The Vegetarian Epicure Book Two

by Anna Thomas

Here are 325 glorious new recipes from Anna Thomas, whose fresh and delicious approach to vegetables and other fruits of the earth has made her first Vegetarian Epicure a classic -- inspiring vegetarians to new culinary heights and giving non-vegetarians a source of wonderful dishes without meat. Now she is back with a whole new and rich variety of dishes for every occasion. Her Vegetarian Epicure, Book Two -- with its forays into foreign cuisines, its menu ideas from many countries, its superb creations from her own kitchen -- will be a joy to every good cook.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction, Vegetarian, Food and Drink, Nutrition

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Anna Thomas is the author of The Vegetarian Epicure cookbooks and a screenwriter. She lives in Ojai, California.

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Reviews

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can we say, hello 1970s vegetarian cookbooks? MSG, heavy cream, lots of dairy, a definition of penne...love this type of book, so retro. Fun to browse, many recipes were totally outdated and obvious to me as a vegetarian in 2022....but still, a classic!

[Lisa Vegan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This and the original book Vegetarian Epicure were the two cookbooks I used most often 30 years ago when I was lacto-ovo vegetarian. My omnivorous friends enjoyed the recipes as well. I’m sure I could have “veganized” the recipes (just as a cook could add animal flesh to them), but when I went vegan and bought a pile of 100% vegan cookbooks, this stayed on the shelf.

[Ida Hammer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was my bible in 1st foray into vegetarianism. It helped 15 year old me alter my diet and still coexist with my meat-eating parents. I still refer to this book several times a year.
I do warn that the recipes within are cheese and egg heavy.

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

A slight disappointment after the original.

The recipes are mainly from ethnic cuisines, so they are really good for a change of pace, but I found I still was going back to the old standbys from book 1.

[Mona Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book for everyone who is interested in changing the way they eat. It is a well written cook book that is easy to read. You will understand what I mean once you start to read it. Happy reading and enjoy.

[Evin Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a wonderful, old school cookbook in the best sense - refined recipes and portion sizes, artfully narrated with a savory pace. Thomas scours the world, proving vegetarians may eat well anywhere. Personal favorites include homemade spinach ravioli and champiñones a la plancha.

[Dyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My copy's so old and well-used it's in pieces.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has never failed me. Sometimes I adapt the recipies to be a little less egg-y or fatty but they still hold up extremely well. I love the parmesean crepes especially.

[sdw · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the cookbooks I remember from my childhood. It must have belonged to my mom. I would love to find a used copy somewhere and relieve my childhood food culture.

[Angelique · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book, but bought it thinking there was a certain recipe in it, but it's actually in Vol. 1 (which I don't own yet).

[Thomasin Propson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Focuses largely on Italian and Spanish foods--which aren't necessarily my favorites but are nevertheless widespread and good for groups.

[Deedee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several soup recipes from this book have made it onto my make-frequently lists. The recipe for Split Pea Soup on page 70 is a particular favorite.

[Skyla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I prefer book one overall, but the Flan in this cookbook is incredible, and easy to make.

[Leonie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had this book since it was published in 1978 and have never stopped reading it. It has fallen apart. I wish I had bought the hardback version!

[Anne (Booklady) Molinarolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Traveled with this home and used a few recipes for some tasty vegetable side dishes for Christmas Dinner.

[Seema Rao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful stories start each section which are full of useful recipes.

[Dioscita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never made a bad meal from this cookbook. Ever.