Notes about Recipes in this book

• Multigrain blueberry pancakes

  • bwhip on February 25, 2022

    These were excellent! Lovely mix of healthy and luxurious, with a nice little crunch from the cornmeal, just a bit of sweetness from the maple, and a touch of brightness from the lemon zest. One of my favorite pancake recipes.

• So simple banana pancakes

  • southerncooker on June 06, 2018

    It made enough for hubby and I. We had with pink Himalayan salt, strawberries, and maple syrup. Hubby hated them. I was on the fence. The salt definitely helped. Banana and egg don't go together for us. Daughter made these for her son who's not quite two and she added some blueberries to the batter. He loves them.

• Traditional English scones with sherry-soaked currants

  • purrviciouz on December 21, 2019

    This is a great scone recipe. The orange flavor is subtle which I enjoy. I cut the round into six wedges instead of 8 and thought that was an appropriate size for breakfast. I froze four of the six scones and baked them straight from the freezer and they turned out perfectly. They only baked for 5 minutes longer from frozen.

• Roasted beet and walnut dip

  • lholtzman on June 29, 2024

    This is great!

• Roasted carrot hummus

  • Hiker010 on January 11, 2026

    Made Nov 2019 -- pretty good, but didn't like as much as muhammara Garnished w/ EVOO & zaatar Used 1/2 cup dry chickpeas, soaked 1.5 hrs in 2 cups boiling water w/ 1/2 tsp baking soda Then simmered chickpeas 1 hr in 2 cups water w/ 1/2 tsp baking soda until falling apart. Drained, saving water Roasted garlic (whole, unpeeled cloves), rubbed w/ EVOO in tin foil To hummus: added 7 tbsp chickpea water (alkaline), 5 - 5.5 tsp lemon juice and extra tbsp EVOO

• Philly portobello steak sandwich

  • bwhip on July 04, 2022

    Tasty and not difficult - just takes quite a while to caramelize the onions, of course. I found these a bit too salty, which was surprising as they don't have much salt. I'd likely cut the soy sauce in half next time. Served with the apple-fennel slaw from the same cookbook, which was a nice accompaniment.

  • gootenbeez on March 05, 2025

    Delicious. I'm pretty sure it doesn't taste just like a Philly steak sandwich but it was a delicious mushroom sandwich.

• Banh mi chay sandwich

  • lholtzman on March 12, 2026

    Excellent recipe and enjoyed by all. Definitely good for weeknight as all elements can be made in advance and assembled at the table. It was even a pantry recipe for me. For the pickled vegetables, I used all carrots. For the filling I made the Maple Baked Tofu on page 80 of the same book. It’s really delicious and easy.

• Golden cauliflower soup

  • PennyG on September 19, 2019

    Hmmmmm ... this was okay. Nothing distinguishable about it to me; nothing about it stood out. I doubt I will make this again.

  • PennyG on October 08, 2020

    I DID make this again and froze it for quick workday lunches. I really liked it this time. I added a bit of rice to give it some body upon reheating. Nice!

  • snoozermoose on February 08, 2022

    I thought the lime was too strong and unpalatable as a result. My husband, who loves lime, thought it was just okay.

• Thai corn chowder

  • Hiker010 on January 11, 2026

    Made Aug 2022 -- pretty good, maybe needed more salt

• Aigo bouido

  • christineakiyoshi on April 29, 2019

    Full of flavor but you feel guilty for throwing the solids away.

• Mediterranean potato salad

  • Dewnie on July 30, 2019

    This was delicious!!.....so different from my usual potato salad....I did reduce the mustard by half but I believe I could have gone with the whole amount....great that it can be served hot, room temperature, or chilled....will be making this again...

• Spinach salad with blueberries and corn

  • purrviciouz on August 07, 2018

    The blueberry basil vinaigrette is absolutely delightful. I doubled the vinaigrette and got 6 salads as a side to grilled chicken. I feel like the walnuts are essential and next time I'll go with the goat cheese suggestion.

  • SheilaS on May 19, 2021

    I made this with arugula, included both walnuts and goat cheese and it made a lovely easy lunch. I can see adding grilled chicken for a non-veg main dish salad. I agree with purrviciouz that the dressing is delicious.

• Kale and walnut risotto

  • nehirsch on June 26, 2018

    Needed to add more liquid than the recipe called for. Would use more wine and more kale (for wilting) than is proscribed.

• Stuffed poblano peppers

  • bwhip on February 25, 2022

    Delicious, with a lovely blend of flavors and textures, and just the right amount of heat. I just had to remember to make the brown rice the night before. We'll have these again.

• Mushroom-stuffed winter squash

  • purrviciouz on October 23, 2018

    We really enjoyed this and the leftovers more so. I used 6 small delicate squash and got 6 servings. I used dried fines herbs in place of dried tarragon. I'd make this again.

• Asparagus with fried eggs and sizzled shallots

  • southerncooker on June 06, 2018

    Made half recipe for my lunch. I didn't have Pecorino Romano so I used Parmigiano Reggiano. Delicious.

