Troth Wells

Small Planet, Small Plates: Earth-friendly Vegetarian Recipes Troth Wells

A global selection of delicious low-impact dishes to further vegetarian cooking, whether it's one day a week or forever. Western livestock-rearing and industrial production of meat is not a model that can be projected worldwide--even if it were desirable. Moving towards a more vegetable-based diet is the only sustainable and healthy way to feed the world. Not everyone can or will give up eating meat at once, but this exciting Small Planet, Small Plates will help the change. Some of the best non-meat dishes come from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East and we have selected a variety of highlights. From the tempting coconut milk rich dishes of South India, to the warming bean and chili concoctions of South America; from the fragrant soups and stir-fries of Thailand to the delicate wat stews of Ethiopia, this cookbook has intriguing tastes for every palate. And to reflect the wealth of vegetarian and non-dairy meals, the book is presented in mezze (or spread of dishes) style--dips that can also accompany a main dish; crispy salads that you may like to start a meal with; a "main" course that could also be a starter and vice versa.... these tasty, easy recipes offer freedom from a standard menu approach and invite you to experiment with exciting tastes, colors and flavors. The extraordinary abundance of nutritious plant foods gives great opportunities to conjure them into delicious, planet-friendly meals. * Over 100 vegetarian recipes from all parts of the globe * Recipes presented in mezze style--with suggestions of a number of small dishes that combine to make a full meal * Easy to follow recipes with suggestions for substitute ingredients * Useful facts and helpful hints * Tips on sourcing fair trade and local ingredients * Full-color recipe photographs throughout