Part I: A whirlwind guide to vegetarian basics

What vegetarianism is

Nutrition myths and realities

Moving to meat-free

Planning vegetarian meals

Part II: Your vegetarian kitchen

Common vegetarian ingredients

Stocking your vegetarian pantry

Part III: Tools and techniques

Tools of the trade

Vegetarian cooking basics

Adapting recipes

Part IV: The recipes

Beverage basics

Rise and shine, it's breakfast time!

Delicious dips and spreads

Soups for all seasons

Simply scrumptious salads

Entrees for everyone

Side dish spectaculars

A bounty of breads and rolls

Desserts

Hooray for holidays!

Menus made easy

Part V: The part of tens

Ten reasons to cook vegetarian

Ten practical vegetarian cookbooks

Ten helpful web sites to check out

Ten online sources of ingredients.