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Bland and Boring....

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I was really excited about this book, especially after reading such great reviews. I have made a number of recipes, and most of them have been so bland- we've had to add a lot of spices just to make them have any flavor. Some have been good- but I am disappointed.

Vegetarian Cookbook for everyone, including non-vegetarians!

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This is a cookbook that I ended up purchasing because my mother already had a copy and made some very good dishes from it. So, I had to get a copy and I wasn't disappointed!

Unless you are someone who has to have meat with every meal or hates vegetables, you will enjoy this cookbook. I really don't think it's for vegetarians only. Many of the recipes would compliment a main dish meat very well and others make fabulous meatless-entrees. I have made the "Baked Ziti" and it bakes up deliciously with a crust of cheese on top! I've also tried the "Eggplant Sauteed with Tomatoes, Capers and Garlic" and it was wonderful! So far I haven't made a recipe that disappointed.

The book contains over 500 pages of recipes from a variety of cuisines (Italian, French, Chinese, Indian, etc). There are no photos, but that didn't really bother me. I purchased it because I wanted to eat more veggies and cook more healthfully, and the book has served that purpose. Also, the recipes are straight-forward to prepare. Under each recipe title are small symbols that denote which type of "vegetarian" the recipe would be appropriate for (Lacto-Ovo, Lacto, Ovo, Vegan). At the end of most recipes are ideas for variations to provide more options.

Overall, I've been very pleased with this book. (And I think it shows because apparently I've crinkled the pages a bit from using the book in my kitchen!) I would recommend it to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Outstanding Cookbook

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This is probably the best cookbook I've every purchased. Eating vegetarian will never be dull or difficult again. After flipping through the book and trying many of the recipes over the past week I am full of ideas and can't wait to try all the new menu suggestions. Most of the recipes are not only vegetarian but also health conscious on a broader level - cooking methods, fiber, fat content, etc. This might be the only vegetarian cookbook you will ever need. I am not a true vegetarian but only have meat a few times a week so really appreciate all this book has to offer.

Really Great Resource for Vegetarians as well as Carnivores

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I own several vegetarian cookbooks and this one is easily my favorite. Why? I can count on it! I know the recipes will turn out great and will call for natural ingredients that are good for my family. The cookbook is comprehensive, including a multitude of recipes as well as tips for stocking your pantry and for planning your menu. The author includes ethnic recipes such as "Szechuan Broccoli" and "Moroccan Vegetables with Couscous" as well as American comfort foods like "Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese."

This book is a valuable resource for all types of cooks. It was even recognized as one of the best recipe collections when it was named a Julia Child Cookbook Award winner in 1997. I know I'll continue to use 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes in my kitchen for years to come.

1000 Vegetarian Recipes

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This book is absolutely wonderful. Every recipe that I have made from it has been superior (particularly the quick bread and dessert recipes). I recommend this book highly to everyone.