The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook

Thanks to the publisher for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion.


Where can you go wrong with this book? If you do nothing else this holiday season then grab this cookbook and do the world and yourself some good. This book will make you healthier....if you follow it. You can help the environment and do your part by eating less meat. Animals will thank you for it, and so will your wallet. It’s an easy concept overall that meatless Monday’s do some good. I did not know how it came about (meatless Monday) but the first part of this cookbook explains that....no spoilers.

What did I like? I felt like there’s a recipe for everyone in this book. Quick and fast recipes or slow and yummy ones... you pick. The book has many easy to make recipes and enough pictures to make you drool over a few.

Would I buy this book? Yes, there are some yummy recipes in this book that I would definitely make. I love making new dishes from someone else’s perspective, and these are easy to follow.

Thoughts for the author? Not a new idea but your doing your part in getting the word out...how to be healthier should be a goal for everyone. Thanks for the look at a wonderful cookbook!

This book has simple recipes and beautiful, bright photos. This meatless Monday book is vegan - as there are substitutes for cheese sauce (using squash) and other items that would possibly use cheese or eggs. I think this would be a great book to start with for families wanting to participate in Meatless Mondays.

I have followed a plant-based diet for over forty years so am always interested when a new book is published which may encourage and help others to do the same. The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook has over 100 plant-based, child friendly recipes, aimed at doing just this.

The book begins with the usual introductions about the benefits, essential store cupboard ingredients and utensils. These are the chapters which tend to make me feel a little chuffed as I tick of the items I have. But then there is a section on how to involve children, how to get them to change eating habits and it’s all good advice, well put.

As this book is aimed at those switching to plant-based, the recipes themselves are basic and simple to prepare and are indeed ideal starter meals. I would, though, have liked a handful of more adventurous dishes. The meal recipe categories are good icluding One Pot Wonders, Bountiful Bowls and some Sauces & Staples but not every one has a photograph which I think is a shame.

Overall, a good starting place for plant-based eating, which will be a hit with those who follow Sebestyn’s blog but I’m not sure will catch the eye of many. Of course, I could be totally wrong…

Thank you to NetGalley and Fine Wind Press for the Advanced Reader Copy of the book, which I have voluntarily reviewed.

This is a good starter book for anyone wanting to add some meat free meals into their diet. It tries to offer something for everyone and consider as many different diet options as possible. The pictures that are included are beautiful and vibrant but it would have been better if they were available for all recipes. It is a good informative book with some good recipes. The layout, organisation and the format of the book is very good too.

Absolutely love the information before the actual recipes at the beginning of the book and that it does not sound condescending or know-it-all. Cannot wait to try some of these recipes out! Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful cookbook.

Although this book has a target audience of families who typically eat meat, as a vegetarian I’m always looking for new recipe ideas and this book is full of them. From salads, soups and wraps to casseroles, pasta dishes, breakfast foods and many more, it’s full to the brim of great recipes and meal ideas. The photos of the foods look fresh and tasty and the recipes themselves are easy to follow. Whether you’re a meat eater that wants to cut down or a vegetarian/vegan needing new ideas, I would highly recommend The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook. My only problem is going to be deciding which meal to make first!

This really is a good book. I'm not a vegetarian but do like to make a vegetarian meal at least once a week. This book has lots of great recipes and best of all I found the ingredient lists to be quite minimal and mostly things that I would keep in my cupboards anyway.

I am looking forward to trying some of these recipes over the next few weeks. I love the layout and simplicity of the book in general

I definitely recommend this cookbook.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an unbiased review.

This a great recipe book to add to your cookbook collection. I often go to Pinterest to try to find meatless monday recipes so I'm happy to know that I have other options to choose from now. The recipes are rather simple and you can make substitutions where needed. I enjoyed the photos as well.

This was a great collection of easy to make meals that do not have meat in them! I do not like red meat, so we eat a lot of chicken in our house, which can get kind of boring. This book gave me some ideas for future meals that are healthy and meat free! The ones that I have tried thus far have been delicious!

