Vegetarian Times', November/December 2010
"Offers 125 recipes for low-fat, plant-based dishes that
don't skimp on flavor."
Vegetarian Living (UK), December 2010
"Jam-packed with mouth-watering vegan recipes that are
low in fat and light on calories…[Moskowitz's] recipes are visual
and gastronomic delights, which inspire the reader to try new
things and cook outside of their comfort zone, while never
underestimating the beauty of the familiar."
ThisDishisVeg.com, 12/8/10
"[Isa Moskowitz is] the queen of the vegans."
PortlandPress
Herald, 12/15/10
"A snappy cookbook that embraces whole plant foods without a
sugary snack in sight. Those avoiding gluten or soy will appreciate
the numerous gluten-free and soy-free recipes, and everyone is sure
to learn something from the preparation and nutrition tips
[Moskowitz] sprinkles throughout the book. Best of all, her recipes
for goodies such as OMG Oven-Banked Onion Rings, Tamarind BBQ
Tempeh & Sweet Potatoes, and Chipotle Lentil Burgers will make
even dedicated carnivores appreciate the pleasures of plant-based
meals."
Technorati.com, 12/23/10
"Moskowitz is an innovative source of vegan
recipes…Appetite for Reduction offers tempting recipes
that are quick and easy, and-most importantly-no- or
low-fat…Moskowitz has lots of yummy ideas that prove that dieting
doesn't have to be painful…Moskowitz incorporates the reduction of
unhealthy foods, environmental impact, grocery store costs, and
animal suffering in her cooking philosophy. The results are tasty
dishes with no guilt attached."
LeslieLovesVeggies.com, 12/23/10
"Contains 125 fabulous recipes that are quick to make and most
take 30 minutes or less to prepare. These tasty dishes are easy on
the budget and are made with real food for real people. Nothing
bizarre, no outlandish over the top ingredients, just good for ya,
low fat, delish vegan food! Oh and the portions are real, too! None
of these ridiculous tiny serving sizes to get the low calorie
counts. These are real servings folks!"
Examiner.com, 12/20/10
"Moskowitz is a proven advisor you want to have in the vegan
kitchen with you, consistently creating recipes that are at once
accessinle to the home cook and impressive enough to show off to
those you want to, well, impress. Appetite for
Reduction…will knock your socks off, just in time for a great
Christmas gift for omnivores or vegans alike and strengthen some of
those New Year's resolutions…Easy-to-follow directions,
well-organized chapters, [and] gorgeous art direction and helpful
tips…The icons that designate quick-to-prepare, gluten- and
soy-free recpies make this cookbook especially
user-friendly…Appetite for Reduction casts its culinary
net wide…The recipes span the globe and include rare treats
calorie-conscious diners usually don't get to enjoy…Appetite
for Reduction gives lots of creative, easy and tasty
opportunities to eat healthfully…A very worthwhile edition to
anyone's cookbook collection."
GreenWala.com, 12/27/10
"[Moskowitz] has done a lot for dispelling the myth that vegan
food equals rabbit food or that it's not satisfying…The tone is
conversational and often humorous and the book is not just about
leaner recipes. Appetite refers also to environmental impact,
animal cruelty, and your bank account."
VegNews, February 2011
"From the grand dame of vegan cookbooks,
Appetite doesn't leave you hungry…From salads that satisfy
like meals to hearty pasta dishes to every vegetable imaginable,
Appetite doesn't miss a beat…Unlike other diet books,
Appetite isn't about dropping 20 pounds in a weekend; it's
about eating healthfully in a way that can lead to weight loss
without resorting to drastic measures-measures which Moskowitz
assures are guaranteed to pile pounds right back on."
EatDrinkBetter.com, 12/30/10
"I recommend this cookbook for anyone, vegan or
not...[Moskowitz] has put together 125 recipes that are under 400
calories-perfect for that New Year's resolution to lose weight-and
are packed with nutrients-perfect for that New Year's resolution to
eat healthier."
EatDrinkBetter.com, 12/31/10
"Features many quick and delicious low-calorie vegan
recipes."
WomanAroundTown.com, 12/20/10
"Crammed full of good advice as well as tasty recipes."
GoDairyFree.org, 1/4/11
"[Moskowitz's] latest cookbook could be one of her greatest
yet…Anyone who has already inhaled a lifetime''s worth
of vegan sweets and processed foods, or who is interested in
the vegan diet for health reasons, will probably love Appetite
for Reduction."
