Review: Wrong. Just. Wrong.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 09 25, 2012
This cookbook reads like it was translated by someone that doesn't speak English very well, and doesn't understand cooking terms.  Even the one-line reviews on each recipe read awkwardly.  I will tell you from the beginning I haven't made any of the recipes.  I feel the need to review based on how many times I was distracted by mistakes or omissions.  My dislikes: When I saw "vegetarian" in the title, I had hoped for some healthy recipes...and there are a few.  Just not many.  And the nutritional info isn't included, which I prefer my cookbooks to have.  For vegan recipes, it states "use vegan versions"...with no suggestions.  Quite a few of the recipes take 30-45 minutes.  I don't have 45 minutes to make breakfast (on work days) and I don't consider that a "quick" meal.  Also, prep time isn't included in most of the times, and a few of the recipes have a 20 minute time listed, but there is no way you could complete these meals in the alloted time.  Not to mention the 'Amazing Frittata (Vegan Friendly)' which is listed at 10 minutes, but step 1 takes 6 minutes, step 2 takes 10, step 3 takes 5 minutes, step 4 takes 10 minutes, and step 5 takes 2-3 minutes.  So tread carefully if you pick a meal from the TOC based on the times listed!  Not all the directions are clear, and some are unfinished, such as in the 'Huevos Rancheros with Mild Feta Cheese': steps 6-7 state "Put [canned pinto] beans and water in the microwave bowl, and lightly mash.  Then place this bowl in microwave on high.  Don't forget to put a lid on the bowl." No cooking time is given.  Some ingredients are listed that I am unfamiliar with, and no explanation of the item or a swap suggestion is given.  My likes: Some of these recipes sound yummy, and I may try one or two of them.