An exciting collection of new recipes based on unusual combinations of fresh vegetables, fruits pasta, rice, eggs, and cheese. With over 100 recipes, each one illustrated in full color and with step-by-step instructions, this is a perfect book for those who want to enjoy deliciously different food.

As more and more people become aware of the health risks related to a meat-based diet, many are turning to a vegetarian lifestyle. "The First Book of Vegetarian Cooking is the key to a painless transition to healthier eating. An indispensable handbook for beginners, this book is also a reference tool for long-time vegetarians. Here are a few of the recipes included: Thai Rice Salad African Stew Potato Vegetable Quiche Cherries Jubilee Each recipe includes a nutritional analysis that lists total calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, calories from fat, fiber, sodium, and cholesterol. Also included are conversion tables to turn favorite recipes into more healthful dishes, weight-loss tips, a glossary, and much more.About the Author Dionne Stevens, N.D. is a nutritionist, lecturer, and certified reflexologist. She comes from a long line of restaurateurs, and began cooking when she was very young. She lives in Tampa, Florida where she is a coordinator for Tampa Bay Harvest, an organization that "feeds the hungry without money." Visit Dionne's online //Nutrition Hot Line.

What Julia Child is to French cooking and Marcella Hazan is to Italian cooking, Deborah Madison is to contemporary vegetarian cooking. At Greens restaurant in San Francisco, where she was the founding chef, and in her two acclaimed vegetarian cookbooks, Madison elevated vegetarian cooking to new heights of sophistication, introducing many people to the joy of cooking without meat, whether occasionally or for a lifetime. But after her many years as a teacher and writer, she realized that there was no comprehensive primer for vegetarian cooking, no single book that taught vegetarians basic cooking techniques, how to combine ingredients, and how to present vegetarian dishes with style. Now, in a landmark cookbook that has been six years in the making, Madison teaches readers how to build flavor into vegetable dishes, how to develop vegetable stocks, and how to choose, care for, and cook the many vegetables available to cooks today. Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone is the most comprehensive vegetarian cookbook ever published. The 1,400 recipes, which range from appetizers to desserts, are colorful and imaginative as well as familiar and comforting. Madison introduces readers to innovative main course salads; warm and cold soups; vegetable braises and cobblers; golden-crusted gratins; Italian favorites like pasta, polenta, pizza, and risotto; savory tarts and galettes; grilled sandwiches and quesadillas; and creative dishes using grains and heirloom beans. At the heart of the book is the A-to-Z vegetable chapter, which describes the unique personalities of readily available vegetables, the sauces and seasonings that best complement them, and the simplest ways to prepare them. "Becoming a Cook" teaches cooking basics, from holding a knife to planning a menu, and "Foundations of Flavor" discusses how to use sauces, herbs, spices, oils, and vinegars to add flavor and character to meatless dishes. In each chapter, the recipes range from those suitable for everyday dining to dishes for special occasions. And through it all, Madison presents a philosophy of cooking that is both practical and inspiring. Despite its focus on meatless cooking, Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone is not just for vegetarians: It's for everyone interested in learning how to cook vegetables creatively, healthfully, and passionately. The recipes are remarkably straightforward, using easy-to-find ingredients in inspiring combinations. Some are simple, others more complex, but all are written with an eye toward the seasonality of produce. And Madison's joyful and free-spirited approach to cooking will send you into the kitchen with confidence and enthusiasm. Whether you are a kitchen novice or an experienced cook, this wonderful cookbook has something for everyone. From the Hardcover edition.

An essential cookbook for vegetarians and vegans, this is the latest in the best-selling Big Book series. And you don't even have to be vegetarian -- just hungry -- to enjoy it. With the abundance of fresh, interesting vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes found in today's markets, variety is now the spice of life for vegetarians too. This fabulous cookbook, overflowing with more than 225 recipes for cooking healthfully and creatively, is a one-stop guide to making the most of seasonal produce. From Eggs Florentine and Parmesan Pesto Sticks with Red Pepper Aioli to Thai Coconut Curry and Saffron Risotto Primavera, the recipes here are hearty and satisfying. This is the best kind of food -- great for everyday and sophisticated enough to please all palates. Add a chapter on meal planning, including handy sample menus, plus sources for unusual ingredients and this big book becomes a big must-have for any home cook, whatever kind of --vore they may be.

Presents recipes for vegetarian dishes from a variety of cultures, including soups, breads, entrees, salads, beverages, and desserts.

Collection of many valuable vegetarian recipes.