Magic Beans

by Patricia Bazel Geil and Patti Bazel Geil

Book Overview

This collection of 150 recipes using more than 20 types of beans and lentils maximizes the health benefits while offering creative and sumptuous dishes even the toughest bean skeptics will enjoy. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565610776
• ISBN13: 9781565610774
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Chronimed Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Beans Without the Farts

I found this book very useful and informative on preparing dishes with beans. It covers preparation for all beans you would find in your local supermarket. One subject the book covers is gas. A lot of people find beans very tasty and filling but find the gas too embarassing if not repulsing to the point where they will never eat beans again. This book covers the topic and even tells you what to add to any bean recipe to alviate the problem without changing taste. I personnaly knew this could be done but wasn't totally sure until I bought the book. Although everybody's body is different, it worked for me. The only reaon this book gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because although it talks about all beans and how to soak them, most of the recipes call for "canned beans," rather than cups of soaked beans that you would have prepared. This I found confusing at first. With a little common sense and reading however, you would know that 1 15oz can of kidney beans is the same as kidney beans you soaked and cooked.

One of a Kind

For the beginning bean eater, this book has it all. The recipes are quick and easy, as well as delicious. I took the Crockpot Vegetable Chili to a party last night and it got rave reviews. Haven't gotten the nerve to try the Blueberry Bean Muffins yet, but they're next on my list!

One of the best cookbooks I've ever purchased!

I checked out this book from the library and tried some of the recipes in it. After having had great results with all of them, I knew I got to buy this book. I recently decided to ease into a vegetarian lifestyle and this book has made the transition a lot easier.

A great bean book

My husband and I love this book. It has great low-fat recipes that are not too difficult to make, nor take too long to prepare. Probably the best bean book we've tried.

Quick and healthy recipes that taste great!

If you're looking for a way to "eat healthy", this is the book for you. I have always been told that "beans are good for me", but could never think of what to make beyond baked beans. This book has it all from appetizers to desserts(!). Each recipe is quick and contains nutrition information such as fat and calories. All the recipes I've tried so far are winners. This makes a nice addition to your cookbook library