My favourite Vegetarian cookbooks

A Listmania! list by K. J. McKeon "boursin" (London, UK)
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Fields of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes from the Celebrated Greens Restaurant
1.  Fields of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes from the Celebrated Greens Restaurant by Annie Somerville
The list author says:
  "From the famous restaurant in San Francisco. A fresh approach - 'New Califorian' style."
£24.99   Used & New from: £2.42
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Leith's Vegetarian Bible
2.  Leith's Vegetarian Bible by Polly Tyrer
The list author says:
  "If you only get one for everyday cooking then this is it. Very comprehensive and straightforward- a monster book."
Used & New from: £14.50
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian Cookbook
3.  Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian Cookbook by Madhur Jaffrey
The list author says:
  "A beautiful book covering a wide range of eastern regions and styles. Great for new ideas."
£17.87   Used & New from: £10.39
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Chez Panisse Vegetables
4.  Chez Panisse Vegetables by Alice Waters
The list author says:
  "Chez Panissse is a restaurant in California with a similar philosophy to The River Cafe. Vegetables are covered in individual chapters, a stunning book beautifully illustrated."
£19.99   Used & New from: £15.75
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Delia's Vegetarian Collection
5.  Delia's Vegetarian Collection by Delia Smith
The list author says:
  "I'm a recent convert to Delia, this book is fab, well researched, another good 'if you ony get one book' and Victoria Wood's foreword always makes me laugh!"
£16.25   Used & New from: £4.11
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

Verdura: Vegetables Italian Style
6.  Verdura: Vegetables Italian Style by Viana La Place
The list author says:
  "A nice Italian cookbook, very easy stuff. No pictures which might bother some although it really doesn't matter. There are so many Italian books around but this feels authentic."
Used & New from: £2.99
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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River Cafe Cook Book Green
7.  River Cafe Cook Book Green by Rose Gray
The list author says:
  "Famous London restaurant. Their love of food and basic ingredients comes accross. Their philosophy is to cook seasonally so divided into monthly chapters. Excellent. Not 100% veggie but close."
Used & New from: £5.11
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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"Good Housekeeping" Step by Step Vegetarian Cookbook
8.  "Good Housekeeping" Step by Step Vegetarian Cookbook by Good Housekeeping Institute
The list author says:
  "Different in style to others on list. I was given it and was at first a bit snobby about it but it's really good. Clever photographic index makes planning so easy. Good for those less confident."
Used & New from: £1.46
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Eat Your Greens (Network Books)
9.  Eat Your Greens (Network Books) by Sophie Grigson
The list author says:
  "A great small book divided by vegetable type. Her style is simple, no nonsense cooking, a bit like the mother....."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (Penguin Cookery Library)
10.  Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (Penguin Cookery Library) by Jane Grigson
The list author says:
  "The mother of all vegetable books, not 100% veggie but so comprehensive. Divided by vegetable so great for 'using up' ideas. A must along with the fruit companion book."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand and Vilna to the Present Day
11.  The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand and Vilna to the Present Day by Claudia Roden
The list author says:
  "Not vegetarian but loads of it is and it's wonderful. She's a great cook and as you see from lots of lists, very highly thought of. Her love of cooking really comes accross."
Used & New from: £10.75
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Moro The Cookbook
12.  Moro The Cookbook by Samantha Clark
The list author says:
  "Again on loads of lists. Its not all veggie but maye 50% is. Fantastisc book, a mix of Southern Spain, North African influences. Always impresses guests and it's easy stuff really."
Used & New from: £19.97
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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The Fruits of the Earth
13.  The Fruits of the Earth by Adrian Bailey
The list author says:
  "Possibly not easy to get hold of but a lovely book. Divided seasonally, classic French influenced (not usually a happy place for the vegetarian). Great food. No pics but wonderful illustrations."
Used & New from: £0.01

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Cafe Paradiso (Atrium Press)
14.  Cafe Paradiso (Atrium Press) by Denis Cotter
The list author says:
  "From a small vegetarian restaurant in Co. Cork with a big reputation. Clever modern food, some quite complicated recipes but good for impressing at dinner parties."
£17.48   Used & New from: £10.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Tamarind and Saffron: Favourite Recipes from the Middle East
15.  Tamarind and Saffron: Favourite Recipes from the Middle East by Claudia Roden
The list author says:
  "Again a wonderful Roden book, not veggie but with loads in it. A broad range of middle eastern influences. Exquisite food."
Used & New from: £41.88
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Ottolenghi: The Cookbook
16.  Ottolenghi: The Cookbook by Sami Tamimi
The list author says:
  "Exciting - a true original. Not all vegetarian, even though their weekly Guardian column is. Plenty for vegetarians to enjoy and if you ever get a chance go to the restaurant, you're in for a treat."
£15.00   Used & New from: £13.21
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (152 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

My Favourite Ingredients
17.  My Favourite Ingredients by Skye Gyngell
The list author says:
  "Amazing how great cooks can keep coming up with such new tastes and exciting approaches to food. Really very original - simple and elegant cooking. Maybe 50% veggie but so inspiring."
£16.25   Used & New from: £4.45
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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