The Veggie Queen

THE VEGGIE QUEEN By Jill Nussinow, MS, RD

Recipes in The Veggie Queen are organized by season. For example, spring brings Greek Stuffed Artichokes to readers, while summer calls them to sample Grilled Asian Squash Salad. In the fall, you can enjoy Spiced Sweet Potato Pie and, during winter, prepare Maple Vinegar Sauteed Parsnips. Nussinow's recipes emphasize whole foods, relying on seasonal produce. Few processed foods are used. Honey is found in a few dishes, but most of the book is vegan.

You'll find beautiful line drawings throughout this book. Please note nutritional analyses are not provided; however, most recipes do not appear to be high in fat.

Finally, if you enjoy this cookbook, you may also want to take a look at a DVD that Nussinow produced called Creative Low-Fat Vegan Cuisine. Like her book, the dishes she prepares in this DVD are based primarily on fresh vegetables, fruit, and whole grains. The meals are not necessarily quick and easy to prepare; however, they are generally suitable for someone trying to maintain a lowfat diet. Nussinow also uses a few ingredients and gadgets that some cooks may not be familiar with or have around their homes.

The Veggie Queen (ISBN 0-97670850-7) is published by Vegetarian Connection Press and retails for $19.95. Visit <www. vegetarianconnection.com> to order this book as well as Jill Nussinow's DVD. Reviewed by Debra Wasserman.

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