Stuffed!

I'll be honest. I am not going to make vegetable boats for weekday dinners. I requested this book to find out how to enhance my party food - I usually end up getting veg sticks, tortilla and dips-  and grapes and cheese on sticks.
This book gives a lot of interesting ideas, I loved the 'cucumber boats' section. the book is categorised pepper, cucumber, baked potato, tomato, zuccini, sweet potato, eggplant boats , etc sections.
Lovely recipes, and would love to try a few.  My only critism would be that I wish there was a bit more photographs. Seeing the end result is the main motivation for me to try these recipes.

I really liked the creative ideas here. I am a fan of food, especially healthy food and these will be great to use for children.

This is a really cool cookbook! I honestly never looked at veggies at being vessels for other things. sure I've heard of stuffed avocados, peppers, and mushrooms. But this book takes it to a whole new level! Stuffed fruit! Stuffed squashes! Stuffed zucchini. You name it - the author has got it in this book and the whole concept is really awesome and sustainable.

This cookbook shows you how to make “boats” out of different types of food. These “boats” are like plates, but they use one fruit or vegetable for the bottom of the boat, and many other foods are used to fill up the boat.
Peppers are cut in half and filled with hummus, tomatoes, carrots and celery. Another tempting choice is Philly cheesesteak pepper boats, they contain steak, cheese, peppers, mushrooms, onions and butter.
The ingredients are put together easily, and baked and broiled to make a tasty entree.
A dinner entree is made from lobster tails, cucumbers, celery, scallions and other spices. 
Eggplants are the basis for eggplant-parmesan boats that contain eggplant, mozzarella, tomatoes, tomato sauce and breadcrumbs that can be made and cooked in about half an hour.
The Asian Stir Fry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes look amazing, they are stuffed with sweet potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and carrots.
The S’mores Stuffed Sweet Potatoes contain sweet potatoes, chocolate,graham crackers and marshmallows that are mixed together or layered to make a gooey chunk of sweetness!
There is even a wild mushroom and herb polenta in a portobello boat, that has layers of mushrooms, sauce and polenta that will fill you up for a while!
Kids will love making boats out of their food, and guests will be able to use their imaginations to make their boats - enjoy!

Looks lovely but the format is sadly incompatible with my device so I cannot provide proper feedback. My apologies. I will be certain to check it out once it’s published. Thanks for the opportunity!

A nice collection of recipes involving stuffing fruit or vegetables. Think stuffed peppers with a twist.
The featured 'boats' include:

Bell Peppers
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Aubergine
Sweet Potato
Squash
Mushroom
Potato
Avocado
Tomato
Zucchini
Fruit 

Overall, some great variations of classic dishes, and some new things to try.

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  
From the publisher --- 
Looking for creative and delicious ways to eat your vegetables? Now you can eat an array of colorful foods, eliminate cooking with tons of dishes and bowls, and get on board with the hot new trend: the veggie boat!

Vegetable and fruit “boats” are a delicious and nutritious vessel for your meals. Stuffed! shows you how to stuff your favorite foods into most types of fruits and veggies. Each chapter is organized by vegetable, and you’ll love the clever combinations available.

You won’t believe the incredible flavor combinations for your avocado boats, eggplant boats, red pepper boats, and many more. Enjoy filling meals, know that there is no waste, and love that there are no dishes to clean when you’re done! 

Author Marlena Kur is the recipe developer and stylist behind Zest My Lemon, the popular healthy eating Instagram and website.
I always remember my mother serving boats and my cousin’s new husband saying “But I hate zucchini – how could that have been zucchini?”  (Yes, my mom was a product/survivor of the Donna Reed era so immortalized in “The Gilmore Girls”. I will NEVER wear pearls or heels in the kitchen but the dresses are amazing!)
Digression aside, this book is smartly presented via vegetable type: in fact, stuffing peppers with something besides ground beef and rice was a nice way to start. The photos made me SO HUNGRY: I can see why the author has such a popular Instagram account! (276K followers: https://www.instagram.com/zestmylemon/) 
I can see myself cooking my way through the book as the seasons pass and things become available locally (and avocado boats all year round as I lie a million miles from anywhere where they would be a #locavore food for me!). And Dean, beware: there may be more zucchini boats at the annual Proctor Family Picnic!