For those looking to add or increase the plant-based meals in their diet, especially those with kids, this is a great cookbook! Recipes were accessible and hints were given throughout the book of ways to involve children. I am not a vegan but do like vegan cookbooks because I am lactose intolerant and like knowing I can make any dish without worry. To that end, the first thing I made was the Butternut Mac & Cheese sauce. It won't trick anyone but it was a darn good substitute! Enough so that I made sure I used every drop and plan to make it in batches to freeze for future use. Sure loved the broccoli and "cheese" baked potato I made with it! I also tried the Creamy Potato Soup with Kale & Corn and Pineapple Curried Cauliflower Rice Bowls. While the soup wasn't as "creamy" as I had expected/hoped, it was quite tasty and I was turned off by the kale, which is normal for me. The cauliflower rice was terrific! Even my husband enjoyed it and was happy to have leftovers for lunch. I would make all three of these recipes again and look forward to trying more!

I was sent this book in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

This book is full of tantalising looking meals that are based for familys to enjoy together even if they are meat lovers. The book is based on swapping one meal a week but can be used for the whole week too.
The variety of meals are fantastic and include non complicated methods and ingredients that most people will already buy or be familiar with.
The book also encourages childrens involvement in helping to prep these meals.

This book has a lot of great recipes and has great sections, such as soups, pasta, one pot wonders and comforting casseroles. Even though I would love to see more photos in the book, I still liked this one a lot as it illustrates that going vegetarian (or have a few more vegetarian dinners) isn't too complicated.

The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook by Jenn Sebestyen is a collection of kid friendly plant based recipes for dedicating one (or more) days a week to meatless meals for ethical, health, or other reasons. Due out 19th Nov 2019 from Quarto on their Fair Winds Press imprint, it's 176 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.

The author is appealingly honest about her background and her journey to a plant based diet. It's an interesting (and slightly humorous) read and I found her reasoning and honesty refreshing. She says quite frankly that her reasons aren't necessarily anyone else's reasons and that readers don't need to decide immediately (or ever) to adhere to a plant based diet, but there are respectable reasons for making one or more meals per week meatless. These include health, cost, environmental, and cruelty-free/philosophical grounds. Her writing style throughout is friendly, positive, and accessible.

The book follows a logical format with good contrast on the pages and a readable typeset. The photography, though not abundant, is clear and easy to follow. I would estimate a third to half of the recipes are pictured. The introduction and background (~6% of the page content) are followed by 11 mostly alliterative chapters (bountiful bowls, satisfying salads, perfect pasta, comforting casseroles, etc) which are grouped by type.

The recipes have the ingredients listed bullet style in a sidebar. Measurements are given in US standard with metric measures in parentheses. Special tools and ingredients are also listed, along with yields and cooking directions. The ingredients are all easily sourced at any moderately well stocked grocery store. There are also footnote hints for getting kids/family members (mostly kids) involved in the meal prep. I really liked the inclusion of alternative prep methods along with the family involvement aspect.

This is an appealing, well written cookbook with a generous selection of wide ranging tastes from world cuisine. The recipes aren't difficult. The ingredients aren't difficult to source or 'bizarre' and they really will appeal to a family aesthetic. I liked the philosophical background (we've been doing meatless Mondays for a while now) and I like the humor and fun of this cookbook.

Five stars.

There's lots to like about this plant-based (vegan) cookbook that promises kid-friendly, simple meals that even meat lovers can enjoy for Meatless Monday. Most of the recipes are pretty easy and use ingredients that families are likely to be familiar with and easy to buy. The photos are appetizing and most of the recipes seem pretty tasty. While you can definitely tell they're vegetarian, it's easy to forget they're vegan a lot of the time even though they rarely rely on fake foods (very rarely, they call for things like plant-based cheese slices). The author also does a great job of talking you through the reasons to do Meatless Mondays without being preachy at all, and gives you lots of information on how to do it at the start.

