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- Publisher: Cassell Illustrated (9 Oct 2004)
- ISBN-10: 184403304X
- ISBN-13: 978-1844033041
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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'The vegetarian world may have found its Jamie Oliver.' Time Out
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When Simon Rimmer bought a small vegetarian restaurant, he had no idea how to cook. Armed with two cookbooks and heaps of enthusiasm, he and a friend created the best vegetarian restaurant in Manchester, famous for its unusual food and lovely atmosphere. A confirmed meat eater, Simon had to rethink his cooking and has created vegetarian recipes to please even the most dedicated carnivore. This book is a collection of some of his recipes that are quick to prepare but totally delicious. From his more exotic fusion creations to good old favourites. The Accidental Vegetarian will kill the Jentil and sandal Image of vegetarianism forever!
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95 of 97 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been vegetarian for 20 years and have a whole shelf of unread cookery books, foisted upon me by well meaning friends. However, when I saw Simon Rimmer on TV I decided this was one book I actually wanted - and it was an excellent choice.
The food in it is simple enough for me to make (in the past I have done more "heating up" than "cooking") and yet they are delicious enough to please my meat-eating partner. Too often people make dishes for me specially, but it's something they wouldn't eat themself! This is the opposite - just what I want to get my teeth into. The fact that there's no meat or fish is incidental.
I think the key is that it was written by someone who loves food and is not a vegetarian, so he has worked at creating dishes which satisfy anyone - not just veggies. It's real, tasty food - not freak food! There's no overemphasis on lentils or aubergine, instead it's full of things I really want to eat. I'm starting to enjoy cooking!
Recommended not just for veggies but for those who cater for them and want to please everyone with the same dish!
The food in it is simple enough for me to make (in the past I have done more "heating up" than "cooking") and yet they are delicious enough to please my meat-eating partner. Too often people make dishes for me specially, but it's something they wouldn't eat themself! This is the opposite - just what I want to get my teeth into. The fact that there's no meat or fish is incidental.
I think the key is that it was written by someone who loves food and is not a vegetarian, so he has worked at creating dishes which satisfy anyone - not just veggies. It's real, tasty food - not freak food! There's no overemphasis on lentils or aubergine, instead it's full of things I really want to eat. I'm starting to enjoy cooking!
Recommended not just for veggies but for those who cater for them and want to please everyone with the same dish!
66 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've decided to cut down on meat recently and this is a great book to get started in the world of vegetarian dishes - nothing boring or bland here! The very great majority of recipes are quite simple and quick, and definitely packed with flavour.
Other veggie books I'd looked at offered quite boring recipes and lots of salads that didn't seem to pack much fun, but this book will definitely make your tastebuds happy!
Other veggie books I'd looked at offered quite boring recipes and lots of salads that didn't seem to pack much fun, but this book will definitely make your tastebuds happy!
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got this book the other day and really love it. It has lots of more unusual recipe ideas and really breaks the mould of vegetarian cookery. The sweets are delicious and overall the recipes are relatively easy in terms of ingredients (getting of) and actual cooking. Another vegetarian cook I would recommend is Sarah Brown, who has inspired me for 20 years!
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Love it
T be fair I love Simon rimmer. Bought book found it basic but sometimes basic is tasty. Pics re really appetising.
Published 2 days ago by T. L. Swinnerton
Almost perfect
The book arrived quickly, and was well packaged to protect from damage, but on the INSIDE there were smudges on some of the pages as if someone had already used it for cooking with... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Annie
Yum!
Have made lots from this book & all delicious. The ragu & gnocchi is DELICIOUS! A really good value book that you'll return to again & again.
Published 2 months ago by Miss_H
Accidentally non-vegetarian, more like
One of the recipes includes marshmallows, with no mention of needing Kosher ones if you don't want to eat gelatine. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MigratingFishSwim
Great Receipes
This books has some brilliant recipes which I believe would appeal not only to vegetarians but also enjoyable by meat eaters. Good price and excellent service.
Published 5 months ago by AS
Worst vegetarian cookery book I've ever bought.
I bought this book following occasionally making one of Simon Rimmer's recipes from the BBC site. I cannot begin to tell you how very disappointed i have been with each of the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by mini_chick
Veggie goodness
Having friends staying recently, one of which is vegetarian and brought the book with her and as I have two vegetarian daughters, this book was a MUST. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sandra Hodges
Disappointing
Bought this after reading loads of the good reviews on amazon, I'm not a vegetarian but wanted more veggie ideas for meals as don't like to eat excessive amounts of meat. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Nicola A
The accidental vegetarian
Found this book has lots of neat recipes with everyday ingredients (though I wish for a few more pictures!).
The book is easy to follow and light hearted to read!
The book is easy to follow and light hearted to read!
Published 12 months ago by A.
One of my favourite cookbooks
This is perhaps my favourite of my cookbooks at the moment and I do own quite a few vegetarian cookbooks. Read more
Published 13 months ago by tarastarr87
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