Robertos New Vegan Cooking 125 Easy

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Jul 16, 2020 Alison rated it really liked it

There are so many delicious sounding recipes in this book. It was also the first time that I've come across burdock root (also called gobo root) in a cookbook, as a vegetable to have at hand. I especially liked the array of dressings and sauces that can be used to add flavor to a meal.

The fonts used for the recipes were too small and light for my preference, however. It is easier to read black font, rather than the gray color used in the book. The "extras" were easy to see in their black print, such as, "The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week". Though these would have been better in another color, though, like red, orange, blue, etc.

Overall, I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in exploring new vegan recipes.

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Mar 07, 2017 Margot rated it it was ok

I am not a vegan, but often pick up vegan or vegetarian cookbooks because they focus more on vegetables (and often a wider array of vegetables) than a lot of other cookbooks. This one looked great when I skimmed through it in the library. Homemade cashew cream, for that creamy richness often missing in dairy-free cooking. Lots of yummy dipping sauces. Tacos, soups, delectable deserts, and more. And all looked like they'd come from a gourmet restaurant. I guess that should have been my warning.

I tried three recipes from this cookbook, and every one of them was an unmitigated disaster. First, I tried the Leek and Cauliflower Muffins. I am a total sucker for baked goods. And vegetables in the form of muffins ?! This is probably what single-handedly sold me on the book in the first place. But, after having me blend the veggies together in a food processor, the instructions say to "pour the batter into the greased tins". Pour?! I have a dry, lumpy cauliflower and mushroom mixture. How do I pour this? Did I miss a step? Was there some liquid I was supposed to add? I bravely continued on, believing naively that all would work out in the end. It didn't. The "muffins" fell completely apart on the first attempted bite and were very bland, to boot. I think I miserably ate about half the batch before throwing the rest away.

Next, I tried the Umami Patties with Shiitake and Peppers, with similar results. It was very challenging to get the mix to stick together in order to fry them. But, hey, I got the hang of it. Nevertheless, these patties crumbled at the first touch of a fork. And my attempt, at least, was definitely lacking in flavor.

Finally, and foolishly, I tried to make the Creamy and Smoky Tomato Soup. I even ordered the special liquid smoke all the way from the UK. This was the worst disaster of them all. Completely inedible and mostly because of the gross smokey flavor introduced by the liquid smoke.

The only saving graces were some of the useful tips, including an easy-peel tomatoes method for making homemade "canned" tomatoes for sauces, etc.

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Jul 29, 2021 Dray rated it really liked it

Roberto knows his way around food, and I'm delighted he presents fresh vegan recipes that appeal to the family. I found many enticing collectibles here. I have really been exploring new smoothies and bars and there are good additions in this book. Roberto knows his way around food, and I'm delighted he presents fresh vegan recipes that appeal to the family. I found many enticing collectibles here. I have really been exploring new smoothies and bars and there are good additions in this book. ...more

I love this book. The writing is engaging, and the recipes are easy to follow or adapt. Oh, and they are delicious! His Cauliflower Bechamel is a family favorite.

Jan 02, 2016 Lara rated it liked it

Well, Roberto Martin is pretty adorable, but once again, the recipes just aren't quite to my taste. There are a few that look pretty tasty and most of the recipes seem fairly easy and without a whole lot of crazy ingredients, but there's really not enough I think I would enjoy to justify purchasing the book. Yay, library! Well, Roberto Martin is pretty adorable, but once again, the recipes just aren't quite to my taste. There are a few that look pretty tasty and most of the recipes seem fairly easy and without a whole lot of crazy ingredients, but there's really not enough I think I would enjoy to justify purchasing the book. Yay, library! ...more

Sep 07, 2015 Dana rated it liked it

Nice photos of the food, but not all recipes are depicted. Quite a few of the recipes use gourmetish ingredients or at least ones that I am not familiar with like celeriac bulbs and gobo root. Reicpes look good and easy to follow if you can find the ingredients.

Jun 04, 2015 Barb rated it really liked it

Loved the guacamole! Not too many weird things in here. Plus he cooked for Ellen and Portia, so gotta be good! I would like to try some of the tofu recipes but I need willing victims, er, people in my family...