Vegetariana: A Rich Harvest of Wit, Lore, and Recipes (ISBN 0963024353)

delicious and quick!:
This was my second veggie cookbook and I use it all the time. Simple, easy to find ingredients, most recipies are about 30 minutes to make. Has both menu plans and individual recipies. nice illustrations too. thanks!

This is a cookbook like no other:
I have the original, published in 1984, and not only is it a fabulous cookbook - it also makes for interesting reading. The illustrations are wonderfully witty. Nava Atlas is simply the best. If you love to cook and enjoy reading cookbooks you won't find a better one that this.

Love at First Sight:
The minute I opened this book I was hooked: Great recipes, fabulous illustrations and a joy to read. It's been my favorite for years; you'll never find another one like this.

A Vegetarian Classic:
This was my first vegetarian cookbook, and it was a great introduction to this style of cooking. Nava Atlas is a funny, talented writer and the recipes work. Not too complicated, but not bare bones either, I will always have a copy of this book around.

About the book---:
From The Back Cover- Vegetariana is a spirited celebration of vegetarianism - a unique compendium of imaginative recipes, witty illustrations, and literary anecdotes on the delights of vegetarian cookery. Originally published in 1984, Vegetariana is now available in a completely revised and updated edition, featuring more than 80 brand-new recipes. Nava Atlas, whose illustrations embellish the book has put together an international collection of recipes from soups to desserts, including Chili Lentil and Rice Pilaf, Scallioned Potato Bake, Zucchini Pancakes Parmesan, Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Bread, and Fresh Peach Crumb Cake. Vegetariana is an essential cookbook for anyone who cares about healthful and delicious food. From The Introduction- My maiin intent when first producing the book was to put vegetarian cooking in a lighthearted context, so that the broad range of delicious foods and flavors would be showcased in an inviting, nonintimidating way. Why a new edition? Since the book was first written, many fascinating and healthful foods have become better known or more widely available. I wanted to include new recipes for foods such as tempeh, quinoa, seltan and others. More tofu recipes are here, too, since this versatile food is practically a supermarket staple and I'm constantly asked for ideas for its use. Some of the original recipes have been slightly defatted in accordance with the current trend of keeping fat content low. While there are still some rich, special-occasion dishes here, most of the recipes will serve a basic, everyday fare for anyone who wants tasty and uncomplicated meals that are healthful as well as fun to make and eat. Nondairy soy alternatives have been suggested in many of the recipes. Those who use no dairy, as well as vegans, will find a wider range of recipes that they can use in this edition. Above all, this new edition of Vegetariana is the continuation of the celebration of vegetarianism and the vegetarian cookery that so many are embracing as a healthful and satisfying way of life.