This is a great recipe book for getting vegetables into your diet. It’s full of amazing recipes and the photos are amazing.

Stuffed!    by Marlena Kur 
The Art of the Edible Vegetable Boat

Marlena Kur, creator of Zest My Lemon on Instagram has broken the book into eleven chapters all dealing with creative ways to “stuff” peppers, cucumbers, eggplants, sweet potatoes, squash, mushrooms, baked potatoes, avocados, tomatoes, zucchinis, and various fruits. 

The photography is gorgeous and made me want to take a bite more than once. Each recipe was colorful and delicious sounding. Some might be easier to assemble and keep together than others as some vegetables are rounder than others. 

The ideas for fillings no doubt could be interchangeable with Philly steak filling in a potato instead of a pepper or hummus in a cucumber instead of a pepper. So many ideas and now I am thinking of other stuffings to try in various food “boats”.

Some of the ideas that I wrote down are: 

The sweet potato with s’mores topping – oh my – would love to try chocolate and marshmallow on a sweet potato someday! 

Oatmeal in a squash with a lot of tasty additions? I can definitely see that as a delicious meal sometime in the future. I can also see this for brunch or perhaps even served in a B&B somewhere.

Shepherd’s Pie potato boats…intriguing idea…hmm…or filled with moussaka 

Buffalo Chicken potato boats…yum!

Okay…did not know that the author of this gorgeous book with intriguing recipes had a website or Instagram presence so am off to join and do some more sleuthing and recipe reading. 

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

5 Stars

I can't believe I have been missing out on so many wonderful meals! Stuffed opened my eyes to the many possibilities of stuffing different vegetables (some I never even thought of) to make tasty, fresh, and healthy meals! Great variety of recipes and beautiful photos of the finished product. Loved this book and pre-ordered mine!

I absolutely love this digital copy of Stuffed! by Marlena Kur.   I follow a vegan diet and the recipes (although some contain meat and diary) are easy make switches to accommodate my vegan diet.   The cook book is so different from the usual cookbooks that have mains, breakfasts, desert recipes etc.,  Thanks so much for the ARC I will definitely be treating myself to a hardcopy of this beautifully illustrated book..

We really need to up the veggie game at our house. STUFFED is just the book to show us how! Author Marlena Kur  — recipe developer and stylist behind the popular healthy-eating Instagram and website Zest My Lemon — brings her special foodie flair to this creative and beautifully photographed book. She shares 100 simple recipes for tasty, nutritious and filling veggie and fruit boats for every night of the week. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m heading to the kitchen to fix roasted shrimp and pesto spaghetti squash boats, with s’more-stuffed sweet potatoes for dessert. Yum!  5/5

Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group – Race Point Publishing, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

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I received this book through NetGalley and Race Point Publishing for an honest review.
'Stuffed" by Marlena Kur is a great cookbook and guides the reader through the process of preparing and serving food in an attractive and delicious way. It would aid the person who needs to cater for a party or just wants to tempt the the taste buds of family and friends who like the way a dish is served. I found the recipes simple and easy to make and also very delicious. This book reminds me of the cookbooks in the 1960s and 1970s as in those years cookbooks had some very odd ways of serving dishes and meals to make it attractive to the dining experience. The illustrations in this book were very colourful and would be helpful to the reader in showing how a dish should be served . I recommend this book to readers that want a nice change in how their meals can be served

Marlena had some really creative takes on food. Food boats the perfect vessel and such a great way to present food. I had not considered all of the fruits and vegetables that could be used as boats, so this did a great job in expanding the food boat horizons. Can't wait to try some of these awesome recipes!

