Vegetarian Bible

For matters of health, conscience, and taste, more people all over the world are eating less meat. At once an inspiring cookbook and an invaluable reference, this volume is brimming with creative ideas and essential ideas to make meals more healthful and delicious for new, occasional and even veteran vegetarians--as well as for carnivores who relish great food. Delicious recipes reflecting a world of ethnic influences, backed by an extensive directory with the details on choosing, preparing, and enjoying more than 350 individual ingredients--from avocado to zucchini--and combining them for optimal flavor and nutrition. Serving up specialties from Asia, India, the Mediterranean, and South America, mouthwatering selections include Spinach and Chili Calzone, Chickpea Curry, and Mushroom and Olive Ravioli. Features at-a-glance nutritional breakdowns for each meal, clear photographs of ready-to-serve dishes and step-by-step illustrations of key techniques, and complete menus for formal dinners, finger buffets, and even meatless barbecues.