ISO recommendations from these 2 cookbooks....

[JLS]

I just purchased 2 new cookbooks from Amazon.com "Complete Italian Vegetarian" and "Weight Watchers Simply the Best 250 Family Favorites"... and would like to hear your feedback on any recipes you have tried.

**(I bought the former based on raves from this BB)

[KarenW]

I've made a few of the items from the WW cookbook you mentioned. The arroz con pollo and the shrimp & veggie creole were both good and very filling. The chicken enchilada casserole was ok, but not great. I haven't made much else because my sister sent me the WW New Complete Cookbook which has some great recipes.

[JLS]

KarenW: I also have the WW Complete and think it is fabulous! I bought "Simply the Best" in the hope that it is just as good.

[emilycat]

Ah, yes -- I believe I raved quite a bit about The Complete Italian Vegetarian

I've really enjoyed everything I've made from this book; these are the ones I've tried:

*Red Wine Risotto with Rosemary and Garlic
Risotto with Artichokes and Mushrooms
*Eggplant Risotto with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Polenta with Summer Corn and Basil
Polenta with Portobello Mushrooms
*Potato Gnocchi with Butter, Sage and Parmesan
Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mint
*Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce
*Ricotta-Herb Gnocchi with Butter and Parmesan
*Sicilian Chickpeas with Escarole and Caramelized Onions
*Grilled Eggplant with Garlic and Herbs
Sauteed Button Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs
Oven-Roasted Portobello Mushrooms
Arugula, Tomato and Black Olive Salad
Radicchio, Arugula and Endive Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
*Macerated Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

* These are my favorites http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Enjoy your new books! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif
(After the recent cookbook thread, I've been toying with going to buy a couple more!)


[This message has been edited by emilycat (edited 04-26-2001).]

[gertdog]

emilycat,

Oh, oh, oh those recipe titles sound so delicious! Is this the book by Jack Bishop? I just bought his Pasta e Verdura last week and have selected recipes to try from it next week. Now I'll have to get this this other one too! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif