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Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are
If you’re a vegetarian who thought slow cookers were just for met-eaters, Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker will introduce you to the wonders of slow cooking. And if you’re already a slow cooker enthusiast, here’s a while new array of healthy, delicious recipes for a favorite appliance. Slow cookers can be used for a lot more than just tough, inexpensive cuts of meat....more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
December 25th 2003
by Harvard Common Press
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When I first considered becoming a vegetarian, one sticking point was the idea that I would have to give up my beloved slow cooker, and the magic of putting a $5.00 roast and a bottle of beer into it in the morning and having a mound of wonderful shredded beef at night. I can pass up meat but could I pass up a good deal? I am CHEAP!
Luckily I found this book. Little did I know, slow cookers are wonderful for vegetables. And I now make killer black bean soup, wild mushroom polenta, vegetarian fren...more
Luckily I found this book. Little did I know, slow cookers are wonderful for vegetables. And I now make killer black bean soup, wild mushroom polenta, vegetarian fren...more
Read this book if: You like vegetables, are a vegetarian/vegan, are trying to eat healthy, are lazy, are a bad cook, are too busy to spend lots of time in the kitchen, or own a slow-cooker
This book has an excellent blend of recipes for slow-cookers, aka crock pots. The recipes vary from traditional crock pot recipes such as stews (Almost Irish Stew), soups (French Onion Soup), and potpies (Cornbread Topped Southwestern Potpie) but also include nontraditional assortments from drinks (Mulled Wine)...more
This book has an excellent blend of recipes for slow-cookers, aka crock pots. The recipes vary from traditional crock pot recipes such as stews (Almost Irish Stew), soups (French Onion Soup), and potpies (Cornbread Topped Southwestern Potpie) but also include nontraditional assortments from drinks (Mulled Wine)...more
I use this book constantly during the winter, when my Crockpot is my best friend. Most slow-cooker books focus a lot on meat, so an all veggie book is a must have for us vegetarians. The results are often so-so, but then crockpots don't make the most exciting food, just the most convenient. I also like the breakfast section in the back, because waking up to fresh oatmeal makes winter bearable.
Despite the "vegetarian" title, most of the recipes are vegan or easily veganizable. There are so many delicious, hearty, thick soups, stews and chowders waiting for your slow cooker. A lot of veggies & spices open up whole new levels of flavor when slow-cooking, and this cookbook exploits those properties to the fullest. There are chilis and legumes galore, recipes to please party-goers, and classics made into slow-cooked recipes for convenience in the kitchen. I haven't had a chance to exp...more
A really good slow-cooker compilation with recipes across a wide variety of cuisines. The recipes I've made out of here have been filling and flavorful, and are pretty cost effective if your pantry is properly stocked.
Do plan ahead when you decide to make something out of here, especially if you're like me and throwing together supper happens in the five minutes before you leave the house in the morning. My only caveat with this cookbook is that there's often about 10-15 minutes of prep work bef...more
Do plan ahead when you decide to make something out of here, especially if you're like me and throwing together supper happens in the five minutes before you leave the house in the morning. My only caveat with this cookbook is that there's often about 10-15 minutes of prep work bef...more
This book has the most mundane cover and title. Marketing dropped the ball on it, its a miracle I even bought it... but Dont get it confused with other boring slow cooker cookbooks, it houses some of the most creative/world friendly recipes for the slow cooker I've ever come across. I love the sloppy lentils, today we had the exoctic morroccan-inspired chickpea stew complete with imported olives, dried apricots and plums, and meditterean spices. I cant wait to try the indian kidney bean stew wit...more
This cookbook is a surprising hit--its selection of recipes is more diverse and creatively conceived than I'd have thought from its somewhat humdrum cover (for what that's worth!). I certainly would not have ever imagined making vegetarian haggis in my slow cooker, but it turned out great! There's a lot of tastiness and utility to be found here.
My one major complaint is that the book overuses white beans, which I find to be a bit bland, and which often do not complement the flavor of the respect...more
My one major complaint is that the book overuses white beans, which I find to be a bit bland, and which often do not complement the flavor of the respect...more
Slow beans bourguignon: I was disappointed to discover that I forgot to add the sauteed mushrooms to this dish at the end, but nonetheless, it was a hit -- by far the best of the three recipes I've tried from this cookbook so far! No leftovers from this dish. I will definitely make it again.
No hurry vegetable curry: I have no idea if this curry was intended to be of the Indian or Thai variety. The veggies said Indian, while the addition of coconut milk at the end said Thai. Either way, it was pr...more
No hurry vegetable curry: I have no idea if this curry was intended to be of the Indian or Thai variety. The veggies said Indian, while the addition of coconut milk at the end said Thai. Either way, it was pr...more
My slow cooker is my absolute favorite kitchen appliance. I have a great one from West Bend that I have to plug here: It has a 6 qt pot that sits on a heating base. You can put the pot in the oven (to roast veggies to make stock) or on the stovetop (to saute onions or other things before the slow cooking process).... It works great (only downside is that it does not have a timer). In any case, as a mostly vegetarian / pescatarian, I thought it would be hard to find vegetarian recipes to use in t...more
Jan 18, 2011
Tamara
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3 of 5 stars
Recommended to Tamara by:
Maggie
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I didn't know this, but every time you lift the lid of your slow cooker, you lose between 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time. Good to note, as I am very inclined to want to peak & stir!
