Offering a roadmap to a vegetable-based lifestyle, this book shares advice on stocking your pantry with vegetarian essentials and make-ahead flavor-boosters. Also included are 200 versatile recipes, including Chickpea Curry with Roasted Cauliflower and Tomatoes; Apple, Leek, and Squash Gratin; Portobello and Zucchini Tacos; and Stuffed Marinated Hot Red Chili Peppers. Many can be easily adapted, and so here are ideas for pizza with a variety of toppings, salads made from different whole grains, and pestos with unexpected flavors and ingredients.