Looking for ways to serve up vegetables in a new and interesting way? Then this is the book for you! Some ideas are so unique, as in serving butternut squash stuffed with something other than stuffing. And serving sweet potatoes with choices other than with marshmallows (though there is a dessert choice using them). Really well thought out with ideas the average cook can easily adapt to their regular menu.

I received a copy of this for a fair and honest review. I am a lover of food and the joy that it brings to my heart and stomach. Food is a big part of my life, culture and family. I saw this and I love stuffed mushroom and there was a whole section on the mushroom. So I was right on board to see what else could be stuffed. I love how each vegetable had its own section and fruit was in a section of its own.

This is a great recipe book for getting vegetables into your diet. It’s full of amazing recipes and the photos are amazing.

Stuffed is a great recipe book for people who love veggies. The best recipe was the butternut squash one I actually made it last night and my kids loved it!!

Stuffed! by Marlena Kur is all about edible food boats.  Everything from avocado to zucchini is covered in this book.  I found a recipe in every section that I wanted to try.  I admit my favorite might be the s'more stuffed sweet potato which includes chocolate, marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers.  A close second is the shepherd's pie potato boat.   The pictures are lovely and tempting.  This is a fun cookbook that offers something for everyone!

Author Marlena Kur's book Stuffed! goes far beyond the typical stuffed bell peppers we all grew up eating. In fact, you'll find a recipe called S'more-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes which uses the familiar S'Mores ingredients and a bit of cinnamon for the filling. The filling is then stuffed into four sweet potato halves and broiled to finish the cooking. The final garnish is a sprinkling of graham cracker crumbs. To me this would make a fine dessert. Later in her book you will find a chapter called Fruit Boats. Fruits such as papaya, watermelon or watermelon are used to prepare Fruit Boats.

Her book contains the following chapters:

Pepper Boats
Cucumber Boats
Eggplant Boats
Sweet Potato Boats
Squash Boats
Mushroom Boats
Baked Potato Boats
Avocado Boats
Tomato Boats
Zucchini Boats
Fruit Boats

Illustrating the recipes are numerous luscious color photos found throughout her book.

Recommend.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.

I loved the concept of the vegetable boat right from the start. I grew up eating tomates farcies (stuffed tomatoes) every summer and it's what of these Proust madeleines that take you right back. So I was interested to see what else could be done with stuffed vegetables.

I loved the recipes. I'm not a vegetable lover myself to be perfectly honest, and I'm not overly adventurous with them. I have a few favourites, which I'll eat, but yes... I'm a bit of a picky eater at times. Those veggie boats are such a fun way to add vegetables to a meal. I get a weekly vegetable box from my green grocer (another way to get more vegetables!), so sometimes I need to look for ideas on how to cook some of them, and this book is perfect for that!

3.5 stars Stuffed! goes beyond the perennial classic of stuffed peppers and ventures into a world of vegetables and fruits just waiting to be stuffed. Although there's a nice variety of ingredients and recipes, the recipe directions are a bit convoluted and could be written better. Providing additional ingredient substitutions and more pictures would also elevate this book. I give Ms. Kur an A+ for creativity!

A fantastic book full of great ideas for fruit and vegetable boats. Beautiful photos of some of the recipes, but not all of them. There are some interesting flavour combinations that I would never have thought of. Great ideas for new party food or to get the family interested in eating their veggies.

Maybe you’re one of those people who loves the idea of stuffing fillings into vegetables, but you’re running out of ideas. Maybe you enjoy surprising your guests (or yourself) with amazing-looking, easy-to-make dishes. Maybe you collect gorgeous cookbooks. If you recognize yourself in any of these statements, “Stuffed!” is for you.

Marlena Kur, the author of this book and the website Zest My Lemon, has a passion for beautiful food that is also good for you. Presenting fruits and veggies as ‘boats’ loaded with yummy stuffings is how she expresses it here. Most people are familiar with stuffed tomatoes of some sort, stuffed peppers, and probably zucchini, but have you tried stuffed mushrooms, eggplant, sweet potato, or even fruit? There are hot and cold stuffings, some including meats, some seafood, some simply veggies, with or without grains and/or cheese, and no repeats. All ingredients should be easily available at the supermarket, although some may be seasonal, depending on where you live. Although not every single recipe comes with one, the included photos are appetizing and attractively arranged. This is definitely not a diet book and thus does not include nutritional information for the recipes. If this is an important consideration for you, now you know.

