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The New Chicago Diner Cookbook: Meat-Free Recipes from America's Veggie Diner Paperback – December 10, 2013
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Jo A. Kaucher, "Chef Jo," is the head chef and co-owner of the Chicago Diner, the landmark vegetarian restaurant that first opened its doors in 1983. She lives with Chicago Diner president and co-owner Mickey Hornick in Chicago.
Kat Barry is a Michigan native, self-made chef, and founder of her own catering business. She became vegan in 2007. Because plant-based living so profoundly improved her health, she is now passionately committed to educating and inspiring others to do the same. She is the business development specialist at The Chicago Diner.
Kat Barry is a Michigan native, self-made chef, and founder of her own catering business. She became vegan in 2007. Because plant-based living so profoundly improved her health, she is now passionately committed to educating and inspiring others to do the same. She is the business development specialist at The Chicago Diner.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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on February 2, 2014
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This book combines a chef's touch with a comfort food palate and acceptance of pre-made convenience alongside do-it-yourself options. "Everything in moderation" -- this stuff tastes really good! Written with a can-do spirit, it's fun too. The recipes make selective use of imitation meat and dairy ingredient suggestions, neither relying on those nor avoiding them. There are plenty of decide-for-yourself elements like vegetable choices for stock. If you are watching your salt, sugar, and fat for health, this cookbook is not for the purist, but it is not gluttonous either -- again, it's a middle-way menu. Some recipes are quick, others elaborate, and others up the middle.
I've never been to the Chicago Diner, but you can be sure, next time I am in Chicago I'll go. Meanwhile I have enjoyed making the following recipes so far:
Tofu Scramble (the best I ever have eaten!)
Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Veggie Polenta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Veggie Stock
Curried Cauliflower Soup
Flashed Greens
I've never been to the Chicago Diner, but you can be sure, next time I am in Chicago I'll go. Meanwhile I have enjoyed making the following recipes so far:
Tofu Scramble (the best I ever have eaten!)
Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Veggie Polenta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Veggie Stock
Curried Cauliflower Soup
Flashed Greens
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Cindy L. Schwermer
on December 17, 2013
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Newly vegan, I'd heard about The Chicago Diner through the vegan online grapevine. One trip there and I was hooked! I already had the first cookbook, so I anxiously awaited this second cookbook. I was not disappointed. There are some Diner classics (the Radical Rueben, for example) and some new ones I'd never seen on the menu. Just made the Pasta Carbonara last night as a matter of fact. Oh, and did I mention the Ranch Dressing recipe? OMG, to die for! Better than any Ranch I've eaten in my pre-vegan days! That's not because I'm a good cook, it's because the recipe is outstanding. Anyway, I recommend this to anyone considering or having adopted a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Or for anyone, for that matter. Good stuff.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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VINE VOICE on March 5, 2014
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I've been vegetarian since the 1970s and lived in the Chicago-area until 1984 but never had the opportunity to visit the Chicago Diner (they opened in 1983). I am, however, looking forward to visiting the restaurant this summer when I take a trip to Chicago.
This book includes a little on the restaurant's history, but the bulk of this colorful, easy-to-read book is the recipes.
Included in the cookbook are small sections on pantry and kitchen tool essentials. In addition, there is information on how to cook tofu, tempeh, and seitan, all of which are used to make outstanding vegetarian and vegan dishes. Other chapters include recipes for Brunch, Entertaining, Salads, Dressings, and Condiments; Soups and Sandwiches; Entrees; Vegetables and Other Side Dishes; and Desserts.
Some of the more intriguing recipes are Vegan 'Fried' Egg, White Sage Gravy, Baked Pita Chips with Creamy Cashew Pesto Dip, Curried Cauliflower Soup, The Radical Reuben, Tofu Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce, and Cocoa Mousse Cake. I don't drink, but there are also several alcoholic drink recipes.
Anyone vegetarian or someone interested in cooking vegetarian dishes will love this book. I'm looking forward to trying out these recipes!
NOTE: I received a copy of the book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This book includes a little on the restaurant's history, but the bulk of this colorful, easy-to-read book is the recipes.
