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Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals
This is the low-fat book cooks who care about wholesome, vegetarian-inspired food have been waiting for.Each of the more than 280 recipes are as delicious and trustworthy as those in the Moosewood Collective's previous books, and vibrant flavors and generous portions are still a hallmark of every dish. Because the Collective's primary goal is always to make great tasting f...more
Paperback, 480 pages
Published
October 29th 1996
by Clarkson Potter
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For years, two of my favorite cookbooks were the original Moosewood Cookbook and The Enchanted Brocoli Forest, another Moosewood title. I loved the recipes, the quirky illustrations, and the whole philosophy behind these books. Several dozen recipes from the books became family favorites.
Alas, as the years progressed and the pounds accumulated, I found that those recipes became reserved for special occasions or splurges, as almost invariably they contained too much fat -- butter in particular. W...more
Alas, as the years progressed and the pounds accumulated, I found that those recipes became reserved for special occasions or splurges, as almost invariably they contained too much fat -- butter in particular. W...more
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Moosewood Low Fat Favorites is simply the best cookbook I own. The recipes are vegetarian (not vegan) but you definetly do not have to be a vegetarian to enjoy these wonderful, delicious recipes. I am a mother of four children ranging from ages 16-5 years and I usually look for easy to prepare, visually appealing, great tasting meals and this book delivers on all fronts.
Here are just a few of my families favorites; Spanish Pepper Frittata, Middle Eastern Chickpeas with Spinach, Lighter Lasagna,...more
Here are just a few of my families favorites; Spanish Pepper Frittata, Middle Eastern Chickpeas with Spinach, Lighter Lasagna,...more
I love recipe books. I only cook occasionally, but I love to read recipes and think about shopping for the items and preparing the food. So I purchase recipe books when I find them for reasonable prices.
I also have have a fascination for Moosewood Restaurant. I think it started when we lived in BC. We had a friend there who was a fantastic cook, often cooked vegetarian, and had several Moosewood recipe books on his kitchen shelf.
So, I was a sucker for this book when I saw it recently at a used...more
I also have have a fascination for Moosewood Restaurant. I think it started when we lived in BC. We had a friend there who was a fantastic cook, often cooked vegetarian, and had several Moosewood recipe books on his kitchen shelf.
So, I was a sucker for this book when I saw it recently at a used...more
Apr 15, 2008
Charlotte
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people anxiously waiting for the farmer's market to have asparagus
Shelves:
cookbooks
I know, right, low-fat? But when I was flipping through it in the bookstore I couldn't find a single recipe I wouldn't make. And so far all of them have been really delicious, except the muffins where you replace the butter with applesauce. They had a weird texture. Butter is best. But the Vietnamese hot & sour soup was/is awesome. I might sprinkle the leftover on my peas to keep the squirrels away...
Just about all of the cookbooks from the Moosewood Collective are wonderful. Lots of veggies, simple straight forward recipes, and clear descriptions. This one has some great recipes. Savory Onion Marmalade is awesome on foccacia, Middle eastern Cannellini Patties and the Middle Eastern Chickpeas with Spinach are tasty and I love the Fat Tuesday Red Beans and Rice. But, this collection feels dated with it's discussion of the importance of low/no fat and quite a few of the recipes would have me s...more
What I like about this cookbook is that included with each recipe are suggestions for other recipes in the book that go well with it. This makes it very easy to plan meals in advance and have all the different dishes go together. Also, the recipes are simple and delicious.
I have yet to try a recipe in here that I don't like. This cookbook really shows that "lowfat" doesn't have to mean "devoid of flavor." The golden split pea soup is always a fall favorite, and I love how easy the baked mac n cheese is. Even the lowfat desserts -- which seems like an oxymoron -- are appetizing (I can't wait to try the coffee angelfood cake w/ mocha glaze).
I do get annoyed with the fact that the Moosewood Collective cookbooks claim to be "vegetarian" and "meatless" when there are...more
I do get annoyed with the fact that the Moosewood Collective cookbooks claim to be "vegetarian" and "meatless" when there are...more
My father is on the cardiac diet, and it's been a challenge finding recipes that either have 125mg/sodium per serving or can be adapted to fit that dosage.
This cookbook is great because it has so many low-fat and low-sodium dishes - my family doesn't feel like they're suffering!
Southwestern Corn and Potato Soup (pg. 102), Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos (pg. 172), Curried Sweet Potato Roti (pg. 230), and Caribbean Stew (pg. 260) are just a few of the recipes we've tried so far.
Disclaimer:...more
This cookbook is great because it has so many low-fat and low-sodium dishes - my family doesn't feel like they're suffering!
Southwestern Corn and Potato Soup (pg. 102), Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos (pg. 172), Curried Sweet Potato Roti (pg. 230), and Caribbean Stew (pg. 260) are just a few of the recipes we've tried so far.
Disclaimer:...more
Studies show that vegetarians tend to gain weight initially once they stop eating meat. Due to the lack of meat protein, they compensate with fat and carbs. Also, certain vegetarian classics like heavy Eggplant Parmigiana may always not be the most diet-friendly.