Because it is not suitable to my own dietary lifestyle, I wouldn’t get this book for myself, but I can see myself getting a copy for my stepmother who is an enthusiastic cook and for whom presentation is nearly as important as the dish itself.

“Stuffed!” is published by Race Point Publishing, a subsidiary of the Quarto Publishing Group. I have reviewed a few titles from them on this blog and can honestly say that a lot of care goes into their books. I received a preview copy from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

For the past week I've tried cooking some if the recipes from this book, one a day! It's perfect and the dishes are yummy!

This is a wonderful book. I enjoy making stuffed peppers and this gives me more ideas. I look forward to trying a philly cheese steak option and using other veggies such as squash. Then there are ideas I had not thought about including for fruit, which make great ideas!! I recommend this book.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from Race Point Publishing for my unbiased opinion of the book. I tried the Lobster Roll Cucumber Boats, Eggplant Parmesan Boats, and Maple Acorn Squash Oatmeal Boats. All the recipes that I have tried were a great hit with my family and friends. There is a high picture to recipe ratio for me is very important in picking a cookbook. Those are the ones I rely on most often. The recipes are laid out step by step and the book is very well thought out.

The recipes that I have tried so far have all been really easy t make and really, really yummy. I can’t wait to work my way through the book and find some family favourites.

An interesting cookbook, showing how to make "boats" out of Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Sweet Potato,
Squash, Mushroom, Potato, Avocado, Tomato, Zucchini and Fruit . Like the concept, and a good way to get more veggies in the diet. Fun ideas, and a good way to combine into one dish meals. Highly recommend.

This is a clever idea for a cookbook and many of the recipes sound delicious (Caprese Salad-Stuffed Tomato Boats I'm looking at you).   It contains quite a few vegetarian/vegan options even though it doesn't proclaim to fit that niche.  I like that the sections are by whatever the "boat" is be it pepper, potato, sweet potato, tomato, etc.  And it included some that I might not have considered such as eggplant, avocado and fruit.  The photos are pretty but I don't think there is a photo for every recipe which is a disappointment.  If you're looking for new ways to serve your meals then this would be a good cookbook to get.

This cookbook offers refreshing ideas on ways to stuff many kinds of vegetables for a unique meal. Organized by the base, I found the cookbook easy to navigate and visually appealing. I love that the recipes are healthy but tasty. This isn't just your average stuffed peppers. So many creative ideas.

This ENTIRE cookbook is full of awesome deliciousness!    The mushroom boats look AMAZING and I can’t wait to make them. The further I got into the book, the more I wanted  to make a store run so I could start cooking.  Wait until you see the potato boats! There’s too much to include in my review, so I’ll just say that this is a must read!  I highly recommend this 5-Star cookbook. You won’t regret it!

Ingenious! A great way to get more veggies into your diet, and eliminate some of the after-dinner dishes. From stuffed eggplant, to sweet potatoes, to peppers, to tomatoes, and to many fruits, these ideas are imaginative, colorful, and healthy as well. A great book!

We could all use more veggies and these stuffed creations will be tempted even the pickiest eater. Organized into sections by vegetable, the ideas here are creative and fun. Can't wait to try a few!

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

As the author mentions in her introduction, stuffed fruits and veggies or “boats” are an excellent way to add variety and flavor to your diet. Simply and easily transform your food with Stuffed!.

After the brief introduction, come the recipes which have been separated into 11 different categories:

Pepper Boats
Cucumber Boats
Eggplant Boats
Sweet Potato Boats
Squash Boats
Mushroom Boats
Baked Potato Boats
Avocado Boats
Tomato Boats
Zucchini Boats
Fruit Boats

The title page for each category includes a list of all of the recipes included with their page numbers.

