right credentials for this kind of book:she is extremely talented in the cuisine of her native Bengal (see THE HEALTHY CUISINE OF INDIA), as well as a cookbook author who has traveled widely and grained widely from her travels (see INDIAN INSPIRED).As she did with her two earlier cookbooks, Kirchner goes to great lengths to explain her ingredients and methods to an American audience.Her food is innovative, interesting, reasonably easy to make, and great fun to eat.For vegetarians tired of "the same old thing," this book is just the ticket to new culinary adventures!

Kirchner is a Flavor Philosopher
I buy and read a lot of cookbooks.When you read a lot about food many recipes can seem obvious and uninteresting.Bharti Kirchner manages to combine and recombine flavors in so many interesting and new ways that itis almost impossible not to become excited and start running for the spicecabinet while you are reading.Her willingness to experiment with fusioncuisine cannot help but infect and inspire your own cooking.Some of therecipes are long and involved but i find that you can refine the flavorconcepts down to their essential elements and make these recipes quickerand easier. ... Read more

Book Description
One of the early books of the author,Khazana of Indian vegetarian recipes was a run away success.the T.V.show and the first few titles were responsible in building up the Brand Sanjeev Kapoor.There is no turning back..the book is complete for any vegetarin food lover. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

good one
vey nice collection of both Indian vegeterain and non veg dishes.
Food tastes good ........
Fora beignner this is good book to learn cooking and making really a tasty food.

Yummy Vegetarian Recipes from the Master Chef
This book is collection of delicious vegetarian recipesfrom the series of books based on Khana Khazana program. The book is printed on nice glossy paper with good photographs and detailed recipes that are easy to follow. After-all this yet another masterpiece from the master chef Sanjeev Kapoor. He rocks!! ... Read more

Product Description
Highly nutritious, easy to digest, and always delicious, Asian vegetarian cuisine offers a healthy, tasty alternative to meat-based meals. Recipes include Brown Rice with Stir-fried Vegetables, Chinese Angel Hair, Green Pea and Tender Tofu Soup, and Fragrant Noodles with Chili and Sesame Sauce, among others. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Good news for adventursome vegetarians
A very well thought out and intriguing set of options for vegetarians who are tired of steamed vegetables and tofu. My only criticism is that the book is too short!

Great vegetarian mexican recipes--easy to follow and afforda
This is an attractive, comb-bound book featuring vegetarian Mexican recipes.Favorites include salsa verde, black bean dip, veggie quesadillas, huevos rancheros, tortilla soup, tofu taco salad, frijoles,chile hominy, mexican pizza, mushroom enchiladas, bean tacos, green corntamales, flan sangria and Mexican mocha. At $6.95 this book makes a greatgift. ... Read more