Title : Friendly Foods
Author : Ron Pickarski
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Year : February 1, 1991
ISBN : 0898153778
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About the Book : Friendly foods, according to Brother Ron, a Franciscan friar who is also an award-winning chef, are "foods that are friendly to our bodies, our pocket books, our busy schedules, and our environment." He offers these recipes as encouragement for people who are beginning to transform their diet in the direction of natural foods. Although the recipes - meatless, sugarless, and without dairy products - are presented appealingly and accompanied by an extensive introduction, people who are just starting to depart from the traditional American diet may find them somewhat daunting-, their ingredients often include such unfamiliar items as kombu, seitan, barley malt syrup, and agar flakes. Unless you have a larder well-stocked with natural foods, you won't be able to plunge into one of these recipes without making a trip to the health food store, where the necessary ingredients cost considerably more than the ordinary chemical-ridden processed foods at the supermarket. In spite of their strange ingredients, however, the dishes resulting from these recipes - at least the ones tried out by this reviewer - do not taste strange at all. They taste good. You would not know, either from their appearance or their flavors, that they were made with things like soy milk and brown rice syrup rather than cream and sugar. There is great variety here, and great inventiveness. Brother Ron has won many awards at the Culinary Olympics, and includes some of those prize-winning dishes such as Southern Blackened Tempeh with Tomato-Apricot-Ginger Coulis, and Garbanzo Parsnip Gnocchi, and Beet Sea Vegetable Quenelles - in a special section for the intrepid.

Title : Eco-Cuisine
Author : Ron Pickarski
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Year : August 1, 1995
ISBN : 0898156351
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About the Book : An ecological approach to gourmet vegetarian cooking. The author of FRIENDLY FOODS presents a second volume of vegan and vegetarian recipes based on his ideas of fresh ingredients lovingly prepared and beautifully presented. The 200 recipes in his latest collection will delight his many existing fans and everyone else who wants greater variety in their meatless and dairyless menus. "The gourmet dishes he prepares are truly exquisite to the eye as well as to the taste buds." --Vegetarian Times

Title : Almost No-Fat Cookbook
Author : Bryanna Clark Grogan
Publisher : Book Publishing Company (TN)
Year : July 1, 1994
ISBN : 0913990124
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About the Book : Dozens of vegan recipes for conquering your family's resistance to healthful, low-fat eating. Includes: vegie roasts; dairy-free cheese; juicy veggie-burgers and fries; low-fat homemade ice-cream!

Title : Burgers 'n Fries 'n Cinnamon Buns
Author : Bobbie E. Hinman
Publisher : Book Publishing Company (TN); Revised edition
Year : December 1, 1993
ISBN : 0913990167
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About the Book : Features meatless and egg-free versions of popular fast food favorites that you can now make at home: tacos, burritos, and fajitas; pizza and subs; Chinese favorites; reubens and knishes; cheesecake; muffins; cinnamon buns; and of course, burgers and fries.

Title : The George Bernard Shaw Vegetarian Cookbook
Author : Alice Laden & R.J. Minney
Publisher : Book Publishing Company (TN); Revised edition
Year : February 1, 1987
ISBN : 0913990515
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About the Book : George Bernard Shaw retained his intellectual and physical vigor into his 95th year on a vegetarian diet. The renowned playwright was a man ahead of his time in many ways: an advocate for pacifism, equality of the sexes and of human and animal rights. Shaw loved good food, and this book is a collection of his favorite recipes, presented for easy preparation by today's cook in this revised new edition. The noted biographer, R.J. Minney, has colorfully set the scene of Shaw's vegetarian repasts with his illustrious guests. Readers will be amused to learn that this paragon of the arts possessed an all too human sweet tooth, and a wide range of irresistible desserts are included. There are suggested menus for full course gourmet meals and more than 180 tried and true recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, sauces, savories and main dishes. This book provides an intimate glimpse of a hidden side of the famous vegetarian gastronome, and is a treasure trove of delectable and distinctive recipes.

About the Author : George Bernard Shaw was a staunch vegetarian, anti-vivisectionist and opponent of cruel sports.

Title : New Farm Vegetarian Cookbook
Author : Louise Hagler & Dorothy Bates
Publisher : Book Publishing Company (TN); Revised edition
Year : October 1, 1988
ISBN : 0913990604
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About the Book : A classic book of soy-based recipes from some of the best cooks on "The Farm," an intentional community in rural Tennessee. Features over 250 cholesterol-free recipes for family favorites. Also included are detailed instructions for making tofu and other soyfoods at home, plus comprehensive nutritional information for a vegan diet.

One reviewr writes : "I first discovered this book four years ago while cooking for a cafe in the back of a health-food store. The recipes are thorough, imaginative, and yet familiar. Even though its appearance is outdated (70s hippy-style), I had to buy my own copy when I left the cafe and no longer had it as a reference. I adore the detailed descriptions of making everything from scratch - even tofu, tempeh, and soymilk, things that us urban folk take for granted in grocery stores today. I rely on the nutritional yeast melty 'cheese' and the chocolate chip cookie recipes to this day, to please my not-at-all-vegetarian friends."

Title : Tofu Cookery
Author : Louise Hagler
Publisher : Book Publishing Company (TN); Revised edition
Year : March 1, 1991
ISBN : 0913990760
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About the Book : The most beautiful and complete tofu cookbook on the market with over 200 step-by-step recipes, including old favorites revised to reflect today's new health

Title : Cooking with Gluten and Seitan
Author : Dorothy Bates & Colby Wingate
Publisher : Book Publishing Company (TN)
Year : March 1, 1993
ISBN : 0913990957
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About the Book : Do you like the benefits of a vegetarian diet, but miss the meat? Are you trying to win a finicky eater over meatless meals? Seitan (cooked wheat gluten) may be just what you're looking for. Over 100 delicious recipes from pot pie and pizza to vegetarian egg rolls and stir fries. Nutritious and high in protein.

Title : Now and Zen Epicure
Author : Miyoko Nishimoto
Publisher : Book Pub Co
Year : June 1, 1991
ISBN : 0913990787
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About the Book : "Gourmet Cuisine for the enlightened palate."
Inspired by the best of French and Japanese culinary traditions, Miyoko Nishimoto provides a guide for preparing delicious and elegant cuisine. Featured are gourmet dishes for the most discriminating palate.

Title : Cookin' Healthy with One Foot Out the Door
Author : Polly Pitchford
Publisher : Book Publishing Company (TN)
Year : February 1, 1994
ISBN : 0913990868
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About the Book : "Quick meals for fast times."
Over 140 outrageously mouth-watering dishes, most under 15 minutes prep time with easy-to-find ingredients. Nutritional analyses accompany each recipe.