REVIEW - The Vegetarian Slow Cooker By Judith Finlayson

THE VEGETARIAN SLOW COOKER: Over 200 Delicious Recipes

by Judith Finlayson
Robert Rose; February 2010
Softcover/$24.95
ISBN: 978-0-7788-0239-6

“To me, there’s more to using a slow cooker than just putting food on the table. In my opinion, the meals it allows you to prepare nourish both body and soul. There are few experiences more pleasurable than coming home to be greeted by the appetizing aroma of a meal simmering in the kitchen.”
Judith Finlayson

More people than ever are choosing to reduce their consumption of meat, instead, eating a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fruit. A varied vegetarian diet can lead to a healthier, more vibrant life and is more environmentally friendly. Best-selling cookbook author, Judith Finlayson, proves that vegetables are both healthy and delicious and has created a vast array of wholesome, satisfying, and meatless recipes for today’s favorite kitchen appliance: the slow cooker. The result is The Vegetarian Slow Cooker, with over 200 new recipes that will appeal to anyone looking to eat well without spending hours hovering over a hot stove.

I was quite impressed with the Vegetarian Slow Cooker cookbook. There is a chapter full of tips on how to get the best use out of your slow cooker. The cookbook is laid out nicely into chapters that make sense – Bread and Breakfast, Starters and Snacks, Soups, Fondues and Savories, Mostly Veggies, Pasta and Grains, and Desserts. The recipes are written in English and are easy to understand. I love the way that the author has included tips for each recipe, as well as which recipes can be halved and tips for cooking ahead of time. She’s also labeled how many servings a recipe yields and which recipes can be halved, very helpful if you’re cooking for 1 or 2. The author’s stand out recipes are labeled as entertaining worthy, because she feels they are that impressive. My only real piece of criticism has to do with the photos. There are numerous color photos scattered throughout the book that brighten up the pages. I myself am one of those people that likes to see a photo with a recipe so personally I would have liked to see more photos.

I have tried two recipes so far and found them delicious – Braised Tomato Bruschetta and Buttermilk Lemon Sponge Cake. There are a number of recipes I’m looking forward to trying including Slow-Cooked Polenta, Savory Cheddar Cheese Soup and Classis French Onion Soup. This cookbook would be a great gift for any vegetarian or even for folks looking to incorporate more vegetables into their diet.

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