COOKBOOKS--adult

***specifically ethnic / non-American***

30-Minute Vegetarian Indian Cookbook --Baljekar
Customer Comment (rating=*****): For vegetarians with limited time, this book is tops! My family and I became vegetarians recently. We had already decided that indian cuisine was not only very tasty by also very healthy. I ran across this book purely by accident and have been giving it and recommending it to friends ever since.

30-Minute Vegetarian Mexican Cookbook--Beattie

30-Minute Vegetarian Thai Cookbook--Beattie
Synopsis: Beattie introduces us to the sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors of Thai cooking. Thai food has never been so simple! Using ingredients such as hot chilies, cooling coconut, zesty lime, piquant ginger, and fragrant lemongrass, Beattie offers tasty Thai dishes that are simple enough for the everyday chef and all ready to serve in 30 minutes or less.

A Taste of Mexico--Nigh
From the author: Authentic Mexican cooking is a surprise to most people, who may have a very limited, preconceived notion about the food from Mexican fast food chains. Mexican food is deeply rooted in ancient tradition and European influences and varies from one region of the country to another. It is a naturally healthy cuisine, based on the protein-rich combination of beans and corn. Vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices are abundant and rich in variety, and are the essence of these healthful recipes. Traditional recipes using meat have been adapted to a vegetarian diet. Lard has been substituted by vegetable oil. Fat content for each recipe has been reduced. Nutritional analysis is given for each portion. The degree of difficulty ranges from very easy recipes (children can make many of them) to challenging, but each contains detailed, step-by-step instructions.

The Bold Vegetarian: 150 Innovative International Recipes--Kirchner
Synopsis: This is true fusion cooking, mixing elements of Vietnamese, Portuguese, Turkish, Italian, French, Chinese, Indian, and American cuisines.

Chinese Vegetarian Cookery--Santa Maria

The Chinese Way: Healthy Low-Fat Cooking from China's Regions--Lo
Customer Comment (rating=*****): One would never guess that the recipes (complete with nutritional information) are "healthy"....The recipes!! This Chef can cook! I have yet to find a recipe that I was not completely pleased with. I feel the personal touch she gives to each dish adds greatly to the over all appeal.

Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking--Sahni

Synopsis: A masterful selection of India's vegetarian cuisine--from delicate curries to fiery hot dals--all healthful and delicious. Includes 200 recipes.

The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook: 350 Essential Recipes for Inspired Everyday Eating--Bishop
Customer Comment (rating=*****): The recipes provide full-flavored and well-rounded meals by drawing on very short shopping lists. Bishop has made me one very happy vegetarian who always comes back to his book to discover some new, exciting flavors. I can recommend this cookbook without any reservations to anyone. Note: rumor has it that this cookbook is not especially low-fat.

Cooking With Japanese Foods : A Guide to the Traditional Natural Foods of Japan--Belleme

Synopsis: This book explores over 50 different foods, explains what they are, their origins, traditions, preparation, and presentation. This extraordinary guide includes over 200 easy-to-follow, healthful recipes. It also provides helpful instructions on using appropriate cooking utensils and on seasonal menu planning.

Cooking With Sea Vegetables: A Collection of Naturally Delicious Dishes Using to the Full the Bountiful Harvest of the Oceans--Bradford

Flavors of Korea: Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine--Coultrip-Davis, Ramsay
Customer Comment (rating=*****): Flavors of Korea is a gem of a cookbook! As a vegetarian going through a bit of "menu bordom", I wanted to try Korean food to spice up my palette. I could not have made a better choice and for such a great price. Everything is explained in the book from buying Korean spices, to wonderful menus. The author has done a good job of keeping things simple for those of us who might be a bit intimidated.

France: The Vegetarian Table--Brennan

The French Culinary Institute's Salute to Healthy Cooking: From America's Foremost French Chefs--New York French Culinary Institute
Customer Comment (rating=*****): Tres bien! The book allows you to cook the exotic French meals you always wanted, but with neat tricks on how to avoid the fat associated with the food. Let's just say it is ecstacy, and I'm eating every bite of it!!!

