Strongly influenced by the Mediterranean style of diet, this book of vegetarian recipes includes a range of starters, unusual soups, pasta dishes, salads, casseroles, quick stir-fries, and rice and cereal meals. Among them are apple and celery soup, aubergine pilau, sun-dried tomato quiche, spaghetti with sauteed spring vegetables, Mexican baked spinach, vegetable rosti, panzanelle (Italian bread salad), red pepper gougere and crispy wontons. There is also a selection of simple recipes for dinner-parties, buffets and special occasions, and the book starts with a section offering advice on nutrition and menu-planning.