Betty Crocker - Betty Crocker vegetarian cooking

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Crocker, Betty. Betty Crocker vegetarian cooking.3rd ed. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN 978-1-118-14608-8 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-118-19909-1 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-19974-9 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-19976-3 (ebk)1. Vegetarian cooking. 2. Cookbooks. I. Title. II. Title: Vegetarian cooking. TX837.C8 2012 641.5636dc23 2011048948

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Dear Friends,

Eating meatless isnt just for vegetarians! More and more people are enjoying meatless meals without committing to a vegetarian lifestyle. And why not? Vegetarian meals are delicious, theyre good for you and they can also take the strain off your food budget!

If youre new to the meatless trend, try eating vegetarian once or twice a week. are also perfect for weeknightsor great company fare.

Eating vegetarian is easy, with this variety of taste-tempting recipes the entire family will love. Youll also find loads of informationeverything youd want to know about meatless cooking! Vegetarian menus will help you entertainwhether you want a meatless dish or an entirely meatless meal. With recipes this good, your family will be asking you to make them again and again. So go ahead and dig in!

Warmly,

The Everyday Vegetarian

Welcome to the colorful, nutrition-packed, tasty world of vegetarian cooking! There are many reasons to go meatless: whether youre looking for healthier, vegetarian options that increase the amounts of grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits your family eats or you have health, ethical, environmental or economical reasons for being vegetariangrab a fork. Youll find something for everyone here.

You may be enjoying vegetarian dishes already and dont really think about the fact theyre missing the meat. Pasta with marinara sauce, cheese enchiladas and vegetable pizza are all meatless choices that taste great. But thats just for starters. Be prepared for your taste buds to take a flavorful ride, with the yummy recipes in this book.

If youre new at eating meatless, try it one or two days a week. Use protein-rich foods containing beans and legumes, tofu, soy or cheese. Youll find the wide variety of delicious recipes here range from familiar and comforting to flavor-sparked and imaginative combinations. All are easy enough for everyday cooking!

Vegetarians Defined

Many people call themselves vegetarians, yet each can eat very differently. How vegetarians choose to eat is a matter of individual preference, and there are many ways to enjoy a wide variety of meatless meals! Here are some popular types of vegetarianism:

Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian

This diet includes eggs (ovo) and dairy products (lacto), but eliminates meat, poultry, fish and seafood.

Diet Includes: Vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, eggs and dairy products like milk and milk-based foods, and tofu and soy.

Diet Doesnt Include: Meat, poultry, fish or seafood. May not eat animal-based broths like beef, chicken, fish or seafood.

Lacto-Vegetarian

This type of vegetarianism is popular for those trying to avoid egg and milk-containing foods. Some people following a subcategory of this diet may also eliminate milk and milk products in addition to eggs.

Diet Includes: Vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and dairy products like milk and milk-based foods, and tofu and soy.

Diet Doesnt Include: Eggs, meat, poultry, fish or seafood. May not eat animal-based broths like beef, chicken, fish or seafood.

Vegans

This is the strictest kind of vegetarianism because the diet includes no animal products or by-products. It can be more challenging to get enough iron, calcium, vitamin B12 and zinc with this form of vegetarianism.

Diet Includes: Vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, and tofu and soy.