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Summary: it stinks
Review: This is a good book to give ideas on what to make, but the recipies are are not accurate. The cooking methods are strange, a waste of time and do not bring out the best of flavor in the foods.
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Summary: A terrific resource for all
Review: This is the first vegetarian cookbook and resource I ever owned, and it is still tops. The recipes are varied and range from easy to interesting (but never difficult) and include complete nutritional information (something more cookbooks should do). A particular favorite with my family is the Mexican Lasagna. I have a shelf-full of vegetarian cookbooks, all good, yet this is the one I turn to most often, and recommend to anyone who wants a good vegetarian primer as well as a great cookbook.
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Summary: Are You Looking For A Few Good Recipes?
Review: Upon purchasing Vegetarian Times four years ago I used it several times a week. Gradually, that tapered off and nowadays I pull it out occasionally. Typically, when I do use it, it is to refer to a recipe I have made before. Most discouraging about Vegetarian Times is the numerous ingredients required by the recipes, the difficulty in obtaining some of the ingredients, the extensive prep time (even those recipes in the "Under Thirty Minutes" chapter take more time than the recipes suggest), and the all too common mediocre results. However, I must add, I have encountered a few really good recipes! The Mexican Lasagna (p. 244) is fabulous and a relatively quick and easy meal to make when time is of the essence. The the Mexican Corn Stew (p. 232-233) is one of my favorites, but it is time consuming. Likewise, I often find myself craving the Calzones With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Garlic (p. 218-219), but they take so much time to prepare we reserve these for lazy Sunday afternoons. Vegetarian Times might best serve someone who already owns a few other vegetarian cookbooks -- someone who is looking for a few good recipes. However, I would not recommend Vegetarian Times to someone just beginning with vegetarian cooking.
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