With a look as fresh as the recipes themselves, New Vegetarian is full of modern, flavorful food for the 30 million Americans (more every day!) who are vegetarians. More than 75 delicious and simple dishes span a wide range ofcuisines and cultures-from Vietnamese Pho with Tofu to Baked Creamy Squash Pasta with Arugula. Best of all, the dessert chapter includes goodies so luscious even the most die-hard dairy fans won't suspect these sweet treats are vegan!

Robin Asbell is a chef, food writer, and cooking teacher specializing in natural foods. She is author of The New Whole Grains Cookbook.