Customer Reviews

Delia's Vegetarian Collection: Over 250 Recipes

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While this was not my first vegetarian cookbook, it does rate among my favourites - for those nights when I have a bit of spare time on my hands.

The book itself is beautiful, with a solid hardbound cover, thick smooth pages, and absolutely gorgeous photography. The pages are crisp and vibrant, and the design is elegant and reader-friendly. The makers of this edition had an eye for quality and for readability.

The food is in keeping with the care put into designing this book. I've prepared quite a few of the recipes therein and have had fantastic results - and I'm no gourmet chef. The food is incredible. The only cautions I would give are as follows: (a) it's not an everyday cookbook... some recipes are complex, and some take quite a bit of time and patience to prepare; (b) some of the ingredients are a bit rare, or don't translate well from UK to Canadian terms; and (c) there is no nutritional information accompanying the recipes - but looking at the ingredients suggests an overall moderate to high fat content.

That said, the recipes are more than worth the time and effort. And we all need a little sweet in our diets. You do, however, have to enjoy cooking to fully appreciate this book.

A final disclaimer: this book is ovo-lacto-vegetarian, and uses eggs, milk and cheese in a good number of its recipes.

Fantastic selection of vegetarian meals. Wonderful variety, with both light and rich meals. She always delievers quality, no-nonsense receipes that work if you follow them to the letter. She is good to introduce her American fans with Middle Eastern and Asian staples. Thanks again, Delia, from a dedicated fan!

This is the one that you should really own above all others. Being of English stock, I was brought up with Delia all my life. to be short and sweet, the recipes are inspiring easy and very tatsty. I am not a vegetarian but would be more than happy to make most of these recipes for myself.
If you really want to cook something that is different from your average American recipes, this is the one to buy.

Well worth paying the extra money for.

I first came across this book at a dinner where the hostess served the twice baked goats cheese fetta souffle as an entree. Once I tracked it down on the Web I ordered 'Delia's Vegetarian Collection'. While I eat and cook vegetables nearly everyday for the family I always saw it as a duty rather than a pleasure, but this collection is so beautifully presented. The photography alone makes one want to eat the page! Since the book arrived everyone has had a turn to pick the vegetables for the next meal and so far we've had perfect results. If you are looking for a recipe book to make eating vegetables a sensual experience,try Delia's Vegetarian Collection and give your taste buds something to salivate over!

This certainly not the be all and end all of vegetarian cooking (I am an omnivore) - indeed many things Delia sees as suitable for vegetarians apparently must all contain cheese of some sort; that can get a little tedious at times I must admit! And what about vegans?

That said, for dealing with basic vegetables and some interesting accompaniments for meats or for enjoying alone, I think nobody should be without this book in their library. Wonderfully illustrated with clear, concise instructions. Highly recommended, as are all of Delia Smith's cookery books.

I have always been a Delia fan. This book maintains the typical high standards.

Very pleased with the book and extrenely pleased with Amazon and the service they offered in replacing a damaged copy.