Virginie

It tastes good!!!!!, April 7 2007

This book is a very good read even if you don't try any of the recipes. There is much information about nutrition and all the claims are backed up by credible studies, sources etc. The recipes are also incredible. Most of them are very quick and easy to make. They all use fresh and healthy ingredients. Most importantly though, it comes out tasting good! No old cardboard taste. Just fresh and good! I've tried at least 30 so far and I've been very impressed. I'm addicted!

mmm... not overly impressed, Sep 23 2002

I am no hardcore vegetarian but do enjoy meatless meals. I love cooking and experimenting different foods. I particularly enjoy dishes that include beans, tofu and grains (as in, I'm not a huge fan of having to eat a big platter of steamed broccoli and carrots for dinner...) Well,I have to say that I was rather disappointed in this "essential" vegetarian cookbook, for it almost contains none of those recipes I was hoping for! Mostly she introduces "weird" meals that require mail-ordered foods. Well, not too handy if you ask me! I have however tried a few recipes, mainly muffins (very nutritious and healthy) but all the recipes seem faulty...! I am an experimented… Read more