The Classic Vegetarian Cookbook (Classic Cookbooks) [Hardcover]

Rose Elliot (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1994 | Series: Classic Cookbooks

Another visually stunning range of classic recipes highlights all the delights of vegetarian cuisine.

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From School Library Journal

YA-A comprehensive cookbook with an attractive layout, glossy pages, and wonderful pictures. The 10 key recipe groups, plus variations, are highlighted with full-color photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, making learning the basics painless. Sections on classic dishes, individual recipes, menu planning, and special techniques are included.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Nonvegetarians are always asking vegetarians what they eat. How do you get enough protein? Don't you get tired of salads? Vegetarian cuisine specialist Elliot answers such questions and also provides clear explanations of efficient techniques for the preparation and cooking of all kinds of vegetables, eggs and milk, grains and legumes, pastries, and spices. The recipes cover a full range of culinary delights, from vegetable dips to omelettes, soups, pasta, and lively quiches, tarts, terrines, roulades, and crepes. Elliot borrows happily from a variety of international cuisines, including Indian, Mexican, and Mediterranean, creating a palette of vegetables, spices, grains, and fruits she then uses to compose nourishing and sensually pleasing meals. Donna Seaman

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT; First Canadian edition (March 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564584860
• ISBN-13: 978-1564584861
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #669,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Vegetarian food familiar and new, July 26, 1998

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This review is from: The Classic Vegetarian Cookbook (Classic Cookbooks) (Hardcover)

The recepies in this book are well balanced between familiar vegetarian favorites such as omlettes, quiches and salads, and more creative and unusual dishes. There are plents of lovely colorful pictures to look at, and the instructions are clearly written. It covers everything from soup to salads to desserts.

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated and Practical, January 8, 2011

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This review is from: Classic Vegetarian Cookbook Pb (Classic cookbook) (Paperback)

I love the illustrations; the recipes are not complicated and most are not time consuming, making this one of the more practical cookbooks available.

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Green(s)!, July 5, 2010

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Diana Duffy "Diana" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Classic Vegetarian Cookbook (Hardcover)

I must preface this review by saying that I always had only a passing relationship with my kitchen. I don't have a domestic bone in my body, don't care to cook, don't want to be bothered . . . until I found a copy of this attractive book. That, and unhealthy blood pressure made me realize it was time to change my ways. On an outing to Goodwill, I found this book, scanned through the pages, and for the price, thought it was worth a try to help get me on the right track to good health.

My first impression of the book was correct: The recipes are delicious, healthy, and importantly for me, easy to prepare in not a great deal of time. I prepared several recipes which turned out quite well, to my and my husband's pleasant surprise. On a bolder move, I prepared the spinach, tomato and mozzarella lasagna (p.89) which was a bit more involved and took longer, but well worth it. For example, I like to add fresh oregano from the garden to tomato sauce recipes.

I have always liked my red meat, but going semi-vegetarian, with the help of this book, was an easy change to make. The recipes make abundant portions which leave one full and satisfied. The ingredients in the recipes I tried are pretty basic, but there is always room to "customize" a recipe according to individual taste. The ingredients and preparations are laid out nicely, and well illustrated with color photographs. Recipes are mostly vegetable-based, however, there are chapters for other treats such as sauces, eggs and cheese, and desserts. I look forward to trying many of the others in the near future.

The quality of this edition (1994 hardcover) is nice, too, with solid covers and nice heavy pages. With the overwhelming abundance of cookbooks available, this one is a refreshing addition,