The Ultimate Vegetarian Cookbook

This bumper recipe collection contains over 200 original and delicious meat- and fish-free recipes for every kind of meal and occasion. Vegetarian cuisine has long moved beyond the dried-beans and nut-loaf regime, and people are enjoying meat-free meals in ever-increasing quantities, for health reasons and personal preference as well as for ethical considerations. Whether you are a committed vegetarian, whether you like to vary your routine with meatless dishes, whether you are cooking for yourself or a large family, this book will provide a fabulous range of continual fresh and inspirational ideas. Packed with over 200 imaginative and easy-to-prepare recipes to choose from, The Ultimate Vegetarian Cookbook ensures that you will never be short of a perfect and tempting dish for any occasion. There are recipes that cover every conceivable part of the menu, and that are designed to suit all manner of meals--from everyday midweek suppers to cocktail parties. This book gives wonderful recipes for vegetarian party canapes, perfect picnic food, nutritious meals for children, formal dinners, and television suppers. All recipes are easy to follow, with step-by-step photographs and inspiring finished shots of every dish. They make the most of the wonderful variety of ingredients widely available today, including vital protein-rich foods, herbs, and spices. In the introduction, you will find valuable advice and information on ingredients and nutrition to make the most of vegetarian cooking and ensure a healthy diet.