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The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen
by
Donna Klein
After years of research, scientists declared that the Mediterranean diet was the best one for overall good health-and the exciting news was that it tasted great, too.
With recipes for everything from nutritious appetizers to dairy-free desserts, this unique Mediterranean vegan cookbook is ideal for vegetarians, those with a lactose intolerance, and anyone who wants to make...more
With recipes for everything from nutritious appetizers to dairy-free desserts, this unique Mediterranean vegan cookbook is ideal for vegetarians, those with a lactose intolerance, and anyone who wants to make...more
ebook, 272 pages
Published
May 1st 2001
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I love Mediterranean food, but most of the recipes I find are weighed down with animal products (especially feta!). That said, I absolutely love this book. Yes, it has no pictures, but if you're relatively familiar with Mediterranean cuisine, who cares? Most recipes are super fast (20 min. or less), require very little prep time so long as you stock some basic essentials (tomatoes, orzo, olives, chick peas, olive oil), and are so nourishing and fulfilling. There are also sections with advice on...more
I bought this book when I started what I call "my trip towards vegetarianism". When I decided to start decreasing my intake of animal products, I decided to experiment new ways of cooking veggies: I love cooking and I enjoy eating good food, and I was not going to make my meals boring or lacking in taste because I decided to eat healthier, no way! This book shows how simple it can be to eat healthier while still enjoying your meals fully and not feeling deprived. As an Italian, I found here reci...more
Jun 27, 2007
Gem2wrtr
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone who loves good food
Shelves:
cookbooks
This book has two to three recipes per page and no photos -- too many photos waste valuable recipe space!
So far I've fixed two recipes: the Crostini with pureed white beans/sauteed wild greens and the Quick Farmer's Paella. Both were delicious -- the paella was as the author says, almost too pretty too eat. We used mainly Trader Joe's ingredients: the veggie broth in the cartons, red bell pepper, a can of tomatoes, aborio rice, frozen baby lima beans, frozen artichoke hearts, young carrots, and...more
So far I've fixed two recipes: the Crostini with pureed white beans/sauteed wild greens and the Quick Farmer's Paella. Both were delicious -- the paella was as the author says, almost too pretty too eat. We used mainly Trader Joe's ingredients: the veggie broth in the cartons, red bell pepper, a can of tomatoes, aborio rice, frozen baby lima beans, frozen artichoke hearts, young carrots, and...more
I am a little biased against this cookbook. I bought it when I was a college undergrad trying to make the vegetarian-to-vegan transition as a novice cook. It had rave reviews on Amazon so I thought I would give it a try. However, I don't think this is the right book to start with if you are just becoming vegan, are fairly green in your cooking skills, or are on a student budget. I found it pretty worthless at the time. I am no longer in college and have made significant progress with my cooking...more
I really liked this book because I'm vegan and I love Mediterranean food. The only thing keeping it from five stars is that there was absolutely not a single picture in it, and I feel like part of a good cookbook is drooling over delicious-looking full-color photos. On the plus side, due to its lack of photos, there was more recipes and every single one sounds delicious. It's going on my Amazon wishlist immediately!
I'm not a vegan, not even a vegetarian, but I go to this book when I want a flavorful and healthy meal that doesn't include meat or dairy. Every recipe I've used has been delicious, the instructions easy to follow (I'm an experienced cook), and I really appreciate having the nutritional information. I've given this book as a gift to friends who wanted to move towards more vegetarian meals.
My favorite thing about this excellent cookbook is that the author never includes a cheese or meat substitute such as tempeh or soy cheese. As a celiac with plenty of extra food sensitivities to boot, I found this extremely helpful. And for Orthodox Lent, you can't beat it.
Beyond my cooking skills, which should tell you how researched this book is. The book to aspire to. One day I will make something more than the dressing. One day.
Great cookbook and one of the few vegan ones that doesn't rely on soy products or substitutions for animal products. I need to use this one more often
I like this cookbook because it does no use soy products. The recipes are mostly simple and very good. This book is great for weeknight meals.
