I received an arc from NetGalley for an honest review. Veggie burgers can be thought as boring and tasteless, but if you use this cookbook your veggie burgers will taste amazing! Great recipes and easy to use. I can't wait to get my hands on this book.

This book is a vegan burger (plus sides and sauces) cookbook. The author frequently used soy (texturized vegetable protein, tofu, miso, tempeh, soy milk, soy flour, soy sauce, etc.) or vital wheat gluten. Of the 106 burgers and 7 loose "meat" sandwiches, only about 25% of the recipes didn't use soy or could be easily converted to a non-soy ingredient. I think that the gluten-free recipes were about the same. That's still around 30 types of burger or sandwich recipes, though. Since I don't eat soy and don't add gluten to foods that don't naturally have it, this did limit the number of recipes that I could potentially use.

The author did use store-bought vegan "dairy" in some of the recipes (especially the sauces). Most of the recipes used ingredients that can be found in my grocery store, and the author tended to use the same base ingredients again and again (in slightly different combinations and/or combined with different spices), so you won't generally need to buy an ingredient that is used in only one recipe. The recipes made between 4 and 10 burgers.

There were 9 breakfast burgers, 12 beefy-tasting burgers (which usually used TVP), 10 bean-based burgers, 9 tofu-based burgers, 12 grain-based burgers, 12 veggie-based burgers, 16 gluten-based burgers (which used vital wheat gluten), 13 gluten-free burgers, 13 fast food mimic burgers, 7 loose "meat" sandwiches, 24 toppings, dips, and sauces, 8 buns and breads, and 17 fries, rings, and other sides.

This cookbook was so much fun as it contains a great variety of burgers and sections that made the book easy to read. I'm really tempted to purchase my own copy of this book so I can try several of the recipes at my own pace. Eating vegetarian food doesn't mean boring.

The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet is a new specialty cookbook and guide by Joni Marie Newman. Originally published in 2011, this reformatted update from Quarto on their Fair Winds Press imprint released 23rd July 2019 is 240 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.

I'm usually a little wary of veg*n cookery which copies non-plant-based cuisine. To be honest though, summer, barbecue/grilling weather and entertaining season often brings family and friends together who 'don't like' vegetarian foods because it's 'bland and tasteless'. It's always nice to have some tried and true recipes which are anything but bland, and these true comfort food style burgers and fries with all the trimmings, fit the bill perfectly.

The book is lavishly and clearly photographed throughout (kudos to the graphics team!). It follows a sensible layout; an introduction with how-to's and basic general instructions is followed by chapters full of burger variations made with different base ingredients (meat-like protein, bean, tofu, grain, vegetable based, seitan, etc). There are some breakfast sandwich recipes, as well as buns, sides and fixings for the burgers.

The ingredients are (mostly) easily sourced and can be found in any large grocery. The book also includes an alphabetical index for recipe access.

All of the recipes are helpfully provided in US customary measurements as well as converted to metric (SI) units.

I tend not to highlight any particular recipe when reviewing, all the ones we tested were quite good, but the cilantro lime rice side dish was -outstanding- and we've made it several times since our test runs.

Five stars.

I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting to take much from this cook book. I’m sort of a hipster when it comes to my food; I’m anti anything that’s ‘in’. However, if I could have someone cook the things in this book I would proudly become Vegan:
As it stands, I don’t really have the kitchen to cook these burgers for myself. Also, cooking for a father who is a picky eater means this is not the everyday book for me.
However, it’s something I think will be perfect for a few friends of mine come Christmas time.

I'm very unsure about how to rate this cookbook; it's somewhere between 2 and 3 stars.

Unfortunately, there was very little I liked about this cookbook.

Let's start with what I liked.

The cover is gorgeous!
A lot of amazing tips inside.
Fries.
The green-bean burger.


What I did not like.
I prefer cookbooks, which mostly have a picture for each dish included. This one did not.
The picture on the cover is definitely the yummiest one!
Unfortunately, some pictures and even recipes seemed very unappealing to me. To name a few, there is the Quiche Lorraine Burger and Cherry Oatmeal burger. Not a fan.

Not a dislike, more like confusion, what is it with the garlic powder in everything, why not just normal garlic? I see it in so many recipes, and I'm so confused. We never used garlic powder at home, so, what's the difference?

So, this was definitely a miss for me.

I’m not a veggie, but I often eat meat free meals and I’m always looking for something different and inspirational. Best Veggie Burgers is a revelation. I love meat burgers and I’ve never made or tried other types. All that’s changed and with very little effort and ingredients which by and large are readily available, there’s an absolute host of burger options..

I like the colour, the layout and the fact that there are extra tips for most of the recipes. Useful if you’re new to cooking or don’t have exactly the right mix of ingredients. Easy to navigate and I like this book. My thanks to 5h3 publisher for a copy via Netgalley. .

I know there are many recipes for vegan burgers out there on the internet - and I’ve tried out my fair share of them - but in my opinion, cookbooks are nicer to look at and more practical in general. *shrugs*

So when I saw this book, I got excited. A book solely focused on plant based burgers? Yes, I’m in!

