The Veggie Table

Adaptable Vegetarian Recipes

Meals with a mixed group of vegetarians and non-vegetarians can require a lot of extra effort from the cook. However, you can save a lot of work by making similar dishes for both groups - a vegetarian version and a meat version. Here are some adaptable vegetarian recipes that lend themselves easily to meat additions.

French Recipes / Vegetarian Cookbooks

The Vegetarian Bistro

In The Vegetarian Bistro, Marlena Spieler provides information and anecdotes about eating in different French regions alongside 250 traditional and adapted vegetarian dishes.

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Meals and Menus

Whatever the time of day, venue, or occasion, this page of vegetarian recipes and menus can help you plan the perfect meal.

Middle Eastern Recipes / Vegetarian Cookbooks

Vegetarian Dishes from Across the Middle East

The Middle East is a vast region that includes numerous countries, cultures, and religions, but many of the primary ingredients used are shared due to similar climates and even some ancestry. In Vegetarian Dishes from Across the Middle East, Arto der Haroutunian does an admirable job of bringing together a collection of recipes from these far-ranging countries.

Vegetarian Cookbooks

Meatless All Day

Dina Cheney's beautifully photographed book aims to teach you how to make "vegetarian, delicious, and substantial" meals, the secret of which are power incredients, which provide a meaty flavor and/or texture.

Cookbooks / Italian Recipes / Seasonal Recipes / Vegetarian Cookbooks

The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook

Not only is Italian cuisine my favorite, but I've always felt that it is one of the best for vegetarians. Pizza and pasta provide foundations for all kinds of meatless toppings and sauces, and the sky is pretty much the limit. But even I was surprised by the variety of recipes in The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook, by Jack Bishop.

Vegan Cookbooks

The Urban Vegan

If you have access to a well-stocked natural foods store, The Urban Vegan can help you cook a variety of meals from all over the world.

Cookbooks / Quickies / Vegan Cookbooks

The 30-Minute Vegan

Vegan cooking can be time-consuming, especially if you're trying to convert a traditional recipe into something meat-, dairy-, and egg-free. But it is possible to make delicious and healthy vegan food without spending all day in the kitchen, and The 30-Minute Vegan is a good place to start.

Meals & Menus

Drink Recipes

Why buy drinks when you can make your own? They’re always cheaper, usually healthier, and often even better-tasting than what you can buy in a café or at the store.

Vegan Cookbooks

Tofu Cookery

Tofu Cookery was originally published in the 1970s, when tofu was far from being a household word. In this 25th anniversary re-edition, the author has revamped all the recipes to make them healthier and has also added dozens of new recipes.