Daisy Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm looking for a good vegetarian cookbook that would contain dishes that utilize easy to find ingredients. We love all types of food from Thai to Italian to Middle Eastern, but I don't want to be hunting for that one impossible to find ingredient. We are not at all picky eaters and have no food allergies. Illustrations of the dishes are nice but not a must. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) I like Nikki and David Goldbeck's American Wholefoods Cuisine; it has a nice variety of interesting all-vegetarian dishes, from crackers and breads to quiches, soups, desserts, etc. Some of them are a bit too "whole" food-y for me, lol, but I can easily use part white flour for all WW, or similar. It also tells you whether something is a major or minor protien, so you can balance your diet pretty easily too. I don't know, though, if it's still in print--my copy is an older one. :D ETA: I checked--it's still in print, and available at amazon for $15. :) Edited October 10, 2009 by Caitilin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Out of print is fine. I plan on checking to see what my library has first anyway. Thanks, Caitilin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 http://www.amazon.com/Vegetarian-Cooking-Everyone-Deborah-Madison/dp/0767900146 From simple to fancy. If you'd like more standard American fare, anything by Nava Atlas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Anything with the word "Moosewood" on it! We have several and the recipes are yummy, easy, usually less than an hour, and I can make most of them with what I carry on hand. The one I use most is Moosewood Restaurant Low Fat Favorites My favorite book is "The Passionate Vegetarian" by Crescent Dragonwagon, but it is the opposite of what you are looking for. Long complicated recipes with odd ingredients... but when the food goes into your mouth.... oh my! Every recipe has been worth it. Mmmmmmmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 The one I use most is Moosewood Restaurant Low Fat Favorites Moosewood Cooks At Home is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk17 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 "Great Vegetarian Dishes," Karma dasa and "Quick Vegetarian Dishes" Karma dasa Both of these are great cook books. Some of the ingredients may seem a bit exotic but are usually available in the grocery store or you can substitute. The author is Harri Krishna so there isn't any garlic in the recipes, I add where appropriate. Also "A diet for a New World" and "A diet for a New America" by Robbins are both very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm going to second the Moosewood cookbooks, anything by Mollie Katzen. I love her kids cookbooks (Honest Pretzels, Salad People and Pretend Soup). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 We are not vegetarian, but often use Vegetarian Planet (Didi Emmons). Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Another vote for the Moosewood cookbooks. I just made (for the 2nd time) the stuffed eggplant. It is so delicious! Even my meat eating son likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in MA Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I like these by Jeanne Lemlin: Simple Vegetarian Pleasures; Quick Vegetarian Pleasures; Main-Course Vegetarian Pleasures; Vegetarian Classics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 Thanks Ladies. This is a great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Lately, I have been loving Vegan Soul Kitchen. Super fun, fairly simple, and very tasty. (I made a Butternut Squash Pear Soup from this book this past week, and it was absolutely fabulous!) I agree with anything from Moosewood. My favorite is Simple Suppers. Very easy meals, most made with things you already have in your pantry/fridge (and includes tips on stocking your pantry to be able to make quick meals). And in general I think the recipes are good for people who may not be used to vegetarian meals. Finally, I love Vegan Lunch Box, and the new Vegan Lunch Box Around the World. (You can see her blog here.) I've made lots of her recipes, and they've always turned out great. And there are some really fun ideas for themed meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I like Laurel's Kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Peaceful Palate by Jennifer Raymond http://www.amazon.com/Peaceful-Palate-Fine-Vegetarian-Cuisine/dp/1570670315/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255233034&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 My favourite book is Meals Without Meat. All the recipes are down to earth and they all work (I hate recipe books where I follow the instrucitons exaclty and they dont turn out well). Whenever I find a copy 2nd hand I buy it so I can give it to a struggling vegetarian. It is written by a New Zealander. I dont know if it is available in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Mark Bittman's "How to cook everything Vegetarian" It is very complete. I find most vegetarian cookbooks have a great list of recipes, but often each include one or more ingredients that we don't have or is difficult to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison and Better than Peanut Butter and Jelly by Muldawer and Mattare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I have two of Donna Klein's vegan cookbooks and am very impressed with them. I'd be willing to bet her other books are just as good. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I like these by Jeanne Lemlin: Simple Vegetarian Pleasures; Quick Vegetarian Pleasures; Main-Course Vegetarian Pleasures; Vegetarian Classics I love these books! My copies are over 20 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmommy Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 My Aunt gave me A year in a Vegetarian Kitchen last year for Christmas. I just love it! I also do a lot from Simply in Season. Another one that has some great recipes is Farm to Table. It includes some meat eater ones, but not many. And another vote for Moosewood. I've enjoyed almost everything from those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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