• Pineapple-lime glazed tofu with spicy cucumber salad

  • purrviciouz on July 31, 2018

    We really enjoyed this tropical feeling dish. I served it over white rice to make it a substantial dinner. This was a lot of work since it has many parts and next time I'll either make the cucumber salad a day ahead or skip it altogether. I thought it was going to be super sweet but it wasn't too sweet. I could use more spice here. I already doubled the Chinese chili paste but would increase further next time.

• Fall root vegetable stew

  • bwhip on October 29, 2023

    Very easy, very delicious. Nicely warming on a cool fall evening. I served with a bit of yogurt and homemade flatbread.

• Fennel and chickpea stew with saffron and prunes

  • lholtzman on February 24, 2025

    This was quite good, especially over couscous. It’s basically a tagine. I halved the recipe, which made sense for me since I’m one person an 8 cups is a lot. It worked, but now I have 1/2 a can of chickpeas and 1/2 can of tomatoes to use.

• Summer stir-fry with halloumi cheese

  • crandall57 on May 22, 2025

    We really enjoyed this dish. I didn’t add the Worchestershire and didn’t miss it. I cut it in half for two people as a main. I used halved cherry tomatoes.

• White bean stew with rosemary on orecchiette with goat cheese toast

  • lholtzman on February 28, 2024

    The pasta is unnecessary in my opinion, but totally fine if you want to add. I used crushed tomatoes instead of diced because I had a bunch leftover in my fridge. They worked great. Rosemary is a bit overpowering on the first day, but mellows out on day two. This is a great make ahead recipe.

• Tofu noodles with mushrooms and bok choy

  • lholtzman on December 18, 2024

    This was good and comforting. Definitely more of a soup.

  • Hiker010 on January 11, 2026

    Made Dec 2025 -- tasty! Used oyster mushrooms -- kind of shredded Used veg stock Try adding baby corn?

• Winter squash and red bean mole

  • lholtzman on January 10, 2026

    This is pretty good. I always add more salt than the recipe states for stews, otherwise I find them too bland. The chocolate adds a really nice depth of flavor.

• Five-spice tofu with napa cabbage and shiitakes

  • Hiker010 on January 11, 2026

    Made Oct 2025 -- so-so Five-spice flavor a bit weird

• Italian cannellini burgers

  • lholtzman on September 25, 2025

    I found these very dry. I ended up putting ketchup on top, but tomato sauce would be good. I wonder if cooking these on the stovetop would make them a bit less dry.

• Black bean and quinoa burgers with chipotle ketchup

  • christineakiyoshi on April 29, 2019

    Not a fan--the burgers fell apart into pieces.

• Golden cornbread

  • lholtzman on April 27, 2025

    This was extremely dry. The flavor was nice, but I wouldn’t make again.

• Carrot cornbread

  • Hiker010 on January 11, 2026

    Tried with yellow/orange beet instead -- not quite as good? (But also used 5+ yr old pastry flour)

  • Hiker010 on January 11, 2026

    Tried GF option by substituting corn flour Cooked 19 min (try 18 next time?) Turned out better than regular GF golden cornbread, but a bit dry

  • Hiker010 on January 11, 2026

    Jan 2026 -- Tasty! Moist! Substituted 2 tbsp corn starch + 3 tbsp water for 1 egg -- still turned out good Need ~1 cup sliced carrots for 1/2 cup puree Medium grind cornmeal (Bob's Red Mill organic) Use oil instead of butter Cut sugar / maple syrup to 1/3 cup

• Spicy broccoli rabe with sun-dried tomatoes and almonds

  • purrviciouz on April 04, 2020

    This is a favorite and I make it often, tossed with gemelli or another pasta. I also make it without the sundried tomatoes if i don't have any and it's still quite delicious but in that case, i will add a splash of red wine vinegar at the end.

• Beet greens with raisins and pine nuts

  • lholtzman on July 11, 2025

    This is a great recipe to use the beet greens that come with your beets from the farmers market. It is fast and easy, but uses a lot of dishes so clean up sucks. Also, be careful when you add the currants to the pan as they will spatter since they are a bit wet from soaking.

• Spicy roasted broccoli

  • lholtzman on December 20, 2020

    Not super spicy, but good. Used a green jalapeño pepper.

  • lholtzman on June 14, 2026

    Neither my kids nor I found this spicy, but the roasted Fresno pepper added a little spicy sweet element.

• Farro pilaf with cannellini and arugula

  • lholtzman on September 11, 2024

    After adding the sherry, I cooked for a few more minutes to cook off the alcohol.

• Garlic greens pesto

  • Noknifeskills on June 03, 2026

    I would thin this with pasta water if I used it with pasta. Paired this with northern white beans for an easy dinner. Very green and garlic forward.

• Food52

  Picked for Food52's June 2018 Cookbook Club.

  Full review

• Food52

  This latest title offers a whopping 250 brand new recipes that promise a more modern approach to their signature vegetarian dishes.

  Full review