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Summary: Unique Cookbook
Review: Bharti Kirchner has the right credentials for this kind of book: she is extremely talented in the cuisine of her native Bengal (see THE HEALTHY CUISINE OF INDIA), as well as a cookbook author who has traveled widely and grained widely from her travels (see INDIAN INSPIRED). As she did with her two earlier cookbooks, Kirchner goes to great lengths to explain her ingredients and methods to an American audience. Her food is innovative, interesting, reasonably easy to make, and great fun to eat. For vegetarians tired of "the same old thing," this book is just the ticket to new culinary adventures!
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Summary: An International Taste Treat
Review: Bharti Kirchner has the right credentials for this kind of book: she is extremely talented in the cuisine of her native Bengal (see THE HEALTHY CUISINE OF INDIA), as well as a cookbook author who has traveled widely and grained widely from her travels (see INDIAN INSPIRED). As she did with her two earlier cookbooks, Kirchner goes to great lengths to explain her ingredients and methods to an American audience. Her food is innovative, interesting, reasonably easy to make, and great fun to eat. For vegetarians tired of "the same old thing," this book is just the ticket to new culinary adventures!
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Summary: My favorite cook-book
Review: I use this cookbook everyday. It is hands down my favorite. Interesing yummy recepies, low fat.. everything I want in a cook book. I'd give it 6 stars if you had them!marie
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Summary: Unique Cookbook
Review: This cookbook is for people who want to mix and match food from around the world. It will guide people who are interested in experimentation but need some guidance for what foods to combine. My family's favorites are the German-Thai peanut cabbage, the baked couscous with saffron, the Iranian tofu stew, and the kale-apple soup (among others). I would highly recommend it to vegetarians (especially those who are bored with the same old same old) and to anyone who is interested in truly international food. The recipes are clear and well written, and will add another level of creativity to your cooking--even when not making a recipe from the book. One thing I appreciate most is the variations at the end of each recipe; there are both vegan and meat-eating suggestions. She also does a good job suggesting menus, if you need help deciding which dishes to combine. Best of all, most of the recipes are very healthy and will help work protein, fiber, and veggies into your food. This is my favorite cookbook in terms of innovation and ideas. It will change the way you cook.
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Summary: Kirchner is a Flavor Philosopher
Review: While Kirchner has presented some interesting and tasty dishes, the directions leave something to be desired. Admittedly, by being on one's toes, one can avoid some of the pitfalls found in the recipes, but if you are like I am and slavishly follow directions for an unfamiliar recipe, there are potential disasters afoot. For example, the Yam Masala, a yummy side dish, the recipe calls for blackening chiles then adding garlic. Of course, if you have enough heat to blacken chiles, you have plenty of heat to blacken and eventually ignite minced garlic. So, overall, good recipes, but be wary!
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