The Moosewood Cookbook (Paperback)

~ (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Among the most influential cookbooks of our time, the Moosewood Cookbook is such a powerful symbol that the publishers were tempted not to tamper wi th it. But times have changed, and knowledge about the foods we eat and their nutritional value has increased. So, after many inquiries and requests, the author has revised many of her recipes to be lighter and healthier. Illustrated.

About the Author

MOLLIE KATZEN is a cookbook author and artist who has profoundly shaped the way America eats. Mollie is a consultant and cocreator of Harvard's groundbreaking Food Literacy Project. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 235 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; Revised edition (August 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898154901
• ISBN-13: 978-0898154900
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #248,877 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

135 of 139 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars best cookbook for those who love to eat and hate to cook!, June 29, 2000

By	Shelley Shay (Denton, TX **(God Bless the USA!!)**) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (Paperback)

Absolutely fabulous recipies that are extremely simple to prepare. The names of the vegetarian dishes are inventive and somehow make the recipes really come to life.

If you're like me, you like eating healthy and great-tasting food, but dread food preparation time and following hundreds of directions and end up missing a crucial step that ruins the dish. Some people are born with a gift for whipping up recipes from their own imaginations, but I'm not one of those people.

The only reason this book doesn't get 5 stars from me is that it should have been spiral bound. It's almost impossible to keep the book open on a kitchen counter unless you put heavy objects (very heavy) on both pages or you go an buy one of those gizmos that hold books open.

Nonetheless, this is my favorite recipe book. My kitchen is full of them, but this is the only one that almost never has any dust on it like the other ones. :-)

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lighter versions of the same wonderful recipes--and more!, February 16, 2000

By	Melanie Wilson "vegetarianbabydotcom" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (Paperback)

First published in 1977, this classic vegetarian cookbook still has the same charm and warmth of hand-drawn pictures and handwritten recipes, and now it also has bright color photos interspersed among the familiar pages. There are 30 new recipes, and many of the old ones have been rewritten, since, as the author describes, her cooking has become "more streamlined in preparation-and lighter in `weight' while richer in flavor" over the years. The oil content has been pared down and only 15 recipes include eggs. Tips for "dairy reduction or substitutions" are included, so this version will probably appeal more to the vegan set. Also included: pantry notes, recommended tools for the kitchen and a table of conversions.

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recipes have TONS of variety, simple preparation., June 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Moosewood Cookbook (Hardcover)

I purchased the Moosewood Cookbook last summer, during one of my many attempts to revive the "health" level of my diet. I'm so glad that I added this book to my collection.

The recipes use a wide variety of ingredients. So, you'll never get bored if you cook from it on a regular basis. The variety in the collection also allows you to make use of fruits and vegetables that are in season throughout the year.

The time required to prepare most dishes is under an hour. This makes the book ideal for weekday cooking, a time when most of us should be eating better, but don't due to busy schedules. I made the vegetable chowder for dinner last night. I needed about an hour total. The result was a delicious, healthy, lowfat meal in a bowl. Perfect for a hectic Wednesday.

Finally, I'd like to say that everything I've cooked from this book has tasted FABULOUS! I haven't missed the fat. I love the fresh ingredients, particulary the use of herbs. And I love the fact that I'm eating healty food that also tastes wonderful.

Hats off to Mollie Katzen and the Moosewood crew. This book is a godsend.