The recipes themselves include prep, cook, and/or total time, yield, and easy to follow instructions. Many of the recipes in the cookbook do not have a photo, but those that do are full page and beautifully captured.

The recipes included offer a wide variety of colorful foods allowing you to achieve the color rainbow should have in your diet. Given that the author does mention these are healthier choices in the introduction, I found it surprising that there are no nutritional values included in recipes.

Because of the nature of “boats”, it is easy to be creative. I am entirely sure anyone can adapt these recipes to their families favorite foods. And since “boats” are very portable and easy to pick up to eat (in most cases), many of these recipes would be excellent for a party.

No Additional Information

I was disappointed by the lack of additional details in the recipes. There were no tips or tricks about various ingredients, no make-ahead suggestions.

This is the kind of detail which really makes it a book special. Knowing which recipes can be made hours or days in advance (without worry of discoloration) or if they can be partially assembled just adding the final ingredient(s) at the last minute, could be invaluable if you want them for a large party.

See the full review and the recipe for Almond-Coconut Açaí Boats at The RecipesNow! Reviews And Recipes Magazine. This review is written in response to a complimentary copy of the book provided by the publisher in hopes of an honest review.

This cookbook has some delicious healthy recipes. The pepper boats had ingredients I never considered using before. My family loves the new recipes I’ve tried out! I received an advance review copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a gorgeous visually delightful recipe book. The images included really bring to live the recipes they accompany and really make your mouth water at the thought of them. This is the perfect book for those who are tired of the same old recipes for including vegetable into their diet. It could also be useful for people with children who won't eat vegetables as an avocado boat makes food feel more like an adventure than a chore. I thoroughly enjoyed this recipe book and couldn't wait to make my own versions of the contents.

Cooking is definitely not among my pleasures; however, eating is. But in order to enjoy both, I always hunt for easy recipes – easy as in the minimum time spent making it.

This book sounded just as one I would look for and for most part it is. Although not groundbreaking, it has some interesting ideas regarding stuffing. The ‘boats’ are tomatoes, eggplants, zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, potatoes, stuffed with a multitude of other vegetables, seeds, occasionally meet and a lot of spices and dressings.

Some of them I already tried in various combinations, other are new to me and some I won’t even try for they take too much time.

But overall, it’s a good inspiration for when you don’t want to spend to much time in the kitchen and in need of a light summer meal.

Recommended.

This recipes sounded so good, I am already planning my next family dinner using this cookbook. It will be a Christmas gift for sure.

Although this book didn't have many pictures, the ones that it does include were bright and colorful. They were tantalizing and I soon had a list of what I wanted to make just from the pictures. The recipes looked tasty and easy to follow. I would be happy to have this on my own shelf.

Race Point Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Stuffed!: The Art of the Edible Vegetable Boat.  I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

Author Marlena Kur started out by posting easy meal ideas on Instagram, which eventually gave rise to this cookbook.  Stuffed provides recipes that include filling fresh fruits and vegetables with assorted flavors and textures to create exciting meals.  The cookbook is divided into several sections, including Pepper Boats, Cucumber Boats, Zucchini Boats, Fruit Boats, and Mushroom Boats.  Many of the recipes are simplistic in nature, completely easy for beginning cooks to follow.  Although I am at an advanced skill, I did find some interesting dishes that I would definitely make.

