In this best-selling companion volume to Mollie's television series, the 200-plus recipes are revised to be easier to follow than ever before. Gorgeous pastel illustrations add to its charm, while complete menus range from the simple and comforting to the absolutely elegant. The step-by-step "do-ahead" hints for each menu make this the ideal book for busy people who want wonderful meals in their daily lives.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Great read, not that useful:
This cookbook is awesome. It has a lot of very interesting recipes that make for good learning experiences. "oh, I never thought to pair x with y," is the kind of thing you think when reading it. The whole menu thing makes it less usable than you want it to be, as it's hard to find a recipe to do the job. I've still never made a whole meal using one of the menus. They look great, but have more dishes than I usually want to cook.
Timeless:
I bought this book over 20 years ago, when my best friend became a vegetarian and I wanted to cook meals that we could share. I have 3 of Mollie's books; starting with the Enchanted Brocoli Forest (which to me, is the best) I bought this one after I had run through almost all of Brocoli Forest, and loved the recipes there. Still life is a bit more refined, as she lays out menus; paints a picture, or landscape with food. I have, over the years bought many other vegetarian cookbooks, but this book, along with... more info
best book ever:
make everything-- especially the ginger snaps and chocolate chip mint cookies. worth every penny. nice art too!
Hit or Miss?:
My mother-in-law gave me this cookbook and I was anxious to try out some of the recipes to show my appreciation for the gift. However, many of the recipes seem overly exotic to me - and I am used to a wide variety of international cuisines. It seems to me that perhaps the author has sacrificed authenticity on the altar of innovation. I most recently attempted the banana cheese empanadas, despite my initial misgivings at the absence of fat in the dough. This is the first time I've seen a recipe for empanadas... more info
