The Rancho Gordo Vegetarian Kitchen

Rancho Gordo's Steve Sando and Julia Newberry share their recipes and secrets for foolproof mostly bean-based vegetarian cooking with over 60 recipes, plus tips and ideas to inspire you in your kitchen.

Because beans are the stars of the show, the recipes are organized by type of bean: white and light beans, medium-bodied beans, dark beans, and non-natives and grains. In each chapter, you'll find simple, unfussy recipes like Fennel, Potato and White Bean Soup; Christmas Lima Bean and Roasted Cauliflower Salad; and Chili sin Carne.

"Whether you're a strict vegetarian, someone looking to cut back on meat, or simply a fan of great, generous everyday food, The Rancho Gordo Vegetarian Kitchen is for you." -Georgeanne Brennan, author of A Pig in Provence and La Vie Rustic