What I liked less -- there are not nearly enough photos for my taste. I really like to see photos of every dish. There's just not an excuse for a mainstream published cookbook that has color photos not to go the extra mile and do them for every recipe these days, or at least for most. Also, there is no nutritional information. This drives me crazy, especially for a cookbook that is 1) claiming to be healthier and 2) working to meet the needs of meat-eaters whose number one question is always "what about protein?". And speaking of which, while many of the dishes are quite high in protein (which is not hard to do with vegetarian or vegan foods, despite the myths), some really are pretty miserable in that department. The Vegan Scampi in Lemon Garlic White Wine Sauce is not only going to be really low in protein, but low in other important nutrients too. Canned hearts of palm and a little garlic, parsley, vegetable broth and lemon juice are the "veggies," with the rest of the dish being white pasta, olive oil, bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, wine and such. I'm guessing that's pretty low in most nutrients I want in a dinner meal for my family (and has refined, processed wheat as a main ingredient), but without nutritional information it's just a guess. It takes just a few lines to include information like calories, fiber, protein, fat and carbs, which is important information for many of us. Again, there's no good excuse for a major publisher not to have someone on the team run nutritional information.

All that said, this is a good cookbook and many of the recipes seem tasty and easy. It could make a great intro especially for folks who are new to meatless cooking or who are looking for some fresh inspiration.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.

I truly enjoyed this cookbook! I always wish there was a photo for every recipe so that’s something I felt I would’ve liked from this book however I appreciate it’s not easy to do that! I did like how the photos were sometimes before the recipe and sentient after. I also loved the little “tips” at the bottom; how go include your children, serving suggestions, swap-outs, etc. I thought the author kept me interacted and it felt like a personal experience. I don’t have kids however I appreciate the tips on how to incorporate kids in the recipes as I have lots of friends with little children and I could picture them helping out with these tips! Overall lovely cookbook. I would definitely buy some for my friends!

I received this book in exchange for an honest review, which has not altered my opinion of the book.

I have been vegetarian for nearly 10 years now, and when I went vegetarian in college, my family adopted the idea of a Meatless Monday. At the time, I didn't really think too much of it since I was already making my own food due to the fact that the rest of my family was very meat and potato people. However, this became a more common thing that would happen at my parents' house simply because the food turned out to be cheaper and delicious. That is exactly what this book reminds me of.

This book is geared towards families and making food a central part of your life and teaching kids that food is important. I am not one that will try and 'convert' everyone to vegetarianism, but trying something like Meatless Mondays is really a great way to get the family together, save some money, and make so delicious food. This book has mouth-watering pictures and easy recipes that I could easily see feeding children as well as adults.

Overall, this book is really one that I would highly recommend for anyone who has any sort of interest in Meatless Mondays. I know that I will be making several of these recipes for myself and my boyfriend since we also do meatless days each week. These recipes also can be eaten on any day of the week and they are beautiful! 5 out of 5!

I have been trying to reduce the consumption of meat and being more aware of the environment and this book is the perfect introduction to new ideas to experiment in the kitchen.
What not to love? Easy to follow recipes,clear instructions and illustrations.

I love the fact that recipes are divided by type so you could find soups,bowls,salads,pastas and much more.

Not necessarily for vegetarians or vegans but a great introduction to a plant-based diet for everyone!

Thanks to the publisher and the author for the ARC of the book in exchange of my honest opinion.

This cookbook is much more versatile than I expected. The recipes are simple and delicious. I am constantly looking for new and inventive ways to make our diet healthier and I actually lean more towards a keto or Atkins style of cooking. But theses recipes allow for a flexibility to mix these recipes into what we are already doing and I am very impressed. it s a keep and I am so glad I found it. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

This cookbook was filled with recipes utilizing meatless options. There were some appealing recipes with some more well-known such as cauliflower mac and cheese. The book also included staple recipes at the end for various sauces and sides.

I have no intention of restricting the use of these recipes to one day a week. We have been on the whole food plant based diet very happily for several years and this cookbook adds quite a few fun recipes for us to use daily. Since the recipes are already low in added fat, I will find it easy to just leave that out without adversely affecting the dish. I was also thrilled to see that I already have most of the ingredients in my kitchen.

We immediately tried the cheesy butternut mac recipe and I was surprised at how much the sauce resembled my old cheesy potato soup recipe that I used to make before we changed out diet. It was hard to believe there was no cheese in it!

Next, I had to check out Jenn's website: veggieinspired.com. Very nice discovery. I made her apple pie bars recipe and served it as dessert for our Thanksgiving gathering. Everyone wanted to have copies of that recipe as well as the recipe for Jenn's butternut squash "cheese-sauce" which we served on the side for people to slather over the roasted veggies and our homemade tamales.

