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The Heart of the Plate: Vegetarian Recipes for a New Generation by Mollie Katzen

labunnywtf's review against another edition

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2.0

The problem with wanting to go vegetarian is the lack of vegetarian recipes that make me actually want to renounce meat products.

I found two recipes I like. So, that's something.

dreamofbookspines's review against another edition

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5.0

Solid vegetarian cookbook with lots of interesting flavors. One of the first cookbooks I bought, and I blame Katzen for opening the doors to my current obsession.

dray's review against another edition

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5.0

Delightful book, many strong recipes. Mollie consistently hits home runs.

piranha54's review against another edition

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adventurous informative inspiring medium-paced

3.0

elephant's review against another edition

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5.0

First of all, this is an absolutely gorgeous book! The artwork is beautiful, the layout is great and the photographs are well done. I have had it checked out from the library as many times as I can renew it and I think I may have to purchase one of my own. Not only is it totally beautiful, but the recipes are great. They are well-written, easy to follow and delicious. I will never ever be able to make any of them look like they do in the photos, but that is ok. I have made the Forbidden Rice with Beluga Lentils and Mushrooms and loved it and I have made the Grilled Mushroom Slices several times now - they are one of my favorites and I could eat them every day. I have gotten good ideas from the cookbook about things that I never would have thought to do, but are really delicious. I am so impressed with this cookbook and I highly recommend it.

jeanetterenee's review against another edition

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I really like the layout and variety and color photos. I can't give this a rating, because I've only tried the Tahini-Lemon Sauce, and a cookbook is only as good as its recipes, regardless of how beautiful it looks.

laura1's review against another edition

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5.0

My cookbook club cooked from this book and all of the recipes were winners. My personal favorites were the cheese-crusted cauliflower, curried mashed carrots and cashews, and the fruit-studded madeline cake.

annieca's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars - If you've read all of the Moosewood cookbooks as I have, most of the recipes will be repeats. But there were some new ones that I'll definitely want to try which redeems it. (Well that and I borrowed it from the library instead of buying it.)

megfang315's review

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3.0

While the recipes and pictures depict fresh, vibrant food, I find myself hesitant to cook most of it. I cannot imagine that (for the most part) just one recipe from this cookbook would be filling enough, and I don't plan on making multiple dishes for a meal.

Update: I've made her green rice with grapes and pecans. It's delicious. Super fresh and herby and I love the juicy grapes in there. Perfect for a make-ahead potluck.

le13anna's review

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3.0

anything that makes me want to cook vegetarian is a big success. also i like when chefs share the recipes that they cook at home- that they come back to over and over again for years and years.