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The New Moosewood Cookbook
- ISBN13: 9781580081306
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Since the original publication of the MOOSEWOOD COOKBOOK in 1977, author Mollie Katzen has been leading the revolution in American eating habits. MOOSEWOOD was listed by the New York Times as one of the top ten best-selling cookbooks of all time, and no wonder. With her sophisticated, easy-to-prepare vegetarian recipes, charming drawings, and hand lettering, Mollie introduced millions to a more healthful, natural way of cooking. This new edition–a companion volume … More >>
Aug 6th, 2010 at 2:08 am
Absolutely fabulous recipies that are extremely simple to prepare. The names of the vegetarian dishes are inventive and somehow make the recipes really come to life.
If you’re like me, you like eating healthy and great-tasting food, but dread food preparation time and following hundreds of directions and end up missing a crucial step that ruins the dish. Some people are born with a gift for whipping up recipes from their own imaginations, but I’m not one of those people.
The only reason this book doesn’t get 5 stars from me is that it should have been spiral bound. It’s almost impossible to keep the book open on a kitchen counter unless you put heavy objects (very heavy) on both pages or you go an buy one of those gizmos that hold books open.
Nonetheless, this is my favorite recipe book. My kitchen is full of them, but this is the only one that almost never has any dust on it like the other ones.
Rating: 4 / 5
Aug 6th, 2010 at 3:49 am
First published in 1977, this classic vegetarian cookbook still has the same charm and warmth of hand-drawn pictures and handwritten recipes, and now it also has bright color photos interspersed among the familiar pages. There are 30 new recipes, and many of the old ones have been rewritten, since, as the author describes, her cooking has become “more streamlined in preparation-and lighter in `weight’ while richer in flavor” over the years. The oil content has been pared down and only 15 recipes include eggs. Tips for “dairy reduction or substitutions” are included, so this version will probably appeal more to the vegan set. Also included: pantry notes, recommended tools for the kitchen and a table of conversions.
Rating: 5 / 5
Aug 6th, 2010 at 6:41 am
I purchased the Moosewood Cookbook last summer, during one of my many attempts to revive the “health” level of my diet. I’m so glad that I added this book to my collection.
The recipes use a wide variety of ingredients. So, you’ll never get bored if you cook from it on a regular basis. The variety in the collection also allows you to make use of fruits and vegetables that are in season throughout the year.
The time required to prepare most dishes is under an hour. This makes the book ideal for weekday cooking, a time when most of us should be eating better, but don’t due to busy schedules. I made the vegetable chowder for dinner last night. I needed about an hour total. The result was a delicious, healthy, lowfat meal in a bowl. Perfect for a hectic Wednesday.
Finally, I’d like to say that everything I’ve cooked from this book has tasted FABULOUS! I haven’t missed the fat. I love the fresh ingredients, particulary the use of herbs. And I love the fact that I’m eating healty food that also tastes wonderful.
Hats off to Mollie Katzen and the Moosewood crew. This book is a godsend.
Rating: 4 / 5
Aug 6th, 2010 at 6:52 am
This cookbook might be a good introduction to vegetarian cooking, but I prefer the “old” version of this cookbook, although that one was a bit heavy on more fattening ingredients (cheeses, for example). The “Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home” might be a better choice for someone who doesn’t already have a Moosewood Cookbook, or who is looking for a beginner vegetarian cookbook. Still, it’s worth having on your cookbook shelf if you don’t have the original version, and already have started your veg cookbook collection with other cookbooks.
Rating: 3 / 5
Aug 6th, 2010 at 8:01 am
I loved the original Moosewood cookbook. I had borrowed it from a friend and cooked with it often. When I bought the new version, I was quite surprised at the changes in the recipes. The recipes had lowered the fat and upped the sugar content. That’s good you might say – well I didn’t know too many fat vegetarians in the 70′s. Good fats from eggs butter and cream – satisfy your hunger plus give you good nutrition. Sorry to say these revised recipes are just not as good as the old ones. I am very disappointed in this version. Plus the new photos take out the charm of the book.
I do recommend buying the original version used if you can find it.
Rating: 1 / 5