Vegetarian Delights: A Beginner's Guide to Meatless Cooking (U)

Abstract: Beginning vegetarians and interested non-vegetarians will find basic information on nutrition, ingredients, cooking methods, and recipes for gourmet vegetarian meals. Nutrient needs along with sources of amino acids, riboflavin, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins B12 and D are discussed. Items commonly available in a natural food store are identified and described. Economic and health reasons for decreasing the use of processed foods are examined. The extensive recipe section is categorized by main ingredients, i.e., rice, vegetables, dried beans, and soybean products, and also by special dishes, such as desserts, and snacks. (cj).