Cheesy Chicken and Black Bean-Stuffed Poblano Peppers (p. 19) is full of flavor and great for a weeknight family dinner.  The section including cucumber boats has varied recipes such as Chopped Greek Salad Cucumber Boats (p. 24), stuffed with the flavors of the Mediterranean like feta, olives, and bell pepper, and Burnt Eggplant, Tahini, and Pomegranate Cucumber Boats (p. 28), with its unique texture and flavor profile.  Eggplant Boats include an interesting take on Eggplant Parmesan (p. 40), with the flavors of that classic dish without the mess.  A unique dish featuring the eggplant is Roasted Eggplant Boats with Soba Noodles and Mango Salad, with its layered flavors and unexpected ingredients.  The section on Sweet Potato Boats offers cuisine from many different cultures, including Asian, Mediterranean, and Mexican.  The section on Squash Boats includes recipes made with many different types of squash, including Spaghetti, Acorn, and Butternut.  Mushroom Boats are packed full of ingredients such as chicken, quinoa, tabbouleh, and wild mushroom and herb polenta.  Mushroom Lasagna Portobello Boats(p. 86) give readers the flavors of lasagna in a uniquely proportional vehicle.  With other sections featuring the Baked Potato, the Avocado,and the Tomato, readers will be able to find dishes that will appeal to themselves and their families.

There was definitely a lot of recipes to choose from and I am especially excited about the Fruit Boats.  The vehicle for the filling changes with the recipe, creating many different possibilities for delicious desserts.  Stuffed!: The Art of the Edible Vegetable Boat is a great cookbook for all skill levels and includes many exciting possibilities for new favorite family dishes.

Great cookbook!  I love recipes that involve stuffing one delicious thing into another delicious thing so this was a hit for me.  Lots of recipes for stuffed zucchini, potato, sweet potato, etc. Many ideas that anyone would enjoy.  Lots of pictures, which is a must for me in a cookbook.  Highly recommended for anyone!

*I received an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Stuffing vegetables is something I never thought of doing. It’s yummy, colourful, pretty for the eyes... Can’t wait to try some recipes on my 3yo! However, I would have loved to see pictures of more recipes, at least to give me an idea of the presentation...

Thanks to the publisher for my e-copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I received a digital copy of Stiffed! by Marlena Kur for review.  I really enjoyed this book.  As an avid cookbook collector, I haven't seen many books like this.  The book is broken down by vegetables with various ways to "stuff" them.  There were so many recipes I wanted to try but I think I'll start with the: Roasted Shrimp and Pesto Spaghetti Squash Bowls and the Buffalo Cauliflower Stuffed Baked Potatoes.  I think this book would be great for weeknight cooking with plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day.  I've already added it to my wish list!

While most of us think of stuffing zucchini or green peppers with filling and baking them, this excellent cookbook, Stuffed!: The Art of the Edible Vegetable Boat by Marlena Kur, takes stuffing veggies to new heights. She includes raw vegetables like peppers and cucumbers and stuffs them with crunchy cold crudités, as well as eggplants, sweet potatoes, squash, mushrooms, baked potatoes, avocados, tomatoes, zucchini, and fruits stuffed with both hot and cold fillings. Many of Kur’s ideas are unique and innovative; this cookbook has ideas for both weeknight family dinners and entertaining.

Some of the cold recipes can double as salads; the stuffings include hummus and vegetables, a Greek salad combo, and even one containing falafel. These cold stuffed vegetables are not only delicious, but also very attractive and would go well on a buffet. 

Because Kur’s stuffed items are based on vegetables, most are quite healthy. That doesn’t, however, make them unappetizing. The stuffings are delicious, and any hostess would be happy to serve almost any one in the book. Who knew there were so many ways to stuff fruits and vegetables? There are ideas here for every season, too. Summer, with garden produce is a given, but since most vegetables are available year round, there are scrumptious ideas for fall, winter, and spring dishes. Obviously Kur has a great imagination, and those of us readers who happen to purchase her book are one step ahead of our peers with new, fun dishes.

The recipes are well-written and easy to follow, and there is something here for everyone: a few over-the-top trendy healthy dishes like Chia Pudding Papaya Boats, Southwestern Quinoa and Black Bean Baked Tomatoes, and Quinoa, Mushroom, Spinach, and Tomato–Stuffed Eggplant Boats with Turmeric Tahini, classic dishes such as Zucchini Pizza Boats, Baked Potato Boats with Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Bacon, and Shepherd’s Pie Potato Boats. Trendy boats include Shakshuka Tomato Boats, Hummus and Crudités Bell Pepper Boats, and Broccoli and Tahini–Stuffed Potatoes.

