The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook

by Robin Robertson

Eating vegetarian doesn't have to mean giving up the satisfaction of mouthwatering, stick-to-your-ribs comfort foods. The Vegetarian Meat & Potatoes Cookbook recasts classic all-American "meat and potatoes" food in a healthier role, from family-style foods to gourmet specialties to ethnic favorites. It will revolutionize the way you think about vegetarian food.Recipes include: Tapenade-Stuffed Red Potatoes Spicy African Sweet Potato Stew Meat-Free Meatloaf with Good Gravy Cajun Red Bean Burgers Chipotle-Glazed Portobello Fajitas Eggplant Teryaki Sloppy Giuseppes Total Chocolate Eclipse Cake

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Vegetarian, Nonfiction, Vegan

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

An experienced chef and consultant, Robin Robertson worked for many years in restaurants and catering in northeastern Pennsylvania and Charleston, South Carolina before she began writing cookbooks. In 1988, she left the restaurant business and became vegan for ethical reasons. She then rededicated her life to writing and teaching gourmet vegan cooking.

Over the years, she has fine-tuned her plant-based diet into an eclectic and healthful cooking style which she thinks of as a creative adventure with an emphasis on the vibrant flavors of global cuisines and fresh ingredients.

The author of more than 20 cookbooks, including the bestselling Vegan Planet, 1,000 Vegan Recipes, Vegan Fire and Spice, Vegan on the Cheap, and Quick-Fix Vegan, Robin also writes “The Global Vegan” column for VegNews Magazine and was a contributing editor and columnist for Vegetarian Times. She has also written for Cooking Light, Natural Health, Better Nutrition, Restaurant Business, and other magazines.

Robin Robertson has the professional experience in classic, contemporary, international cuisines to show you how to use plant-based ingredients to make the family favorites you grew up with and learn the secrets of exotic international cuisines, too.

Robin lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley with her husband Jon and their cats Gary and Mitzi.

Source: http://robinrobertson.com/about-me/

Reviews

[Nan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked up this cookbook from my local library. As a vegetarian living with a son of cattle farmers, I'm always looking for hearty vegetarian comfort food. This book does the trick. We've made a couple recipes so far and have eaten every last crumb. The latter half of the book uses a lot of meat substitutes (tempah, soy crumbles). Normally, I'm not a huge fan of these, but they are usually disguised and don't take center stage. I would recommend this as a good veggie cookbook in winter months when you want the oven on and something filling for dinner.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vegetarian cookbook. Picked this book up with my meat-eating husband in mind, and he went through and picked out some interesting recipes to try. The thing is, I didn't like meatloaf, so I'm not really looking to replace it with a vegetarian version, but if he's willing to try vegetarian meatloaf, I'm willing to try it to. And that's what this cookbook is all about.

[Loraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good cookbook for those who erroneously believe that vegetarian meals aren't "hearty." Vegans, this cookbook is for you! Meat eaters, take a chance and discover yummy meat-free recipes!

[mad mags]

I haven't yet gotten around to reviewing this cookbook - but you can see some of the dishes I've made from The Vegetarian Meat & Potatoes Cookbook here: http://www.easyvegan.info/tag/the-veg...

[Suzzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just got this one as well. Mostly, so that I can try to feed my meat eater more to his liking. I'll let you know when I make something. I hope is is good! It looks pretty promising.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome!!! this is my go-to for impressing guests, or when I'm feeling homesick for comfort food.

[Tofu Fairy · Rating 3 out of 5]

uh no...most of these dishes are VERY involved and hard to make and none of them qualify as meat and potato dishes for vegetarians...some good recipes though...just not what the title indicates.

[Michelle Ginther · Rating 3 out of 5]

This seems like a good cookbook for hearty vegetarian comfort food, but don't expect pictures like the front cover. It's all recipes and no pictures.

[Alanna]

Vegetarian with meat-eating partner and children, hopefully can tick all the boxes with something from in here.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

good recipes...a bit involved but great for family get togethers etc.