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The authors were first introduced to vegetarianism when their daughters announced they were giving up meat. Both moms were initially concerned that a vegetarian lifestyle wouldn't meet the nutritional needs of their growing teens. But a little research proved that kids could maintain a healthy diet without animal products. Following in the footsteps of their highly successful Jumbo Cookbook, the authors filled The Jumbo Vegetarian Cookbook with more than 125 nutritious and delicious meatless dishes, inspired by cultures from around the world! This invaluable resource also includes an introduction to vegetarian foods, basic cooking terms, helpful hints, safety tips and great menu ideas. Recipes include * breakfast burritos * curried vegetable chowder * homemade hummus * Thai stir-fry * vegetarian sloppy joes * tempeh kabobs * african stew * four-bean salad * applesauce muffins * banana chocolate delight
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School Library Journal Review
Gr 4-8 This attractive and well-organized volume is chock-full of tempting recipes for beginners and more advanced cooks. The introduction contains information on the different kinds of plants that one can eat, nutrition in vegetarian diets, cooking and measuring tips, safety measures, cooking terms, and useful utensils. The recipes are organized into sections on "Breakfast"; "Sandwiches, Wraps and Snacks"; "Soups"; "Salads"; "Lunches and Dinners"; "Rice, Pasta and Noodles"; "Breads"; "Vegetables"; "Sauces and Fillings"; "Cookies and Desserts"; and "Drinks." The mouthwatering, international dishes include frittatas, quesadillas, hummus, miso soup, tabbouli, and couscous. Each recipe indicates level of difficulty and preparation, as well as cooking, time. Some of the entries offer serving suggestions, "try this" ideas for enhancing the dishes, and techniques for working with some of the ingredients. The layout of each page is attractive and easy to follow. The author's point of view is that "when you do the cooking, you get to make your own choices, and that's what being a vegetarian is all about." The writing style is clear and lively, and bright green-and-gray cartoons enhance the presentation. A fine addition for general use. -Janice Greenberg, formerly at Brooklyn Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Health-conscious young chefs will appreciate The Jumbo Vegetarian Cookbook by Judi Gillies and Jennifer Glossup, illus. by Louise Phillips. Recipes range from garlic bread and mashed potatoes to more challenging dishes such as Mediterranean Couscous and Chickpea Curry. Introductory pages teach about nutrition, safety tips and cooking terms. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Booklist Review
Gr. 4-8. Much more than just a cookbook, this sprawling title introduces basic nutrition and how to achieve it with a vegetarian diet. Beginning sections cover safety tips and culinary basics--how to measure dry and liquid ingredients, for example--as well as types of vegetarianism, the environmental and health reasons that have led many to a meatless diet, and a list of common vegetarian ingredients. The recipe sections are extensive, with well-chosen dishes from breakfast foods through entrees and desserts. The somewhat lackluster format, sprinkled with cartoon illustrations, will appeal mostly to a younger audience, although teens who can get past the graphics will enjoy the recipes. The spreads are uncluttered, with easy-to-follow directions and symbols that note prep time and difficulty. Even if they're not interested in distinguishing tempeh from textured vegetable protein, kids will come away from this title feeling more independent in the kitchen. --Gillian Engberg