And I wasn’t disappointed in the least. The recipes looked tasty and there were a lot of practical tips. There were also so many burger variations! Yum!

Overall, I’m really happy with this book and can’t wait to try out some of the recipes.

The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet, revised and updated by Joni Marie Newman
More than 100 plant-based recipes for vegan burgers, fries and more

Vegetarianism and Veganism is not new to me. Living overseas where commercial convenience foods found in the USA are not easily found it does make the lifestyle somewhat more challenging. Only in the last few years have I found vital wheat gluten, TVP is relatively new, tofu options are limited and though the “health food” options are on the rise they are still limited by Western standards. That said, the produce found in Lebanon is phenomenal year round and many fast foods are vegan or easily vegan-ized.

When I saw this book I thought, “Hooray! I will find recipes I can make easily.” and that is not exactly true as some of those items mentioned above that are not easily found are listed in many of the recipes in this book. That said, I did get a LOT of fun ideas for enhancing the veggie burgers I currently make and look forward to using some of those ideas in the near future. I may ask my daughter to pick this book up for me before she comes next time to visit so I can have a hands-on copy near at hand.

What I liked:
* The photographs
* The way the chapters are set up and what is included in them
* The variety of flavor options
* The allergy indicator icons for every recipe
* The introduction to each recipe
* The “so vegan” comment at the bottom of each recipe
* The notes and recipes for homemade or store bought items like mayonnaise
* The addition of bread recipes
* The ideas I came away with

What I wished for:
* A basic recipe to play with that does not require items I can’t find locally (liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, tempeh, etc)

Overall I believe this is a book I would like to have in my cookbook library and I know that if I ever return to the USA to live I would pick up a copy to use in my home.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4 Stars

Great selection of old favourites and new recipes. Something to suit the life-long vegetarians or even those who just want something different! Very user-friendly and even has some recipes for sides, sauces and toppings!

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds Press for an early copy of The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet, revised and updated by Joni Marie Newman. This is an updated book from the author of the justthefood.com blog. The beginning of the book has a “how to use the book” section. This section explains the icons used in the book for things like soy free and gluten free. It also provides a list of key ingredients and tips for cooking the burgers in a multitude of methods. There was also a fun chapter with fast food copycat recipes, but made vegan. And a Fixins chapter with sauces, dips, etc.

This book has a lot of fun recipes, but I wish it had a few more pictures for the recipes. I was impressed with the variety of recipes, considering they were all burger recipes. Some of my favorite recipes are:
- Garlicky Ranch Potato Burger
- Quiche Lorraine Burger
- O’Brien Burger
- BLT and Avocado Burger
- Sesame Black Bean BBQ Burger
- Basic Black Bean BBQ Burger
- “Travis Loves Cilantro” Burger
- Beef and Broccoli Burger
- Sarah’s Southwest Burger
- Summer Squash Burger
- Jalapeno Cheddar Burger
- Three Pepper Stir-Fry Burger
- Tangy Tahini Sauce

I enjoyed this book and how the author managed to turn almost any meal into a burger. This book allows you to eat almost any type of meal as a burger which was fun. A great addition to any kitchen and a great way to make a barbeque more fun and unique.

Fair Winds Press and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet. I was under no obligation to review this cookbook and my opinion is freely given.

From breakfast burgers to fixing, buns, and sides, The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet is a comprehensive cookbook featuring one of America's iconic dishes. The idea that a veggie burger can replace a meat-based one is a tall order for those who love a traditional burger, but those with an open mind may embrace all this cookbook has to offer. The cookbook itself is separated into logical sections, with burgers divided into types like bean-based, tofu-based, grain-based, vegetable-based, and so on. There are also sections for fixings, buns and bread, and sides.

The cookbook begins with a helpful hints and tips section, with information regarding cooking and preparing, as well as descriptions of different ingredients that may be unfamiliar to some readers. Many recipes include ingredients friendly to vegans and gluten-free eaters, which will give this cookbook a wider range of appeal. I do wish that each recipe included a picture of the finished dish, as the ones with the photographs make the food seem so delicious and inviting.

The most unique section includes breakfast burgers like the Denver Omelet Burger (p. 19), made with tofu instead of eggs. I most want to try the O'Brien Burger (p. 29), as it is a twist on a classic potato side dish. Readers looking for their veggie burgers to taste like traditional meat versions will love the Traditional Beef-y Burger section. From the All-American Burger (p. 38), flavored with garlic, mushrooms, and onion powder, to the Meatloaf Burger (p. 45), there are many recipes that would be delicious and satisfying. The Bean-Based Burgers are better versions of the familiar frozen patties from the grocery store. My favorite is the Basic Black Bean BBQ Burger (p. 57), as it is lightly spiced, but full of flavor. The Tofu-Based Burgers are more adventurous, ranging from Crab Cakes (p. 70), made with tofu and seaweed, to a Strawberry Fields Burger, with an interesting salsa of strawberries, jalapenos, and onions. Grain-Based Burgers use a plethora of grains, like white rice in the Beef and Broccoli Burger (p. 80), macaroni in the Savory Noodle Kugel Burger (p. 83), and couscous in the Couscous Pantry Burger (p. 91). The burgers are rounded out with offerings categorized by Gluten-Free, Vegetable-Based, and Seitan-Based, with flavors that draw from around the world. Fast Food Favorites are vegetable versions of iconic dishes like The Better Mac (p. 158) and Now That's a Whopper! (p. 167).