TreeHugger.com, 1/4/11
"If you''re suffering through the fourth day of some
weird diet, you might want to pick up a copy of this book and make
yourself something good to eat."
New YorkDaily News,
1/9/11
"[Moskowitz is] the queen of vegan cooking"
San Francisco Book Review, 1/10/11
"Moskowitz has singlehandedly revolutionized vegan
cooking…Appetite is brimming not only with recipes, but
also detailed nutritional information useful to everyone, but
especially important to those who seek essential vitamins and
nutrients from nontraditional (non-animal) sources. But if you're
worried about typical bland diet food, have no fear: This
is an Isa Chandra Moskowitz cookbook after all. While all
recipes are between 200 and 400 calories per serving, each is
loaded with delicious, vibrant flavor."
Long IslandPress,
1/7/11
"Contains 125 delectable, nutritionally-balanced recipes for
the foods you crave-lasagna, tacos, barbecue, curries, stews, and
much more-and it's all only 200 to 400 calories per serving,
plant-based and packed with nutrients, low in saturated fat and
sugar; high in fiber and, well, delicious."
SouthCoastInsider,
January 2011
"Moskowitz is the best and most creative of all the chefs
working with plant based foods…This is not your mother's low-fat
cookbook."
InfoDad.com, 1/13/11
"It moves along like a well-oiled machine, starting with
salads and continuing with side dishes, beans (a mainstay of this
type of cooking), tofu and tempeh, soups, stews and more...It
contains solid information and a variety of recipes that vegans
will find tasty."
BBC Good Food (UK), February 2011
"This is a vegan diet book, but forget your
preconceptions and look at the food. Isa is an amazing cook-her
recipes are delicious and written for people who want to lose
weight, but not their enjoyment of food. She uses spices cleverly
to make you forget you're eating low fat and ups the grain and veg
content to keep you satisfied. Isa reworks favorites making them
lighter and healthier. Her book is worth buying for the salad
dressings alone."
Natural Health, February 2011
"[A] great read!...Moskowitz-a tireless crusader against the
perception that meatless, dairy-free meals taste like
cardboard-proves low-fat can be delicious. While offering plenty of
tips for novice vegans, Moskowitz's recipes are interesting and
flavorful enough to delight seasoned meatless mavens, too."
WashingtonPost,
1/19/11
"Surprisingly creamy and hearty, this vegan soup [Cauliflower
Pesto Soup] is elegant enough to serve as a first course at any
dinner party."
HudsonValleyNews,
"If you're not vegan, but simply don't like meat very much,
you'll find many tasty recipes here."
January Magazine (Canada), 12/20/10
"
Appetite for Reduction is all about real food for real
people, really easily…What's not to like?...Spend a lot of time
eating from the recipes in this book and you will get
smaller."
Living Without, 1/25/11
"[The] tortilla soup has a light tomato broth and simple yet
assertive seasoning. Stirring crushed tortilla chips into the soup
as it cooks gives it a full-bodied texture."
PortlandOregonian,
1/25/11
"Leave it to innovative cookbook author Isa Chandra Moskowitz,
the co-author of Veganomicon, to come up with a collection
of 125 low-fat recipes that won''t have you leaving the table
hungry…Moskowitz''s writing style is accessible and fun, and she
demystifies ingredients like tempeh and tofu…Every recipe has
detailed nutritional analysis, including vitamin content, something
too many diet cookbooks don''t bother with."
The Hippo, 1/20/11
"As with previous Moskowitz books, one thing not
sacrificed is flavor. She plays with Asian, Mediterranean, Indian
and Latin cuisine with her recipes in ways that make you feel like
you're not losing taste by cutting out fat."
Library Journal, 2/15/11
"[Moskowitz] begins with information on vegan nutrition
and shares under-400-calorie recipes that are packed with flavor.
Those new to a low-fat vegan diet may be surprised by satisfying
meals such as OMG Oven-Baked Onion Rings, Chipotle Lentil Burgers
with Sweet Potato Fries, Mac & Trees (macaroni, cheese, and
broccoli), and Chili Verde con Papas. Best-selling author Moskowitz
is sure to create demand."
SFoodie blog, 2/11/11
"Queen Vegan Bee Isa Chandra Moskowitz…is pretty much the best
and her new book, Appetite for Reduction, is truly
excellent."
