The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook (Paperback)

by Judy Krizmanic (Author), Matthew Wawiorka (Illustrator) "Welcome to the world of vegetarian cooking!..." (more)
Key Phrases: dairy parmesan cheese, cup grated soy, tempeh slices, Mara's Pizza Dough, Sesame Slaw, Get Cooking (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 5 UpThis title will be in great demand. The recipes are clearly written and most contain commonly found ingredients. Anecdotes from teens enhance the clearly organized sections. Helpful hints, suggested substitutions, and complete menus all add to this attractive presentation. A How-To-Get-Your-Nutrients Substitution Chart is included to ensure a healthy diet. A tasty treat that will enhance cookbook shelves.Kathleen A. Nester, Downingtown High Ninth Grade Center, PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist
Krizmanic offers a great companion to her 1994 proactive A Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian. Quotes from young adults who have made themselves comfortable as vegetarians are scattered through a palatable selection of vegan (no meat, milk, eggs, etc.) recipes encompassing everything from breakfast items to desserts. Also included are many "fast-food" and easy-to-prepare (identified by a special icon) dishes for teens who aren't crazy about spending time in the kitchen. Recipes are laid out nicely, with ingredients listed first, followed by a numbered sequence of clear instructions. Boxed insets in Krizmanic's strong, clear voice add background on vegetarianism, and there's a helpful food chart to remind readers about nutritional values. Teens new to vegetarian cooking will find the glossary of "unusual" foods helpful, as well. Stephanie Zvirin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Puffin; First Trade edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140385061
• ISBN-13: 978-0140385069
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,555 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tasty Treats for Teens, November 29, 2005

By	H. Fisher "VeggieLibrarian" (Lake Arrowhead, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook is a wealth of recipes and tips for new vegetarians. The recipes are split into chapters by meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner - and there are also chapters for soups, desserts and college cuisine. The recipes can all be made vegan or vegetarian depending on the Teens choice. The recipes include new and different things letting teens explore Thai and Indian cuisine, but the cookbook also includes classic favorites like vegetarian egg salad and vegetarian BLT's. Interspersed throughout the recipes is information about vegetarianism and vegans and tips for teens , for example telling them to add ingredients to their parents shopping list and choose a Saturday or Sunday to make dinner for the family. The book also stresses that teens should respect others lifestyle choices and understand that not all vegetarians have the same level of commitment.
When I became a vegetarian at age 14 I ate grilled cheese sandwiches. I continued to eat grilled cheese sandwiches for the next year until I started making new friends who were vegan and vegetarian. That group of friends helped each other find recipes and cook together - but none of us ever dreamed a cool resource like this might have existed. I would have loved to have this book as a teen - and it's worth owning for adults too!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for every one, September 23, 2005

By	C. James "madamecj" (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I chose to get this book because alot of vegetarian books make being vegetarian a complicated thing. I'm not a teen but I just wanted to get to the point. And this book does. Great reciepes!!
Simple, fun and edible. Vegetarian made easy.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is more useful than the bible!, October 1, 1999

By	Josh ([e-mail]) (USA) - See all my reviews

As I am writing this review, I am enjoying a deliciously easy recipe for "Scrambled Tofu", which I have made several times since I received this book for a present a few weeks ago. This book is a life-saver! Before this book, I lived in fear of accidentally mixing two reactive compounds and poisoning myself. Hehe. After I bought all the required spices and food from my grocery store, I began to systematically do nearly every recipe in the book. So far, I have done about five, every one has been incredible! My favorite food to date: "Portabello Mushroom Fajitas!" Without this book, it is quite possible I would still eat meat or I'd be dead.