Rose Elliot's Vegetarian Barbecues and Grills Book

A sizzling (literally) collection from one of Britain's foremost vegetarian cookery writers. Rose Elliot says that once people had stopped asking her: "What do vegetarians eat for Christmas dinner?" they took to asking: "What do they eat at barbecues?" You might well ask. If Vegetarian Barbecues and Grills is anything to go by, it's fare the most confirmed carnivores might envy while chewing (and chewing) their blackened lumps of whatever. More than 150 simple but sophisticated recipes cover the gamut of alfresco grilling and dining. Knowing that half the art of barbecuing is in the preparation, Rose Elliot gives a generous sampling of marinades, pastes and butters to get the flavours going before the food hits the grill. Dips include treats such as Artichoke Paste and Smoky Aubergine Dip. Kebabs, vegetable dishes and burger-type preparations (yes, there are a couple of nut burgers here) take in European styles, like cheesy Glamorgan sausages and Grilled Herb or Olive Polenta, but also range more widely afield with Thai Sweetcorn Fritters or Baby Aubergines Japanese-Style. A delectable collection of ices and sorbets (not grilled) is followed by enticing grilled fruit recipes (Grilled Chocolate Bananas, Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar and Rum) and--barbecuing being hot work--a handful of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. This book could seriously affect your barbecuing habits. You might even not miss the meat.--Robin DavidsonRead More