The Global Vegetarian Kitchen

by Troth Wells

An information-packed gastronomic tour of the world and the ultimate resource for global vegetarian recipes. One World Vegetarian Cookbook starts in your backyardbuying produce at your local farmers market or perhaps growing your own vegetables and herbsthen reaches around the world to bring the diversity and delight of vegetarian dishes into your kitchen. Whether you have only a window box with some herbs, a small garden behind the house, or other space to grow things, this book is the seed that connects creative home-cooking to the traditional recipes that travel the globe and blend with local culture. With an emphasis on simplicity and versatility, One World Vegetarian Cookbook makes it easy to create dishes such as Bean bredie from South Africa, barley risotto from Italy, Nepalese lentil curry, or lemongrass-scented Thai soup. All you need to do is stock up your spice rack and take your taste buds travelling. Over 200 easy-to-cook vegetarian dishes Clear, step-by-step cooking method Personal recipes from around the world Full-color photographs throughout Food facts and a glossary of foods. The culture, history, beautiful photography, and delicious recipes make this a truly wonderful cookbook.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Reference, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Gayle Pritchard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this cookbook. There are great recipes from all over the world, and they are illustrated travel journal style. So appealing! Although I don’t use either sugar or oil if any kind, there are a plethora of easily adaptable recipes I can’t wait to try.

[Kendrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid cookbook of new and classic vegetarian recipes from different parts of the world

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book, both for newer and more experienced cooks. The recipes all range from easy to fairly easy. The ingredients can be found in any regular grocery store. This is the book I reach for on a regular basis when wanting to make a quick-ish weeknight meal. I've made about 10 or so of the recipes, and have been happy with each one.

Only two quibbles. First, sometimes the directions lack specificity. Be sure to read a recipe all the way through before you start, making sure that you understand what needs to be done, because you might need to improvise a little or add a step here and there. Second, the photos of the food don't necessarily match the food exactly. For instance, for one vegetarian noodle recipe, the photo clearly showed shrimp. Another example- the cover photo shows fried slices of potato, but the recipe actually calls for sauteed cubed potatoes. But these are only minor quibbles. I would still recommend this book highly.

[Aja Marsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 - i have a different "global" vegetarian cookbook that i overall enjoy more than this one. there were a few things in here i'd be interested to try, and the recipes are for the most part pretty simple, but i didn't feel extremely excited by it overall. that being said, i liked the sort of "compilation" approach of the recipes (submitted by friends of the author who hail from different countries around the world). oh, and the graphics/illustrations/photos are a little questionable or perhaps trying too hard to be cool.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have tried a few recipes from this book. The lentil recipes were pretty good whereas the casserole-type dishes were ok. Unless you have prior experience cooking, one might find themselves confused as some of the recipes are missing steps and instructions such as the size of dish needed, the temp. the burners need to be set at, items that need to be removed before serving (Bay Leaves, Cinnamon Sticks, Cardamom Pods, etc.), things like that. Overall, this book offers recipes with good flavors and ideas but it is definitely lacking.

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book ended up being awful. It's as though not all of the recipes were tested. I had to make major tweaks to most of the recipes I tried. I will say this: it's a good showing in terms of varied world meatless cuisine, and the pictures were good.

[marmix · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful images and I apprecatied the inclustion of the country of origin and back-story for many recipes. We ate the Butternut Squash Curry for dinner last night and I'm enjoying it just as much for lunch today.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this cookbook. I have always loved and longed for international dishes but we recent transitioned to vegan so this cookbook has so many helpful recipes. Plus, most recipes are vegan and if they aren't they are easy take make vegan. Can't wait to try so many of them.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cookbook is quite a find. The recipes are unexpected, simple, healthy, and (so far) delicious. Plus, there are beautiful photos throughout. Highly recommended!

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful design

[Laureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

really liked this one! gonna try some, too...

[Dr. Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent variety from around the world. The recipes have a lot of varied ingredients but nothing that you cannot find. Very flavorful with lots of veggies!!! And protein, too.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

The lentil dishes alone warrant 5 stars.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful recipes--I copied several dozen.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each delicious recipe comes with a story that brings the culture of the chosen cuisine to life.

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

If I had fewer general vegetarian cookbooks this would be on my shelf--very good.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some lovely looking recipes in here - plenty to try out.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great vegetarian cookbook! I love all the different lentil recipes.