The format looks helpful with menu planners etc but much of it is unnecessary and crucially all the recipes I have tried are really disappointing - the cashew nut roast I made for Christmas day was dreadful and I have made lots of yummy nut roasts! One of the soups was ok...not a fantastic Christmas lunch!

The most disappointing thing is the book´s format.....not a single photo, so I think it depends on how you like your cook books because looking through the reviews of Rose Elliot´s very popular books (such as the Bean Book) the only negative comment seems to be lack of photos. I find they really help..they attract you to a recipe and give you an idea of what you are aiming for ...so maybe Rose Elliot is not for me....


an excellent selection of delicious festive veggie recipes   December 20, 2001
 37 out of 37 found this review helpful

I have owned this book for several years now and I always turn to it at Christmas for inspiration. Rose Elliot provides five festive menus which you can mix and match or adapt using other recipes in the book or from elsewhere. Each menu has guidance for preparing and freezing items in advance so you can have a relaxing Christmas Day! The book also contains suggestions for starters, main courses, vegetable accompaniments and party food. The photographs show how stunning these dishes can look when prepared.
In addition, the recipes are delicious and will make for a truly special festive meal which is completely vegetarian. She also gives information about how to adapt some dishes for Vegans.
I couldn't get through Christmas without it.