I have tons of vegetarian cookbooks, and this is the one I use most frequently. Most of my other books have lengthly preparation times, ingredients that necessitate trips to two or more stores, or (my personal gripe) recipes that require other recipes in the book! The Student's Vegetarian Cookbook is no frills and utilitarian. It introduces a few "exotic" ingredients like nori and tofu, but for the most part it emphasizes...
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I love this book. I have been a vegetarian for only 2 years so am still exploring the vast variety of food options available (including many new ethnic foods that I have never heard of). This book is wonderful for those just transitioning into the vegetarian diet. the ingredients are simple to use and easy to find. My FAVORITE part of this book is that all of the dishes are for single or double servings. For a student...
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Yes, this book has changed my life--I've gone from being a glamour girl, living the life of a starlet ("What? Me? Cook?! Yeah right!!!") To becoming a gourmet chef overnight. My family and friends are astounded--they are still trying to regain their speech after tasting my delectable Blueberry, Chocolate and Banana Nut cakes! Who KNEW? I now cook for myself every day and I have never eaten such delicious food. The title is...
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This book is a comprehensive book of easy, healthy, and delicious recipes. I am graduating college in a week and I'm sorry that I didn't find this book sooner! I will definitely keep using this book long after my student days are over. What's great about this book is that there are many "classic" vegetarian recipes (such as hummus, miso soup, pasta vegetable salad) that many other vegetarian cookbooks overlook (because...
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I bought this book over a year ago when my husband & I started eating healthier. We avoid dairy now & most of the recipes that call for milk specify that soy milk can be substituted. (Recipes that call for cheese I automatically sub soy or rice cheese.)All of the recipes are extremely simple. The ingredients lists are usually very short & the entire book is very practical. If you're learning to cook (or if the idea...
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