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Summary: Skilled or novice, there is a perfect recipe for you!
Review: Written by the chef and owner of the New Jersey coastal restaurant, Veggie Works, this book takes the beginner and inspires the creation of culinary magic. As a person who has only been a vegetarian for a relatively short time -two and a half years-I tend to run out of ideas. I find myself fixing the same stir fries and leek soup week after week. I've also been moving my family toward more of a vegan diet and have been unsure of what direction to take. This book contains recipes for every meal of the day and menu planning for every day and special events, as well as tips for setting up a well-stocked pantry. The easy to follow recipes are built around the recommended pantry basics, with extra items printed in bold type-a great feature. There's an extensive list of desserts. Be sure to try the Brownies and the Peanut Butter Chip Brownies-instant favorites with my brownie-loving kids. Another favorite is the spicy Avocado Dressing. I love avocadoes; they are probably my favorite food ,and Mike features them in 10 of his recipes. He's even got a recipe for Ketchup-nine ingredients simply blended together. Whether you are skilled or a novice in the kitchen, there's a recipe perfect for you, one to inspire you and take you to the next level.
-Reviewed by Michelle Smith
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