All Shook Down blog, 2/11/11
"Isa Chandra Moskowitz is a rock star in the vegan world…and
has co-authored and authored five books on the subject, including
the definitive roundup Veganomicon. This Saturday she''ll
discuss her brand new, equally groundbreaking cookbook Appetite
for Reduction."
The Vegan, UK, March 2011
"If you're aiming to lose weight, or just eat healthily,
but still enjoy food, this is the book for you."
MidwestBook Review,
February 2011
"Shows that healthy cooking can be lively and varied…Any vegan cook
needs this inspiring, unique title."
Living Without, April/May 2011
"This new book…is a winner for losers-weight losers, that
is…Moskowitz offers delicious dishes that fill you up…There's no
scrimping on nutrients or culinary creativity…Welcome to low-fat
meals that are satisfying and mouthwatering, too."
DeseretNews, 3/9/11
"Appetite for Reduction blows the idea of bland
salads out of the water…[Moskowitz's] recipes are inviting [and]
sound delicious…[Her] directions are so easy to follow and she
gives great food handling tips along the way."
PortlandOregonian,
3/7/11
"Moskowitz is one of the most-prolific and readable vegan
cookbook authors out there. She co-authored Veganomicon,
which is practically the Bible for newbie vegan cooks, and her
other titles have shown how vegan cookies, cupcakes and breakfast
treats can be decadent and rich."
The Vegetarian, UK, Spring
2011
"This book is for anyone whose philosophy is that dieting
shouldn't mean restricting yourself to eating small portions of
bland vegetables, side salads or relying on diet shakes…Isa shows
that, with the right ideas and inspiration, diet food can be quick,
imaginative and tasty."
ForeWord Reviews, March/April
2011
"Hearty, low-fat vegan fare is complemented by a veteran cookbook
author''s considerable gift for gab in this winning
collection...With this selection in hand, serious cooks with high
standards can feel confident inviting over their finicky foodie
friends."
Bust, April/May 2011
"Bursting with inventive, flavorful techniques for lightening up
comfort-food favorites and for making plants pop in new and
exciting ways."
"Talk of the Town," WTVF-CBS Nashville, 3/1/11
"The perfect book for that picky vegetarian who is
determined to eat healthy and maybe even lose some weight."
Chatelaine.com, 4/12/11
"[This book] won''t appeal only to people who don''t eat animal
products…[Moskowitz's] ingredients are fresh, but they''re also
accessible: veggies, common spices, beans and rice are frequently
used here. As an added bonus, the lack of meat and processed meat
and dairy alternatives makes most of this book great for chefs on a
budget. And most importantly, this food is tasty."
ElevateDifference.com, 4/15/11
"For those in the vegan community who are also health
conscious, Moskowitz has delivered the goods on a plate too
irresistible to deny. Isa Chandra Moskowitz is the best friend
we're all looking for: she writes in a way we understand, a
language that is easily understood and humorous. She is also the
cook we want for our healthy lives and families. She gets it. She
gets that we don't want to give up taste and satisfaction for
healthy living…From funky hummus creative ideas to 'OMG Oven-Baked
Onion Rings,' from sides to satisfying full entrée ideas, Moskowitz
turns your vegan kitchen upside down, shakes out the fat, and
replaces it with novel and tasty ideas to keep your mind interested
and your tongue happy you tried something new…Vegan or omnivore,
you will find something to rave about and savor in Appetite for
Reduction."
Curled Up with a Good Book,
5/29/11
"
Appetite for Reduction not only provides extremely
diverse and relatively easy recipes using a huge range of
plant-based food; it is an enlightening, entertaining must-have
cookbook for vegans, experimental vegans, and even the carnivore
chef. Highly Recommended."
Vegetarian Journal, Vol. XXX, no. 3
"Features 125 recipes that are low in calories but rank
high for substance and creativity…Helpful hints are found
throughout…Gorgeous color photos."
Taste for Life magazine, August 2011
"Moskowitz's 125 vegan recipes are nutritious and fun to
cook."
Bust, October/November 2011
"[A] vegan cookbook author with a tremendous
following."
EntertainmentRealm.com, 1/18/12
"
Appetite for Reduction features conversational language,
side bar tips (cooking/shopping/basic food information),
nutritional guides, nutritional tips and simple yet tasty
recipes."