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Cafe Flora Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)I wonder: what am I doing writing a review for a cookbook? I rarely write Amazon reviews and the few reviews I have written are related to a completely different genre of book. Plus, I've only recently taken a renewed interest in being in the kitchen - I don't suppose that makes me an "expert" by any stretch of the imagination.
But I wanted to share my opinion of this book with other readers. It's fantastic and the recipes are delicious.
Never before have I enjoyed a cookbook so much. Reading through the table of contents was enough to get my palate fired up. At the time of this writing, I've created over a dozen of the recipes in this book, and each one is a sure winner, not one is a reject. I might have tried more recipes by now, but the temptation to go back to a dish I've already tried is just too great. (We've done the Coconut Tofu with Sweet Chili Dipping sauce four times, now.)
How about a really wonderful Portobello Wellington with Madeira Sauce? Now THAT was a Thanksgiving dinner! Yam and Mushroom Enchiladas with Smoky Tomato Sauce? Spinach, Mushroom, and Gorgonzola in Puff Pastry with Red Pepper Coulis? Despite what I - a carnivore - have always thought, vegetarian cooking can be great. That's a claim I've never been able to make regarding any other vegetarian or vegan cookbook.
The book is extremely well laid out with timing suggestions, "prepare ahead" ideas, and handy tips for getting through the process without any unexpected surprises. Each recipe is preceded by a good description that makes you want to try it immediately. If a recipe has multiple components, each is presented as a logical and timed subsection of the overall plate.
I only wish I knew about this restaurant when I visited Seattle last year. Next time... next time.
Five Stars for the book that got me back into the kitchen after a long hiatus. Feel free to contact me with any questions, but I'll be busy cooking up the next Flora meal.
~R~

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The Party Girl Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)Fun 'n' fab 'n' filled with facts, this great book is the perfect answer to the question, "What should we do next weekend?" If you're a vegetarian like me who gets sick of being offered hot dogs at unimaginative 4th of July barbecues, you'll love the wide variety of offerings listed here. Spicing up the recipes are all kinds of party ideas and great trivia--who knew there were so many verses of "The Star Spangled Banner"? These authors did, and they've served all those verses up, along with 300 pages of other info, contest ideas, inventive invitations, costume recommendations, suggested soundtracks, and decorating details. This book makes throwing the party as much fun as attending.

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The Party Girls' number-one rule is "have fun - especially if you're the hostess!" With that in mind, two party experts have created a cookbook and party planner that makes everything quick, easy, inexpensive, and most of all, fun. No deep-frying at the last minute or stuffing miniature mushrooms for hours on end. The 24 themed ftes in this book each includes ideas for invitations, party favors, decorations, music, games, costumes, and tons of food and drink.As a step-by-step guide or a personal manifesto for living large, The Party Girl Cookbook is certain to entertain and enlighten with its humor, energy, and originality.

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Moosewood Restaurant Cooks for a Crowd: Recipes With a Vegetarian Emphasis for 24 or More Review

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(More customer reviews)I originally bought this book for the kitchen at our organic farm, where we regularly feed >15 people a day. After reading it myself, I wanted a copy for home too. Anyone who's vegetarian will need to cook in quantity at some point (dinner parties, etc.), and this book makes it easy to do so. No more multiplying like crazy and ending up with haphazard results. I also liked that the ingredients were given by weight, which makes it much easier to measure out.

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ExtraVeganZa: Original Recipes from Phoenix Organic Farm Review

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(More customer reviews)I know, you're wondering about whether you should get this book, since it doesn't have many reviews yet and this is the first one. But let me tell you, I have over 150 cookbooks, and this one ranks in the best of them. It doesn't matter if you are a vegan, omnivore, or lacto-ovo-vegetarian - you will enjoy these recipes if you like vegetables, healthy grains, nuts, and legumes, the occasional sweet, and new and inventive ways to cook your favorite foods. Vegan foods, luckily, can be eaten by anyone - so just kick back and enjoy; this book makes it especially easy. Some recipes are wheat-free and others, like the vegetable mochi casserole, are gluten-free. The casserole is delicious, and the lemon sesame kale is my new favorite way to eat it. The Thai noodle salad is one of the best Thai dishes I have ever made. My boyfriend and I have greatly enjoyed these recipes, and I am confident you will, too.

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Food That Says Welcome: Simple Recipes to Spark the Spirit of Hospitality Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a wonderful, practical cookbook for families who want to enjoy meals together, but don't have lots of time to spend in preparation. The recipes are straightforward, using easy-to-find ingredients and the meals are delicious to even the pickiest of children. There are also wonderful hints, suggestions and lessons on how to show love for our family, friends and others through hospitality. Lots of fun candid photos of Michael W. Smith & his family enjoying Barbara's food in their kitchen, too!

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Make Your Friends and Family Feel Welcome, One Meal at a Time."Welcome to my home as we share life and laughter around the table. It means sharing my life in such a way that there is always room for one more."–Barbara SmithSome people naturally have the gift of hospitality, instinctively creating inviting, mouth-watering meals and a warm environment that assures guests, "We're glad you're here." Fortunately, says food expert Barbara Smith, the rest of us have the same potential to make guests feel nurtured, and here she offers an unforgettable, not-to-be-missed treasury of recipes, tips, and how-to's for everyone with the spiritual gift of hospitality–and for all the rest of us who want to look like we do. In Food That Says Welcome you'll learn to:• Make "welcome" food that is healthy and easy to prepare.• Create an atmosphere that says to your guests, "You are special."• Make hospitality your ministry and service.The mother of Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith, Barbara has cooked for and entertained numerous celebrities–extending to them the same warmth and exuberance as to her large family. Learn what makes Barbara Smith's meals and outreach so rave-worthy and discover how you can invoke the same spirit of hospitality in your own home and kitchen in Food That Says Welcome.

