The Vegetarian Gourmet's Easy International Recipes

My wife and I own a few cookbooks, and this one is by far the most interesting recipe after recipe. Bobbie Hinman finds dishes from around the world and alters them by substituting ingredients that are easier for westerners to come by than some of the traditional ingredients are. In addition, she switches out high fat, high cholesterol ingredients for ones that are much more healthy without compromising depth of flavor. I just ordered her other book, Easy Low-Fat Favorites, and am awaiting it anxiously. Happy cooking!

This is a vegetarian cookbook, not only for the true vegetarian but also for the non-vegetarian who wants some really special alternatives or some great tasting side dishes. The recipes are easy to prepare and completed dishes are delicious.

I purchased this book about five years ago, have gotten plenty of use out of it and would recommend it to anyone looking for simple, not time-consuming vegetarian recipes with international flair. Aside from being full of variety, the recipes are actually quite simple and don't contain a slew of truly "international" ingredients that you just can't find at your regular grocery store. I would recommend this book for those starting out on a vegetarian diet, or just for those who would like to find some recipes that are not meat-based. Even though I can now cook a bit more authentically when it comes to international food, I still resort back to this cookbook for a lot of old favorites so it has gotten about the most wear of any cookbook I've ever owned! Buy it! You will not be disappointed!

I have quite a few vegetarian cookbooks, and this one ranks with the best as far as variety, ease (of food preparation and of instructions), and TASTE! The book is divided into 7 sections, one for each category of world cuisines covered here, (Mexican, Caribbean, Italian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Eastern European, Asian). Each one has appetizers, salads, main courses, lunches and dinners, and desserts, from traditional recipes to innovative ones. Almost all are low-fat or give low-fat options. I've tried five recipes so far and they're fantastic... even my meat-loving family loved the samosas! If you love good vegetarian food and want to dabble in cooking some different world cuisines, I highly recommend this book.

I got this book for Christmas and it is full of wonderful recipes. So far I have tried 3 recipes, and they have all turned out fantastic. The ingredients the recipes call for are inexpensive and easy to find. The recipes are easy to follow, quick to prepare, very healthy, and taste amazing. I would recommend this book to anyone!