While most of the dishes are fairly easy, some have a long list of ingredients – not a problem, but also not as fast. Most of the dishes are worth it, however, and the time spent creating will draw oohs and aahs. These dishes are fun and anyone who wants something different. While Stuffed! may not be a good choice for those who hate to cook or don’t like to entertain, it is perfect for those of us who do. 

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I am always looking for new and re-invented ways of presenting vegetables to my three young kids. Stuffed! gave me some great ideas and new menu additions for our weekly rut dinners. I just wish the book had more pictures as I am more of a visual person to try out a new recipe.

Diese "Boot-Rezepte" sind nicht nur eigenständig gute Rezepte zum schnellen "nachkochen", sie sind vielmehr eine prima Anregung, um durch einfaches Austauschen oder gleich neu erfinden, seine Küche zu bereichern. Macht Lust auf frische Lebensmittel!

This is a terrific cookbook, especially if you are trying to find a way to get more vegetables into your (or your family's) diet.  The basic premise is that every single recipe is built on a "boat" base--and the boat can be a variety of terrific vegetables (and in a few cases, fruit!).  The book is organized by the type of "boat".  For example, there are pepper boats, cucumber boats, sweet potato boats, eggplant boats, etc.  I had made zucchini boat recipes before (those are here too!), but I hadn't thought of any of these others.  There are even sections on baked potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms and avocados!  The recipes are very detailed, and everything is very well explained--the only thing I wish was included was nutritional information.  The photography is gorgeous, and there is a full color, full page photo of almost every single recipe in the book.  There is a detailed index, and a nice table of contents.  It's super easy to find any recipe you want to make, and flipping through, you'll find TONS of inspiration for things you'll want to try.  I think this book offers great options for people trying to eat more plant based meals (although many of the recipes do have meat and/or eggs in them, there are a fair number that are plant based), or just trying to add some more vegetables and variety into their meal planning.  I've tried several of these recipes already and they were really good.

Sometimes you just want something different from the norm. Your palate gets bored with the everyday meals. If you want to spice things up for a party or get-together, Stuffed! is a great cookbook for this. It's filled with yummy-looking recipes that all revolve around one central theme: food stuffed inside veggie boats/bowls, boats/bowls made from things like bell peppers, cucumbers, avocados... filled with a variety of foods.

The recipes are organized by the type of veggie that makes the bowl or boat. There is a wide variety of bases: avocados, tomatoes, potatoes, etc. Some of the recipes seem more appealing sans boat, but they all look delicious. The book is liberally peppered with beautiful pictures of the completed recipes.The instructions are clear and the directions concise. And while not all the recipes listed in this book are vegetarian, there are enough that don't call for meat - and a few meat-filled recipes that seem easily adaptable for vegetarian palates - to make this a great book for herbivores and omnivores alike. I am very excited to try many of these recipes, and have already earmarked a few for my next family get-together!

I had a hard time deciding what to make from this book, as so many recipes sounded wonderful. They were written clearly, there was a wide variety (including breakfast), and the photographs were clear and attractive. Eventually I ended up making two recipes: Curry chicken salad bell pepper boats and Mini pepper tuna bites. Both were simple to make and very good eating. I appreciated the use of mini peppers as a way to hold the tuna salad, which added a nice flavor and texture. I have already recommended it and believe it is worth buying.

This is a great cookbook. I love the idea of these fruit and veg "boats". They make a nice presentation for dinners as well as being very tasty.

This was an incredibly fun cookbook that made me a little bit hungry - and that I saved a lot of recipes from! 

Personally, not every recipe is for me - but that does not affect the rating of this book, because it is all about preference like I do not really like butternut squash (unless it's cream soup) and I prefer my avocado on toast, never baked or grilled. But everyone will find something in this book that they would enjoy and make for a fun colorful meal. I am a big fan of the stuffed tomatoes and aubergines! 

