If you thought you had to be a nutritionist to figure out a vegetarian diet, it’s actually a lot simpler than you think. Eating vegetarian, in addition to being healthy and delicious, is just plain fun. Discovering new and exotic vegetables like celeriac or kohlrabi will widen your palate as well as your sense of adventure in the kitchen. Plus, vegetarian cuisine is chockfull of dishes that are robust and flavorful, and a match for any standard meat dish. And, most important of all, eating a plateful of vegetarian lasagna or pasta primavera, or any other scrumptious dish prepared vegetarian style will let you indulge—without guilt! With Vegetarian Cooking For Dummies, you’ll get the skinny on just what lacto-ovo, lacto, and just plain vegan diets are all about and how to create nutritious meals from the rich cornucopia of whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, and dairy and egg substitutes that are the staple of the vegetarian menu. You’ll also find out: How to get your full complement of protein and vitamins, including calcium, iron, C, B12, and zinc—and from what, often surprising, food sources How to successfully convert to a vegetarian diet How to stock up a vegetarian pantry—including tips on where to shop, starting a kitchen garden, as well as handy weekly and monthly food lists Vegetarian cooking basics—including preparing ingredients, cooking beans and grains, handling tofu and tempeh, washing and cutting fruits and vegetables Simple cooking techniques—including baking, boiling, steaming, sautéing, and stewing The ins and outs of vegetarian etiquette Not only will you become fully acquainted with the new and delicious world of meat replacements (like tofu, tempeh, seitan, textured vegetable protein, veggie burgers and franks) and egg, dairy, yogurt and cheese substitutes, you’ll see how truly simple and enjoyable cooking vegetarian can be. With over delicious 100 recipes, you’ll find yourself choosing among such soon-to-be favorites as: Smoothie snacks—including a Caramel Apple Smoothie and a Winter Berry Smooth Breakfast dishes—including Savory Mushroom Tofu Quiche, Healthy Pancakes, and French Toasties Delicious dips—including Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, and Fresh Avocado and Lime Dip Soups for all seasons—including Vegetarian Chili with Cashews and Southern Sweet Onion Soup Scrumptious salads—including Festive Broccoli Salad, Tofu Salad, and Lentil Vinaigrette Salad Entrees for everyone—including Basic Bean Burritos, Spinach and Mushroom Manicotti, Garden Pizza, and Tempeh Sloppy Joes Full of tips on adapting traditional recipes to vegetarian style cooking, plus a spicy spin on old standbys like Home Fries, Vegetarian Cooking For Dummies lets you reinvent the vegetarian lifestyle to suit your needs and tastes. With pages of full-color photos, black-and-white how-to illustrations, and humorous cartoons along the way, this fun, informative, and upbeat guide makes every meal an exciting step in the journey toward lifelong health.

Practical ways to explore and adapt a vegetarian lifestyle Are you considering a vegetarian diet for yourself or your family? Wondering if it's safe and how you'll get the right amount of nutrients? This authoritative guide has all the answers you need about living vegetarian, featuring healthful advice as well as delicious dishes involving vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy. Inside you'll find expert advice on adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, from creating a vegetarian shopping list and understanding the nutritional aspects of vegetarian eating, to using the right cooking supplies to vegetarian etiquette, eating out, and converting a kitchen-and your family's mindset-away from meat. You'll discover how to make it work when you're the only member of the house who is vegetarian, as well as how to support a family member, including a child. Provides the latest information on vegetarian diets as they relate to health, the environment, and other areas of our lives Includes tips for gradually reducing your meat intake Explains the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle Offers dozens of new recipes designed to ease the transition from omnivore to vegetarian Whether you're a long-time vegetarian or just starting out, Living Vegetarian For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your guide to evaluating and enjoying a meat-free lifestyle.

Shares more than six hundred ways to eliminate trans fats from one's diet, with tips on grocery shopping, meal preparation, and dining out, and furnishes important health and nutritional data on the risks associated with trans fat.

