Veggie Works Vegan Cookbook

One of my favorite vegetarian restaurants is Veggie Works in Belmar, New Jersey. If you don't live near this terrific establishment, you can now sample their delicious fare by using this cookbook. You'll find over 375 recipes including salads, dressings, and dips (be sure to try out the Oriental Sesame Dressing); soups; burgers and sandwiches; sauces and gravies; grains, beans, and side dishes; casseroles and stuffed things; grilled dishes; sautes; breads; vegan meats; and desserts. There's even a section on preparing baby foods. The chapter entitled "Meal Planner & Themes" includes lists of suggested dishes to be served on specific holidays, as well as daily menu ideas.

When I visit this Jersey shore restaurant, I especially enjoy their seitan-based dishes, and this cookbook includes everything from a basic seitan recipe to Southern Fried Gluten Cutlets to Perfect Gluten Flank "Steak."

Please note that nutritional analyses are not provided for the recipes in this book; however, most of the recipes are not high in fat.

Veggie Works Vegan Cookbook (ISBN 0-9709966-1-6) can be purchased online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and <www.veggieworld.com>. The book retails for $27.95. Reviewed by Debra Wasserman.

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