America: The Vegetarian Table (Vegetarian Table)

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Summary: Another great Deborah Madison cookbook!
Review: All sorts of really great recipes that we seem to have grown up with or experienced here and there. Fantastic pictures to inspire you throughout. Lots of variety - from salads and things you'd see at a picnic to casseroles and side dishes. Some of the things I've tried are: marinated artichokes (much better than buying them in the jar from the supermarket), boston black bean soup (I add a bit of sherry to mine but otherwise, great recipe), corn chowder (super), salad w/ goddess dressing, coleslaw (had a nice twist of horseradish which I would not have thought of), egg salad sandwich (nothing too adventurous here but she does add green pepper which I hadn't tried before), sinach souffle. These were all really good. I've liked all of Deborah Madison's cookbooks - every one has been a winner for me and this one is no exception.

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Summary: Another great Deborah Madison cookbook!
Review: All sorts of really great recipes that we seem to have grown up with or experienced here and there. Fantastic pictures to inspire you throughout. Lots of variety - from salads and things you'd see at a picnic to casseroles and side dishes. Some of the things I've tried are: marinated artichokes (much better than buying them in the jar from the supermarket), boston black bean soup (I add a bit of sherry to mine but otherwise, great recipe), corn chowder (super), salad w/ goddess dressing, coleslaw (had a nice twist of horseradish which I would not have thought of), egg salad sandwich (nothing too adventurous here but she does add green pepper which I hadn't tried before), sinach souffle. These were all really good. I've liked all of Deborah Madison's cookbooks - every one has been a winner for me and this one is no exception.

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Summary: Grab This Bargain Book Now
Review: This book is a bargain at its full price, but given the offer, it is a true find. Grab it! Deborah Madison is an accomplished food writer with several other vegetarian cookbooks to her credit. This one focuses on traditional American foods and ingredients. I made several recipes out of this book over the holidays-Corn Pudding and Hominy Grits Casserole are two that were especially popular. The book is visually pleasing, and the recipes turn out like the photographs. Madison is a lucid, non-preachy writer and the recipes are easy to follow. She does not insult the reader with hard-to-find ingredients or complicated procedures. While American culinary traditions are thought of as meat-oriented, she has done a fine job of reminding us that our heritage includes worthy vegetables, fruits, grains and dairy products. Although not for vegans, this collection works well for ovo-lactos as well as carnivores who are seeking ways to complement or de-emphasize meat in their diets.

Rating:
Summary: Grab This Bargain Book Now
Review: This book is a bargain at its full price, but given the offer, it is a true find. Grab it! Deborah Madison is an accomplished food writer with several other vegetarian cookbooks to her credit. This one focuses on traditional American foods and ingredients. I made several recipes out of this book over the holidays-Corn Pudding and Hominy Grits Casserole are two that were especially popular. The book is visually pleasing, and the recipes turn out like the photographs. Madison is a lucid, non-preachy writer and the recipes are easy to follow. She does not insult the reader with hard-to-find ingredients or complicated procedures. While American culinary traditions are thought of as meat-oriented, she has done a fine job of reminding us that our heritage includes worthy vegetables, fruits, grains and dairy products. Although not for vegans, this collection works well for ovo-lactos as well as carnivores who are seeking ways to complement or de-emphasize meat in their diets.

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Summary: A great addition to any cookbook collection
Review: This was the first book from the Vegetarian Table series that I purchased, and it remains one of my favorites. The recipes are not only attractive, but easy to make. The book is illustrated with great photos.