Something for Everyone: 150 Delicious, Healthy Recipes That Vegetarians and Nonvegetarians Can Share

I have so many cookbooks that I was reluctant to add yet another to my collection. However, as a vegetarian who has added some fish and chicken to my diet (for a number of complicated reasons), I wanted some recipes that had these foods without just being a slab o' meat on a plate. I like this cookbook because it has many recipes that incorporate some meat, as well as interesting and tasty looking vegetarian dishes. Since my children are still vegetarian, it's great to be able to prepare a single meal with and without meat. The recipes are easy and straightforward, and the author offers helpful advice about substitutions. I made the lo mein (half with tofu, half with shrimp). Everyone in my family loved it. It was easy to prepare, and making the two versions was a snap. I was impressed by the number of yummy looking vegan recipes. I also liked the way the author divided the recipes into ethnic categories (American, Eastern European, Asian, etc). While some recipes are not gourmet fare (hot dog goulash or fried rice based on a Rice-a-Roni mix), most look simple and homey and some are definitely company fare. I thank Carol Gelles for simplifying making veggie and non-veggie meals at the same time. And I thank her for making them taste good.