Vegetarian Supercook [Paperback]

Rose Elliot (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2006

From international dishes such as a pinto bean and pumpkin casserole from South America to everyday favorites with a delicious twist, these all-vegetarian meals will tempt even die-hard carnivores. Chef, author, and committed vegetarian Rose Elliot, who has 40 books to her credit, brings her vast experience to these new and exciting recipes, solving daily cooking conundrums for non–meat eaters. There’s something for every occasion, whether it’s an after-work meal to make in less than 30 minutes, leisurely barbecue, al fresco celebration, or festive holiday dinner. Dieters will even find a host of delectable recipes for staying slim and healthy. Goat Cheese and Cranberry Parcels, Grilled Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes, and White Chocolate Ice Cream with Summer Berry Sauce: are all mouthwatering.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Organized into chapters like "Celebrations" and "Slim for Life," this volume offers appealing solutions for any vegetarian who might want to cut down on carbs, cook fast, delicious meals or entertain a house full of carnivores. The recipes come from diverse culinary traditions: a Creamy Cashew Korma pays homage to India; the crunchy Falafel With Lemon Sauce gives this Middle Eastern staple a zesty twist; and the Thai-flavored Mushroom Stroganoff with Golden Rice is a spicy improvement on the usual beef version. The author also offers delicious vegetarian alternatives for those holidays that usually center around a roasted bird. A colorful Christmas Galette incorporates leeks, shallots, cashews and apples, and Wild Mushroom Roulade would stand in beautifully for the turkey at Thanksgiving. There are even thoughtful desserts for those who eschew dairy and eggs, including a Spicy Vegan Carrot Cake and a Luscious Vegan Pumpkin Pie that is rich enough for anyone—vegan, vegetarian or otherwise—with a sweet tooth.
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About the Author

Rose Elliot comes from a family with three generations of vegetarians and has spent the last 35 years writing vegetarian cookery books; her knowledge and love of vegetarian food know no bounds and she is known as the UK's finest vegetarian writer. With over 50 books to her name she has brought her vast experience and her love of good food to Vegetarian Supercook her latest title. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Hamlyn (September 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0600615677
• ISBN-13: 978-0600615675
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,525,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing cookbook, March 14, 2007

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Apple (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vegetarian Supercook (Paperback)

I've been a vegetarian for 16 years and this may be the best all-around cookbook I have ever owned.

The food is very tasty, looks nice, and is easy-to-prepare. I particularly love the Croustade of Asparagus and Cashew Nut Korma and can't wait to try the Spicy Bean Cakes and Crispy Nut Balls Coated in Polenta.

Vegetarian Supercook can help you make many delicious soups, main meals, breakfasts, appetizers and desserts. In addition to the classic dishes, it also offers recipes for some Indian, Italian and Asian meals. Even non-veggies think the food is delicious.

At the top of each recipe are bullets that state preparation time, cooking time and how many people it serves. It may sound obvious, but it's great having the prep/cooking time breakdown - especially if you're a person whose day is scheduled to the minute.

It's also beautiful to flip through. The pictures of the food are so vibrant and colorful they they practically leap off the page. In fact, my one "complaint" would be that not every recipe has a photograph to accompany it - though the vast majority of them do.

Another nice aspect is that every so often the author adds a tip beneath the recipe. For example, "For a lighter version, use half coconut milk and half water, which is better value than buying 'light' coconut milk when you're simply paying for the water - read the ingredients on the label!"

Here are the chapter headings to give you more info:
~ Dinner Party Solutions
~ Classics with a Twist
~ No Time to Cook
~ Slim for Life
~ World Food
~ Al Fresco
~ Celebrations
~ Notes on Ingredients - tips on what to look for in certain items and where to find them

Vegetarian Supercook is also great for those who are dairy-free as more than one third of the book's recipes are vegan (though non-vegans won't feel even slightly deprived). There's even a chart on the next-to-last page that lists substitutions to make more of the recipes work for you.

But regardless of whether you're vegetarian, vegan or a carnivore looking for a way to add some healthier food to your diet, Rose Elliot will not let you down.

Highly recommend. Five stars.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Vegetarian haute cuisine?, June 15, 2007

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Sarah - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vegetarian Supercook (Paperback)

I bought this in a bargain bin for $1. In hindsight, that was probably a fair price, since many of the recipes in Vegetarian Supercook are very labor-intensive and some contain hard-to-find ingredients. Also, this may be "vegetarian," but it is absolutely *loaded* with butter and cream. Examples include Croustade of asparagus hollandaise (2/3 cup butter in main recipe, 1 cup butter in Hollandaise sauce).

The recipes are arranged rather haphazardly, being divided into several sections: Dinner Party Solutions, Classics With A Twist, No Time To Cook, Slim for Life, World Food, Al Fresco, and Celebrations.

However, the book does offer a nice selection of Asian-themed dishes such as kedgeree, banana curry with cashew rice, Vietnamese spring rolls, chickpea tagine with fruity couscous, and falafel, among others. If you're tired of tired vegetarian standbys, this is worth a look, particularly if you're interested in Asian (mostly Indian) cooking.

The desserts are inspired: chili kulfi, cappuccino merengues, chilled rosewater rice pudding, and spicy vegan carrot cake.

I honestly have a hard time recommending this, not because it is not a beautiful cookbook, but because there are simply too many recipes that I will never prepare, and for me, that doesn't justify the $19.99 list price. I was looking for healthy, exotic options that are easy to prepare, and too often, Vegetarian Supercook relies on large amounts of cream and butter, uses exotic ingredients that I can't find in my local supermarket, and is simply too labor-intensive to be practical.

I would label this as "vegetarian gourmet." Many recipes are laden with cream and butter, include expensive, hard-to-find ingredients (quail eggs, tamarind puree, cardamom pods) or are labor-intensive. If you're looking to impress with fancy, exotic dishes, this is the vegetarian cookbook for you. If you want down-to-earth, easy dishes for weeknights, look elsewhere.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this cookbook!, March 24, 2007

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D. Blissard - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vegetarian Supercook (Hardcover)

This cookbook is really terrific! I have a large collection of cookbooks and by far this is one that I use many recipes out of. I highly recommend it! Whether or not you are a vegetarian, the food is great and easy to prepare. Her recipes are easy to follow and the color pictures in the book are bright and colorful!