Good variety and nice to have alternative choices for family meals. Tips to include kids are especially nice. Pictures compliment the different recipes. Would recommend.

The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook specializes in kid-friendly, plant-based recipes. I’m a lifelong vegetarian (not the preachy kind, don’t worry!) so I’m always up for a nice meatless cookbook. This book, though, could also come in handy for people just looking to cut down on their meat consumption a little bit. I know it can be really intimidating for cooks used to putting meat in every entree and serving meat at every meal, to imagine ways to cut it out on Mondays.

As most themed cookbooks do, this one starts with a guide to the topic (how to get your kids involved, kitchen essentials, pantry items, etc)

I make homemade soup a lot, so I found The Meatless Monday cookbook’s soups section a little basic – tomato soup, minestrone, potato soup, lentil soup, etc. For a home cook just beginning to experiment with leaving meat out of soups, though, these staple soups will definitely provide a lot of help for making weeknight meals or cook-ahead batches.

I noticed immediately that on nearly every recipe page, there’s a tip on adjusting it to dietary preferences (making things gluten-free, for example, or adding other things such as cheese) or tips on how kids can help create the dish in your kitchen with you.

The salads chapter will help me learn more ways to put protein into my salads. Since I’m comfortable, as a long time vegetarian, making veggie protein dishes and sides, I often make too-simple salads. I’ll try the recipe for Black Bean Taco Salad first!

Eager to use my crockpot and Instant Pot more, I’m very interested in the One Pot Wonders chapter. The first thing I’ll try to make will be the Spiced Chickpea Stew. Next I’ll try the Thai Red Curry Noodles, but just for myself – my boyfriend dislikes curry immensely. Since I love “breakfast for dinner” and hardly ever see chilaquiles on the menu here in Seattle, I’m dying to make Skillet Chickpea Chilaquiles, too.

As I browsed through to the end of this cookbook, I found the book’s fonts a bit annoying and funky. The food photography is decent but nothing to write home about. Neither of those two things, though, will prevent you from enjoying this cookbook, and getting full use out of its helpful meatless recipes. It definitely deserves a place on your cookbook shelf if you're consciously cutting down on meat consumption, or if you entertain vegetarians at your dinner parties and need some quick and tasty dishes that both adults and kids will love.

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With the foreword written by Sid Lerner, founder of Meatless Monday as a global movement and an author that has been blogging plant based recipes for years this book has interesting recipes that will appeal to simple as well as more mature tastes. I can’t see my own children or grandchildren eating all of the recipes but definitely would like to try some in my own home. I have been looking for a good ranch salad dressing and this book has one. The idea of blending tomatoes and white beans with other ingredients to create a cream of tomato soup sounds intriguing. The casseroles, bowls and pasta dishes tempt me...as do many more of the recipes. I wonder if it is too late for my daughter to bring this to me when she comes for Christmas?

NOTE: The author’s blog url: https://www.veggieinspired.com/

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds Press for the ARC ~ This is my honest review..

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This is a cookbook with kid-friendly, plant-based recipes for those wanting to try out a meatless Monday or wanting to add more plant-based dishes throughout the week. The recipes used no meat or dairy, and most were gluten-free or had tips on how to make them gluten-free. She did use added oil, but she also explains how to cook a dish without added oil if you want to. The recipes were often similar to familiar dishes, like mac & cheese, and usually used familiar or common ingredients that should be easy to find. The recipes look relatively simple to make. The meal recipes usually served 4 to 6 people.

She had 11 recipes for soups, 9 for salads, 12 for wraps, sandwiches, and burgers, 11 for bowls, 11 for pasta, 11 one-pot meals, 8 for casseroles, 9 for vegetable–centered main dishes, 8 breakfast for dinner dishes, and 13 sauces and staples. Each recipe included cooking tips and ways to involve kids in the cooking. She did not include estimated preparation or cooking time, nor did she include nutritional information per serving. They included pictures of many of the recipes.

