Moosewood = the classic!

Anonymous wrote:Just posted above and wanted to add that I also have Plenty. I love to cook and regularly use unusual ingredients but I have never once made a recipe from this book. It was a gift. The recipes boggle my mind- not for the beginner. I suspect whoever recommended it was just a showboating food snob.

I'm not a real cook or anything, but despite my lack of skills I've made recipes from this book. There are a couple that are my favorites, like the one with chard (or kale), chickpeas, and greek yogurt. But I agree that these recipes are not for the beginner and they do require a certain time commitment. But you can always do a few shortcuts, and once you've made something a couple of times then it goes faster.

I have "Quick Vegetarian Pleasures" which has some good recipes. (Some are bland/blah but some are great. The couscous/cheese/spinach one is always a favorite whenever I make it for home or a potluck.)
http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Vegetarian-Pleasures-Delicious-Meatless/dp/0060969113

I love the Moosewood Restaurant cookbooks.

Just posted above and wanted to add that I also have Plenty. I love to cook and regularly use unusual ingredients but I have never once made a recipe from this book. It was a gift. The recipes boggle my mind- not for the beginner. I suspect whoever recommended it was just a showboating food snob.

Anonymous wrote:Two of my favorites for week night dinners are Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers and Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home. The first one has better pictures (which always help inspire me).

Love simple suppers as well. Not a big fan of other moose wood cookbooks.

Recommend checking some of these recommendations out from the library before purchasing.

Deborah Madison "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone." Agree with 20:38 that Ottolenghi's "Plenty" is wonderful but does not have many quick or easy recipes for a weeknight.

Two of my favorites for week night dinners are Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers and Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home. The first one has better pictures (which always help inspire me).

World Vegetarian by Madhur Jaffrey-it is my go to veg cookbook, very flavorful.

'Plenty' is a lovely book, as are all the others by Ottolenghi. However they are not the best options for quick weekday meals as the OP asked. Amazing cookbooks though.

Agree with Madison-her recipes are delicious!

Search for ideas, this request has come up before.

Enjoy!

Meatless by Martha Stewart

One of my favorites it Ottolenghi's "Plenty." The recipes are a bit more involved but are always delicious.

Deborah Madison.

I like Deborah Madison's books. Her 'Vegetarian cooking for everyone' covers range of simple to fancy dishes.
Jack Bishop also has a couple of excellent vegetarian books.

Looking to make more vegetarian meals for my family (which includes two small children). Anyone have a favorite cookbook? I am looking for simple every day recipes.