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A very delicious -looking collection of vegetarian dishes! My only quibble is that while these recipes do look delicious, they don't all look that simple. Some of them look fairly complicated! But, hey, sometimes delicious requires a little complicated work.

Also, are we supposed to call it a "sheet pan"? I've been calling them cookies sheets.

Sheet Pan Suppers Vegetarian by Raquel Pelzel is a cookbook that advertises "100 recipes for simple, satisfying, hands-off meals straight from the oven." I'm always looking for new ways to cook veggies, so I thought I'd give some of these recipes a try. Overall, I'm pretty happy I did!

There are two things I think consumers need to know about this cookbook right off the bat. First off, while the title may be a little deceiving, most recipes do call for the dirtying of multiple dishes, not just a single sheet pan. Less dishes to do after cooking is always a plus, but I found the recipes in this book to require several bowls, utensils, and pans on average. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but the title left me expecting a little less clean-up. And secondly, the recipes in this book are meatless with more than half being already vegan. The remaining non-vegan dishes could easily be adapted for vegans by just leaving out something simple, like an egg wash. I liked having that option!

This cookbook was visually appealing and had beautiful photographs. The food looked appetizing and that's not always easy to do when you're limited to plant-based meals. However, like I've complained about in other reviews, there weren't pictures for every main recipe. I'd guess maybe 90% of the meals did have photos, but I will never give a 5 star review for a cookbook that doesn't show me what every single dish looks like (excluding things like dressings and sauces).

There is a great variety of vegetables used in this cookbook! Some vegetarian/vegan cookbooks tend to overdo it on the beans, quinoa, and kale in my opinion, but this one had me wanting to branch out and try some new healthy combinations. The 100 recipes are organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Bits, Bites, and Snacks
Chapter 2: Soups and Salads
Chapter 3: Veggies with a Side of Vegetables
Chapter 4: Grain Bowls and Beyond
Chapter 5: Beans and Legumes
Chapter 6: Pasta, Bread, and Pizza
Chapter 7: Breakfasts and Brunches
Chapter 8: Desserts

There were quite a few recipes I wanted to test out of this cookbook, so it was difficult just choosing three for this review. Keeping my husband's likes and dislikes in mind, I decided on the "Hoisin Eggplant, Spicy Brussels Sprouts, and Tofu" from Chapter 3, the "Zucchini Breakfast Cake with Pecan-Coconut Streusel" from Chapter 7, and the "Rustic Pear Galette" from Chapter 8.

I made the "Hoisin Eggplant, Spicy Brussels Sprouts, and Tofu" for dinner one night. I chose this recipe because we tend to like Asian-style dishes and to be honest, I don't cook eggplant or Brussels sprouts very often. We have an eggplant sandwich we really like, but other than that, I shy away from these vegetables. I considered this dish a success! I was worried because the sprouts were really charred, borderline burnt, but they tasted so darn good that way! I honestly told my husband I should try making Brussels sprouts chips instead of kale chips next time. This dish had a lot of in-your-face flavor, but it didn't store well. I would make it again, but cut the recipe so there's no leftovers. ★★★★☆

The breakfast cake was a no-brainer! I love zucchini bread and we had fresh zucchinis from the garden, so I knew I had to try this. It was really simple to make and it turned out so good! The cake is moist and sweet, the pecans give it a nice texture, and the zucchini flavor really comes through. This made a lot of servings and it stored well in the fridge throughout the week. I just heated up a slice each morning in the microwave for 30 seconds and it was good to go! I will definitely make this again. ★★★★★

Finally, I made the "Rustic Pear Galette" because I was craving a fruit-centered dessert. I like that Pelzel gave you options for the galette filling depending what was in season. I took her suggestion and added a handful of cranberries with the pears. This was one of those instances where a photo comes in handy because I have never "pleated" dough before and I might have just ended up making a traditional pie had the photo not steered me in the right direction. This recipe came together in a snap, but it was kind of a disaster for me. My crust hemorrhaged while in the oven and a lot of the delicious juices escaped, filling my kitchen with a horrible burnt smell. That's not the recipe's fault, but I thought I'd mention why the picture looks so messy. Taste-wise, this galette was a bit of a miss for us. It reminded me of an apple pie that was lacking in flavor. It just needed more spice of some kind. The cardamom was nice and did come through, but that was about it. I definitely won't be making this pear/cranberry combination again without some tweaking. ★★★☆☆


I plan on trying a few more recipes from this book later on, but my experience so far has been very pleasant. I would recommend this cookbook to everyone, vegetarian or not. It can give you some new ideas on how to prepare vegetables that everyone will enjoy. If not for a main dish on a Meatless Monday, the majority of these recipes would make great side dishes for your usual choice of protein.

My review: ★★★★☆
This title will be available for purchase on October 3, 2017.

*Thanks to Workman Publishing Company and Netgalley for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Sheet Pan Suppers Vegetarian: 100 Recipes for Simple, Satisfying, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven, by Raquel Pelzel is vegetarian cookbook. Even though the author isn't a vegetarian, she shared in the book that she regularly cooks with vegetables and plant-based proteins.

In the Introduction, Pelzel shared, "I hope this book offers you lots of ideas and potions so you always feel inspired to cook a home-cooked meal. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or just want to get your family to eat a greener diet a few times a week, may the sheet pan help you get there."