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Perfect Recipes for Having People Over Review

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(More customer reviews)Anderson's brief introduction emphasizes organization and planning, and the book's design is elegant - lots of full-page color pictures of finished dishes - and practical, with a tip guide at the bottom of each recipe.
She starts with the main course, grouped by occasion, from kitchen gatherings to barbecues, sit-down dinners and breakfast. "All the Rest" follows, from appetizers through dessert, including drinks and breads.
Anderson often offers a master recipe, which can be transformed with simple additions - quesadillas, for instance, or shish kebabs, which both come with a page of variations in spices and main ingredients. This is particularly true for the soups, like the Creamy Vegetable, which comes with 10 separate recipes and ideas for "hundreds" of variations.
Each recipe concludes with suggestions for when to serve and what to serve it with, variations, shortcuts, advance preparations and, my personal favorite, ideas for the leftovers.
For the dining room there's an Easy Baked Risotto which does away with much of the stirring and Beef Tenderloin with cracked pepper and a red wine pan sauce; more casual meals feature Oven-Barbecued Pork for sandwiches or carnitas and Lasagna made with both white and red sauce and no-boil noodles. Breakfast might be a savory baked strata, assembled the night before.
Side dishes are bright and imaginative, like Smoked Salmon and Watercress Salad with Red Onion-Caper Vinaigrette or Orange-Glazed Asparagus; desserts are simple and many are homey, like the Tender Yellow Cake and Five Variations. Drinks come by the pitcher.
There's nothing difficult here and there's plenty of range to suit every taste and every occasion. Anderson's fans ("The Perfect Recipe," "How to Cook Without a Book") will snap it up and anyone who entertains should find it a useful pleasure.
- Portsmouth Herald

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Feast of Soups Review

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(More customer reviews)I have quite a few soup books, but this is the only one that receives regular use, and which I know I can count on for a delicious recipe each and every time. The book is simple, not containing many pictures or illustrations, but has hundreds of recipes in it from around the world. This is one of the only soup books I've seen which had multiple (no less than 5) different recipes and styles for tomato soup, it's selection is huge. It is obvious from the dialogue that the author is a soup lover and uses these recipes daily in her home, just like it should be. She details what makes soups not just good, but fantastic, like how to pick your ingredients for maximum flavor. There is a short section before each category of soups where she gives an overview of that soup, some insider tips on preparation, as well as suggestions on building a meal around them. Truly a great cook book, and a must for any soup lover.

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A comprehensive smorgasboard of over 500 international soup recipes for any and all occasions--from first course to main course and even dessert. Jacqueline Heriteau, renowned author of thirty cookbooks brings together her rich heritage of favorite family recipes and her own inventiveness, to create a feast of mouth-watering recipes, satisfying menu ideas, and delicious, delightful soups.

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The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion Review

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(More customer reviews)Some background - This past mid-April, my husband and I attended the 5-Day McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, CA. Colleen was there as one of the chefs giving a cooking demo/lesson to help us learn how to cook food for our new healthy diet. My husband has always been an omnivore and swore he would never give up meat (but he was willing to attend the 5-day session with me). I have been what I call a fat 'imperfect vegan' for over 20 years (cheese, butter and oil were my vices). Enter Colleen. She prepared a few dishes out of this new book and passed around servings for us to eat. My hubby said: Babe, if we can eat like this all the time, I'll never miss the meat. And I agreed. We adopted a lowfat vegan diet that week, and have not looked back. I have cooked several of the recipes that Colleen gave us that week (all from the book) and they are all yummy. I have ordered the book because I want more. Colleen, I hope you are reading this: You are a wonderful, witty, talented chef. My husband and I loved your your cooking, and your wonderful sense of humor. Dr McDougall, Mary, Jeff, and Doug helped us adopt this new healthy diet, but you definitely sealed the deal. The 'No-queso Quesadillas' have been our go-to snack when we need a little something-something, now! Since April 15, I have effortlessly lost 15 lbs and my hubby has lost 12. Thank you SO much! We hope to see you again!

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"The Vegan Table leaves nothing to be desired—Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is the Martha Stewart of the movement!"—Rory Freedman, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch

"It's delightful, it's delicious, it's a de-lovely book!"—Sarah Kramer, author of How It All Vegan (GoVegan.net)

"Within minutes of reading The Vegan Table, I was in my kitchen making one of Colleen's favorite recipes. My wife was amazed. This is a wonderful book that you will want to give to all your vegan and non-vegan friends!"—Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, bestselling author of When Elephants Weep and The Face on Your Plate: The Truth About Food

Entertain in Style—Vegan Style

The Vegan Table is your one-stop source for creating the perfect meal for your friends and family. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering of friends or a large party with an open guest list, author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, crowned the "Vegan Martha Stewart" by VegNews magazine, will answer your every entertaining need.

Inside you'll be treated to practically limitless recipe and menu ideas, making it easy to satisfy any and all palates and preferences. From romantic meals for two to formal dinners, casual gatherings, children's parties, and holiday feasts, you can keep the party going through every occasion and season.

Recipes include:

—Pumpkin Curry

—Roasted Red Pepper, Artichoke, and Pesto Sandwiches

—Creamy Macaroni and Cashew Cheese

—Elegantly Simple Stuffed Bell Peppers

—Pasta Primavera with Fresh Veggies and Herbs

—Tempeh and Eggplant Pot Pies

—African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

—Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Onions

—Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

—South of the Border Pizza

—Tofu Spinach Lasagna

—Blackberry Pecan Crisp

—Flourless Chocolate Tart

—Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Celebrate the joy of plant-based cuisine with The Vegan Table, your ultimate at-home dining and entertaining guide.

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