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The Vegetarian Epicure: 262 Recipes Paperback – January 28, 2014

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The classic cookbook—which has sold almost a million copies—designed to make every meal a celebration of life from the vegetarian pioneer who paved the way for Mollie Katzen and Deborah Madison.

Here, Anna Thomas shows home cooks how to prepare 262 delicious vegetarian dishes, from soups and bread to curries and sweets. Gorgeously illustrated with charming line illustrations, and also featuring tips on menu planning, advice on entertaining, and holiday recipes, The Vegetarian Epicure is an essential kitchen companion for vegetarians and vegetable lovers alike.
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    Vegetarian Epicure
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    336 pages
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    English
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    Vintage
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    January 28, 2014
  6. Dimensions
    7.99 x 0.85 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0804170541
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ANNA THOMAS wrote her first cookbook, The Vegetarian Epicure, while she was a film student at UCLA, and followed it a few years later with The Vegetarian Epicure, Book Two. When she is not cooking, she writes screenplays and produces films. Her screen credits include My Family, Mi Familia and El Norte, both of which were nominated for an Academy Award. She lives in Ojai, California, with her husband, Gregory Nava, and their two sons.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; Reprint edition (January 28, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804170541
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804170543
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.99 x 0.85 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Anna Thomas is a screenwriter, the author of "The Vegetarian Epicure" cookbooks, "Love Soup." She lives in Ojai, California.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great cookbook
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
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This is the book I used to make my first lasagna. It is such a great recipe. I had lost my copy of the book and this was described accurately. Thank you very much for my favorite cookbook . I will treasure using this for more great recipes.
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Jeanne Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book with excellent recipes
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2021
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I bought this book in the early 70’s. It was used so much that when it cracked at the spine, I put a rubber band around it and kept going. I finally bought a new copy last year.
There is so much that is so very good about this book. The food is wonderful. This book has many of my go to recipes. The introductions to the recipes and menus are so lovely and personal that I feel I know Anna Thomas. I bought it to learn more about vegetarian cooking, but received so much more.
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Michael Borich
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Vegetarian Cookbook
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2021
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As another reviewer wrote, my original copy of this cookbook was completely falling apart. It has always been my favorite go to cookbook to prepare elegant dinners for guests who think vegetarian is boring. THE BEST recipe in the book...which is going out on a limb here, as they are all so wonderful, is Russian Vegetable Pie. It brings to an end the notion that Russian food is heavy and poorly seasoned. If you love excellent, exquisite cooking, whether a vegetarian or not, you MUST own this book!
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Greta
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy the newly printed version. 1972 book's binding glue is shot.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018
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My 1972 original copy was falling apart. This is a classic vegetarian cookbook with recipes that are delicious. It was worth it to me to buy a newly printed edition so I get another 40 years out of this book. Just kidding! I am 67 years old. I am going to use my 1972 copy to add my favorite recipes to my 3-ring recipe binder, yet I will use the new cookbook for browsing what to cook. If you do not own this book, it is worth buying the brand new, newly printed copy, because the glue on the original edition binding no longer holds the pages. I often buy used books, but in this case, spend the money for the new one.
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Loretta
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Classic now in kindle format!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019
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This was one of my first cook books as a young married lady. I had it in my kitchen for years. Then, one day, I decided I had too many cookbooks on my bookshelves and chose to give it to the library for their book sale. What a mistake! I love her mushroom, potato, wine casserole and needed the book to get the recipe right. So here I am purchasing it again. This time, it’s in kindle format, so I don’t have to keep it on the shelf! I love this book and it is worth it to me to repurchase in a format that I will never lose or give away because of space constraints again!
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mary hartigan
5.0 out of 5 stars another use for this book ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2004
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... is if you observe kashrut (the Jewish dietary laws) and want some good recipes, both main and side dishes, that won't violate the prohibitions. Many, many times i've resorted to this book to find something meatless to go along with the rest of the menu, and i've even found many Passover-friendly dishes in there also. In fact, i've found it more useful than all but one of my Jewish cookbooks. i got my first copy about 20 years ago as a gift, and have just ordered another as i loaned it out and can't remember to whom.
Some of the recipes are beyond my interest or skill, but there is enough variety here to suit just about anyone. Along with my Joan Nathan book (who can keep a Jewish kitchen without Joan Nathan?) and my Joy of Cooking, this is my most-used recipe book. i don't cook that much any more, but when i do this is where i turn first for meatless meals.
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Patti Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars An out-of-print book I searched for forever
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013
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I had this book once and lost it somehow. I bought Volume II and never could find Vol. I again. Some booksellers offered to find it for me for upwards of $50, plus commission, and I wouldn't believe this could be true. A friend showed me how to find it on Amazon, and there it was, in various conditions, through various sellers, for various prices. For my beautiful cookbook, I paid the amazing price of one penny, $0.01!!! For a mere shipping charge of $3.99, a total of $4.00 and a two week wait or so, and I have what was described as a "good" condition cookbook. This book is actually in excellent condition. No markings, no torn pages, no rumpled pages, the covers are perfectly intact. Just perfect. I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much. I will certainly do business with you again, and I recommend you to everyone.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I am buying my third copy in 36 years.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2008
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I don't cook from this book all of the time, but I am happy when I do. It's like hearing an old Mamas and Papas tune.

