Book summary

The Moosewood Collective offers vegetarian recipes that reflect the changes in the American diet. These dishes average 16% fat, well below the accepted goal of 30%, and use only fresh, natural ingredients. Includes recipes for low-fat Guacamole, Shepherd's Pie, Penne with Creamy Walnut Sauce, and Sweet and Sour Lentils. Includes a nutritional analysis for each recipe as well as menu suggestions.

Media reviews

"Most appealing is finding low-fat variations on familiar favorites: cottage cheese adds heft without calories to both Guacamole and Macaroni and Cheese; Another Shepherd's Pie is hearty with vegetables, a mashed potato crust and flourless mushroom gravy. Penne with Creamy Walnut Sauce might even fool a fat lover. Herbs and spices are used lavishly and to excellent effect: in Sweet and Sour Lentils, Asian seasonings (ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar) substitute for curry."