I also never quite understood that tofu in the refrigerated section (in tubs) is regular tofu or Chinese bean curd, whereas the tofu in 12-oz aseptic containers is silken tofu. There is quite a big difference, especially in textures. Turns out I like Chinese bean curd way better than silken tofu.
Might try:
Ench...more
I also never quite understood that tofu in the refrigerated section (in tubs) is regular tofu or Chinese bean curd, whereas the tofu in 12-oz aseptic containers is silken tofu. There is quite a big difference, especially in textures. Turns out I like Chinese bean curd way better than silken tofu.
Might try:
Ench...more
Picked this up on a recommendation from a coworker and I absolutely adore it so far. I have only made two recipes, but they have been amazing successes. It would be pretty easy to take these vegetarian recipes and substitute an item with meat, if need be. However, I love them how they are, and the beans a lot of them have add lots of protein. I can't wait to try out more recipes!
There's also a dessert and a DRINK section in the back. mmmm mulled wine sooo tasty.
There's also a dessert and a DRINK section in the back. mmmm mulled wine sooo tasty.
It is cold outside and I'm working long hours. Seems like a crockpot of veggie goodness could help, right? This book, however, assumes I'll wake up even earlier to saute some onions and other things to dump in a crockpot before leaving for work and I have to manage to be home 6-8 hours later to stop the cooking. Maybe morning people could do this. Maybe part-timers could do this. Not me. Disappointing.
Alhtough there are some recipes in here that would come along with the instructions for a slow cooker (beans, oatmeal), there are some interesting ones such as vegetarian haggis, and pot-au-few. This isn't a gourmet cookbook, and I like it because it is everyday, therefore easy to use when the day is such that you pull out the slow cooker and say, "What can I make in this today without going out to buy groceries?"
Oct 09, 2009
Elise Cohen
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"As a married mother of 6 with a full-time job and a prediliction for vegan dinners, I love this book. It's the only one I've found devoted to this subtopic. There are a number of recipes we've tried and enjoyed. The recipes are well-written, with timing and ingredients details well specified. There is a variety of soups, stews, potpies and other meals offered."
I made a few recipes like the maple baked beans which was good. However, FRESH is not how I would describe the recipes in here. Lots of beans and it calls for canned beans...really? Soak over night & let them cook all day...beans & a slow cooker - that's a pair made in heaven. I checked this out from the library and I certainly wouldn't purchase it.
A definite go to book of mine. Love the recipes in this book, but more importantly so does my husband who is not typically fond of my meatless meals. I probably use the section on soups and stews the most as I like being able to throw the recipe togther quickly in the evening, let it cook overnight, and have fresh meals for lunch the next day.
Okay, I admit it, I didn't try a damn recipe out of this book before I turned it back in (late). Nothing struck me as something I just couldn't resist getting the crockpot out for. Don't get me wrong. I'm sure the recipes are great, I just need someone to steer me toward one b/c I wasn't responding on my own. Many of the ingredient lists were very long too. Sigh. Complain, complain. Perhaps it's the new baby but I just want food to be easy right now - I'm sure these are easier than making them w...more
I love to use my slow cooker and I am not a cook at all. So the fact that I have been able to successfully accomplish any of the recipes entirely on my own without help from the hubby is a nice book. The only thing is I found a lot of the recipes a bit bland ,which I have found in the other book that I have by RObin G. Robertson as well.
Bland, easy to prepare recipes, many of which require fake meat. I have it so I use it, but I really want to find a (veg) crockpot cookbook with recipes that are more tasty than "hearty". Seems aimed more at people who are transitioning or experimenting with vegetarianism than people who've been veg for a long time.
I rate my vegan recipes (these are almost all vegan) by how much butter, sour cream, or ranch my omnivorous husband adds to his serving. These have all made it into his mouth without any of his extra ingredients.
I find myself reaching for this cookbook more than any of my others.
I find myself reaching for this cookbook more than any of my others.
"Might try the Enchilada-Inspired Polenta Pie or Cranberry-Walnut Stuffing." - Tamara, Web Content Librarian
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Some of my favorite slow cooker recipes are in this book. I absolutely love the sloppy lentils! I also love the kale lentil soup, the mac and cheese, and the potpies. Some great recipes in here!
The Slowcooker Black Bean Soup is quite tasty: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/20.... A good guide for easy vegan meals from the slow cooker.
I want to make about 3 dozen recipes from this book! The only thing that would make it perfect is a photo of each recipe. When will publishers realize that we cooks NEED that?
I used two of the recipes. Vegetarian Hoppin' John was wonderful (hmmm that was unique because of the thyme and black eyed peas). This book is delicious enough to be bought.
While prep time and activities aren't always as simple as dumping into the crockpot, I must say that I do love the flavors that come from this book!
We have tried maybe thirty recipes in this book and only found one klinker. The others have hit the favorites list fast.
I made the Spanish rice and beans and they were delicious! I just wish there were pictures.
THE BEST slowcooker book ever. Vegetarian or no. I seriously use it more than any other cookbook.
most of these recipes use a slow cooker for reasons I will never understand...I thought it would be a bunch of dump and simmer recipes but its not...its like making cake and baking bread...no...not my fortay...still some good recipes in here...just too much work for me..the point of a slow cooker in my mind is NOT to work.
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