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Title: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day by Moosewood Collective ISBN: 0-671-67992-9 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 19 April, 1994 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.91 (32 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Only for the adventurous!
Comment: Although I love this book I didn't give it a full five stars because A) there are no pictures and B) I felt that the recipes would probably not appeal to everyone.
It is a personal favorite precisely because it is unusual. My family especially loves the African Pineapple Peanut Stew and Chick Pea and Artichoke Heart Stew, but we've enjoyed all of the dishes I've tried so far. There are some recipes that might be more familiar such as Mushroom and Smoked-Cheese Pizza and Curried Fried Rice.
Most of the recipes would fit a vegan diet, but some do include fish, eggs and dairy products. At the back of the book there is a list of nondiary and vegan recipes as well as lists of special dishes for entertaining, kid-pleasers, dishes that sit well and are suitable for a buffet, and 30-minute dishes.
Most of the recipes are fairly quick and easy to prepare. There are a lot of fresh ingredients used, so that could take more time. Be aware that many of the ingredient lists contain things like finely chopped onion, chopped fresh thyme, fresh grated cheese. Unless you are a very quick chopper you will need to buy prepared ingredients or elicit some help in the kitchen to get dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes.
I bought this book with the intention of including more vegetables, fruits and legumes in my diet. I have accomplished that and becuase the recipes are so flavorful we don't miss the meat at all.
Rating: 4
Summary: Good for those quick dinners
Comment: I own most of the Moosewood cookbooks, but I don't use this one nearly as often as I do the earlier books, mostly because the recipes in this one are more limited. Still, there are some great quick vegetarian dishes here that could quickly become favorites. Families especially will appreciate the quick pizza recipes that allow you to choose your "crust": pre-baked shell, French bread, or pita. The Herbed Chevre and Tomato Pizza and the Mushroom and Smoked-Cheese Pizza are both great, although you really don't need a recipe for either. The same is true for the vegetarian antipasto salad - anyone can figure out how to make a salad out of olives, artichoke hearts, beans, roasted red peppers, and cheese. However, sometimes when I want a quick dinner, I can't think on my own. This is when this cookbook comes through.
Some of the more unusual recipes are Curried Fried Rice, Asian Cabbage Slaw, Pasta with Spicy Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Quesadillas, and Fragrant Rice Noodles with Vegetables. Warning: some of these recipes contain fish. Since Moosewood has such an established reputation for vegetarian cuisine, I don't understand why something like Chesapeake Catfish had to be included. As with all of the Moosewood cookbooks, the desserts are competent but unexceptional.
In the back, the authors divide their recipes into lists: non-dairy and vegan dishes; recipes that will allow you to spend more time with your guests; "kid pleasers"; dishes suitable for buffets; and 30 minute meals. This is probably the most thoughtful aspect of the book, and I appreciate the effort. You'll also find a fairly comprehensive "Guide to Ingredients" which not only describes some of the more unusual items but also where you are likely to find them.
For close to 400 pages of recipes, this cookbook does not seem to have a lot in it. Still, it's worth getting for those recipes that ARE there. Don't make this your only Moosewood cookbook, but certainly include it as part of your collection.
Rating: 5
Summary: Amazing, even for a vegan!
Comment: This is the book I use all the time, whether I want to make something familiar, or try something new. It has inspired me to add more healthful things to my diet, and it has also made me realize that one does not have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen to enjoy good, healthy food. The authors present great recipes, as well as menu ideas, pairing suggestions, and provide variations on the recipes. This book has opened up a new world of culinary vegan delights for me and my family.
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Title: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites : Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals by Moosewood Collective ISBN: 0517884941 Publisher: Clarkson Potter Pub. Date: 29 October, 1996 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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Title: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant : Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant by Moosewood Collective ISBN: 0671679902 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 15 October, 1990 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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Title: Moosewood Restaurant New Classics by Moosewood Collective ISBN: 0609802410 Publisher: Clarkson Potter Pub. Date: 06 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: The New Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen ISBN: 1580081304 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: January, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras by Moosewood Collective ISBN: 0609802429 Publisher: Clarkson Potter Pub. Date: 05 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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