I've been a vegetarian (pescetarian technically) for almost 11 years, and there are definitely times when I feel like I'm eating the same foods over and over again. Pasta and grilled cheese can tend to get a little old sometimes! That's why I was so excited to see Sebestyen's new meatless cookbook. This book is perfect for people who are just starting to cut back or trying to eliminate meat from their diet, as well as people who have been going meatless for a long time. There's a wide range of recipes that include everything from sloppy joes to hearty soups, all with plenty of protein and healthy ingredients. There are also extra tips on how to make the recipes completely vegan or gluten-free for people who are following these diets. Overall, this cookbook felt really easy for all levels of cooking skills too. I also really appreciated the beginning section that listed some options for what to pack your pantry and kitchen with (including ingredients and cooking tools) to help get anyone started on a meat-free regimen. Plus, the pics are pretty stunning (and super appetizing) looking! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who'd like to kick their meat-eating habits to the curb - and I'm excited to try out some of the yummy recipes right away!

This is a wonderful resource for any family. The idea of going meatless once a week (or more) can be a bit daunting but this cookbook makes it look easy! I've seen lots of vegetarian cookbooks but while my kids are better than many at eating a wide variety of veggies, serving them vegetarian meals can be daunting. I showed them this cookbook (without showing them the title) and asked them if they thought it would be one that we should get and they both said YES! There were multiple things that they were excited about trying. They were very surprised when I pointed out that every recipe was vegetarian and are excited to start a Meatless Monday trend so we can try some of these recipes out.

Warning: do not read this book if you're already hungry.

Chock full of good ideas for tasty meat-free recipes that I'm fairly confident that my husband and son will eat, using ingredients that I have heard of and know where to buy. Plus, it's easy to read, nice to look at, and has very appetizing pictures. Putting this one on my Christmas list.

Very inspiring recipes here, I can't wait to try some of these out, my stomach is rumbling. The only thing I would say is that I'd love more pictures!

Meatless Monday is a campaign aimed at helping people decrease their intake of meat and increase their intake of other, healthier alternatives. As someone who cooks and eats mainly vegetarian meals at home, I was intrigued by the book and hoped to find inspiration and some new favourite recipes. I enjoyed the intro, which helped explain the campaign, how it came to be and the various benefits. Sebestyen writes in a personable, conversational manner that isn't at all preachy.

Part recipe book, part guide, the book is filled with lots of helpful ideas on how to get started with Meatless Monday, how to involve kids, what to stock your pantry with and how to keep Meatless Monday fun and exciting. There are also tips on how to prepare items people may not be familiar with if they're new to eating meatless, like tofu. The majority of the ingredients are things people will be familiar with and are easy to find.

My hang up with cook books is that I really like there to be a picture for every single recipe - it helps me visualize what it's going to look like (i.e. is this something I want to eat) and helps me know, once I'm done, whether I've got it right! So my only wish is that there were more photos/visuals for each recipe. The photos they do have are great!

This is a good cookery book for getting the family started on having at least one meal a week that does not include meat.

The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook includes plenty of recipes: 11 Soups, 9 Salads, 12 Handhelds (such as sandwiches, wraps & burgers), 11 Bowls, 11 Pasta dishes, 11 One-pot wonders, 8 Casseroles (though not the English type of casserole more like lasagne, enchiladas or mac n cheese), 9 Main vegetable dishes , 8 Breakfasts for dinner and 12 Sauces/staples.

Has both imperial and metric measurements, easy to follow ingredients and instructions and how many portions it makes. A few ingredients are in American terms such as eggplant and zucchini. There is vibrant colour photographs in this cookery book, but not all recipes have an accompanying photo. There are also tips on how to get the children involved in the making of the recipe, be it mixing ingredients or adding their own fillings plus suggestions for swaps and accompaniments.

I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.

This is essentially a vegetarian cookbook but it should appeal to a wider audience. I see it geared particularly towards families as the recipes are fairly simple, easy to recreate in an average kitchen, and use easily and widely available ingredients, so perfect for dinners after a busy day at work, school or university.
There are mouth-watering photographs to help to help you see what dishes should look like, and the step by step instructions are clear with timings and guides to the number of servings each dish will create, allowing you to easily multiply to make a bigger amount or less if required. There are also tips, serving suggestions or suggestions on swaps to customise and change recipes, in the corners, so you can add variety and put your own twist on the dishes.
I love the section on bowls with chickpea and rice bowls, great for hearty winter warmers, as well as one pot wonders for delicious dishes with limited washing up!!
Overall it's a great addition to a kitchen shelf and would be great for families with one or two veggies or those who are trying to eat less meat, for reasons of health, ethics or environmental concerns, something we are all very aware of these days.

