Newly diagnosed with diabetes, I was looking for some help counting carbs to offset my medication. I'm a real foodie with a passion for cooking (and eating!)so I was really disappointed when the 3 or 4 other books I had ordered were all American based with cup measurements and ingredients I hadn't heard of.
I ordered this (used) book from Amazon and I haven't looked back. It's clear, concise, easy to follow and full of useful everyday recipes.
It offers recipes for breakfast drinks, hot breakfast, cold breakfast, soups, fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, side dishes and vegetarian, as well as desserts!!
I'm always a bit dubious about reviewers who say things like "my bible" but this has really given me a ... Read More:
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I bought this book purely on it's 3 x five star reviews and I am delighted with it. The recipes are delicious, versatile and the illustrations are perfect. It is a well designed in its presentation, it gives a lot of nutritional information on all the beans, grains, pulses and legumes and the recipes also cater for everyone who wants to cook with them whether they be vegan, vegetarian or meat eaters. It also gives nutritional/calorie information for each dish. 256 pages, a big book and excellent value for money.
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I bought this book purely on it's 3 x five star reviews and I am delighted with it. The recipes are delicious, versatile and the illustrations are perfect. It is a well designed in its presentation, it gives a lot of nutritional information on all the beans, grains, pulses and legumes and the recipes also cater for everyone who wants to cook with them whether they be vegan, vegetarian or meat eaters. It also gives nutritional/calorie information for each dish. 256 pages, a big book and excellent value for money.
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a great little book that gives loads of ideas for lunches of all types.
The book covers everything from sandwiches to salads and sweet treats. The recipies are easy to follow and fairly simple with lots of info regarding the time things take to prepare and what can be frozen or made in advance.
There aren't many pictures so if you need them to guide you when cooking you might want to try a different book - but the instructions are clear and they do work. Given the number and range of recipies this book includes its easily one of the best value buys for lunch box recipies.
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First published in 2000 this is still the best as an all-rounder.
For someone who, not put too fine a point on it, hates cooking, I recommend this because the recipes are: a) EASY to follow b) glossy pictures to entice you along the painful process and c) doesn't use expensive ingredients.
The whole veganism idea (which isn't the reason I started vegan) is explained in the first few reference styled pages and is EXCELLENT for those who want a quick intro and what to substitute things with.
The only criticisms I would have (if I had any) is that I'd have liked more recipes to show a wheat-free alternative than pasta or bread, and also for recipes without a clear protein product to have one. This can easily be remedied ... Read More:
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First published in 2000 this is still the best as an all-rounder.
For someone who, not put too fine a point on it, hates cooking, I recommend this because the recipes are: a) EASY to follow b) glossy pictures to entice you along the painful process and c) doesn't use expensive ingredients.
The whole veganism idea (which isn't the reason I started vegan) is explained in the first few reference styled pages and is EXCELLENT for those who want a quick intro and what to substitute things with.
The only criticisms I would have (if I had any) is that I'd have liked more recipes to show a wheat-free alternative than pasta or bread, and also for recipes without a clear protein product to have one. This can easily be remedied ... Read More:
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First published in 2000 this is still the best as an all-rounder.
For someone who, not put too fine a point on it, hates cooking, I recommend this because the recipes are: a) EASY to follow b) glossy pictures to entice you along the painful process and c) doesn't use expensive ingredients.
The whole veganism idea (which isn't the reason I started vegan) is explained in the first few reference styled pages and is EXCELLENT for those who want a quick intro and what to substitute things with.
The only criticisms I would have (if I had any) is that I'd have liked more recipes to show a wheat-free alternative than pasta or bread, and also for recipes without a clear protein product to have one. This can easily be remedied ... Read More:
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This book is delicious! All the information needed to ensure that you eat a balanced diet suitable for pregnancy, but fab recipes that are suitable for all. I am feeling better already!
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This book is delicious! All the information needed to ensure that you eat a balanced diet suitable for pregnancy, but fab recipes that are suitable for all. I am feeling better already!
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