From the Global Kitchen: A Collection of Vegetarian Recipes--Haren

The Good-For-Your-Health All-Asian Cookbook--Wilson
Customer Comment (rating=*****): The book is broken down with indexes by country and indexes by food category (such as soups, vegetables/salads, rice/breads/noodles, etc.). From scratch curry powders and pastes, and from scratch tandoori sauces! Countries covered: Japan, Korea, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India and Pakistan. Don't miss this book!

Great Bowls of Fire: AThe World's Spiciest Soups, Chilies, Stews, and Hot Pots
Synopsis: If you enjoy food that bites back, then Great Bowls of Fire is for you! Jay Solomon, one of the hottest cookbook authors and chefs around, presents fiery, international feasts that you can easily prepare in a single pot. With advice on how to turn up the heat in even the hottest dishes, plus shopping and preparation tips, Great Bowls of Fire is your ticket to spicy delight!

The Greek Vegetarian: More Than 100 Recipes Inspired by the Traditional Dishes and Flavors of Greece--Kochilas
Synopsis: Greek cooking offers a dazzling array of greens, beans, and other vegetables--a vibrant, flavorful table that celebrates the seasons and regional specialties like none other. In this authoritative, exuberant cookbook, renowned culinary expert Diane Kochilas shares recipes for cold and warm mezes, salads, pastas and grains, stews and one-pot dishes, baked vegetable and bean specialties, stuffed vegetables, soups, savory pies and basic breads, and dishes that feature eggs. Brimming with classic dishes, regional favorites, and inspired innovations, The Greek Vegetarian pays tribute to one of the world's most venerable and healthful cuisines.

Health and the Hispanic Kitchen / La Salud y la Cocina Latina --Gardner, Hudson, Della
Synopsis: The recipes in this book are native recipes donated by Hispanics who are concerned about nutrition and good health. The directions show you how to fix traditional dishes to reduce the amount of fat and calories and to increase fiber. They have been tested by a professional chef and the persons who contributed them. Best of all-they are tasty, very satisfying, and good for you.

Healthy Indian Cooking --Husain

Synopsis: Indian cooking has always been naturally healthy and low in fat, using spices and herbs rather than fats as the principal flavor enhancers. This book makes the vegetable- and grain-centered dishes even healthier by replacing "ghee", the traditional Indian clarified butter, with vegetable oil. 100+ recipes. 80+ color photos .

Healthy Mediterranean Cooking--Salaman
Customer Comment (rating=*****): Absolutely Fantastic!!! None of the recipes in this book have let me down. The recipes are usually easy and don't take long, and are definitely well worth the preparation. The dishes are not "expensive" to make, nor do they require hard-to-find ingredients. The pictures are mouth-watering as well... I love this book!

Indian Light Cooking: Delicious and Healthy Food from One of the World's Great Cuisines--Law
Customer Comment (rating= *****): Ruth Law's "Indian Light Cooking" is my favorite cookbook. Ease of preparation, healthy recipe design, and a sincere respect for the cuisine are combined to produce a remarkable (and usable) resource. Highly recommended.

The Indian Vegetarian--Batra
Synopsis: Native Indian Neelam Batra translates India's wide range of vegetarian dishes for American cooks, combining authentic Indian spices with American produce and simple cooking techniques to create exciting, satisfying, healthful dishes, ranging from classic to new originals. 130 recipes.

Jacques Pepin's Simple and Healthy Cooking--Pepin
Customer Comment (rating=*****): Most delicious healthy food ever. I never thought it possible to get heathy food that is so good. These are marvelous recipes. Each one different and delicious.

Japanese Vegetarian Cooking: From Simple Soups to Sushi--Richfield
Synopsis: Filled with more than 100 recipes for healthful Japanese food that can be prepared in Western kitchens with no special skills, this book also includes information on techniques as well as a glossary of Japanese ingredients and utensils. The recipes range from simple, flavorful soups, rice, tofu, and soybean dishes to drinks and elegant vegetarian sushi.

Jewish Vegetarian Cooking--Friedman

Kosher Light: Your Traditional Jewish Favorites Cooked Healthy--Bahar
Synopsis: Kosher cooking is on the rise, as more and more people are attracted to this time-honored tradition and its promise of purity and quality. Yet the well-loved richness of many kosher favorites competes against current nutritional needs. The solution lies in this collection of more than thirty of the best traditional Jewish recipes--authentically kosher and amazingly light.

