Written by the author of A Taste of Thailand, Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookery and The Penniless Vegetarian, this book is designed for everyone who wants to enjoy a vegetarian diet without fear of losing out on the high levels of protein and energy typically associated with meat and fish. It offers nutritional advice and information, basic instructions for preparing all the common grains, nuts and pulses and over 150 recipes plus menu suggestions for optimal nutritional balance.