New Vegetarian Cooking: 120 Fast, Fresh, and Fabulous Recipes

Elliot's latest venture might almost be enough to convince dedicated carnivores to go vegetarian. The renowned vegetarian chef and prolific cookbook author offers over 100 delectable meat-free dishes, including classics like Vegetable Tempura, quick and easy pasta dishes like her Pappardelle with Eggplant and Artichokes and adventurous plates like Red Onion and Goat Cheese Flan. Vegan-friendly alternatives are provided with some of the recipes. While much of the book is devoted to soups, salads, appetizers and entrees, short recipes are given for snacks like Soy Yogurt, spreads like Lentil and Black Olive Pate and a number of zesty sauces. Elliot also hands out advice on vegetarian dinner parties, the advantages of particular grains and the healthiest way to raise a vegetarian child. Her multiethnic cuisine should appeal to many cooks, vegetarian or not.