With a focus on cooking vegetable themed meals, this book promotes that cooking with a sheet pan is easy, convenient, and practical. Various tips are included throughout the book, and recipes that are gluten-free and vegan are marked accordingly.

This book is divided into the following eight main sections: Bits, Bites, and Snacks, Soups and Salads, Veggies with a Side of Vegetables, Grain Bowls and Beyond, Beans and Legumes, Pasta, Bread, and Pizza, Breakfasts and Brunches, and Desserts, as well as the Introduction, Conversion Tables and Index.

While featuring brilliant full-color delicious looking photographs, Sheet Pan Suppers Vegetarian is geared towards all ages, from young adults to older generations.


Note: I received this book from NetGalley, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Perfect for the winter when the oven is always on! Great new ideas with new recipes I never knew could be done on a sheetpan.

Finally an interesting cookbook for vegetarians!

There are a few things I really like about this book:

1) Not everything here is healthy - us veggies like a naughty meal from time to time as well y'know.
2) Most of the ingredients are pretty normal. You're not going to have to travel for hours to find the right type of berry for the meals.
3) The flavours look amazing and different. I swear goats cheese and red onion has had its day in the spotlight. Move over and let some of these take your place on every menu across the land.

Thank you Raquel and yum.

Stunning photographs and a huge variety of delicious-sounding recipes make this a stand-out cookbook.The recipes feature lots of healthful ingredients with a wonderful array of spices. I'm very excited to try these recipes and if they are as great as they seem to be, I'll be buying this book to give as gifts this year! Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me preview this fabulous book.

A good selection of recipes. To begin I was sceptical about the way of cooking but after a few tries it worked. Less washing up - I love!

Great cookbook for vegetarians. It was beautifully put together. The pictures are gorgeous, although I wish there were more of them. It had humorous parts that I enjoyed. I didn't really find many recipes I would use, but most people are more adventurous eaters than I am.

Thankful for the new ideas for a highly useful method for getting dinner on the table!

This starts with a really good introduction and despite using a baking sheet regularly all mine are non stick so my first job was to purchase a basic one without the non stick coating and that proved to be easier said than done.
I've cooked using a baking sheet before obviously but not like this and I've yet try one of the soup recipes but I will.

The book is divided into eight chapters.

1 - Bits, Bites and Snacks
2 - Soups and Salads
3 - Veggies with a side of Vegetables
4 - Grain Bowls and Beyond
5 - Beans and Legumes
6 - Pasta, Bread and Pizza
7 - Breakfasts and Brunches
8 - Desserts

I've been working my way through this book and these recipes for about 12 weeks now and it's a book with something for everyone.
There's so many great recipes but these are my favourites from the ones I've tried so far.

Caramelised Onion Dip
Creamy Basil Dressing
Spinach, Roasted Roots, Pistachio and Honey Vinaigrette Dressing
Cheese Salad with Roasted Pears and Candied Walnuts
Carrots with Garam Masala, Cauliflower 'Couscous' and Peanut Vinaigrette
Roasted Fruit, Pumpkin Seed and Yogurt Bowls
Pumpkin Seed Granola

I only had one issue with this book and that's because I like a picture of every recipe so I can see exactly what to expect and while this has a lot of beautiful pictures there isn't one for every recipe.

I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by NetGalley and Workman Publishing Company.

The book may be appealing to vegetarians, busy moms, and those that are not into spending long amounts of time cooking. Most of the recipes are so easy that those new to cooking will not feel intimidated. The book seems to offer something for everyone; from snacks, side dishes, brunches, and of course desserts. The set-up of the book is practical; I love how each recipe has a short introduction with a little bit of a story behind the recipe and some tips as to how to get the best results. The two-column presentation of the ingredients and directions makes it easier to read and follow. Not all the recipes have a picture displaying the meals, still the book has a good number of pictures which are beautifully colorful and enticing. Overall, this recipe book is a rounded presentation of a very original idea; it is great for those that would love to explore a different way of cooking, both classic dishes as well as some new dishes.

I've been trying to decrease the amount of meat in my diet and cook with more vegetables, so this cookbook was very interesting to me and the idea of using less pots and pans was a bonus! I have tried a number of recipes from the book and while some were not appealing, I found many that were quite good and I particularly liked the chapter on grain bowls and beyond and have found myself making the Herby Singed Tomato Tabouli on a regular basis! I recommend this to anyone who would like to increase their vegetable intake and spend less time in the kitchen doing so!

Wonderfully written and easy to understand! Delicious ingredients and simple to make

This book is full of healthy one pan dishes that are sure to please! I can't wait to try some of these out.

The food in this book is easy and delicious. I am not a vegetarian, but these recipes are so delicious I would consider becoming one. They are healthy, delicious and easy to make - three things that I look for in a recipe book. Love it and would recommend it to anyone wanting to add healthy foods to their diet.

I never knew using pickle juice could add kick to a recipe! I really enjoyed this cookbook! I had to request this, as I am incorporating more meatless meals into my house and diet, and I am glad that I was able to read it. The recipes are easy to read and understand, and the pictures are pretty darn good. I particularly enjoyed the Bits, Bites, and Snacks section. I must get this cookbook in book form, that's how much I have enjoyed it!

This is a very helpful book to make health and fast dinners that your family will enjoy!

This book is super cool. There are some great healthy recipes that anyone can make and they save time too! Beautiful photography!