THE ESSENTIAL VEGETARIAN

by Wendy Stephen, Deirdre Blayney and Jane Price

New large softcover cookbook, published 2007. 304 pages

Vegetarian fare is no longer regarded as a poor relation on the restaurant menu, and no more regarded as the province of the brown-rice-and-lentils brigade. Our eating habits have evolved to such a point that, in fact, many of us live on a virtually meat-free diet without considering ourselves strict vegetarians - and not because of a particular philosophy or for reasons of health or economy. Today's widespread interest in food and cooking, our discovery of the infinite range of non-meat dishes from other lands, and the seemingly daily increase in the variety of vegetables, grains, nuts and pulses now available, have combined to make vegetarian cooking exciting and innovative and, simultaneously, extended our appreciation of good food.

Chapters include:

• The Vegetarian Adventure - the healthy food pyramid, carbohydrates, fibre, protein, vegans, vitamins and minerals, the fat trap, hero foods, a world of flavours, how to use this book
• Soups and Starters
• Snacks and party food
• Pies, flans and pizzas
• Pancakes, fritters and omelettes
• Pasta and noodles
• Grains and pulses
• Casseroles and bakes
• Salads
• Vegetables on the side
• Stir-fries
• Savoury breads, muffins and scones
• Sauces, dressings and condiments
• Desserts
• Cakes, pastries and sweet muffins
• Drinks
• Index

This book has exciting recipes for all occasions, and will apeal to vegetarians and carnivores. It also has vegan recipes, although eggs, milk, butter and cream are used in many recipes throughout the book.

The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook is an Australian publication. Measurements are in metric and imperial.

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The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook