Fresh from a Vegetarian Kitchen: 450 Delicious Recipes and 75 minues for everyday festive and ethnic vegetarian meals--all low in fat and free of cholesterol, eggs and dairy [Paperback]

"Meredith McCarty comes through again, with fine, clearly written, low-fat cookbook full of helpful tips and useful information. Having sampled her superb sourdough bread, I can truly say it is my favorite recipe in its class; this alone is worth the price of the book, so the rest is a gift that can be used day in and day out." --Annemarie Colbin, CHES, author, The Natural Gourmet

"Meredit McCarty's wonderful and delicious food has been a delight in our home for years. She has taught us much about the healing power of our own bodies through these recipes. But most of all, the ingredient of love makes her book and her food very special to us." --Benjamin Spock, M.D. and Mary Morgan

Whether the reader is a strict vegetarian or simply wants to prepare lighter, healthier meals that will satisfy the entire family, this book provides a wealth of new ideas. Natural-foods chef Meredith McCarty specializes in delicious, sensible meals that are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates--without containing high levels of fat, and without using eggs or dairy products. Recipes feature: grains, breads, and pasta dishes; sumptuous quiches, sautes, and other vegetable dishes; fresh bean and vegetable salads; vegetable and sauces and dressings; muffins, cereals, and other breakfast favorites; and cookies, fruit pies, and pastries.

Meredith McCarty has been a natural-foods chef and a cooking teacher for over twenty years. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.