1 / 7The Weekday Vegetarians: 100 Recipes and a Real-Life Plan for Eating Less Meat
Real-Life Less: The Weekday Vegetarians is Jenny Rosenstrach’s cookbook for cooks who want to eat meat-free during the week without making vegetarian eating an all-or-nothing commitment. It combines more than 100 recipes with practical meal-planning guidance and flavour additions, while leaving room for meat at other times.
At a glance
- Offers a flexible weekday vegetarian approach rather than requiring an entirely meat-free diet.
- More than 100 recipes are organised by meal type, with family-friendly examples including tacos, salads and vegetable dishes.
- Includes meal-planning tips and flavour additions such as crispy chickpeas and sweet chile sauce.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The plan makes room for occasional meat, which may suit households reluctant to adopt a fully vegetarian diet.
- Customers report that recipes are tasty and easy to follow, and praise the book’s meal-planning approach.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Illustrated |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| Publisher | Random House Inc |
| Publication date | 31 Aug. 2021 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593138748 |
| Dimensions | 19.7 x 2.3 x 26.1 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.03 kg |
What to know before buying
- The publisher describes this as a plan for eating meat-free during the week, not a strictly vegetarian or vegan cookbook. The supplied details do not specify dietary adaptations, recipe nutrition information or preparation times.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Cooks looking to add more meat-free meals to a weekly routine without giving up meat altogether.
- Households wanting approachable vegetarian recipes and ideas for planning meals.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a strictly vegan cookbook or a book explicitly limited to quick, timed recipes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights tasty, approachable recipes and an insightful meal-planning approach, including the flexibility to mix vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. Some customers are disappointed, so experiences are not uniformly positive. This feedback may be most relevant if you want practical ideas for adding meat-free meals rather than a strict vegetarian plan.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the recipes’ taste and ease of following them.
- Customers appreciate the meal-planning approach and its flexibility between vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.
Mixed feedback
- Some customers express disappointment, but the supplied feedback does not explain the reasons.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a fully vegetarian cookbook?
It focuses on meat-free weekday meals, while the book’s approach allows readers to save meat for other occasions. The listing does not establish that every recipe is vegetarian or vegan.
How many recipes does it contain?
The title says 100 recipes, and the description claims more than 100. The exact recipe count is therefore not consistently stated.
Does the book include meal-planning advice?
Yes. Its description presents a practical plan for bringing more meat-free meals into a weekly routine, alongside recipes, tips and flavour ideas.
What are the book’s dimensions and weight?
The listed dimensions are 19.7 x 2.3 x 26.1 cm and the listed weight is 1.03 kg.
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