Lean Bean Cuisine: Over 100 Tasty Meatless Recipes from Around the World--Solomon
Synopsis: The bulk of these recipes are vegan dishes with a Caribbean/Latin American flavor, but there are some Middle Eastern, Greek, Italian, and French dishes, and a few recipes from Africa, India, America, and Asia.

Lite and Luscious Cuisine of India: Recipes and Tips for Healthy and Quick Meals--Gadia
Customer Comment (rating=*****): What a wonderful collection of recipes...easy to follow, easy to prepare, and most importantly, delicious! Indian cuisine is my favorite, and this book has become a staple in my kitchen. The nutritional information and exchanges provided makes preparing diabetic-friendly gourmet meals a pleasure...

Mexican Vegetarian Cooking--De Plata

Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen--Batmanglij
Synopsis: Healthful variations have been developed by Batmanglij for nearly 100 traditional Persian dishes, providing low-fat substitutions for such ingredients as butter. The book is a feast for the eyes and an inspiring invitation to sample Persian cuisine, with full-page color photographs illustrating the recipes and a French flair enlivening their presentation.

Provencal Light: Traditional Recipes from Provence for Today's Healthy Lifeststyles (paperback)--Shulman
Synopsis: If, as those in Provence say, garlic is the poor man's grocery store, then Shulman's latest cookbook will be a farmer's harvest for anyone, regardless of economic status. Shulman takes advantage of this French region's love for garlic, olive oil, onions, herbs, and seafood, combining these ingredients with fat-reducing cooking techniques (along with nutritional data) for a healthy peasant cuisine. Of the more than 200 recipes, few include meat dishes; expect to be overwhelmed by eggplant, zucchini, and other vegetables, as well as salt cod in various permutations.

Real Vegetarian Thai--McDermott
Synopsis: Everyone loves Thai food, but it's not easy to find truly meatless dishes. Nancie McDermott has developed innovative variations on traditional recipes, providing health-conscious cooks with a repertoire of vegetarian dishes that capture the vibrant taste of Thailand.

Secrets of Fat-Free Chinese Cooking: Over 120 Low-Fat and Fat-Free, Traditional Chinese Recipes - From Egg Rolls to Almond Cookies --Compestine

Secrets of Fat-Free Greek Cooking--Gavalas

Secrets of Fat-Free Indian Cooking: Over 150 Low-Fat and Fat-Free Traditional Recipes--Kulkarni, Ranade
Customer Comment (rating=*****): Fun to use, great to eat! I hate to cook, but I love Indian food & I love this book... the recipes are short, easy to read, & easy to understand. I like the "Suggested Accompaniments" that come with each recipe, & the dishes really do taste good. The missing fat was not replaced with a lot of sugar ... another plus!

Secrets of Fat-Free Italian Cooking: Over 200 Low-Fat and Fat-Free, Traditional & Contemporary Recipes-From Antipasto to Ziti--Woodruff
Customer Comment (rating=*****): Best Italian cookbook for cutting out fat, not flavor! This is the best Italian cookbook I have ever come across.

Secrets of Fat-Free Kosher Cooking: Over 150 Low-Fat and Fat-Free Traditional and Contemporary Recipes--From Matzoh Balls to Kugel--Bernstein
Customer Comment (rating=*****): The book is full of traditional recipes...chicken soup, matzoh balls, guiltfree hamentaschen, latkes, kugels, cholent...and much more. On the comtemporary side I found, tex mex cholent, buffalo wings, chili, burritos, chocolate chip cookies....there is something for everyone in this book.

The Spice Box: A Vegetarian Indian Cookbook--Singh
Customer Comment: rating=9: Simple, quick, peasant style indian recipes. This little gem is my favorite indian cookbook. They are the kind of recipes you can make quickly and easily at home. This food has the hearty "peasant food" feel to it. Haute cuisine NOT. If you buy it you'll end up wanting your own indian spice box (I now own two). You're also apt to end up with a taste for some spices you can't easily get in your home town like curry leaves and green mango powder. I stock up whenever I'm in Berkeley or Vancouver B.C. Many of the recipes can be made with ingredients you'll find in Muskogee. As for the rest, get the ingredients when you can find them. These recipes are not overly westernized and you'll appreciate it when you sit down with a little eggplant curry and dal or a cool raita.

