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zombi's review
3.0
This book is a great vegan resource. Stars off for obscurity of some ingredients.
nimirra's review
5.0
Have made 20-some recipes from this so far, but considering just how many recipes are in the entire book- it's not much. So far, my results have been great. No flops and only maybe 2(?) recipes that I didn't like as a matter of personal taste rather than an actual issue.
A few of the recipes have made it into my rotation and I make them frequently: Caesar salad (I know, wtf a salad? But that dressing is killer- extra almonds and capers for me!), Maple-Mustard dressing, Lemony Roasted Potatoes, Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf, Baked BBQ Tofu, Chickpea Cutlets (everyone's favorite), Chickpea-Noodle Soup (my go-to soup for when I'm sick), Pasta Della California, both Ricotta recipes, and if I'm not pressed for time- the Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Caramelized Onions and Sage Crumb topping.
I imagine that list getting longer as I proceed through the book. I've had much success with the recipes posted to Isa's site as well and I always check it when I have an ingredient I don't know what I want to do with.
A few of the recipes have made it into my rotation and I make them frequently: Caesar salad (I know, wtf a salad? But that dressing is killer- extra almonds and capers for me!), Maple-Mustard dressing, Lemony Roasted Potatoes, Chickpea-Quinoa Pilaf, Baked BBQ Tofu, Chickpea Cutlets (everyone's favorite), Chickpea-Noodle Soup (my go-to soup for when I'm sick), Pasta Della California, both Ricotta recipes, and if I'm not pressed for time- the Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Caramelized Onions and Sage Crumb topping.
I imagine that list getting longer as I proceed through the book. I've had much success with the recipes posted to Isa's site as well and I always check it when I have an ingredient I don't know what I want to do with.
delawarebookgirl's review
3.0
A solid 3.5 stars. This is a dense book with no shortage of interesting plant-based recipes to try, along with helpful guides to essential vegan ingredients and recommended preparation/cooking methods.
That said, I found the scarcity and quality of the photographs disappointing, and while I appreciated the authors' relaxed, accessible tone, I disagreed with their assessments of certain ingredients and techniques. For me, this one fell just a bit short of being the *ultimate* vegan cookbook, but it is still a worthy one to keep in your collection.
That said, I found the scarcity and quality of the photographs disappointing, and while I appreciated the authors' relaxed, accessible tone, I disagreed with their assessments of certain ingredients and techniques. For me, this one fell just a bit short of being the *ultimate* vegan cookbook, but it is still a worthy one to keep in your collection.
cozylittlebrownhouse's review
4.0
I decided to make the leap into veganism in July 2011 after reading several books about the diet's benefits and I have never felt better. I once couldn't imagine NOT eating meat or dairy, but after experimenting with so many great cookbooks, it really has been an easy transition. I have slipped up a few times and believe me, your body will LET YOU KNOW that it doesn't want that crap anymore. It's a shame that vegan dishes get a bad rep - most I have tried have been fantastic. Even my husband, who still eats meat and dairy occasionally (we don't bring it into the house anymore - just milk for him b/c that is his non-vegan vice) RAVES about most of the vegan meals I have prepared. So many pluses to the whole thing. Anyway...
I received this cookbook for Christmas and I am already head-over-heels in love with it. I went through the book tonight and wrote out the initial list of the recipes I want to try first. I had a full sheet, front and back, to choose from. I flagged down the husband to get him to select a couple of dinners and we have a menu planned.
Will be back with an update once I start cooking...
I received this cookbook for Christmas and I am already head-over-heels in love with it. I went through the book tonight and wrote out the initial list of the recipes I want to try first. I had a full sheet, front and back, to choose from. I flagged down the husband to get him to select a couple of dinners and we have a menu planned.
Will be back with an update once I start cooking...
hoperu's review
4.0
I'm not vegan, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying vegan food. This cookbook has plenty of recipes that vegans and non-vegans alike can enjoy together. My very non-vegan mother-in-law has enjoyed the recipes I've made so far. Now, I have to get my own copy, instead of just hoarding the library copy...
bisaacson52's review
4.0
I just got this one and have so far only made the Butternut Squash and Chestnut Casserole with Carmelized Onions (or whathaveyou). LOVED IT. I fully expect to upgrade my rating in the months to come.
mrsthrift's review
5.0
My wife & I have been working through this cookbook for a year now. Finally, I am going to write my review of it. Isa Chandra Moskowitz is a vegan foodie sensation. If you make vegan food regularly, you know there are basic techniques and styles we all rely on, and every once in a while, some sort of revolution sweeps through the vegan cooking world, and suddenly everyone is looking at their tofu a little differently. Veganomicon is that moment.
We are busy people who love to cook delicious vegan food, and we often try to tackle five new recipes a week, so we read a lot of cookbooks. We cook for a twelve-year old, too, so kid-friendliness is a high priority. Maybe, though, our kid-friendliness is different, since our kid is a life-long vegetarian with a lot of adventurous eating under his belt.
The book is well organized and easy to use. Ingredients are listed in the order you use them - it's the little things, you know? Ingredients are exotic enough that you should have access to a few specialty groceries or a coop, but not so insane that you can't make these recipes in a small town. I live in a small city and can find pretty much everything we need.
There are some classics in here, recipes we make over and over again. A lot of the recipes are easily adapted to keep things interesting. The muffins and soups are strong points - recipes worth repeating. And the vodka sauce? It's delicious. It makes a pasta dinner special! Our kid asks for it by name.
I only made one thing from this cookbook that I wasn't crazy about - the chickpea cutlets - and nearly everyone I've talked to about them LOVED the recipe, so I can only think that I did something wrong?
Any time I talk to anyone about vegan cooking (which is OFTEN!) I always end up talking about this book. it's just one of the best, most dependable, most rewarding cookbooks available today. vegans and non-vegans can both indulge and delight in these recipes. even my vegan-hating co-workers were converted to vegan-appreciation by a few of the cookie recipes.
We are busy people who love to cook delicious vegan food, and we often try to tackle five new recipes a week, so we read a lot of cookbooks. We cook for a twelve-year old, too, so kid-friendliness is a high priority. Maybe, though, our kid-friendliness is different, since our kid is a life-long vegetarian with a lot of adventurous eating under his belt.
The book is well organized and easy to use. Ingredients are listed in the order you use them - it's the little things, you know? Ingredients are exotic enough that you should have access to a few specialty groceries or a coop, but not so insane that you can't make these recipes in a small town. I live in a small city and can find pretty much everything we need.
There are some classics in here, recipes we make over and over again. A lot of the recipes are easily adapted to keep things interesting. The muffins and soups are strong points - recipes worth repeating. And the vodka sauce? It's delicious. It makes a pasta dinner special! Our kid asks for it by name.
I only made one thing from this cookbook that I wasn't crazy about - the chickpea cutlets - and nearly everyone I've talked to about them LOVED the recipe, so I can only think that I did something wrong?
Any time I talk to anyone about vegan cooking (which is OFTEN!) I always end up talking about this book. it's just one of the best, most dependable, most rewarding cookbooks available today. vegans and non-vegans can both indulge and delight in these recipes. even my vegan-hating co-workers were converted to vegan-appreciation by a few of the cookie recipes.
valskud's review
5.0
Love it! It is my go to cook book. The recipes are easy to follow and there are plenty of helpful tips if you are new to cooking.