This superb book is a comprehensive collection of wholefood vegetarian recipes. It features more than 300 classic and original dishes, from hearty soups and nutritious weekday meals to a tempting selection of ideas for special occasions. The book explains how organic and wholefood products provide the necessary vitamins, carbohydrates and protein you need to maintain a balanced diet, and features a guide to the different food groups and their health benefits. Whether you are a dedicated vegetarian or simply want to live a healthier lifestyle and cut down on the amount of meat and fish in your diet, this book provides all the information and recipes you will need. A mouthwatering selection of dishes suitable for most vegetarians, ranging from vegetable-only classics such as Ratatouille, to recipes containing dairy or eggs, such as Goat's Cheese Souffle and Baked Vegetable Lasagne Appetizing and inspiring ideas for breakfasts, soups, family weekday meals, side dishes, special occasions, salads, and tempting desserts, cakes and breads A comprehensive reference section guides you through the varieties of fruit, vegetables, seeds, beans, lentils, grains, cereals, rice, legumes and dairy products

Author Biography

Nicola Graimes is a food writer, editor and stylist. She was the editor of Vegetarian Living magazine, and has written many books and articles about vegetarian food, healthy eating and children's diets. She is a strong advocate of organic foods.