The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook

Shop Notes: I was a vegetarian for about 5 years in and out of college and this book is how I learned how to be one and still keep my meals nutritionally sound.  I still have my dog-eared and well-worn copy - the recipes are still incredibly popular at potlucks and parties!   Also, as a note for folks who are looking for great cookbooks to learn and teach vegetarian cooking and ingredient basics, you could not go wrong with The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook.  It features well-written step-by-step instructions and even has entire appendices covering a wide range of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains that clearly and concisely describe the flavor, buying, and keeping of whole ingredients used in vegetarian cuisine. From the Publisher: Filled with irresistible recipes and useful, accessible information, The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook will be the authoritative guide for everyone who wants to eat vegetarian and needs to know how. Comprehensive, witty, and instructive, the book