How to Cook Everything Vegetarian

The ultimate guide to meatless meals, completely updated and better than ever, now for the first time featuring color photos

Ten years ago, this breakthrough cookbook made vegetarian cooking accessible to everyone. Today, the issues surrounding a healthy plant-based diet—health, sustainability, and ethics—continue to resonate with more and more Americans, whether or not they’re fully vegetarian. This new edition has been completely reviewed and revised to stay relevant to today’s home cooks: New recipes include more vegan options and a brand-new chapter on smoothies, teas, and more. Charts, variations, and other key information have been updated. And, new for this edition, the recipes are showcased in bright full-color photos throughout. With these photos and a host of recipes destined to become new favorites, this already classic vegetarian cookbook will continue to be more indispensable than ever.

This definitive resource for the modern home cook shows you how to unlock the flavor of everything from vegetables and grains to legumes and more:

Vegetarian Recipes for Everyone: Discover an indispensable collection of recipes that makes meatless meals accessible and delicious, whether you’re a full-time vegetarian or just exploring a plant-based diet. Comprehensive Vegetable Guide: Master the kitchen with an A-to-Z guide on preparing every major vegetable and fruit, complete with full-color photos to guide you. Extensive Vegan Options: Explore a huge range of updated dishes, including more satisfying vegan recipes than ever before and an all-new chapter on smoothies, teas, and other drinks. Cooking from Scratch: Go beyond the basics and learn from Mark Bittman how to make your own tofu, seitan, nut butters, and more pantry staples at home.