180 Delicious Vegetarian Potato Recipes : Delicious Meat-Free Recipes Featuring the World's Best-Loved Vegetable, in over 200 Photographs

The humble and endlessly adaptable potato is one of the world's best-loved vegetables and a mainstay of many international cuisines. Its ability to add bulk and substance to any dish makes it an essential part of the vegetarian diet, and this book is a celebration of the many and varied ways that the potato can be used to create delicious meat-free meals. Featured are true vegetarian classics, such as Creamy Leek, Potato and Rocket Soup; Deli Potato Salad with Mayonnaise and Olives; Vegetarian Moussaka; Potato Gnocchi with Simple Tomato and Butter Sauce; and Bubble and Squeak. There are also recipes from some of the world's most delicious cuisines, including Polish Potato Pierogi; Middle Eastern Vegetable Stew; Indian Spiced Potato, Corn and Pea Omelette; and Japanese Bean Paste, Sweet Potato and Chestnut Candies. The recipes are divided into six easy-to-use chapters on soups, appetizers, salads, main meals, side dishes, and desserts, and each one is explained in clear step-by-step instructions and with an image of the completed dish to ensure perfect results every time. Full nutritional analysis is also given for every recipe, making it easy for the health-conscious cook to plan healthy menus in advance. Beautifully illustrated throughout with over 200 stunning images this practical guide to cooking wholesome vegetarian food is essential for anyone who wants to explore the seemingly infinite possibilities of the wonderful potato, and who enjoys nutritious and comforting food.