The Moosewood Collective offers vegetarian recipes that reflect the changes in the American diet. These dishes average 16% fat, well below the accepted goal of 30%, and use only fresh, natural ingredients. Includes recipes for low-fat Guacamole, Shepherd's Pie, Penne with Creamy Walnut Sauce, and Sweet and Sour Lentils. Includes a nutritional analysis for each recipe as well as menu suggestions. Presents a collection of low-fat vegetarian recipes for salads, pasta dishes, grains, breads, soups, main courses, fish, side dishes, and desserts When Moosewood Restaurant first opened its doors in 1973, its vegetarian-inspired menu was hailed as a breakthrough in healthful cooking. The cooks 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. Soft cover book.