I am really interested in the Fixin's, with plenty of options to try. There are recipes with recognizable ingredients and ones with interesting flavor profiles that are unfamiliar. Buns and Breads, as well as Sides, round out the cookbook, giving readers options for a complete meal.

Overall, there is a lot to like in The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet. Whether the reader is vegan, vegetarian, or just trying to include more healthy ingredients in their diet, this cookbook will suit the needs of a wide audience. I would definitely recommend this cookbook and I look forward to exploring the plant-based world with The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet.

The cover picture caught my attention and I was eager to review this book. The content of the book did not disappoint. So many great recipes for vegetarian burgers. Some recipes are even vegan, or can be made vegan without much ado. Very, very good.

I've tried two recipes, the Couscous Pantry Burger and the Cilantro Lime Rice, both turned out delicious. What's more important though, the recipe instructions were easy to follow. As a European I also appreciate the conversion into metric units, saved me a lot of time.

I give this book a solid four stars. As a life-long vegetarian I am always so happy to find new tasty veggie burger recipes! This book includes some recipes you likely won't find anywhere else, such as the cherry oatmeal protein-packed energy burger. It's divided into handy sections such as bean-based burgers, grain-based burgers and gluten-free burgers, which make it very user friendly. The Fixins section at the end of the book include recipes for sauces, dips and toppings that complement the burger recipes provided. I deducted one star because many of the recipes are trying to emulate the taste of meat burgers rather than emphasize the taste of the vegan ingredients themselves. However, if you aren't a life-long vegetarian or vegan or a purist you may enjoy those recipes.

I was excited to read Joni Marie Newman's new book dedicated to veggie burgers, as I own her previous book "Fusion Food in the Vegan Kitchen' and loving the recipes that i tested ( the corn sushi, the potato salad coleslaw, the phos, the smoky sweet potatoes to name a few). Her recipes stroke me as innovative, proposing combinations that i wouldn't have thought of myself when exploring by myself new flavors when cooking. I found the same rich imagination in this collection of veggie/vegan burgers, discovering so many combinations for creating a delicious, healthy pattie. i love veggie burgers, and the ones i tried from the cookbook taste so much better than their meatie counterparts. I appreciate the fact that the recipes were accompanied by pairing suggestions

I'm going to suggest that this book will appeal to new, reluctant vegetarians and vegans. Those people who are finding it hard to give up meat or are newly vegan and are happy to rely on things like TVP, artificial bacon bits etc. to fool themselves and others into believing that they're still carnivores! Many of the recipes are also not quite as healthy as one might expect. However, there are some great recipes included in the book and a good wide variety to choose from too. As well as burgers, included in the book are also recipes for 'Fries and Sides', accompaniments like onion rings, fried dill pickles etc. Some great photos too that will inspire you to pop on your pinny and get cooking.

Many thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC for which I have given my voluntary and unbiased review.

This revision of a classic will have you cheering. You love burgers but are cutting down on meat? You'll love this new edition.

Take the food that's good for you, reform it, cook it, mash it up - and you'll have delicious goodness that you and your family (or friends) can enjoy and appreciate.

The pictures are good; the recipes are easier than ever. I recommend it.

I love burgers. Mostly because they're easy to make and eat, and you can get great variety with different toppings or extras. So, when I saw this book should have more than 100 burgers, I thought those were different extras. But no, these are actually different patties, and there's an incredible variety.
Add the beautiful images and design, as well as clear language, and this is a must have book; vegetarian or not.

I love Joni Marie Newman's The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet from Quarto Press - Four Winds Publishing.
The recipes are fun, well formatted to easily follow and the pictures are beautiful.
Wanting to move to a plant based diet for myself and my family was the reason I requested this book and I am so glad I did.
The book has icons with each recipe to help identify what recipes are safe for those with specific allergies.
I like that the chapters cover Burgers for Breakfast, Beef-y Burgers, Bean Based, Tofu based, Grain Based, veggie based, Buns, Breads, Sauces, Sides and MORE .... Wow! No matter your eating style this book is for you. You'll even find your favorite fast food burgers, from Wendy's, Burger Kings, MacDonald's and MORE. Don't let the whole meatless burger thing keep you from trying this book. There are recipes for every taste.
I had to try the Garlicky Ranch Potato Burger and it was amazing. The Chow Mein Burger is the next recipe to try.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and this is my unbiased review.

As a vegan this book is right up my street. I was absolutely thrilled to be approved for the ARC from Netgalley and boy did this book not disappoint. The burger recepies are all meat free(as the title of the book suggests’) and the range of ideas for meat free burgers in the book is endless. I can’t wait to order a hard copy when the book is published. Can’t recommend it highly enough., thanks Jon Marie Mewman for allowing me the pleasure to add this book to my vegan book shelf.