Included in the cookbook are small sections on pantry and kitchen tool essentials. In addition, there is information on how to cook tofu, tempeh, and seitan, all of which are used to make outstanding vegetarian and vegan dishes. Other chapters include recipes for Brunch, Entertaining, Salads, Dressings, and Condiments; Soups and Sandwiches; Entrees; Vegetables and Other Side Dishes; and Desserts.
Some of the more intriguing recipes are Vegan 'Fried' Egg, White Sage Gravy, Baked Pita Chips with Creamy Cashew Pesto Dip, Curried Cauliflower Soup, The Radical Reuben, Tofu Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce, and Cocoa Mousse Cake. I don't drink, but there are also several alcoholic drink recipes.
Anyone vegetarian or someone interested in cooking vegetarian dishes will love this book. I'm looking forward to trying out these recipes!
NOTE: I received a copy of the book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Ella
on December 16, 2013
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With so many people trying to eat more consciously, this cookbook makes a great gift! I bought 8 of them for friends and family and the kindle addition for myself.
The Chicago Diner has recipes that make you feel like you are being rewarded for eating vegetarian! The recipes in The New Chicago Diner cookbook are well thought out and easy to follow. I have a hard time following recipes in general, but because these recipes have comprehensive step by step instructions, I was able to stick with it. (Knowing that I want my home version to be as tasty as the food I get at The Chicago Diner was also motivation).
The mouthwatering photos made it difficult to decide what to make first, but that was a great dilemma. Now that I own the cookbook I can make all the recipes! Bwa ha ha!
The Chicago Diner has recipes that make you feel like you are being rewarded for eating vegetarian! The recipes in The New Chicago Diner cookbook are well thought out and easy to follow. I have a hard time following recipes in general, but because these recipes have comprehensive step by step instructions, I was able to stick with it. (Knowing that I want my home version to be as tasty as the food I get at The Chicago Diner was also motivation).
The mouthwatering photos made it difficult to decide what to make first, but that was a great dilemma. Now that I own the cookbook I can make all the recipes! Bwa ha ha!
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Ashley
on December 16, 2013
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How quickly you forget that you are not eating meat or dairy when you make The Chicago Diner's recipes. I ate meat and dairy for 28 years and The Chicago Diner was pivotal in my transformation to a plant-based diet. I just got their new cookbook last week and have already made the ranch dressing! It is my favorite and I AM a ranch connoisseur.
My "meat-eating" relatives are coming over this weekend for the Holidays and I have plans to make either the Roasted Veggie Polenta with Red Pepper Sauce or the Truffled Portobello Mushrooms with Potato-Daikon Pancakes and Creamed Leeks (with a side of Brussels Sprouts).
My husband does not eat plant-based and he loves all of the Diner's food so this is the perfect book if you have a "house divided" or simply like solid grub and easy to follow recipes.
My "meat-eating" relatives are coming over this weekend for the Holidays and I have plans to make either the Roasted Veggie Polenta with Red Pepper Sauce or the Truffled Portobello Mushrooms with Potato-Daikon Pancakes and Creamed Leeks (with a side of Brussels Sprouts).
My husband does not eat plant-based and he loves all of the Diner's food so this is the perfect book if you have a "house divided" or simply like solid grub and easy to follow recipes.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Jennifer Bowser
on December 13, 2013
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Amazing book! Gorgeous pictures, easy to follow recipes and lots of helpful tips on vegan cooking in general! I actually made two of the recipes within the first 24 hours of having this book...and can;t wait to try some some more!
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Chicago
on December 16, 2013
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I work a lot so eating fast food always seemed like the easiest thing to do but I started noticing how terrible it made me feel. Shocker! have always been overwhelmed by being in the kitchen. Double that when it comes to trying to make something healthy! My friend took me to The Chicago Diner to eat and I was blown away that I actually ENJOYED vegan food. I bought the book because it was a great price and so far I have been able to make lunch to take to work and I even made dinner for friends and they loved it. I am thoroughly impressed at how easy these ladies made it for us that that are inexperienced and a little afraid to make good healthy food at home. Thank you!
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