Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook (Hardcover)

~ Vegetarian Times Magazine (Author) "It's precisely the accessibility of packaged soy foods and the well-publicized health benefits of a soy-based meatless diet that have pushed vegetarianism into the common..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Vegetarian Times is known for its "great recipes" (Chicago Tribune), and this new edition of the Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook offers more than 600 fabulous recipes, along with comprehensive information on vegetarian diet and nutrition. It's the definitive guide for vegetarians as well as an inspiration to all cooks who want fresh new ideas and great taste. Forget about labels--this is the vegetarian cookbook that everyone will love!

"The new edition of the Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook beautifully updates this classic. The recipes are practical and sensitive to the seasons."
--Deborah Madison, author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

"Vegetarian Times has long been a respected presence in the world of vegetarian cooking. This impressive collection of innovative recipes ranging from homestyle to elegant will be a valuable guide to new cooks and a repertoire-refresher for the experienced cook."
--David Hirsch, Moosewood Restaurant

"From ethnic twists galore to healthy, vegetarian versions of standard dishes, and with many more recipes than it had the first time around, this new edition of the Vegetarian Times Cookbook earns the designation 'complete.' Classic subjects (main courses, baking) are joined by new chapters addressing real-world vegetarian challenges: meals that are kid-friendly, what to fix at the holidays, and more. Soy in all its forms (tofu, tempeh, 'soysage,' etc.) is given new prominence, too. With both vegan and lacto-ovo offerings, the book will please eaters, vegetarian or not, ready for fresh, interesting food. It's a cookbook likely to make many happy trips from your bookshelf to your prep counter."
--Crescent Dragonwagon, author of Passionate Vegetarian

"This book has a wealth of contemporary vegetable-based recipes, from quick and flavorful meal ideas to recipes you'll want to pull out for an elegant dinner party. Drawing influences from around the globe, the Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook features the exotic as well as vegetarian variations on comforting favorites. Lots of inspired cooking will come from this book. The Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook will be a great resource for both the novice and the experienced cook alike."
--Eric Tucker, Millennium Restaurant

From the Inside Flap

Vegetarian Times, the leading authority on vegetarian cuisine, presents the thoroughly revised Second Edition of the Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook, with more than 600 recipes to help you make the most of the new trends and freshest flavors in vegetarian cooking.

Whether you're a vegetarian, a vegan, or simply a cook who wants to try new dishes and discover ideas for meatless menus, this book will be a mainstay in your kitchen. From appetizers to desserts, informal lunches to holiday feasts, 30-minute recipes to sure kid-pleasers, it has it all. Chapters on the vegetarian diet, nutrition, and kitchen wisdom feature interesting tips and tidbits that add flavor to the information the way cilantro and basil flavor the recipes. Sixteen full-color photographs present the food in a tantalizing and appealing way.

In addition to new ideas featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and vegetarian staples like grains, legumes, and tofu, you'll find recipes you never thought you'd see in a vegetarian cookbook, including Breakfast Hash, Colcannon, Jambalaya, Brunswick Stew, and Sloppy Janes. Surefire family favorites include Cheddar & Chili Party Cheesecake, Total Chocolate Eclipse Cake, Mozzarella "Meatball" Heroes, and Easy Manicotti alla Romana.

You'll use this cookbook to update your cooking style, find inspiration, prepare healthier meals, and add variety to your menus. The recipes will become favorites you'll prepare often—not just because they're vegetarian, but because they're so very good.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (April 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764559591
• ISBN-13: 978-0764559594
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,157 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great well-rounded cookbook, August 1, 2005

By	Emily Welch (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews

I am very pleased with this cookbook. I've been a vegetarian for about 10 years but only recently starting cooking more and this cookbook is great. The front section talks about the choice to be vegetarian and goes over how to have a balanced diet without eating meat.
The recipes themselves are divided up logically into chapters such as "vegetable main dishes", "grains and legumes", and "soy-based meals" which I appreciate. It makes it easy to find what you are looking for. There are also sections on foods aimed at kids and recipes that you can make in under 30 minutes.
At the back there is a section with sample menus which is really helpful for people who have a hard time breaking away from the idea that a meal must have a meat/protein center and side dishes.
Everything I've made so far has come out well and even my meat-eating husband has enjoyed them. Nothing is too complicated for a new cook. Highly recommended.

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but not great, May 2, 2006

By	Sprinter - See all my reviews

We have tried several recipes. None have surpassed our expectations, some have not met them. The recipes often require unusual ingredients. Some examples pulled at random: liquid aminos, smoked dulse flakes, liquid smoke, zucchini blossoms, pomegranate vinegar, and barbecue flavored baked tofu. This makes it difficult to open the book and throw something together. I would recommend the Moosewood Cook's at Home cookbook or even Laurel's kitchen first, especially to beginners.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars expected more from it, October 27, 2006

By	Elizabeth Boatwright (Juneau, Alaska) - See all my reviews

This cookbook is pretty weak in terms of flavor...I noted that I was constantly substituting and adding ingredients to try and jazz up bland recipes. The recipes definitely lack oomph...if you are looking for an easy to follow cookbook and you don't mind sacrificing flavor for time saving, then tis is the cookbook for you. If you are a more experienced cook or you expect delicious results, I would not get this one.