"When Moosewood Restaurant first opened its doors in 1973, its vegetarian-inspired menu was hailed as a breakthrough in healthful cooking. More than two decades later, the benefits of a mostly meatless, vegetable- and grain-based diet have been well established, but we also know much more about the role fat plays in a healthy diet. For instance, many staples of whole food and vegetarian diets such as cheese, eggs, and even tofu can harbor significant levels of fat and cholesterol. Armed with this information, the cooks at Moosewood Restaurant set out to devise recipes that are virtuously low in fat, yet never compromise on flavor. The triumphant result is more than 300 tempting dishes that continue the Moosewood tradition of innovative, enticingly seasoned fare, served up in generous portions. Best of all, these easy-to-prepare recipes use only all-natural, wholesome ingredients, with absolutely no artificial additives or substitutes. Packed with insightful analyses of current nutritional findings and guidelines on cooking lighter, plus menu plans and a comprehensive guide to ingredients and techniques, 'Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites' is sure to become the most often-referred-to volume on the health-conscious cook's bookshelf."-- taken from book jacket front flap.
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