My son grew up eating from this book. I have memories of kitchens, big and little dinners and good times associated with Anna Thomas's The Vegetarian Epicure. But, I have to admit, I was always a little embarrassed by the illustrations. I was more Boho, I thought.

Predominantly vegetarian, Anna Thomas was initially an antidote to the smug, earnest and nearly inedible vegetarian cuisine that predominated in the 1970's at places like Greens and The Source. Her recipes had style even if they were labor-intensive. Over the years, there are recipes from that book that I return to again and again.

The nutmeat pate in brioche is incredible and a lot easier with a vita-mix culinary institute blender. For buffets or potlucks where you really want to do something special, this is a good choice. The Russian vegetable pie is a delicious standard. It ranks up there with Julia Child's tomato and anchovy quiche.

One of my favorite special breakfasts still is the sweet chestnut souffle with apple butter and cornbread. The potatoes in white wine is an all-purpose classic. Her take on macaroni and cheese, lasagna and spanakopita are the reason the book has sold millions.

It's not low-fat and it's not easy, but you're not going to eat it 24/7. Anna's recipes are hat-tricks for dinner parties. Blog appetit!
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Nancy O.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Vegetarian Cookbook ever
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2021
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I bought this book decades ago when it was first published and for some bizarre reason, when I was moving house two years ago, it got donated along with hundreds of other books to the University women's book sale. Good cause by the way. Any how, here I am in my new home and no cook books at all. This reissue of this incredible book will not leave my kitchen again. I must have made the zucinni quiche a thousand times over the years. My mother used to beg me to make it. Anyway, a good investment for the cook in anyones house, vegetarian or not. This author is a lover of good food. Thanks Anna! I also owned book 2 but the first book will always be my favourite.
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LouCHG
5.0 out of 5 stars tasty recipes that will satisfy any meat-eater or non-meat-eater
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2015
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My dad was given a copy of this book way back in the early 70s, by his sister who lived in California at the time. Full of colourful dishes made with all kinds of exciting ingredients, many of the recipes quickly became family favourites - the Eggplant Parmigiana deserves a special mention! When I saw that the book was in reprint I had to buy a copy for myself. Although the ingredients are now far more familiar to the British shopper 40 years on, the book is still bursting with wholesome, tasty recipes that will satisfy any meat-eater or non-meat-eater.
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R. Myhr
5.0 out of 5 stars A winner then, a winner now
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2008
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Well, it's seven years later than the review below, and it's still true, every word. I find it odd that some of the reviews refer to the flavors as "bland", something that just is not true. Still highly recommended, still in print, and still useful every week.
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Back when it was first published in the 70s, I got this book in support of my then-vegetarian lifestyle. It became my favorite cookbook (along with V2). I'm no longer a vegetarian, but I still love to cook and eat meatless meals a significant proportion of the time -- and these cookbooks are still with me, and this one (V1) is now in its fourth iteration.

The book itself may not last as long as you'd like, but the recipes and the philosophy and the chatty, friendly and personal dialog is as fresh now as it was 30 years ago.

Anna Thomas is a successful screenwriter and film-maker (e.g. Frida, El Norte) and has received an Academy Award nomination. She will probably end up being best known for her excellent cookbooks.

I have to go now, to make her classic Macaroni and Cheese. Yum.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars My first and my favourite!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2009
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This was my first ever cookery book back in 1983 and I still love it. The sweetcorn and cheddar cheese chowder is to die for and the nut cake has won huge numbers of fans! I just love the food in this book. I am no great fan of eggs but have never found that a problem. I didn't take to the second book as much as the first. I have used this book regularly for dinner parties as well..
I love the way the author talks about the food and her discovery of various recipes..
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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2020
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An old favourite. This was a replacement for the one we purchased over thirty years ago
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