This cookbook is for vegetarians and nonvegetarians alike, a smorgasbord of dishes from a unique experience and knowledge that will complement anyone's cooking experience. It is a Commonsense Beginners Guide to Nutritious, Spontaneous Ayurvedic Cooking. The dishes and recipes are a byproduct of the natural, simple Vedic principles of healthy living that is a natural part of the cuisine of India and our favorite cuisines around the world. In this lactose-vegetarian cookbook there are two basic sections, Part I: The Cuisine of: India: and Part II: International Cuisine. The recipes are all noteworthy creations with simple directions that are easy to follow.