This cookbook feels like it’s been written just for me, right now. With a picky elementary schooler and a desire to go more meatless but a general sense of frustration about how to do it, this book offers realistic recipes my family might actually eat. From simple and fast recipes to tips for involving kids in the kitchen, it has all the tips I need. I can’t wait to make the black bean soup and the pot pie-like creamy vegetable soup, and the section of handheld sandwiches and snacks is on point. The various bowls are delicious looking for me and my husband... and can be deconstructed for children who don’t eat composed food yet. Breakfast for dinner is of course the section my son loves most!

Highly recommended, and I can’t wait to test out the recipes. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in return for my unbiased review.

I’ve tried a couple of these recipes and as a meat lover I must say these recipes are helping me transition. It’s easier to try and eat less or no meat with these recipes and I don’t really miss meat.

As a veggie - I like the book. It has some great recipes in it and the layout (soups, salads, etc) is good.
Whether it is specific to families or children is questionable. The recipes don't scream child-friendly and colourful (except green, because which child loves eating green stuff?) but they are relatively simple to prepare and do have an option of adding fun maccaroni children may love.
Children aside though, this is a good starter book for anyone who wants to give vegetarianism a try, take part in meat-free Monday or just reduce their meat intake.
As a vegetarian I often like to point out that humans aren't supposed to eat meat every day but rather once or twice a week. Having recipes like these will help you achieve that.

A great read prior to Vegan January.

Some really good recipe inspirations, although I did think there were a lot of soup options, maybe because its not something I make often. I will try some

I'm always on the lookout for reasonable, healthy recipes, especially those of the meatless variety. A family cookbook, being focused on appealing to a wide range of tastes, holds a lot of promise. Unlike some "family" cookbooks, this one has no dinner party or cocktail sections. It's just every day food, though it weighs a bit heavily on the soup and salad front. Also has a lot of tips for stocking your pantry and changing up your menus.

A professionally done cookbook that does not have pictures for all the recipes given in it. Still a well-done effort. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC.

I love finding cookbooks that focus on easy, plant-based recipes! This is a great addition for anyone looking for some vegetarian recipe inspiration. You won't miss the meat in these recipes! I look forward to trying the Cauliflower Wild Rice Soup, Spicy Chickpea Melts and Meaty Mushroom Stew!

Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley!

I am always looking for new recipes! I’m not veg or vegan but some days I go without meat. This book inspired new recipes to try out.

Are you and/ or you and your family resolving to eat healthier in 2020?  Or, would you just sometimes like to have a good vegetarian recipe?  If you answer yes, this will be just the cookbook for you.  Recipes are divided into chapters on hearty soups, satisfying salads, loaded handhelds, bountiful bowls, perfet pasta, one pot wonders, comforting casseroles, center stage vegetables and breakfast for dinner.  All of these appeal to me.  The final chapter is on sauces and staples while the book begins with advice for meatless Monday.  Some of this advice is about staples to stock, tools that are needed and also how to get children involved. 

There are so many recipes that I cannot list them all.  Just a few include cauliflower wild rice soup, miso soup with shiitake mushrooms and ramen noodles and rustic winter stew.  This only covers the soup chapter.  There is so much more.  All of the recipes are well laid out with clear instructions.


I recommend this book to those who enjoy their veggies.  Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.  I plan to buy this book myself.

The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook by Jenn Sebestyen is a perfect introduction to starting a Meatless Monday tradition. It is a movement that seems to be an important one that aims to improve health and the planet. This book has a multitude of ideas that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook starts off with a little backstory written by the founder of the global Meatless Monday Movement, Sid Lerner, which makes quite a bit of sense. Mondays are definitely days that everyone seems to be in reboot mode. It is a perfect day for trying a healthy alternative to the typical meat and potatoes dinner.

