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Leith's Vegetarian Bible (Hardcover)

by Polly Tyrer (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 576 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (28 Oct 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747557160
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747557166
  • Product Dimensions: 25 x 19.8 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 83,619 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Vegetarians, or just lovers of vegetables, will find Leith's Vegetarian Bible an indispensable addition to their cookbook collection. This tome of vegetarianism is packed with 1000 recipes ranging from starters to desserts and accompaniments, as well as handy information on nutrition and managing a non-meat diet.

The book is arranged by vegetable type, so it's easy to look up recipes that use what you've got in the pantry. Information such as the peak season for each vegetable and the vitamins found in each is also included. Polly Tyrer and the other four contributing authors offer a wide range of recipes from all over the world. Mediterranean dishes such as fresh spinach cannelloni appear alongside Asian-inspired recipes like noodles with peanut sauce and raw vegetables as well as Middle-Eastern and South American flavours. In fact, there is such a plethora of choice that it's hard to decide which recipe (or which continent) to start with.

You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy using this cookbook. Most of the dishes (for example, the Thai red pumpkin and coconut curry) are so hearty that you won't miss the meat at all. Alternatively, you could use many of them (such as asparagus with lemon and caper sauce) as accompaniments to a carnivorous meal. On the downside, only 16 of the 1000 recipes are accompanied by a photograph. This may cause less-confident cooks to shy away from the more complex recipes, but most of the dishes are simple enough and the steps are well explained. The Vegetarian Bible is useful for both everyday cooking and impressing friends at dinner parties. --Amelia Crook



THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, 19th Ocotber 2002

"It is global, up-to-date and hugely informative. ... The book's expensive, but you get your money's worth"
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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Wonderful Book, 25 Nov 2002
Leith's Vegetarian Bible is an excellent book containing wonderful recipes with tastes from all over the world. The layout of the book makes it very easy to use, as it is divided into sections such as "Roots and Tubers", "Pods and Beans" and "Squash".The use of these sections means that the reader can easily find a recipe for the ingredients in store instead of hunting the many sections for a dish to fit the ingredients.The amalgam of interesting foodstuff, most of which are readily available at a local supermarket, make the reader desperate to try them out. The method of preparation is clear and helpful and it also contains hints on general cooking methods.
The index is very much easier to use than Delia's Vegetarian Cookery where I lost a recipe and eventually found it by looking up a minor ingredient. The index of Leith's Book is aided by main ingredients being emphasised in bold type.
The description as a bible fits perfectly
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best vegetarian cookery book I've found, 5 May 2004
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As co-owner of an extensive cookery book collection (100+), I can honestly say that this one gets more use than any of the others, both by myself and my (non-vegetarian) partner. Some recipes are more time-consuming than others, but few are technically difficult. Most also lend themselves to adaptation if the 'right' ingredients aren't to hand. It's particularly excellent if you subscribe to an organic veg delivery scheme, as there are a few recipes for just about any obscure veg you can think of, as well as all the more ordinary stuff. I'd recommend this to anyone who really likes food.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential vegetarian cookery book!, 19 Dec 2006
By Viva España (Andalucía, Spain) - See all my reviews
As a confirmed carnivore living with a very strict vegetarian I have amassed quite a selection of vegetarian cookery books. A major problem for us is that, living in Spain, we don't have easy access to vegetarian cheese, and most vegetarian cookery books seem to concentrate most recipes around it! Not so with this one, which really does focus on the vegetables and lovely herbs and spices.

This book truly has become my bible. I have so far tried about 15 of the recipes and each dish has been outstanding, sadly due to the quality of the recipe rather than my culinary skills! The recipes are very clear and easy to follow and the cooking times are spot on, even in my unpredictable old gas oven.

Disregard the fact there are not many photographs in the book, after you realise how delicious the end results are you'll be glad the pages contain more recipes instead! A fabulous book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the best vegeterain book ever!
It took me a while to get used to this book (i'd been bought it as a present) - I wasnt familiar with this type of lay out or the fact that there were so few photographs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Ward

5.0 out of 5 stars I use this nearly every day!
I can't believe i've not reviewed this before now. I've had this book for well over one year now, and I have to say I use it nearly every day - about 6 days a week. Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. Clark

5.0 out of 5 stars only one you will ever need
this vegetarian book is the only one you will ever need, there are not many pictures but they are not needed. the book is set out so well that it is so easy to use. Read more
Published 19 months ago by tiny campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic collection - my favourite!
This is my favourite cookery book - and I've got LOADS of them. A lovely collection that has eased my transition to near-vegetarianism. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Cookie Monster

5.0 out of 5 stars Contains every ingredient under the sun
I hate those cookery books where the index is arranged according to the first ingredient of a recipe... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2007 by Catfish

5.0 out of 5 stars A Serious Tome
There is nothing chatty or anecdotal to it, but this book gets right down to business. Since it has few photographs it is not so instantly appealling as some cookery books, but... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2007 by Kentish Woman

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not basic
This is a good book. But it is not a cheerful "throw the following ingredients in a pan" kind of book. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2007 by Busy mum

5.0 out of 5 stars Enough to convert a carnivore (nearly)
I have relied on my other Leith books for some time now so I got this when I got a new vegetarian girlfriend. Read more
Published on 17 May 2006 by Mark Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars Leiths Veggie Bible
If you love cooking then the very fact it has so few photographs inspires you to read the recipies through. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2006 by Lucie

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only want to own one veggie cookbook...
...then you should strongly consider this one.

Its packed with recipies, many of which are easy to make, and many of which you won't find elsewhere. Read more

Published on 27 Jun 2004 by Jim Dubh

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