Crossroads

by Tal Ronnen
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Good Books rating 3.83
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  • ID: 10798
  • Added: 2026-02-05
  • Updated: 2026-02-10
  • ISBN: 9781579656782
  • Publisher: Artisan Books
  • Published: 2015-10-06
  • Reviews: 3

Crossroads by Tal Ronnen revolutionizes vegan cuisine, moving away from traditional soy and seitan-based dishes to create sophisticated, flavorful meals. The book features over 100 recipes inspired by Mediterranean fare, using seasonal vegetables, beans, nuts, and grains to create dishes like tomato-sauced pappardelle and spicy carrot salad. /n/n Ronnen's approach is accessible and unfussy, making it easy for readers to incorporate plant-based eating into their daily lives. The recipes are beautifully photographed, and the book covers a wide range of meals, from weeknight dinners to special occasion feasts, making it an essential resource for mindful eaters.

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The Storygraph · critterbee · 2026-02-10
wonderful 3.00

The cookbook offers ambitious, restaurant-quality vegan dishes without insipid ingredients. It's a standout for those seeking gourmet vegan cuisine.

This cookbook is praised for its ambitious, restaurant-quality vegan dishes that avoid insipid ingredients. It's a standout for those seeking gourmet vegan cuisine, offering a range of sophisticated recipes that appeal to both vegans and non-vegans alike. The reviewer highlights the book's ability to elevate vegan cooking to a new level, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen.

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    'Crossroads' by Tal Ronnen is a wonderful new vegan cookbook with ambitious, restaurant quality dishes without insipid ingredients.

    It's a fantastic weekend cookbook.

    This book does it too—the photos are exquisite and this book has almost a coffee table book quality.

Maurice on Books · 2015-10-15
love 4.50

The reviewer loves the book, highlighting its exquisite photos and coffee table book quality. The recipe titles are sophisticated and appealing.

The reviewer expresses a strong affection for this cookbook, highlighting its exquisite photos and coffee table book quality. They appreciate the sophisticated and appealing recipe titles, making it a standout in the world of vegan cookbooks. The book is praised for its ability to elevate vegan cooking to a new level, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen.

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    Honestly, I love it!

    The photos are exquisite and this book has almost a coffee table book quality.

    The recipe titles sound very grown up.

FuzzyChef Food & Pottery · 2015-08-16
gourmet 4.00

This cookbook is a gourmet vegan cookbook that appeals to both vegans and non-vegans. It's a truly gourmet vegan cookbook which will even appeal to non-vegans.

The reviewer describes this cookbook as a gourmet vegan cookbook that appeals to both vegans and non-vegans. They highlight its sophisticated recipes and high-quality presentation, making it a standout in the world of vegan cookbooks. The book is praised for its ability to elevate vegan cooking to a new level, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen.

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    Overall, I'd say that this cookbook is one we've been waiting for: a truly gourmet vegan cookbook which will even appeal to non-vegans.

    It may not be the best for busy lifestyles, but the recipes are 100% do-able and approachable.

    The recipe titles sound very grown up.

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