Vegetarian Classics: 300 Essential and Easy Recipes for Every Meal

by Jeanne Lemlin

Book Overview

Jeanne Lemlin sets the standard for accessible and appealing vegetarian cooking. Vegetarian Classics is Jeanne's most useful and comprehensive book to date: an essential collection of 300 no-fail... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060932732
• ISBN13: 9780060932732
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Another great one from Lemlin

I am a huge fan of all of Jeanne Lemlin cookbooks, and this is just another addition to my collection. I am not a vegetarian, but don't eat much meat. I like simple recipes, easy to find ingredients, a good balance of nutrition, and most of all, delicious recipes. Oh, and I really like it when just one dish fulfills all these needs and you don't need side dishes (keeping it simple). Jeanne Lemlin cookbooks all meet my criteria. Some of my favorite recipes from this particular book are: Braised White Beans with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Garlic; Classic Vegetarian Enchiladas (actually, those are in the oven right now), cooked tomato-chipotle salsa, and the Mock Meatloaf (I made this for Christmas, along with the mushroom gravy and some mashed potatoes- I made meatloaf sandwiches with the leftovers and my husband raved. The funny thing is, I HATE meatloaf made with real meat). There are many others I love, and many I haven't tried yet.

Love Jeanne Lemlin's Cookbooks

I've been collecting vegetarian cookbooks for years. Some I seldom use except for a favorite recipe or two. But Jeanne Lemlin's cookbooks are on my favorites list and I use them often. Her recipes are delicious, easy to prepare and satisfying to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. I own all of her cookbooks and would rejoice if she were to publish another one.

Ease of Cooking

I have all of her cookbooks. I like them because they taste good and are simple. These are taste that grown-ups enjoy. As well as children. With all of her cookbooks I think she has made and worked on all of the receipes. Some cookbooks I know they couldn't made the receipes just from the taste. This book is the one I gave for Holiday Gifts and Weddings. The soups are wonderful in this book. I have made them all and everyone loves them. If I had to grab one cookbook and the house was on fire this is it.

Vegetarian Classics: 300 Essential Recipes

I am an avid fan of Jeanne Lemlin's and own all of her cookbooks. I learned to cook from her first book which is falling apart from so much use. Her latest book, Vegetarian Classics, is one you should own regardless of whether or not you are a vegetarian. It is just wicked good food. I made the Thai noodle salad and it was as good as any from my Oriental cookbooks, with no hard-to-find ingredients. Jeanne makes certain her clear and easy recipes work, letting her family and friends be her judges. Hurry and order this book so you won't eat another meal of bland, boring food.

I am the author

I am the author of VEGETARIAN CLASSICS and want to share my thoughts with you. Innovative cooking with lots of fresh vegetables and chic ingredients can be exciting and satisfying. But do you also crave old-time classics that have withstood the test of time and continue to give great pleasure and comfort? I do. A steaming bowl of garlicky lentil soup, a vegetable-filled lasagne, a perfectly balanced vegetable curry, and baked macaroni and smoked cheese with a crispy bread crumb crust are just a few examples of dishes I always want as part of my repertoire, no matter what the current food trend. These tried and true classics, along with some delightful variations on these favorite dishes, make up this essential book. I provide "tips" after each recipe to ensure you'll have success with each dish, and there is a comprehensice Glossary of Ingredients to answer any of your shopping questions. VEGETARIAN CLASSICS is the ideal cookbook for the novice who is learning about the world of meatless cooking, as well as the sophisticated cook who expects full-flavored, fresh food made with the best ingredients. Whether you're a vegetarian, semi-vegetarian, or dedicated meat eater who likes to eat meatless meals a few times a week, this book will provide you with the best of vegetarian cooking, the beloved classics. In essence, this is a book about real food for real people.