Vegetarian

ASIN or ISBN-10: 1840386304 binding: Hardcover

People are increasingly changing to a vegetarian diet for a number of reasons, not least because it is healthy, relatively inexpensive, fully of variety and, above all, utterly delicious. This trend has encouraged a welcome revival of seasonal cooking, for if a dish is to be based on vegetables, vegetarians demand that they should be at their freshest and best, whether early summer asparagus or Brussels sprouts nipped by the first frost of winter. It has also resulted in supermarkets and other shops offering an extensive range of both dried and canned beans, soy products and other popular ingredients, as well as vegetarian varieties of cheese, margarine, sauces and flavorings. This book is packed with recipes for all occasions, from dinner parties to midweek suppers, and for all seasons, from summery salads to warming winter stews. In some dishes, vegetables take the starring role, while others are based on cheese and dairy products. In addition, mouth-watering recipes for all kinds of lentils, peas and beans, pasta and grains and the wonderfully versatile tofu amply demonstrate that the tired old clich that vegetarian food is boring no longer applies. No one would dare to make such a suggestion after trying such delectable treats as Grilled Eggplant Parcels, Potato and Red Pepper Frittata or Spiced Vegetable Couscous. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions make preparing and cooking these and all the other tasty and nutritious dishes simplicity itself and the finished dishes are all tantalizingly illustrated. Whether you are a newcomer to vegetarian cooking or a veteran veggie looking for new inspiration, you are sure to find the perfect choice here.