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• Gartenstein, Devra

An update of a well-loved vegan cookbook filled with simple recipes that will appeal to a wide range of health-minded home cooks.

• More than 25 percent of Americans are lactose-intolerant, making dairy-free cooking increasingly popular.

In the last decade, veganism has moved into the mainstream as home cooks seek out healthy, fresh, economical, and environmentally sustainable foods. Omnivorous author Devra Gartenstein's pioneering vegan cookbook, first published in 2000, gets a timely make-over with more than 20 new recipes, simplified instructions, and a focus on fresh and local ingredients.The Accidental Vegan includes more than 185 recipes for appetizers, soups, mains, sides, and desserts inspired by Indian, Thai, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Mexican, and Italian cuisines. And with Devra's special brand of simplified instructions and no-fuss ingredients, even accidental chefs will be able to whip up this healthy fare.