Comments on: The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine

By: Lindsay A Jacobson

Lindsay A Jacobson — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:06:09 +0000

Review by Lindsay A Jacobson for The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine Rating: This is the best cookbook I own! I have dozens and dozens of veggie cookbooks but I use this one over 90% of the time. Her recipes are easy to follow and yield wonderful results. I particularly recommend the Green Velvet Soup and Truly Terrific Tacos. Both are family favorites at my house. In fact, I always make a double batch and freeze some for later.No mater if you are an experienced vegetarian chef or you've never eaten a meal without meat, this book is for you.

By: E. Worth

E. Worth — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:15:56 +0000

Review by E. Worth for The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine Rating: I have been a vegetarian for 24 years, and a vegan now for just over one year. Last year I ordered a number of vegan cookbooks, but this is the one I return to again and again. It is a very simple cookbook - it truly does feel peaceful - no fretting over unusual ingredients or fussy preparations. It is just simple, delicious food. If you are a new vegan this is a great book to start with, and, as I've found, a great one to stick with.

By: J. Folsom

J. Folsom — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:30:54 +0000

Review by J. Folsom for The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine Rating: As recent converts to a vegetarian lifestyle, my husband and I were desperate for nutritious, low-fat, delicious recipies. After looking at countless veggie cookbooks, we found The Peaceful Palate. Every recipe we've tried has been wonderful! So far we've given away at least twenty copies of the book to friends and relatives who have expressed an interest. We should apply for a volume discount!

By: Kevin Polk

Kevin Polk — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:06:30 +0000

Review by Kevin Polk for The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine
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Friends keep asking me what to get for someone who has just started cooking or turned vegan. Hands down, this is the one and only book I recommend. I bought it four years ago and still use it weekly. It has fool-proof cornbread, hummus, split pea soup, tacos, masoor dal, Thai noodle salad, oatmeal cookies—all the vegan stand-bys. For breakfasts, the scrambled tofu is good, though I had bad luck with the french toast and sourdough pancakes. I really appreciate the nutritional information provided for each dish. The pantry-stocking pages are excellent, as is the overview of nutrition and veganism. For beginners, the book’s chief asset is its brevity: my first vegan cookbook was too big, and it took me way too long to sift through it and plan the week’s meals. This has everything you need for months of great cooking, without much fuss. And its wide pages lay relatively flat, which makes it easier to use in the kitchen. A must for the new vegan or cook in your life.

By: bluedog4000

bluedog4000 — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:50:04 +0000

Review by bluedog4000 for The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine
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I just bought The Peaceful Palate about a week ago, and I’ve already used it several times. I love buying veggie cookbooks and collecting recipes, but this one stands out. I can make most of the recipes in it just using the ingredients I already have in my kitchen — I do have a well-stocked pantry, but that’s still unusual. I would recommend this book for beginners, busy people and those who sometimes just forget how easy it can be to throw together a healthy meal (like me!).