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| The cookbook shelf of a former vegetarian. Photo: emdot, Flickr. |
What follows after the jump are five vegetarian cookbooks that any veggie lover must have, covering the staples of meatless cookery -- secret recipes from restaurants, classic culinary bibles, respected names and haute vegetarian food. Which do you think will reign supreme?
Tried-and-True Classic: 'The New Laurel's Kitchen'
The first edition was one of those tomes that sat on the shelf of every vegetarian kitchen -- well-worn and well-loved. As vegetarianism gained ground and eating habits become healthier, it was time for a new edition. This update has the heft of the original, plus more health-conscious recipes and modern flavor. It's perfect for the fledgling vegetarian, and anyone who wants to embark on more veg-centric fare.
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Word from the Respected Wise: 'The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without'
One of the biggest names in vegetarian cookery is Mollie Katzen. Her name extends well beyond the green halls of veggiedom. She's been listed by the New York Times as one of the best-selling cookbook authors of all time, and a few years ago, she entered the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame. With clout like that, how can the vegetable dishes she can't live without not be on this list?
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The Minimalist Message: 'How to Cook Everything Vegetarian'
He might not be a vegetarian or vegan -- only adopting a "vegan before 6 p.m." plan -- but Mark Bittman is one of the beloved names in the foodie world. He's also a food writer adept at putting together books so dense with information, they could hold down a hot-air balloon. This 900-plus-page cookbook merges Bittman's well-rounded culinary know-how with the wide, meat-free world of vegetables.
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Recipes From a Veggie Hot Spot: 'Fresh at Home'
There are those foodie haunts that are loved by the like-minded, and those beloved by all. Toronto's Fresh is one of those vegetarian hot spots that's always jam-packed with vegans, vegetarians and omnivores, all hungry for the latest meat-free dishes. This first cookbook from this establishment reveals the secrets behind many of the restaurant's beloved dishes, while offering up irresistible alternatives to a lot of typical tastes -- a book perfect for concocting the perfectly filling veg dish as much as a guide to the flairs of vegetarian cooking.
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Honorable Mention: "Cafe Flora Cookbook"
Refined Vegetarian Cooking: 'Great Chefs Cook Vegan'
Confining the ingredients list to meat-free fare doesn't exclude fine dining. Linda Long's contribution to the cookbook world grabbed famous chefs like Cat Cora and Jean-Georges Vongerichten and tasked them with the challenge of creating vegan fare. The result: a gorgeous book of gourmet eats ripe for those special at-home celebrations.
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10-01-2009 @3:46PM Gina said... These look great! I'd like to add another one to the list. "The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook" by Jack Bishop. It has 350 recipes and I've tried a good handful of them so far. I love it!
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10-04-2009 @2:16AM Misty said... I have and love the Bittman book. Another staple for vegetarian cooks are the Moosewood books, though I don't have any yet...
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10-06-2009 @12:37PM ian said... my two favorites and the ones that see the most use at home are 'Vegan with a Vengeance' by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and "The Joy of Vegan Baking' by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. No bad "eggs" in either bunch.
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