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Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Creative Gardening for the Adventurous Cook
Winner of the 1995 James Beard Award for Best Vegetarian Cookbook Although many people think that cooking without meat means spending more time in the kitchen, the cooks at the world-renowned Moosewood Restaurant know this isn't so. Busy balancing home, work, and other commitments, they've been cooking for family and friends every day of the week for over twenty years. Moo...more
Paperback, 416 pages
Published
April 19th 1994
by Touchstone
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This one has many post-its hanging off it's edges. The recipes are faster and simpler than the other Moosewood books, and therefore it is more practical. Some of my favorites that I have been making so long I forgot where they came from-are from this book. Like Fennel and Orange Salad or Asparagus with Fried Eggs and Cheese. The collection of recipes reflects many different ethnic origins, but most ingredients are easily found. Still, the combinations of flavors are often unexpected making this...more
This was my first cookbook, which I used primarily when I was a "pescetarian" (I ate the average vegetarian diet with occasional fish). The book is all vegetarian plus one chapter with a few simple fish recipes (I used the fish-in-a-packet recipe often when I still ate fish). Like most of the Moosewood cookbooks, the recipes are gleaned from around the world, and offer a wide variety of flavors. There is some good basic preparation information on different ingredient families (such as a few good...more
I just got this for Christmas, and have made several recipes already. Most of them I would definitely make again. One of the best things about this book is that every recipe can be made in 45 minutes or less. Recipes are inspired from cuisines around the world, so there is plenty of variety. But ingredients are still easy to find and not super weird. And, if you are into food presentation, these recipes look as beautiful as they taste.
The one thing I don't like is that most recipes say "salt to...more
The one thing I don't like is that most recipes say "salt to...more
Apr 27, 2010
Kate HoboBelle
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Health conscious eaters
Shelves:
cookbook
I love this cookbook. Some of the recipes are so-easy-it's-mindless, but the foods they produce are so very satisfying. And, hey, at the end of the day sometimes it's nice not to think. The Tomato Lime Soup and the Greek Fish in a Packet alone make the book worth it. Not every recipe has been a hit in my home, but so very many of them have become instant favorites that this is easily the book I turn too the most often. Moosewood Cooks at Home is a godsend at the end of a busy hectic day when all...more
I found it at the Book Fair this weekend for $3.00! I love all things Moosewood so I was really happy with this find. First page I opened to was Mushrooms marinated in Lemon Sauce. I had some mushrooms and a lemon in the fridge...so as soon as I got home from the book fair I whipped out a delicious treat in about 10 minutes. Like my other Moosewood cookbooks - this one will get a good workout in my kitchen for years to come.
I'm planning to try the African peanut/pinepple stew next.
I'm planning to try the African peanut/pinepple stew next.
This book has been hit-or-miss with me. I bought it because it won the Beard award but some of the recipes have been very disappointing. Bewildering, in fact. So great was my faith in this book that I followed their recipe for pad thai and actually added ketchup. Disgusting! Who has ever heard of such a thing? Even the recipes I like are really no more than simple, competent recipes like the ones found on any good recipe site or food blog.
This is a great vegetarian/healthy cooking cook book. I use quite a few recipes regularly from this book. Most recipes call for simple ingredients, and are very easy to make. Although there are no pictures, none are needed, because they have a description for each recipe that helps you envision what it's like, and also, what goes well with it. Some of my favorite recipes are: garlic and greens pizza; Asian Cabbage slaw; Soba Noodle Salad; Red, Gold, Black, and Green Chili; Sweet Potato Quesadill...more
All of the Moosewood cookbooks are fabulous, however I gave this one 4 stars instead of 5 because I find myself reaching for The Moosewood Cookbook and Moosewood Restaurant New Classics more than this cookbook. On the other hand, this cookbook has been used enough that it is about work out. Try the Cottage Cheese Apple Pancakes. They are a family favorite.
As the title indicates, this is a much kinder and gentler Moosewood cookbook chock full of excellent recipes for daily use. For the most part the recipes do not call for exotic ingredients which is nice for those who do not have access to specialty food stores. It is a great resource for vegetarians and omnivores alike
Jan 02, 2010
Jay
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
New vegetarians, Family cooking for vegetarians, Busy cooks
Recommended to Jay by:
Mead Public Library, Sheboygan WI
Shelves:
food
The recipes are indeed quicker and easier versions of Moosewood classic favorites. As someone who learned to cook vegetarian through the other Moosewood cookbooks, I missed the hand-drawn style and the extra information and details. For what it intends to be, this is a great resource.
Great all around pescatarian cookbook - lots of quick dinner ideas and great variety of things to do with tofu and fish and pasta. Nothing overly elaborate - I think of it as my weeknight cookbook. And as always with Moosewood, directions are easy to follow, recipes are delicious!
One of the great things about this book is that is gives suggestions for what to serve with each recipe. Whole meal suggestions. Many people are so clueless about veg. eating that they don't even know where to start. Great book. I love it. Got it as a Christmas gift years ago.
My absolute favorite of all the Moosewoods out there. Recipes reflect modern tastes and are dead easy to make. The dishes are fabulous, all of them. There are some fish recipes, too, so you have a bit of variety that way. My copy of this book is falling apart I use it so often!
This book needed pictures. The recipes can be made under 20 minutes or less, usually with recipes I have to add an extra half hour. The Tomato Lime soup takes 10 minutes to make, and is a favourite for the family.
This is my favorite cookbook of all time bar none. Recipes taste great and take the time indicated in the book. Working my way through all the recipes in the book cover to cover over the next couple years.
Finally! A mostly vegetarian cook book with meals that are easy and taste great. My only complaint is that the prep times listed are not accurate - plan to spend 20 more minutes than suggested.
Mar 11, 2008
Patricia
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike
Good, simple fresh food. Everyday recipes that can be made quickly from things that you might actually have in your fridge or cupboard already. A good reference section with ingredient definitions and clear instructions for roasting, how to cook grains and other good advice. I usually cook without recipes, but when I get in a rut, this is the cookbook I look to for a quick fix. I reach for this cookbook more often than any other. These may not be the meals that wow you, but they are a reliable r...more
Admittedly I only made two of the recipes out of this one during my three-week borrow-time from the library; both were a bit bland but just by reading through the sections I have a better understanding of how to plan a vegetarian meal and specifically, new ways to prepare black beans.
I was never particularly impressed by either the look or the content of this one. I love to cook, but doing so from the Moosewood book never provided much joy.
Everything I have made in this cookbook has been fast, easy, healthy and delicious. I wish it had photos, but I realize that is not the Moosewood stye.
Difinitively the best cook book I have ever read. Simple, easy, yet new and fun whole food healthy recipes in 40 minutes or less. I am loving Moosewood.
This book has a variety of simple vegetarian recipes, a guide to stocking a vegetarian pantry, and a thorough run-down of common ingredients.
This is one of the good Moosewood cookbooks--not that any are bad, but some are better than others and this one is in the top six
There is a lot of cumin used in this book. There are many good recipes - I especially love the polenta with mushrooms and cheese.
I liked it. Easy recipes with ingredients I can find at supervalu...nothing chi chi.
Probably at least every two weeks it feeds me, more in the summer.
Excellent selection of recipes that work.
We use it often.
We use it often.
it's falling apart & I can't live w/out it
Love it! Can't wait to try some of the recipes!
Read my review on the first one. This is worse!
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