This introduction to vegetarian cooking around the world discusses some of the different reasons people choose to be vegetarians, as well as some of the nutritional benefits. Icons for "healthy choice," "quick and easy," or "sweet treat," along with difficulty ratings, help young chefs decide which recipe to try. Although only sixteen recipes are included, each one is from a different country. Taken together, they span the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Each recipe includes a color photograph of the finished dish.