The Complete Soy Cookbook

By Paulette Mitchell

Book Overview

Soy to the World! At last the soybean comes of age. In The Complete Soy Cookbook, Paulette Mitchell, veteran cooking teacher and author of the popular 15-Minute Gourmet series, proves that you can have your health and great taste too! Soybeans and the products made from them-tofu, tempeh, soy milk, and soy flour-are the perfect, tasty additions to the diets of discerning eaters. It is no secret that soy's health benefits are vast: Soy has been shown to fight and prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, and relieve the symptoms of menopause. What has never before been so clear, however, is that foods made from the soybean can be delicious. They go well with every kind of flavoring-herbs, spices, vibrant marinades-and, when prepared according to Paulette's inspired recipes, are suited to every occasion, from quick weekday meals to elegant entertaining. Here are recipes that gourmet palates will love. From appetizers, such as Roasted Red Pepper Hummus; to soups, such as Curried Corn and Pepper Chowder; salads, like Two-Bean Salad in Walnut Vinaigrette; entrees, including Spicy Cashew Stir-Fry and Vegetable Tartlets with Herbed Tomato Sauce; even such desserts as Lemon Mousse and Caramel Custard, these are recipes you will want to prepare for their superb taste. These 170 exciting new vegetarian recipes prove that cooking for good health means eating for great taste. The Complete Soy Cookbook Praise for The Complete Soy Cookbook "A stroll through the pages of The Complete Soy Cookbook will inspire even the most hardened soy skeptic to give tofu and soy milk a whirl. The book is a treasure. Its pages are jammed with recipes for beautiful, delicious, and healthful foods-a testament to how satisfying and beneficial today's simply prepared soy dishes can be." -Suzanne Havala, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A., nutrition advisor for the Vegetarian Resource Group and author of Shopping for Health and Simple, Lowfat & Vegetarian "With all of the emphasis being placed on the importance of soy products in our diets, this imaginative and comprehensive book will be a valuable addition to every kitchen library. Like all of Paulette Mitchell#39;s other books, the recipes in this one are well written and easy to follow." -Jeanne Jones, syndicated columnist and author visit us online at http://www.mgr.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028614577
• ISBN13: 9780028614571
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Soy-licious!

I'm not one to write reviews. Usually I read other people's reviews and then decide whether to buy. Originally, I discovered this book at my local library and checked it out. Before it was due back, my husband and I made a couple of the recipes and really liked them. About six months later I was back in the cookbook section of the library and recognized this book from our previous encounter. I brought it home again. My husband made the Tofu-Mushroom Stroganoff and that was all it took! We bought this book and everything we have made is easy and delicious. I love to eat. Take it from a real foodie - this book is a great buy.

Love It

This book has such a nice variety of soy and tofu recipes. I am so glad I purchased it. If you're looking for a good variety of recipes... this book is one of the best!

Hmmmmm

I love this cookbook! This book has so many creative and interesting recipes that I think one would never get bored with it. I especially like that the nutritional information is provided for each recipe. For those of you who aren't thrilled about soy, this book has a lot of good ways to help integrate it into your diet. Try it out - I am sure that you will like it!

One of the best soyfoods cookbooks I've seen

I was surprised to see that no one had written a review on this book. I have more than a dozen cookbooks devoted to soy products and this is one of the most impressive. The Author provides ample information about the benefits of soy, but in a very conversational manner. The directions are very simple and straightforward. Many cookbooks I've seen appear to be written by and for a culinary professional, but this one is aimed at home cooks with limited resources. There are some "exotic" ingredients, but most of them are common to your grocery store. Many recipes are low in fat. There are no pictures, but there are none needed. The recipes layouts are very easy to follow and the colors are pleasant to the eyes. Those who cannot see well may be deterred by the medium sized text. Most recipes are vegan. None contain any kind of meat, making this an excellent resourse for vegetarians. There are 170 recipes with many optional variations. Overall, I highly recommend this book. Some recipes are: fresh pea soup; creamy tomato soup; tempeh-fruit salad; Greek tofu salad;tofu curry; tofu-mushroom marsala; tempeh with black bean sauce;vegetable tartlets with herbed tomato sauce as well as lasagnes, puddings, pies, and several recipes calling for fresh, green soybeans (which grow easily at home if you're a gardener) Please look into this book.