“A useful starting point for anyone seeking to reduce their meat consumption.”—The Washington Post“Going vegetarian may seem intimidating, but McGuire presents solutions to problems that may seem insurmountable at the start.”—Taste for Life Magazine“An invaluable resource for beginners, the veg-curious, and long-time vegetarians alike.”—Culination Magazine

Table of Contents GETTING STARTED Veggie Vocabulary Reasons to Feel Awesome NUTRITION Protein 101 Complete Proteins Cheat Sheet 16 Global Complete Protein Combos Essential Nutrients Vegetarian Food Pyramid Vegetarianism and Special Dietary Needs PREPPING YOUR KITCHEN How to Stock Your Shelves Emphasizing Veggies Where to Shop Secrets of the Bulk Bin How to Cook Dried Beans How to Cook Grains A Note on Cooking Bulgur and Couscous A Trick for Cooking White Rice Where to Save and Where to SplurgeCOOKING How to Read RecipesHow to Make Recipes Vegetarian How to Substitute Ingredients 7 Basic Flavor Combos Sample 7-Day Menu Hearty Breakfasts and Brunches Inspired Sandwich Lunches Bag Snacks Flavor Bases How to Make an Awesome Bean Soup How to Make Amazing Stir-Fry How to Make Tofu Delicious 5 Great Bacon Substitutes Umami Hacks How Not to Be Hungry 24/7 LIVING THE VEGETARIAN LIFE Handling Tough Situations with Grace4 Little White Lies Dining Out as a Vegetarian Traveling as a Vegetarian 5 Stealthy Nonvegetarian Foods Acquired Tastes (and How to Acquire Them)