Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes

In my quest to begin eating healthier, I stumbled into the vegetarian section and ultimately onto this book. I have purchased vegetarian cookbooks both before and after this book and this is the best. Every recipe in this book is fast, filling and tastes terrific! The recipes are clearly explained, easy to make and pretty kid-friendly (translation: they'll actually eat it)!! The author also provides suggestions for side dishes and alternative ingredients if something might be unavailable (ie due to seasonality). Most importantly (to me anyway) is that it almost exclusively uses ingredients I already had in my kitchen or ones that readily available in any grocery store - as opposed to most vegetarian books I've found, which require ingredients I've never heard of. This is the cookbook I reach for when I'm home late from work, hungry and haven't been grocery shopping to plan for a meal. It really does provide some peace of mind knowing that I can always put a great-tasting dinner together at a moment's notice.

This cookbook does not disappoint. The recipes really do take 20 minutes unlike a lot of the other "quick and easy" cookbooks I have, and the recipes have real flavor, unlike some other vegetarian cookbooks I've tried. The tortilla and curry rice soup are both favorites. I've tried many of the recipes and all were tasty and easy to make. A definite good buy.

We've made many recipes out of this cookbook and like them all (my picky daughter even has a number of favorites). Typically we use this cookbook 3 or 4 times a week (or more!). The recipes really do take 20 minutes if you follow them exactly. There are some that depend on things like pre-sliced mushrooms. I slice them myself but it only adds a few extra minutes. Being vegetarian we use vegetable broth instead of chicken/beef broth, it doesn't distract from the recipes at all. Yum!

All the recipes are easy to follow, look good enough to serve for special occasions and are good for you. We especially love the eggplant parmesan. This is a good book to get or give to friends and family. A fan from Deerfield.

Meatless dishes in 20 minutes is one of our favorite "work night" cookbooks. The recipes are filled with flavor and appeal, and can be prepared easily by whomever happens to get home first. Our favorites are the red beans and rice dish and the mediteranean salad.Those are only two of many delicious ideas. [email protected]