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Claire's Corner Copia Cookbook: 225 Homestyle Vegetarian Recipes from Claire's Family to Yours

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Visiting Claire's Corner Copia for lunch was always a treat when I was growing up in New Haven, so I was very excited when my mother gave me Claire's cookbook for Christmas 2 years ago. It did not disappoint. The recipes are delicious and easy to follow and many have an Italian flavor. I think the best recommendation I can give is that my meat-loving husband enjoys the meals I have prepared from this cookbook- his favorite is the Eggplant "Meatballs"- try them!

I had been wanting to visit Cliare's for weveral years. Last summer, I finally ate there, and enjoyed every bite, especially the trifle dessert. Also on the trip, I purchased this cookbook, and absolutely love it. I'm critical of many books, but find this to be very well-written. Each chapter is preceded by personal information, recipes are easy to follow, ingredients easy to find, and the finished product is very delicious. A cookbook that I will use over and over again, unlike many others which are not as easy to work with. The cover is very colorful and enticing. I'm ordering one for a friend, and hoping for a return-visit to Claire's. I'm from New York City, and have lived in four states, and Claire's is one of the best retaurants in the U.S. ----Maure, in Illinois

When I lived in New Haven, my favorite lunchtime place was Claire's Corner Copia. My favorite lunch was soup, a mini loaf of bread and carrot cake with butter cream frosting. The frosting was so popular, it was kept in a bucket, and the staff would scoop out a giant portion and slather it on the cake. I'm so glad I can make it from this cookbook now that I'm on the west coast and can't make my weekly trek to Claire's. And the soup! I never had a bad one--they were all great, and they're here, too. Get this book and also Claire's Italian Feast. If you can't get to the restaurant, these recipes are the next best thing.

I will "own" that I am a cookbook addict. I dig into a new book and if it seems interesting, will buy it. Because of this, I frequently give away any cookbooks that aren't 5 star winners. I've had Clair's Corner Copia for about 10 years now I think...it is so filled with recipes that are homestyle and just happen to be vegetarian (rather than vegetarian recipes full of odd ingredients) that it's been a go-to favorite of mine for years.

These recipes are truly homestyle...if you are a vegetarian that loves great meals, or are a vegetarian that shares the table with people who turn up their nose at "vegetarian food" you'll be pleased.

think Fall and Winter Vegetable Soup, Mushroom Stroganoff,Mexican Pasta Salad, enchiladas, chocolate cake, mixed vegetable burritos, baked pasta with florentine sauce, corn fritters, zucchini casserole, deep dish gourmet pizza...

and the recipes pull through...I love to cook so often I write notes in my cookbooks as to what I needed to add to make it work well. This cookbook stays clean...they come out right the first time.

Most definitely a keeper we'll continue to enjoy for ages...

a few more details that may help some:
number of recipes: over 225
no nutritional information included
natural foods
no photos included

I frequent New Haven for business at Yale, and Claire's is my favorite eatery. Even my non-veggie friends love it. The cookbook has a wide variety of dishes, the Angel Hair Pasta Salad being a family favorite. The Lithuanian Coffee Cake is also good, but doesn't measure up to the original at Claire's. If you are vegetarian or love good food, you'll love this cookbook.

This vegetarian cookbook is one of the best I've read and used yet. I've made several recipes and they are easy, fast, and delicious. Another thing I liked about this cookbook is that most of the ingredients you will have on hand or they are easily accessible at any grocery store. I recommend this book to anyone.

This is a great cookbook. I have used it for years, although we only recently went vegetarian. My son & daughter in law are very happy with this gift!

Gave my first copy to my nephew so needed to replace this treasure . I heartily recommend this cookbook of healthy and nutritious recipes.