Beyond Rice Cakes and Ramen Quiz time! Vegetarianism is: A) strictly for humorless health nuts. B) fine if you actually like brown rice. I guess. C) what? I wasn' t sleeping, I was resting my eyes. Can you repeat the question? D) just kind of . . . normal. You answered D, right? Meatless eating is healthy, inexpensive, ecologically friendly, and even hip. What's not to like? But it's not always easy being green. The salad bar can get pretty uninspiring after a while, and you don't even want to know how much salt lurks in that can of tomato soup. Enter the Carle sisters: Megan (the long-time vegetarian) and Jill (the skeptical carnivore) are the dietary divas of yummy, doable dishes for teens and young adults. In this new book (their fourth), they offer the tips, tricks, and tasty recipes they use to feed themselves and their friends in style--veggie style. The Carles make cooking easy for cash-strapped, kitchen-shy vegetarians, starting with instructions on how to set up a basic veggie kitchen on the cheap. And they keep it simple with 90 recipes organized into student-friendly chapters, from "Cheap Eats" to "Impressing Your Date," "Dinner for One" to "Party Food," plus a desserts chapter packed with vegan options. Every page bursts with color photographs. Whether you're sharing Pasta Primavera with your roommates, taking a Caramelized Onion Tart to a party, grabbing a Roasted Red Pepper and Avocado Wrap on the run, or buttering up your sweetie with Mushroom Ravioli, College Vegetarian Cooking will break you out of the ramen rut--without breaking your budget.

Includes recipes for meatless soups, salads, main dishes, and side dishes, expanded material on healthy and low-fat cooking and vegetarian nutrition, and an expanded cultural section on holidays and festivals.

Vegetarian Cookery Has Never Been So Much Fun. Recipes From Various Cuisines Such As Chinese, Mexican, Italian And Of Course Indian Have All Been Included In This Book

Vegetarian cooking isn't just for vegetarians anymore with these simple, delicious recipes from Betty Crocker. Today, more and more families incorporate vegetarian meals and products into their everyday cooking, and you can, too. This updated third edition works for everyone—carnivore, flexitarian or dedicated vegetarian—with easy, family-pleasing recipes. Features information on how to fit vegetarianism into a busy lifestyle, how to feed vegetarian kids, and vegetarian myth busters Includes 180 meatless recipes for healthier eating with broad all-family appeal Complete nutritional analysis for every recipe Icons for Quick, Easy, and Low Fat recipes 60 beautiful full color photos throughout Plus: pantry suggestions, vegetarian ingredient substitutions, and a food glossary

Blending adventurous, exotic ingredients with familiar whole foods, fruits, and vegetables, one of Europe's leading natural-cooking writers brings together the flavors and culinary techniques of the Orient. Contains 160 recipes.

Semi-Homemade Vegetarian Cooking by Robin Colleen McClary Over 30 years ago, Robin McClary made a choice to not eat animal products. She made a choice to change her life by changing the way she ate. She grew up on farms, so naturally, she loved fresh vegetables. When she was young, meals were prepared at home, every day, using fresh produce picked out of the garden. This instilled within her, a love for cooking fresh meals. She grew up eating traditional meals with meat, but never liked the taste of meat. At the age of 21, Robin made a life changing decision to stop eating meat, which was based on ethical reasons and learning to eat healthier. Her primary reasoning for this decision, was in reaction to the cruelty to animals in industrial factory farming, battery caged animals, the torture and cruelty to animals used in entertainment, and the reality that animals are bred and sold for profit in massive numbers. Though not a trained chef, Robin McClary has a passion for cooking and experimenting with flavors. She has been testing meatless products for over ten years, and has learned to prepare delicious meals without meat-even with the recipes she grew up on and we are all familiar with. Semi-Homemade Vegetarian Cooking is a product of these years of kitchen tests and experiments. Robin McClary has been a Wildlife Rehabilitator for 17 years and volunteers with agencies, helping to rescue abused animals from danger (i.e. puppy farms), and she volunteers for the National Disaster Response Team, which responds to natural disasters and the displacement of animals.

"VEGETARIAN COOKING for Mommies" helps you take a vibrant approach to focusing on vegetables and fruits as the star of every meal. Whether a dedicated Vegan or serving an occasional vegetarian meal, this book offers over 60 healthy and delicious vegetarian alternatives to "store bought" fare. In the first chapter, "Getting Started," you'll find a handy shopping list to start cooking vegetarian friendly meals right away. A basic ingredients list and the simple utensils to use get you started discovering the benefit of organic grains, pastas, fruits, and vegetables in your daily diet. In the second chapter, "Having Dinner," tantalizing recipes focus on family dinners, healthy side dishes, weekday suppers, and full menu plans for parties, special events, and holiday meals. In the third chapter, "Cooking Easy," vegetarian cooking introduces you to the world of easy to prepare soups, salads, decadent desserts, and healthier snacks and treats that your family, friends, and guests will enjoy!