Bazaar: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes

Chef and culinary instructor Ghayour (Persiana) offers a dazzling and appetizing array of largely Middle Eastern–inspired vegetarian dishes in this superb collection. She builds flavor using as few ingredients as possible, and offers up an arresting lineup of starters, soups, breads, salads, and mains. Recipes that are sure to entice include a lusciously creamy fava bean and ricotta dip as well as potato skins stuffed with feta and scallions. There are surprising combinations such as a corn, potato, and cheddar chowder, and a chickpea paneer, spinach, and preserved lemon stew. Equally enticing recipes include zucchini stuffed with bulgur, feta, and preserved lemons; caramelized onion, feta, and olive tarts; and stir-fried kale with chestnuts, mushrooms, and chickpeas. Ghayour also offers a worthy dessert chapter that will convince home cooks to make a zucchini, orange, and almond cake; a raspberry and mascarpone no-bake cheesecake; and a coffee mousse with spiced chocolate and black pepper. Gorgeous full-color photos accompany each recipe. For those looking to incorporate more vegetarian meals into their diet, this collection is guaranteed to provide tasty options suitable for every palate. (May)