The I Love Trader Joe's Vegetarian Cookbook: 150 Delicious and Healthy Recipes Using Foods from the World's Greatest Grocery Store [Paperback]

Kris Holechek Peters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2012

VEGETARIAN MEALS MADE EASY THANKS TO TRADER JOE’S®
Trader Joe’s is the ultimate one-stop shop to stock any kitchen with tasty, eclectic foods. Plus, vegetarian and vegan items are strictly labeled, making it even more convenient. With The I Love Trader Joe’s® Vegetarian Cookbook and a quick trip to your neighborhood Joe’s, you will be cooking delicious, animal-free meals in no time, including:
• Tasty Tofu Scramble
• Tuscan Tomato Soup
• Almond-Glazed Green Beans
• Coconut Curry Polenta
• Tempeh Tacos
• African Peanut Stew
• Pasta with Creamy Tapenade
• Roasted Carrot Risotto
• Pumpkin Spice Cobbler
Packed with easy instructions, full-color photos and tips on how to make each recipe strictly vegan, this book takes the guesswork out of serving up amazing meals. Both veteran vegetarians and curious carnivores are sure to enjoy these recipes along with the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle.

TRADER JOE’S® is a registered trademark of Trader Joe’s® Company and is used here for informational purposes only. This book is independently authored and published and is not affiliated or associated with Trader Joe’s® Company in any way. Trader Joe’s® Company does not authorize, sponsor, or endorse this book or any of the information contained herein.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press (November 6, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1612431097
• ISBN-13: 978-1612431093
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.4 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kris Holechek Peters has been baking since she was old enough to make a proper mess. Taught by her great-grandmothers and aunt, the joy of providing excellent baked goods to her loved ones was always her mission and the switch to a vegan lifestyle did not stop that. Rather, it opened up a whole new world, one where the adaptation of old family recipes and the creation of new ones became both a game and a goal- a tasty, tasty goal.

When not covered in dough and melted chocolate, Kris lives in the Midwest with her kitties and she enjoys a dedicated yoga practice, studying linguistics, food science and indulging in really good espresso.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, fun, delicious recipes give me a new appreciation for TJ's October 23, 2012

By momoftwo

Format:Paperback

I have always been a fan of Trader Joe's. So many fun, interesting things to try, and such a friendly staff. However, I started getting into a cycle and buying the same things. After looking through The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook, I was excited to make my next trip to Trader Joe's. Recipes such as: Quick Kheer using frozen basmati rice, Thai Lentil Simmer using TJ's Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce, and the delicious No-nonsense gnocchi introduced me to new items at Trader Joe's that I buy regularly and love. There are also some amazing sandwich recipes that are creative, delicious, and so fast to make. The Figgy Bleu is a personal favorite. There are entire sections on salads and casseroles. Anyone who has books by Kris Holechek also knows that there will be a dessert section that is no less amazing than the rest of the book. Cookies loaded with everything, chocolate cherry ice cream cake, and cheesecake to name a few. Every recipe can be made vegan and has very simple directions to convert the recipe. The photos are beautifully done and the directions are clear and concise. This book is a bargain and I am happy to add these great recipes to my cooking repertoire.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious, easy recipes for everyone! October 30, 2012

By Tracelina

Format:Paperback

As a fellow avowed TJ's-lover, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this cookbook. I have Kris' book The 100 Best Vegan Baking Recipes: Amazing Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, Pies, Brownies and Breads, and it has become my go-to book for all things yummy and sweet. So I knew that Kris' take on TJ's would be delicious.

Even knowing that I was in for a treat, I was still pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of these recipes. I've already made three--the hearty Wild Rice Porridge, the tangy Orange Creamsicle Cake, and the perfect Quick Calzones. Each one was spot-on.

I'm a vegan who sometimes cheats and eats vegetarian stuff, and my fiancé is a chicken-a-tarian, and both of us are really excited about these recipes. They're clearly spelled out, and many have beautiful full-color photos accompanying them.

I've recommended this book to several sometimes-veg friends, and I think it would be great for folks who are just going vegetarian (or vegan), or who want to introduce a few more veg meals a week into their diets. Kris' recipes are no-fuss, hearty, tasty, and will make you popular with anyone who tries them. Do yourself a favor, and buy a copy now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars caution on ingredient availability March 10, 2013

By JJ

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I took this book out of the library and was so happy with the promise it held that I immediately ordered one for my own from amazon.. The caution is that when I went to trader joes for the 17 bean barley mix and the cream of wheat I was told both items had been discontinued. Not just at the store but in the entire area I'm in. I guess I can be creative by using bobs red mill for the bean barley and again for the cream of wheat..but it is disappointing .this book just came out in ll/12