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Old 12-02-2008, 07:58 PM   #1
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Default A veggie cookbook that is *REALLY* for beginners and non-gourmets?

Pretty please?

I'm looking to make the shift to a primarily plant-based lifestyle. Not necessarily vegan or vegetarian, but plant-based, whole foods. I know there are scores of lovely, appetizing, yummy cookbooks out there that feature veggie meals. But they all seem to assume three things: 1. you can cook, 2. you have lots of cash, and 3. your family loves ethnic foods.

(1.)I can't cook for squat. Seriously. If it involves 45 minutes of prep and an actual "technique" of some sort, I'm gonna ruin it. Really. (2.) I know meat costs more on some level, especially the "good" stuff, but I can use very little and still have a meat-centered meal and save money. I can't do that with veggie meals...and I can't afford to buy obscure vegetables and grains at Whole Foods. (3.) I like Indian flavors and such, but my meat-and-potatoes dh? Notsomuch. I really really want to make this shift as natural as possible, no faked "meats", just adding more and more meat-free meals per week without them really noticing or making a big deal out of it. No recipes with six kazillion ingredients and requiring a refined palate and an expensive red wine. The best success I've had thus far has been de-beefing my Mexican-style stuff...more black beans, lots of taco seasoning. But we want cheese with that, thank you. And "rainbow nachos", (red tomato, orange pinto beans, yellow corn, green ortegas, "blue" black beans, "purple" olives, served on chips with cheese !) while tasty, won't go over for more than two meals a week, kwim?

I need staples. Simple, yummy meals. Stuff my kids (read: dh) will eat. That's easy to make and doesn't confuse me while grocery shopping...

Asking too much?
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Old 12-02-2008, 08:01 PM   #2
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Default Re: A veggie cookbook that is *REALLY* for beginners and non-gourmets?

Do you like using a slowcooker? Fresh From The Vegetarian Slow Cooker has some fantastic recipes and they're all dead easy. A few more gourmet things but mostly just good whole foods made into soups, stews, etc. I'll try to think of some more...
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Here is my favorite one. http://www.amazon.com/Vegetarian-Cla...8273229&sr=1-4
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Old 12-02-2008, 08:04 PM   #4
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Default Re: A veggie cookbook that is *REALLY* for beginners and non-gourmets?

I have the crockpot book; it is great! You might also check out Moosewood's Simple Suppers.
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Old 12-02-2008, 08:05 PM   #5
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Default Re: A veggie cookbook that is *REALLY* for beginners and non-gourmets?

! I've put the Classics book on hold at my library, and I'm looking into the slowcooker book. I love me my crockpot.
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Default Re: A veggie cookbook that is *REALLY* for beginners and non-gourmets?

Super Baby Food has a guide in the back about how to recognize when each veggie is fresh and ripe, and basic directions on how to bake, boil, steam, etc. I haven't had as much luck with the recipes, but then again, I didn't try very many. The author is a vegetarian with twins, so I believe the recipes are pretty much all plant-based, and hopefully geared toward being simple quick things a mom can accomplish. Usually available at the library.
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I liked "The Occasional Vegetarian".
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I liked "The Occasional Vegetarian".
Also, this book was helpful.
http://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Pe...8277292&sr=1-2
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I liked "The Occasional Vegetarian".
Also, this book was helpful.
http://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Pe...8277292&sr=1-2
ROFL...when you enter "better than peanut" into your library's online search engine, you get some strange stuff...

Thanks, Ladies! Keep 'em coming. I don't think I'm the only one who can use these.
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Default Re: A veggie cookbook that is *REALLY* for beginners and non-gourmets?

The McDougall Quick and Easy book by Dr John McDougall. Lots of opening cans and cutting veggies. That's it. I LOVE it and use it all the time. Its vegan and low-fat.

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My absolute favorite veggie cookbook is a vegan cookbook but it teaches you how to do everything it's asking you to do. I got it at a used book store and would probably check half.com if you're ordering it online. The American Vegetarian Cookbook from the Fit for Life Kitchen. My first vegan cookbook when I was only eating side salad and deep fried veggies
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This thread rocks, I just put ALL of those on my library hold list and the 2 that my library didn't have, I request that they buy it or do an interlibrary loan.
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The McDougall Quick and Easy book by Dr John McDougall. Lots of opening cans and cutting veggies. That's it. I LOVE it and use it all the time. Its vegan and low-fat.

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My absolute favorite veggie cookbook is a vegan cookbook but it teaches you how to do everything it's asking you to do. I got it at a used book store and would probably check half.com if you're ordering it online. The American Vegetarian Cookbook from the Fit for Life Kitchen. My first vegan cookbook when I was only eating side salad and deep fried veggies
Put this one on hold, too. My friendly local librarians are going to laugh at me.
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