I thought this cookbook was going to be a little boring. I mean, a whole book of nothing but veggies? But wow, it’s really packed with good prep advice and great recipes.
The cookbook has both a table of contents with all vegetables covered (there are almost 50 of themβ¦) AND a list of all featured recipes categorized by their main vegetable component. So it’s easy to find what you’re looking for. (Of course there’s also a comprehensive index in the back, too.)
Each vegetable section starts out with a quick, one-page tutorial on how to prep and store the veggie, followed by recipes. Some veggies have a lot of recipes, some only a few. Most of the recipes call for meat, fish, or dairy, so don’t expect to find a lot of vegan options in here just because it’s a vegetable cookbook.
I recognize some of the recipes from other Cook’s Illustrated books, but there are plenty that I haven’t seen before. Mostly, I love how I’m learning the best ways to prep and cook these veggies. I appreciate the advice at the beginning of each section, but I also like the little how-to vignettes peppered throughout.
Ultimately, I have really enjoyed looking through this cookbook! I’ve learned WAY more than I expected to about vegetables, and I keep finding new things to try each time. Love, love, yum, yum.
Thank you to America’s Test Kitchen and Amazon Vine for the ARC!
How many dishes have you enjoyed eating out of this book? I have been wanting to eat them too because I donβt like eating a lot of meat. I will try more after having my baby hehe
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I’ve cooked probably about five or six of the recipes in here. And some of them I was already familiar with. They’re all good so far! And I agree, it’s nice to have more veggies on the plate–though I like eating meat, too. π But it’s all about balance. I hope pregnancy is still treating you well! π
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Thanks Lorilin!
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