I first heard about this cookbook on an NPR article (http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/06/23/324895793/simple-tricks-can-tame-the-taste-of-broccoli-and-its-cousins.) I absolutely love broccoli and all its cousins, so I was super excited to receive this cookbook. It is a very beautiful book with richly colored photos. I was, though, surprised by how thin this book is.
I tried two recipes. I first tried the Citrusy Green Smoothie (pg 28). I loved it. It was a really simple recipe with ingredients that I stock in my kitchen on a weekly basis. I did not include the coconut oil though because I did not have any on hand. It had a good flavor and is something I will try again and maybe add different fruits to as well.
I also tried the Spicy Kale Fried Rice (pg.28). I really liked this, but I had to make few modifications. I had to use shredded tofu instead of eggs (which they state are optional anyway) that I had seasoned myself. It had a really nice taste to it and it twas fairly easy to make. You could make it a side or your whole meal.
All in all, I thought it was a great book. Although I understand why it isn't, I was disappointed it wasn't a totally vegan cookbook. The author did provide a table in the back though to help the reader decide if it fits their diet. It is definitely a book I will keep and reference in the future.
***Disclaimer: I received this book free from Blogging For Books for an unbiased review.***
I tried two recipes. I first tried the Citrusy Green Smoothie (pg 28). I loved it. It was a really simple recipe with ingredients that I stock in my kitchen on a weekly basis. I did not include the coconut oil though because I did not have any on hand. It had a good flavor and is something I will try again and maybe add different fruits to as well.
I also tried the Spicy Kale Fried Rice (pg.28). I really liked this, but I had to make few modifications. I had to use shredded tofu instead of eggs (which they state are optional anyway) that I had seasoned myself. It had a really nice taste to it and it twas fairly easy to make. You could make it a side or your whole meal.
All in all, I thought it was a great book. Although I understand why it isn't, I was disappointed it wasn't a totally vegan cookbook. The author did provide a table in the back though to help the reader decide if it fits their diet. It is definitely a book I will keep and reference in the future.
***Disclaimer: I received this book free from Blogging For Books for an unbiased review.***
