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The Vegetarian Option

In the introduction of The Vegetarian Option author and chef Simon Hopkinson states, "I shall never be vegetarian." You know right away this is a different sort of vegetarian cookbook. The dishes are for those who love all sorts of food but demand that any dish they cook must satisfy them completely –– whether they are eating a steak or a salad. Dishes like Asian scallion, radish and cucumber salad with cashews and vermicelli (accompanied by mouthwatering photos) are sure to do just that.

Get The Vegetarian Option, by Simon Hopkinson, $24.95 at barnesandnoble.com.

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