Now there are a few recipes where the veggie or fruit is stuffed is there more like a plate than part of the recipe, and that's the only thing that bothered me because a stuffed recipe is as much about the stuffing as it is about what you stuff! Can I say that word more? 

Overall, fun cookbook! Cannot wait to stuff some aubergines now!

The format was nicely done and the recipes were concise and clearly written. I do wish there were some more pictures, but I did find the authors Instagram so I'm excited to see what else she has done. The pictures in the book are beautiful and artfully display the food. I don't know about full meals, but I will definitely be utilizing this for smaller portions and possibly dinner parties.

Thank you to by Marlena Kur, Quarto Publishing Group – Race Point Publishing, Race Point Publishing, and NetGalley for allowing me the extreme pleasure of access to an advanced reader copy of “Stuffed!: The Art of the Edible Vegetable Boat” for an honest review. 

How do I even begin to detail my love for this book, this concept, and this style of eating? Oh, let me count the myriad endless million ways, because this whole book from the first offer, to the first page, to the last page, was an absolute riot of delight to be reading (as well as beginning to plan what to cook, make, try first, second, fifteenth). 

The layout is clean, clear, accessible, and there are no difficulties between what’s on the page and making your recipe. You won’t find yourself tripping over extraneous information or with questions that aren’t covered. The pictures of the fruit and vegetable “boats” as a glory for the eat to see, encourage better and better choices for food, while looking like a non-stop colorful adventure of great tastes. 

I have to admit as much as I can’t wait to try all the veggie and fruit options, I’m, also, divinely excited to try the dessert-like options in here, too. I have made fruit/veggie boats before, but never dessert ones! It’s such a happy day to have all these new ways to prepare those *and* now dessert ‘boat’ options. 

I can’t wait to get on this, and you shouldn’t either!

Stuffed! The Art of the Edible Vegetable Boat by Marlena Kur is a neat cookbook. I honestly never looked at veggies at being vessels for other things. Of course I have heard of stuffed avocados, peppers, and mushrooms; but, this book takes it to a whole new level! Stuffed fruit! Stuffed squashes! Stuffed zucchini. You name it - the author has got it in this book and the whole concept is really awesome and sustainable.

Marlena Kur, the author of this book and the website Zest My Lemon, has a passion for beautiful food that is also good for you. Presenting fruits and veggies as ‘boats’ loaded with yummy stuffings is how Kur expresses it. There are hot and cold stuffings, some including meats, some seafood, some simply veggies, with or without grains and/or cheese, and no repeats. All ingredients should be easily available at the supermarket, although some may be seasonal, depending on where you live. Although not every single recipe comes with one, the included photos are appetizing and attractively arranged. This is definitely not a diet book and thus does not include nutritional information for the recipes. If this is an important consideration for you, now you know.

I received an e-arc from NetGalley via Race Point Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Race Point Publishing for Stuffed!  The Art of the Edible Vegetable Boat by Marlena Kur.   This book goes beyond everyday stuffed peppers to more exciting fillings and more exciting “boats.”  I have always like traditional stuffed peppers with rice and hamburger, stuffed cabbage with the same filling, and I have a stuffed zucchini recipe that I have always really like, but now I have more options.

The book has a quick introduction and then goes right into the recipes.  The recipes are broken into chapters based on what you are stuffing (referred to as the “boat”).  The recipes are relatively easy to follow, use easy to find ingredients, and all the ones I tried were really good.  Some of my favorite recipes are for: Lentil and Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers; Cheesy Chicken and Black Bean-Stuffed Poblano Peppers; Creamed Corn Eggplant Boats; Shepherd’s Pie Potato Boats; Buffalo Cauliflower-Stuffed Baked Potatoes; Southwestern-Stuffed Avocado Boats; Southwestern Quinoa and Black Bean Baked Tomatoes; Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats; and Zucchini, Lemon, and Pecorino Romano Risotto Zucchini Boats.

I wish the book had a few more pictures; I like to see what the recipe will look like when I am done before deciding to make it.  But overall this book is good with lots of variety and plenty of options to keep you cooking new and exciting dishes.