A Spoonful of Ginger: Irresistible Health-Giving Recipes from Asian Kitchens--Simonds
Customer Comment (rating=*****): I would give this book 6 stars if I could. This is one of the best books for busy people who want to eat healthy, flavorful meals. I've prepared several dishes from this book and every one is a winner. Simonds' recipes use easy to find ingredients; they are quick to prepare and, best of all, they are delicious. The flavors are crisp and clean.

Steven Raichlen's Healthy Latin Cooking: 200 Sizzling Recipes from Mexico, Cuba, Caribbean, Brazil, and Beyond--Raichlen
Synopsis: Americans love Mexican food, but they know very little about the cooking of any countries farther south than Mexico. Raichlen sets out to rectify that gap, and he also determines to make these Central and South American foods healthier by reducing the amount of fat they customarily contain. He accomplishes some of his savings in fat calories by changing cooking methods.

Taste of the Tropics: Traditional and Innovative Cooking from the Pacific and Caribbean--Solomon
Customer Comment (rating=*****): This book is filled with wild & delicious recipes. What a great book! I've tried about a dozen recipies so far and they are all superb. The Jerk Chicken Recipe on page 67 is so wonderful we have made it several times. My lips felt like they were blown up to 50 PSI but I couldn't stop eating it. The Island Roasted Chicken with Thyme Mustard Sauce is another unforgettable meal. Ground Nut Stew, Black Bean Soup, and Papaya,Mint,Coconut Soup are also memorable. This is a "Must Have" book.

Vegetarian Food for All : Zesty International Dishes from One of the World's Most Celebrated Natural Food Restaurants--Perkins
Midwest Book Review: Culled from the menus of a world-famous vegetarian restaurant in England, Vegetarian Food For All offers a collection of tasty international recipes that will expand any cook's vegetarian repertoire. The more than 250 dishes are quick and simple enough to be prepared on a daily basis and allow adaptations according the cook's own tastes and creativity. In addition to the recipes, Vegetarian Food For All offers information on kitchen equipment, ingredients, party and buffet preparations, beverages, herbs and spices. Little-known,valuable facts and nutritional tips are presented throughout. Much more than than an ordinary cookbook, Vegetarian Food For All answers questions for novices, is a boon for dedicated vegetarians, and will give all interested cooks a new understanding of the phrase "food for thought'. Vegetarian Food For All is a culinary treasure for all vegetarians, and an ideal reference for those considering a vegetarian diet.

Vegetarian Rice Cuisine: From Pancakes to Paella, 125 Dishes from Around the World--Solomon
Based on cooking traditions from Mexico and Korea to the Middle East and Africa, Vegetarian Rice Cuisine provides a bounty of healthful and enticing international rice dishes, including Santa Fe Posole Stew and Risi Minestrone.

Vegetarian Soup Cuisine: 125 Soups and Stews from Around the World--Solomon
Synopsis: Arranged by season, these recipes celebrate the year's various flavors and take advantage of each season's fresh vegetables.

Vegetarian Sushi Made Easy--Fukuhara, Takahata

Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian: 150 Easy Meatless Recipes--Vegetarian Times Editors
Synopsis: Asian cuisine is more popular than ever with stir-fries, noodle shops, Thai food, and sushi bars. But as several studies have shown, Chinese food is high in fat. With Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian, Asian food lovers can have their favorite dishes without the fat.

Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Mexican--Vegetarian Times Editors
Synopsis: "Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Mexican" allows lovers of Mexican cuisine to have their favorite dishes--without the fat and in 30 minutes or less!

Whole Foods from the Whole World Cookbook--Halonen

Yamuna's Table: Healthful Vegetarian Cuisine Inspired by the Flavors of India--Devi
Synopsis: A new vegetarian cookbook from the author of the award-winning Lord Krishna's Cuisine which combines traditional Indian flavors with today's techniques and nutritional concerns. Devi uses tiny amounts of flavor-infused oils, salt-free seasonings, and spice blends for maximum flavor and minimum fat content. 200 recipes.