The definitive guide to vegetarian whole food ingredients with over 300 classic and original recipes to choose from.

Appetizing and inspiring ideas for nutritious breakfasts, simple soups, low-cost family weekday meals, side dishes, special occasions, healthy salads, and wholesome and filling desserts, cakes and baked goods. Comprehensive full-color reference section guides you through the varieties of fruit, vegetables, seeds, beans, peas, grains, cereals, rice, and dairy products — the vegetarian cook's essential pantry basics. Quick and simple meal ideas emphasize ease of preparation and high quality fresh produce, with hints and tips on preparing and storing foods. Includes favorite classic recipes, such as ravioli with ricotta and spinach, and vegetable moussaka; as well as original, contemporary ideas, such as eggplant curry, and zucchini fritters with chile jam With glorious photographs, easy-to-read, informative text and enticing, tested recipes, this is the complete guide to vegetarian whole food cooking