❀ LOTS OF OPTIONS

Going meatless is not something that I am considering, but I do value the health benefits of adding more plants to my diet. This book does have quite a few options that have sparked my interest. The book is divided into 11 different sections:

Getting Started With Meatless Monday
Hearty Soups
Satisfying Salads
Loaded Handhelds
Bountiful Bowls
Perfect Pasta
One Pot Wonders
Comforting Casseroles
Centre Stage Vegetables
Breakfast for Dinner
Sauces and Staples
❀ SIMPLE RECIPES

Sebestyen gives tips and ideas for getting started, as well as a number of simple recipes for meals, such as soups and casseroles. If you are looking for some healthy eating options, this is one cookbook to look for. The ingredients are simple and the book has a very easy to follow format. Definitely one book that will help to kick off a new year of healthy eating habits!

I admit as a vegetarian of 30 plus years, I was skeptical about a cookbook called "Meatless Monday." For me, the title conjured up images of clueless meat eaters creating vegetarian recipes with no flavor. I am happy to say that my worst fears were proved wrong. Although the book is based on the idea of substituting a meat-based meal with a plant-based meal one day a week, these recipes could easily be used seven days a week, as most of the main dish courses have sufficient protein to satisfy the needs of growing children and keep adults feeling satisfied long after the meal is done. This compliment unfortunately leads to my one criticism of the book, it does not include the nutritional information for each recipe. With this one exception, this book is a stellar addition to any kitchen. What I like most about this book is unlike many vegetarian/vegan cookbooks, the recipes are based on ingredients that most people will already have in your house or if not, can easily be acquired from your neighborhood grocery store. There is no need to launch a safari in search of exotic spices, grains, legumes, or vegetables from specialty stores. Better yet, these recipes are easy to prepare and many in fact require only one pot or pan, allowing more time for other activities after the meal besides cleaning. I know, because I have actually prepared a few of them. For those who have kids, each recipes suggests simple and easily accomplished ways to get young children involved in food preparation. And for those who have skeptical diehard meat eaters in the house, many of the recipes are vegan versions of familiar recipes such as sloppy joe's, mac n cheese, and beef stew. For the more adventurous, there are also Indian, Greek, and Thai inspired dishes.

Packed with a variety of vegetarian meals ranging from soups, salads, pasta and casserole dishes, this is a great cookbook with simple straightforward recipes for vegetarians and those hoping to cut down on their meat consumption.
Admittedly, my main go-to vegetarian dishes are veg burgers as they are easy and for me, the ones you can experiment with different herbs and spices. Fortunately, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook provides some alternatives and a few more to try. Well recommended.

I am not a vegan, I’m a vegetarian, but I still like getting ideas for vegan recipes. This book had many that I think I would enjoy, like Buffalo Cauliflower with Avocado Crema or Fried Rice Bowls with Baked Tofu). There was a certain sameness to them though, because a lot of ingredients were used repeatedly, including beans, cauliflower and tofu. The repetitiveness wouldn’t be noticeable if you are going meatless only once a week. The recipes aren’t complicated and are very explicit (including telling you to peel and pit an avocado before dicing it). They are child friendly, mostly consisting of ingredients cut into child-sized pieces).

The book has a lot of photos, but not all dishes are pictured. On the positive side, there is an index so you can look for a particular ingredient that you happen to have and find a selection of dishes that use that ingredient. I think this book would be very useful for people who are just getting started with meatless meals.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

I really liked this cookbook. I received the preview on Netgalley, and was pleased enough to order a copy from Amazon. I usually don't purchase cookbooks because there are only 2 or 3 recipes that I really like, but this book was different, so I broke that rule.

This book was really good. I tried a few of the recipes, and they were really tasty. I took a look and found quite a few more that I am interested in trying.

This is Real World vegan cooking. The basic vegan cooking that tired people will do after a long work day. Almost every ingredient is in my pantry or fridge. No odd ingredients that only can found in a specialty market 2 hours away. Quick, easy, and tasty. My kind of cookbook.

I'm elderly, with no kids around; and still enjoyed the recipes.

Great, easy recipes that the whole family will love. I loved this one and really enjoyed the recipes in it.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Unfortunately I was unable to open this book to review it due to technical issues. Thank you for giving me the opportunity however I was unable to view it.