{"id":4030,"date":"2011-06-19T12:49:17","date_gmt":"2011-06-19T11:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp\/?p=4030"},"modified":"2018-03-10T12:30:26","modified_gmt":"2018-03-10T12:30:26","slug":"new-vegetarian-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/new-vegetarian-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"New Vegetarian Kitchen by Nicola Graimes &#8211; review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"text-element body\"> No, don\u2019t just skip by this review. New Vegetarian Kitchen should not encourage shudders from meat-eaters. This book is a striking and mouth-watering showcase for dishes that just don\u2019t happen to contain bits of fish or animals. Everyday meat-eating is a rare occupation in the 21st century, even for those who would not consider themselves in any way vegetarian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-4-3 image-review alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/img\/new%20veg%20nicola.jpg\" alt=\"cookbook review New Vegetarian Kitchen\" width=\"238\" height=\"336\" \/> Times and tastes change. These days we choose to eat vegetables because we want a healthy diet and it makes economic sense. One can still buy a shopping bag full of fresh fruit and veg for the price of a couple of steaks. Not many of us still hold to the principle that a meatless meal is no meal at all, but we still need some inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Nicola Graimes has penned a truly practical book that will be welcomed by committed vegetarians, but equally by those who just enjoy good food. One needs to remind oneself that the meat is missing; it\u2019s not a diet plan; it\u2019s not a volume of recipes containing unappetising but worthy ingredients; not a lot of beige and fibery dishes here. Flesh isn\u2019t included but flavour is.<\/p>\n<p>Pan-Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Dolcelatte is indulgence at speed. This recipe contains no live yeast and relies on self-raising flour to give the dough a lift. It\u2019s the quickest pizza you will ever make. One can obviously use any toppings but the sweet onion and tangy cheese Nicola suggests is a winner. It\u2019s bound to be a family favourite as the kids can make the base from scratch and it will be cooked before they have time to become fidgety.<\/p>\n<p>Sweet Vanilla Risotto Cakes with Caramel Drizzle would be a star in any genre of cookbook. If you can make a regular savoury risotto then you can make these cakes. There is no mystery or artful knack involved here. Just follow this simple recipe and success is assured. Economic ingredients provide a moreish pud for either a family dinner or after a convivial Italian meal. A comforting change from the ubiquitous tiramisu.<\/p>\n<p>My pick of the book is Cauliflower and Cheese Custards with Roasted Tomatoes. This is a great way to tempt picky kids into eating a vegetable which is almost as unpopular as broccoli. Cauliflower, in my opinion, always needs good PR. Yes, it has a certain architectural charm but, let\u2019s be honest, it\u2019s no stunner alone. These custards would make a light lunch or a vibrant starter with the tomatoes dressed with both balsamic vinegar and North African harissa paste.<\/p>\n<p>New Vegetarian Kitchen offers new recipes that reflect the way we want to eat today. It\u2019s a good balance of sweet and savoury, exotic and familiar. Attractive to both the novice and the practised home cook. This book, a bag of fruit and veg and a passion for delightful food is all you need to eat well this summer. Perhaps a knife and fork would come in handy.<\/p>\n<p>New Vegetarian Kitchen<br \/>\nAuthor: Nicola Graimes<br \/>\nPublished by: Duncan Baird Publishers<br \/>\nPrice: \u00a320.00<br \/>\nISBN 978-1-84483-936-0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Cookbook review by Chrissie Walker \u00a9 2018<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No, don\u2019t just skip by this review. New Vegetarian Kitchen should not encourage shudders from meat-eaters. 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