Vegetarian Book Box: An Inspired Approach to Healthy Eating in Two Fabulous Step-by-Step Cookbooks - Hardcover

Nicola Graimes; Linda Fraser

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1843099845 ISBN 13: 9781843099840

Publisher: Hermes House, 2016

Synopsis

Two beautiful volumes offer a definitive guide to vegetarian wholefood ingredients with a total of 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 bakes Comprehensive full-colour reference section guides you through the varieties of fruit, vegetables, seeds, pulses, grains, cereals, rice, legumes and dairy products - the vegetarian cook's essential store-cupboard 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 favourite classic recipes, such as ravioli with ricotta and spinach, and vegetable moussaka; as well as original, contemporary ideas, such as aubergine curry, and courgette fritters with chilli jam With glorious photographs, easy-to-read, informative text and enticing, tested recipes, this set of books is the complete guide to vegetarian wholefood cooking These superb books offer the complete guide to wholefood vegetarian cookery. Together they feature over 300 classic and original recipes from hearty soups and nutritious weekday meals to a tempting selection of dishes for special occasions. Organic and wholefood products are widely available in mainstream food shops, enabling you to choose a balanced diet that will provide all the necessary vitamins, fibre, carbohydrates and protein. For those who have opted for a vegetarian way of life, whether for health reasons, ethical considerations or to broaden their daily menu options, the variety and choice of vegetarian fare is wider than ever. The Practical Encyclopedia of Wholefoods contains a comprehensive visual encyclopedia, which guides you through the natural wholefood staples of the vegetarian diet, from fresh and dried fruit, vegetables, seeds, beans, pasta, grains, dairy produce and non-dairy substitutes to herbs and spices and pantry essentials. Information is included on how to prepare each item for cooking or storing, and nutritional notes advise you of the dietary benefits of each food. Then follows an enticing recipe collection, including Breakfasts & Brunches; Soups & Light Meals; Main Dishes; Tarts, Pies and Pizzas; Salads; Side Dishes; Desserts; and Cakes, Bakes & Breads. The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook explores vegetarian cuisine further, with over 200 recipes from well-loved favourites such as Vegetable Moussaka, Wholewheat Pasta Salad and Baked Vegetable Lasagne, as well as meat-free classics from the world's cuisines, including Buckwheat Blinis with Mushroom Caviar, Grilled Vegetable Terrine and Gado Gado. In both titles step-by-step photographic sequences guide you through each tested recipe to help you achieve perfect results. With easy-to-read, informative text and mouthwatering dishes, this is an essential boxed set for every kitchen and every cook.

About this title

About the Author

Linda Fraser is a highly experienced author and editor. She was Cookery Editor on the successful BBC Good Food magazine and has since written and edited dozens of best-selling titles. Her many published works include Hot & Spicy Kitchen Handbook, Low Fat Baking, Low Fat Sauces, Not Just Roast - Great Chicken Dishes, 75 Classic Pasta Sauces, 75 Easy-To-Make Muffin Recipes, The Vegetarian Cookbook (all Southwater), Party Food, Quick & Easy Pasta and Soups & Starters (all Lorenz Books). Nicola Graimes has been a food writer, editor and stylist for 15 years, but her interest in vegetarianism extends far beyond that. She was editor of Vegetarian Living magazine for five years and has written many articles on vegetarian food and healthy eating for both trade and consumer magazines. Nicola is particularly interested in the healing aspects of food and is a strong advocate of organic foods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843099845
• ISBN 13: 9781843099840
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 528