I made the grilled eggplant sandwiches, the new potato and bean salad, and lemon Italian ice the other night for dinner. I liked that the recipes were so simple I could make them again without the cookbook and, as much as I love tofu and soymilk, it's nice to use a vegan cookbook that doesn't simply substitute soy products for meat and dairy. Oh, and the Italian ice was AMAZING.
p.s. - Since writing this review, I've tried - and loved - the bouillabaisse and crostini with pureed white beans/saute...more
p.s. - Since writing this review, I've tried - and loved - the bouillabaisse and crostini with pureed white beans/saute...more
Yay, Donna! A friend for over 25 years, I would trust her recipes more than anyone's!
A really great book shows us how everything is great and worth to die for
excellent collection of recipes that don't rely on meat and cheese substitutes.
We just got this one and I'm eager to put it to the test. I've been reading it (yes, I actually read cookbooks before I use them) and drooling over recipes for days. There are a lot of things I remember from my travels and am eager to try out -- I do not expect to be disappointed! The recipes seem relatively simple and, with few exceptions, quick to produce. I love that there is a list of seasonal menu ideas in the back (with appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert). I only wish it had photos, bec...more
I liked the following recipes:
- Asparagus Soup with Thyme
- Asparagus Soup with Thyme
Some nice ideas, a lot of them somewhat basic.
Contains great healthy recipes
Lots of Variety, Delicious!
LOVE THIS BOOK!
What I like most about this book is that none of the recipes include any meat analogs or soy products. It is all just whole grains, vegetables, legumes, fruits and healthy oils. What a great idea! I haven't made too many of the recipes, but I have been satisfied with what I have made. The dishes are healthy, most of the ingredients are common/easy to find and they are not too overwhelming for the palate. Nutrition information is included with each recipe, which is also quite helpful.
May 13, 2007
Lisa Vegan
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
those interested in the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, vegans
I like this cookbook mostly because the "Mediterranean diet" is so popular for its health promoting benefits, but most Mediterranean diet cookbooks contain at least some animal products and those aren’t that healthy. These recipes are 100% vegan and healthy. The book isn’t at all fancy and I find it somewhat difficult to read as it’s pretty much straight text. But the recipes are true to the region, even if the vegan only ingredients are slightly untraditional for some of the dishes.
This book came to me from the library with red onion skins in the pages so I know it was well used! The recipes go from the basic (cucumber, tomato, onion salad) to the divine (eggplant napoleons with tomato and orange sauce). Most of the recipes can be prepared in under half an hour or made in advance (Klein helpfully includes advice about storing and reheating). I can't wait to try them all, especially as different produce comes back in season.
Oct 09, 2012
Doulton Doulton
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
good-cookbooks
This is a good cook-book. The Mediterranean way of cooking avoids tofu (I am an avowed enemy of tofu). The recipes here are full of variety and the descriptions and instructions are very good.
Great cookbook. Wish it had pictures!
Last year I picked up this cook book at a local food co-op and have used it a bit and decided it's not bad. Yes, this thing is heavy and extensive. Sorry, no pictures are available, so you have to use your imagination. From basic to elaborate recipes you'll find it all and everything in between.
Jan 10, 2008
Ryan
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
paella fans, the Spanish
I just made the best paella from this book. And paella, as Ryan will tell you, is a vitally important subject to understand for anyone interested in Spain. The mighty paella, singular virtue of Spanish culture. And it was really delicious.
Olives, artichokes, pastas... It can't be scoffed at. Excellent food. Except that too many of the recipes call for random bean additions; an undesirable attempt to increase the protein. Otherwise, sosososososo good food.
Trying to pull the heart/life healthy elements of this diet. There are so many styles and elements, but not all in our dietary plan. Fun to read through. Wish I could visit one or many of these countries.
i ain't vegan, so don't get your knickers in a twist. but i love vegan food. and i feel healthy eating it. not everyday, but relatively often. therefore, i would like to try this book.
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