Linda Mccartney's Home Cooking (Paperback)

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Product Description

Linda McCartney's immensely popular vegetarian cookbook stresses freshness and nutrition, as she uses her imagination to create 200 meatless dishes that are quick, economical, and sacrifice nothing in taste. "For those of you who are curious about vegetarian cuisine but don't know where to begin, this will answer your questions."--Lady's Circle. Color photos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 170 pages
• Publisher: Arcade Publishing (August 14, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559701609
• ISBN-13: 978-1559701600
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,459 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly wonderful cookbook!, February 26, 2002

By	Fanshawe (SC, USA) - See all my reviews

I picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. It is written in a very comfortable, casual style and makes you feel as if Linda is really sharing her family recipes. The recipes themselves are unpretentious, and tasty! (I highly recommend the Shepherd's Pie!) The book is written from a lacto-ovo veg perspective, and uses a lot of meat substitutes. Mainstream families would easily be able to incorporate these into a "less meat" lifestyle, or transitioning into vegetarianism. One note, it has a very "British" feel, so you have to keep in mind that "vegetarian mince" is hamburger substitute, etc, other British terms. Also, since she DOES use a lot of meat substitutes, you have to keep an eye on whether she is using TVP, frozen vegetarian ground beef, etc., and also the proportions of the frozen/dried meat analogs. But don't let this put you off. It is easy to catch on. The photos are lovely and mouth watering, too. It is such a great book, and makes me sad that Linda left us so early in her life. May she rest in peace.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Linda's first cookbook, January 30, 2000

By	Marilia (California) - See all my reviews

This is one of my favorite cookbooks. I bought the hardback when it first came out and am now getting the softback. There's a substantial (30 page) fruit, veggie, grain, bean, nut and herb description/ how-to-select guide in the beginning. Also some very interesting info and graphs on why `going veggie' can be healthier for the individual and the planet. There aren't as many vegan dishes as in her 2 more recent books and although a number of recipes rely on heavier dairy products, I take that as being part of a `hearty' British love for things like creamed soups. :) The recipes you do find generally don't require special trips to the store or refined cooking skills. Since it has a wide selection of main courses (from the standard rice + beans and lasagnas, more exotic meatless loafs) I'd say it's a good place for omnivores to start trying vegetarian. My favorites are the quiche, cheese soufflé and those great eggplant dishes. Wonderful photography (actually makes you want to *eat* the food)!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best cook book, August 28, 2000

By	elizabeth schmidt (Harper Woods, MI United States) - See all my reviews

I picked this book up more than 7 years ago. I have used it more than any book in my collection. It is friendly to the budget and beginner cook. The Burgers Bourguignonne, Pea Soup, and Lentil Soup are all fantastic. The pictures are enough to make your mouth water and draw you right back when you make your grocery list. I am in love with this book, and wouldn't know what to do with out it. Thank you Linda. I wish I could tell you how much I love these recipes.