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Not Just for Vegetarians

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I like this recipe book because I can read through it and I know what every ingredient is, the weirdest thing in there is TVP which is something I have always wanted to try out anyway. Lots of easy recipes full of familiar flavors -- on one hand, it could be a good thing, on the other hand I noticed that there is a heavy reliance on cheese-based recipes. There's more to vegetarian cooking than cheese, but I guess for quick, easy, tasty recipes it is an easy way to add a lot of flavor. A few of these recipes such as the "Italian Cabbage One-dish Dinner" have become favorites around my house, for that alone this recipe book is worth it.

It is very hard to be a vegetarian when your family is not. Do you cook seperate meals for everyone? With this book, Geraldine has created some great recipes that even the meat lovers in your family will love.
I tried the Mexican Burrito Dinner last night and my whole family enjoyed it and had seconds and thirds. I have 2 teenage boys so that is a big deal.I plan on trying more of the recpes which are in a very easy to read format. The preperation instructions are short and to the point, it are very easy. I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the recipes in this book, and if you are like me and trying to have a healthier diet, this is a book you should buy. I highly recommend it and my family asked me to make the Burrito Dinner recipe again! Kudos!

I am not a vegetarian, but am always looking for alternate ways to include healthy choices in my diet. Not Just For Vegetarians is an excellent resource for someone such as myself! The foods are flavorful and the recipes are easy to follow. And if, like me, you are limited to the grocery store for meeting your shopping needs, you will find that all the ingredients are readily available! The scones are to die for and the Tahini Terrific No-Bake Energy bars are a favorite of mine on those days when I need on-the-go snacks. And the Savory Cheddar Cheese Muffins? Don't even get me started! Too yummy!!

I highly recommend this book to all cooks, non-vegetarians included. You'll find some old favorites beautifully recreated in a healthier way and some new recipes that are destined to become staples in your meal planning!

In my quest to eat less meat books like these are crucial. Making vegetarianism mainstream gets easier with recipe books like this.

Not Just For Vegetarians contains recipes you could serve to meat eaters. Recipes that might just make them realise that meat-free meals can tantalise, satisfy and impress.

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Not Just for Vegetarians, Delicious Homestyle Cooking the Meatless Way is my kind of cookbook. Canadian cook and writer Geraldine Hartman's beautiful cookbook offers delicious, doable recipes that combine vegetables with spices and other ingredients that are likely in the house to make new combinations that flavorfully warm and satisfy.For me, that's saying a lot because: 1. I don't eat; and 2. I don't cook. Further, as a vegetarian, I have had my fill of cookbooks full of recipes that require me to drive to the ends of the earth for a pinch of some spice I'll never use again. This is a cookbook for people who eat and cook every day; supper is a special event because it's for the people you love, not because it's actually happening in the house for a change.This book has been a whole new experience for me because it has me interested and eager to try some variations on themes I know and love: Veggie Soup, Pumpkin Loaf, Winter Harvest Soup, Easy Baked Apples, Zucchini and Cheddar Fettuccini....The book is beautifully designed. It is as elegant as it is homey and warm.

NOT JUST FOR VEGETARIANS by Geraldine Hartman is a book for people who enjoy good, healthy food. What impressed me most when I first read it was that the recipes for main dishes do indeed contain complete proteins, which had always been an issue for me when considering vegetarian meals. Not to worry. These recipes will keep your body finely tuned ... and wanting more.

The book covers all culinary areas: muffins and breads, snacks and appetizers, soups and salads, main dishes, and desserts. Whether you're looking to change your diet completely or simply add some variety to your cooking, this book has it all.

My favorite dishes are "The Best Scalloped Potatoes," "Winter's Day Soup," "Marinated Bean Salad," and "One-Pot Veggie-Pasta Dinner." But this is indeed "the short list." Whatever the season, there's a recipe to match the weather. And if you think that there are only so many ways to combine non-meat products, then this book is a "must read."

One of the greatest strengths of this cookbook is that it is written in a straightforward, easy to understand style. You won't be stumbling around the kitchen, wondering if you are preparing the dishes correctly. Ms. Hartman also includes much anecdotal information about vegetarian cooking and its benefits. But remember: it's NOT just for vegetarians. It's for people who like to enjoy a good meal. Bon apetite!

For reasons of improved health, animal protection, and spiritual harmony with Mother Earth, more and more people are becoming vegetarian. Not Just For Vegetarians: Delicious Homestyle Cooking The Meatless Way is the ideal compendium of delightful, delicious, and easy-to-prepare dishes that will inspire vegetarians, whether novice or experienced, to have wonderful meals that they can share with vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. This 172 page cornucopia of recipes is nicely illustrated with color photography, a "Glossary of Terms", and the diverse dishes are organized into chapters dedicated to "Muffins, Scones, Breads & More"; "Family Snacks & Appetizers"; "Soups"; "Salads, Dressings, Sauces, Salsa & Spreads"; "Main Dishes with a Difference"; "There's Not Taste Like Home - Family-Favorite Redos"; and "The Wow Finish - Desserts". From Auntie Blanches' Cottage-Cheese Scones; Tahini Terrific No-Bake Energy Bars; and Meal-in-a-Bowl Cabbage Soup; to Deep-Dish Potato Pie; Mushroom Stroganoff with Herbed Pasta; and Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Clusters, Now Just For Vegetarians will appeal to any kitchen cook for any dining occasion whether or not everyone sitting at the table is vegetarian.

Not Just for Vegetarians is wonderful! The recipes are straightforward and refreshingly homestyle. It's been tough to find veggie redos of some of my favorites until now. Try the Mushroom Stoganoff w/ Herbed Pasta, Veggie Meatloaf (amazing!!), The Best Scalloped Potatoes, Pumpkin Loaf, and of course, the Cheddar Muffins! I can't wait to try the chickpea burgers and the sweet + sour red slaw. I've incorporated many of these recipes into my weekly cooking, simple and always tasty.

I would just like to say that since trying some recipes in this book, the food has become much more tastefull. One recipe we tried was the Broccoli and Cheese Bake, my familly found this to be very very good, another one I would like to mention is the Cheddar-Cheese Muffins. I did not have the unbleached flour or the Sea Salt, I was worried they wouldn't turn out, but I was wrong they were just scrumptious. There are many more recipes that I am waiting to try, vegetarian or not. I would like to thank the author for taking the time to publish a book that is good for everyone.

I tried the Veggie 'Chick' Burgers recipe last night and they were very tasty! For someone who doesn't cook much, it went very well. Cheers!