I was glad to acquire this cookbook, a collection of lighter vegetarian dishes from the legendary Ithaca, NY vegetarian Moosewood restaurant. Based on whole grains and vegetables, with a wide range of ethnic influences, the cookbook off...more
I was glad to acquire this cookbook, a collection of lighter vegetarian dishes from the legendary Ithaca, NY vegetarian Moosewood restaurant. Based on whole grains and vegetables, with a wide range of ethnic influences, the cookbook off...more
This is one of my all-time favorite, go-to cookbooks. I know that "low-fat" and "vegetarian" will send many people running to the hills, but I have tried so many recipes from this cookbook, and let me assure you that you won't miss the meat and you won't notice it's low-fat. No, really!
There are a ton of recipes in this book, and there's a recipe for every palate...the flavors span the globe several times over.
I love Moosewood!
There are a ton of recipes in this book, and there's a recipe for every palate...the flavors span the globe several times over.
I love Moosewood!
My current favorite cookbook...I have loved everything I've made in it. I do wish there were some pretty pictures and a chunk of the ingredient lists are overwhelmingly long, but overall, easy and flavorful recipes abound. Yummmm.
Most satisfying recipes thus far:
-Southwestern Corn and Potato Soup
-Black Bean Chilaquile
-Macaroni and Cheese
-Penne with Creamy Walnut Sauce
-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Most satisfying recipes thus far:
-Southwestern Corn and Potato Soup
-Black Bean Chilaquile
-Macaroni and Cheese
-Penne with Creamy Walnut Sauce
-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Jan 06, 2011
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I know some people won't consider this a book you really read, but as far as cookbooks go, I love it!!! This cookbook has so many great recipes and almost all of them are healthy. Many of the recipes are also pretty quick and easy. Also, although this is a vegetarian cookbook, they do cook with fish which I love. Really, I can't say enough good things about this cookbook!
I am glad I borrowed this from the library. I did NOT like this cookbook at all. The recipes didn't seem appealing, there were no pictures (though pictures are not a requirement for my cookbooks), and I felt like the book played heavily on the renown of the restaurant. Until I picked up the cookbook, I'd never heard of the restaurant.
I rarely buy cookbooks since many of them only have a handful of recipes I want to try. Well, I'm glad I now own this one! It is FULL of delicious looking recipes. My copy is feathered with bookmarks of all the dishes I want to try. There are also a ton of great tips and the glossaries in the back are fabulous.
Nov 27, 2007
Erik Mallinson
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
vegetarians
Shelves:
food-and-drink,
vegetarian
I put this low-fat vegetarian cookbook to a true test - Thanksgiving dinner for 6 non-vegetarians who don't necessarily care about low-fat recipes (they did make turkey). Toward the back of the book there's a page with their recommendations for different big food events (eg Thanksgiving) and this is the list I used to build the Thanksgiving menu.
Each dish had its fans and detractors, though I enjoyed all of them. For the most part everything was well described. I did run into a few problems with...more
Each dish had its fans and detractors, though I enjoyed all of them. For the most part everything was well described. I did run into a few problems with...more
The "Low-Fat" label deterred me for too long. In my experience low fat has meant sacrificing taste, texture and creativity. Clearly that's not the case.
This is one of the best Moosewood Cookbooks I've used. Suburb recipes--and oh yeah--they happen to be low fat too.
This is one of the best Moosewood Cookbooks I've used. Suburb recipes--and oh yeah--they happen to be low fat too.
A bit dated at this point, now that the prevailing wisdom is more anti carb than fat. I only make one recipe from this cookbook regularly (chocolate hazelnut biscotti) but they are DELICIOUS. So I'd say its worth it just for that recipe.
LOVE this cookbook. Have made amazing carrot orange salad, wheatberry mushroom pilaf, spinich/avocado/grapefruit salad, and southwestern corn and potato soup. Just have a library copy, this will probably be one that I buy.
I love to read cookbooks. This is one of my favorites--lots of healthy recipes using beans, veggies, and (and some meat) wonderful spices. Black bean sweet potato enchiladas, ...mmm!
If you like vegetarian food and want a totally consistent cookbook, this is your answer. The food is awesome! Recipes are simple enough without being boring. You won't be disappointed!
Lots of good stuff in this cookbook. I particularly like the Gingered Broccoli. I also find the conversion chart at the back really helpful.
Apr 07, 2013
Siobhan Mcnally
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone interested in learning to cook vegetarian well
A fantastic book for all things vegetarian. I have cooked my way through this book over the years and everything always turns out well.
I cooked a lot from this back in the '90s but I haven't used it recently. We really like the sushi salad. We call it lazy man sushi.
This cookbook is fantastic. The recipes are delicious and healthy and require very little labor. Yay!
It's a great collection of recipes for anyone looking for low-fat recipes. There are sections on describing ingredients, their uses, and their nutritive value, and each recipe has its own nutrition label based on standard serving sizes. There are certain caveats about using this book, however. The recipes themselves are easy to execute, but I often find it difficult locating or justify paying for certain (expensive) ingredients given a limited budget and sometimes a time constraint. If these are...more
This is a good cookbook, altho I sometimes add the missing fat to the recipes.
One of the best low fat cookbooks I have seen and I love it
Jul 25, 2012
Elana
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I really liked this cookbook. I will get one.
One of my all time favorite healthy cookbooks.
Good ideas, bland food.
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