Every one of the 12 cookbooks that Arto der Haroutunian wrote became a classic; his thoughtful erudite writing helped to explain to westerners the subtlety complexity & diversity of Middle Eastern & North African cooking. Arto der Haroutunian was born in Aleppo Syria in 1940 & grew up in the Levant but came to England with his parents as a child & remained here for most of his life. He studied architecture at Manchester University & established a career designing restaurants clubs & hotels. In 1970 in partnership with his brother he opened the first Armenian restaurant in Manchester which eventually became a successful chain of six restaurants & two hotels. Given his passion for cooking it was a natural progression that he should then begin to write cookery books as they combined his love of food with his great interest in the history & culture of the region. It was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines & his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. All the many cookbooks written by Der Haroutunian have now been out of print for many years & second hand copies fetch hundreds of pounds. He died in 1987 at the untimely age of 47. He is survived by his wife & son who still live in Manchester. As well as his passion for cooking Arto der Haroutunian was a painter of international reputation who exhibited all over the world. His other interests included composing music & translating Turkish Arab Persian & Armenian authors. He was a true polymath. This is a wonderful cookbook & has become one of the two or three I reach for first & use most. The recipes are easy to follow & make the explanations are clear. Many of the recipes are introduced with stories from the region. ...

The inspiration behind this outstanding vegetarian cookery book was the authors desire to share both classic & internationally inspired dishes that will appeal to everyone
- vegetarian or non-vegetarian alike
- no matter the occasion. Their goal was to bring together an incredible variety of forms colours aromas & flavours. & although these recipes have been developed by chefs with a gourmet sensibility theyve made sure that the recipes can be mastered by anyone who enjoys cooking. Get inspired by these fresh flavorful & often festive recipes: Vegetarian Cassoulet Cannelloni Florentine Sweet Mama Squash Hushpuppies; Woodsy Mixed Sprout Salad Spicy Lentil Samosas Ratatouille; Braised Quinoa with Fennel & Boletus Mushrooms Cheese Fondue Linguine Canaletto; Ciabatta with Grilled Vegetables Goat Cheese & Alfalfa Sprouts Polenta Pasticciata; Sweet-Moroccan-Style Couscous Squash & Apple Gratin Vegetarian Chilli; Apple Strudel Caramelized Nectarines Scented with Vanilla Figs with Port. There are extraordinary health benefits that can be derived by adopting a more vegetarian based lifestyle & it also provides an opportunity to support artisan growers.

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Finally the diet vegetarians have been waiting for. Have you been feeling left out lately? Many is the vegetarian or vegan who has watched their meat-eating friends with envy as they followed the Atkins diet & the pounds dropped off. There's no doubt about it: a high-protein low-carbohydrate diet really does work. But what about vegetarians & vegans? Is it possible to follow a high-protein diet without the fry-ups or the meat? & can it really be a healthy way of life? The answer to all these questions is a resounding 'yes'. Top vegetarian cookery writer Rose Elliot has devised an easy to follow meat-free answer to the Atkins diet. Scientifically formulated to make your metabolism stop burning carbs & start burning fat her diet helps you to lose weight & make carb cravings mood swings & energy lows a thing of the past. With over 80 delicious mouth-watering recipes top tips for losing weight & staying slim carbohydrate counters menu plans & an explanation of why the diet works this is the must-have book for any vegetarian or vegan who wants to lose weight. ...

The Vegetarian Low-Carb Diet Cookbook is the ideal accompaniment to the successful Vegetarian Low-Carb Diet
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This is the 2nd edition of Vegetarian Nosh for Students A. This edition has a completely new layout new photography &



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All too often the vegetarian option is an afterthought on a restaurant menu or the vegetables are relegated to a side dish at home. Here for the first time Simon Hopkinson focuses entirely on cooking mouth-watering recipes without meat or fish. Using fresh good-quality produce & combining appropriate ingredients in season are key to Simon Hopkinsons cooking. Invitingly throughout the book ingredients that go together are paired together: aubergine & pimento; tomatoes & olives; pappardelle & porcini peaches & plums for example. Simplicity practicality & sensitivity are the essence of Simons cooking & his recipes are a joy to make but there is so much more to appreciate in this original book as the authors evocative writing brings his food to life on every page. Superbly photographed by Jason Lowe The Vegetarian Option is not written exclusively for vegetarians but as a fresh source of inspiration for all genuine food lovers. ...

Whether you adore vegetarian food or simply need to whip up an exciting meal for a vegetarian visitor this is the book for you. What is more you wont need a long list of complicated ingredients to prepare enticing recipes such as mushroom stroganoff mixed bean & tomato chilli creamy red lentil dahl & passion fruit souffle. With just a few basic items from the storecupboard & four or less ingredients for each recipe you can make more than 170 delicious dishes. The recipes may be simple but they dont compromise on quality & this instructive cookbook shows you how to get the maximum flavour out of the few ingredients that you need to buy. It also advises you on how to benefit from the many excellent ready-made products available on the market such as pastry stock or curry paste. With these handy time-saving ingredients you can create lavish home-made meals with minimum fuss. ...

This book provides more than 70 delicious & healthy recipes for vegetarian soups broths & chowders. It is lavishly illustrated with over 250 stunning colour photographs including a shot of every finished soup to show the cook exactly what to aim for. An informative reference section provides essential information on vegetable & vegetarian ingredients & soup-and stock-making techniques. This book

Includes:: complete nutritional information for every recipe so you can plan for special eating requirements or diets. Perfect for both appetizers & main meals vegetarian soups are a healthy delicious & satisfying option for any occasion whether you are vegetarian or not. This beautiful volume is packed with more than 70 mouthwatering recipes for fabulous vegetable soups from light & refreshing dishes to chunky vegetable chowders & filling pasta & noodle winter warmers. Whether you want an elegant appetizer a healthy nutritious lunch a filling supper or a warm winter family broth for outdoor festival entertaining theres a recipe here for you including all the expert advice & guidance to make it successfully first time.

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Exercise train & compete at your best on a vegetarian diet. Few segments of the population are more mindful of their food intake than athletes & vegetarians. This book combines the unique demands of sports with a healthy vegetarian diet that can help you build energy & endurance & reduce body fat. Whether you are carbo-loading before a marathon or fine-tuning nutrition to get the most out of your workout registered dietitian & elite vegetarian athlete Lisa Dorfman provides step-by-step information on how to customize your own sport-specific nutrition program & calculate a personal dietary plan for training The Vegetarian Sports Nutrition Guide

Includes:: personal stories of athletes who have made the switch to vegetarian diets from football players & wrestlers to ice skaters & marathoners some of whom have beaten life-threatening illnesses with the help of this lifestyle. Lisa Dorfman provides a rich array of tasty & diverse vegetarian recipes menus easy-to-use charts & food guides for vegetarians of all types from the semi-vegetarian to the fruitarian. She also shares the training secrets of seventeen Olympic & world-class athletes who have used their vegetarian diets to achieve peak performance in their careers & optimum health in their lives.

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All the basics in one book! This is the essential cookbook for students learning to cater for themselves Over 200 recipes ranging from cheap eats for one to meals for entertaining mates All the recipes are easy to follow with clear instructions so that even the most inexperienced of cooks can attempt them with complete confidence Recipes include the favourites like veggie burgers & nut roast as well as more adventurous dishes like mushroom & mozzarella stacks ...