Vegetarian Entrees That Won't Leave You Hungry [Paperback]

Lukas Volger (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 4, 2011

Irresistible Vegetarian Entrées That Fill the Center of the Plate!

Vegetarian Entrées That Won’t Leave You Hungry solves the riddle that challenges countless cooks every night: What can I make besides pasta, a stir-fry, or a veggie burger—with readily available ingredients and without too much fuss—for a filling and flavorful vegetarian main course?

The 70 main-course recipes here are as wonderfully varied and delicious as those in Lukas Volger’s first book, Veggie Burgers Every Which Way. Yet this is food that can be made every day—from pantry and refrigerator staples like grains, beans, noodles, eggs, and tofu, as well as a wide variety of fresh, seasonal produce that will give you tasty options all year round!

Break free of your old dinner routine with easy entrées that coordinate with the seasons like Summer Squash Gratin and Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts Galette, recipes that draw on Southeast Asian cuisines like Classic Pad Thai and Kimchi Stew, and inventions that transform everyday ingredients into appealing new flavor combinations like Volger’s Curried Potato Crepe Stack. With Vegetarian Entrées That Won’t Leave You Hungry, you’ll never be at a loss for a new dish for dinner.

Also included are recipes for flavor enhancers and finishing touches—such as croutons, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, pestos, kimchi, and more—and over 15 informative features on “Vegetarian Kitchen Essentials,” including Five Salad Dressings, Five Easy Desserts, Cooking for One, and Hosting a Dinner Party.

With over 60 color photos, dozens of variations, “group activity alerts,” and helpful sidebars on finer points like perfecting fragrant jasmine rice, homemade paneer, and tofu marinades, Vegetarian Entrées That Won’t Leave You Hungry is an indispensable companion for fans of vegetarian main dishes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Vegetarian Entrées That Won’t Leave You Hungry will certainly not leave you hungry, but first it will make you very hungry indeed. Whether or not you are vegetarian, every dish in this book will lure you into the kitchen.”
—Martha Rose Shulman, author of The Very Best Recipes for Health

"With the same inviting mix of boyish candor and enthusiasm that he brought to Veggie Burgers Every Which Way, Volger expands his vision beyond that pervasive sym­bol of vegetarian diets. Trained on the job and in classes at home and abroad, Vol­ger blends a variety of techniques and cuisines in surprising ways . . . The beauty of Volger’s approach lies in its simplicity, creativity, and portability."
—Publishers Weekly

“Finally, Lukas Volger has shattered the protein/veg/sauce format that has shackled vegetarian food for decades.”
—Amanda Cohen, chef/owner, Dirt Candy  

“[W]ill expand your horizons far past pastas and salads.”
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

"If the adjective 'vegetarian' immediately calls to mind side dishes and incomplete meals, this lively cookbook aims to convince readers otherwise."
—Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Lukas Volger began to garner fans, readers, and media attention with his first book, Veggie Burgers Every Which Way. He has worked for many years at food establishments in New York City and in his native Idaho as a baker, caterer, prep cook, server, and occasional dishwasher. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: The Experiment (October 4, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1615190333
• ISBN-13: 978-1615190331
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.9 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lukas Volger is the author of the cookbooks Veggie Burgers Every Which Way, which was also published in the UK and Australia, and Vegetarian Entrees that Won't Leave You Hungry. His accessible, whole-foods based approach to vegetarian cuisine has been featured in national and local print, radio, TV, and online media. He's appeared on the Splendid Table, has been featured on the New York Times "Diner's Journal" as well as recently in Martha Rose Shulman's New York Times "Recipes for Health" column. He teaches cooking classes and does demonstrations across the country; he recently taught at Seattle's Book Larder, has demonstrated his veggie burgers at the American Librarian Association Annual Conference, and continues to appear at food festivals. He maintains a blog, Lukasvolger.com, where he develops recipes and writes about other vegetarian food matters, and works periodically as a caterer and personal chef. Previously, he worked for many years at food establishments in New York City and in his native Idaho as a baker, caterer, prep cook, server, and occasional dishwasher. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!! October 25, 2011

By lulub

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have a lot of vegetarian cookbooks and I don't use any of them.. except THIS one! My issue with vegetarian cook books is that usually the entrees seem intangible and hard to make. I'm also cow milk free and gluten free so many recipes are hard to convert. I usually open up a new cookbook and am completely disappointed to find very few recipes that I can actually make. But these recipes SOUND delicious and ARE. They are also easy and fun to make. It's easy to convert dishes to gluten free and many of them already are. Lukas starts at the beginning and explains everything wonderfully. The book isn't boring at all like a lot of veggie books. My husband is a veggie now by default and loves all the food i've made through here.. doesn't miss meat at all. Thanks Lukas!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice collection of recipes October 10, 2011

By D

Format:Paperback

I'm rewriting this review, because the initial version was a bit too negative. I was complaining about the richness of many of the recipes, with lots of cheese and other dairy, and an overabundance of egg recipes. But as I re-read the book, it's winning me over. I still wish there were a bit fewer unhealthy, comfort food recipes, but I realize now how many healthy ones there are too. I'm anxious to try the tofu Vietnamese sandwich, veggie gratins, simple curries, and noodle and dumpling bowls. So while there are some dishes that are a bit heavy for everyday cooking, there are also plenty of nourishing, healthy dishes that I will make regularly. And the author's clear, thorough instructions make cooking his recipes seem foolproof. I'm impressed by the author, and look forward to trying many of these recipes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit veggie cookbook by Lukas Volger December 5, 2011

By Tamara Johnson

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I found Lukas's first book (veggie burgers) by accident, and it quickly became one of my favorites. In fact I gave copies to 5 other friends and relatives. They loved it, too. So I was very excited to learn about the new cookbook. I have tried several recipes so far, and they were all stunningly delicious. I also love the way I can figure out ways to vary the recipes here to make other similar dishes. For instance, Lukas provides two recipes for galettes. But knowing how to make these galettes, I can figure out lots of other stuffings that I think would be delicious. Same with the asian dumplings. The spinach, mushroom and tofu dumplings were yummy. And I can vary the stuffing to make lots of fun dumpling versions.

I am not a vegetarian, but I'm trying to eat less meat and Lukas's cookbooks really help!