The Vegetarian Barbecue Cookbook

Vegetarian Journal, May-June, 2002 by Meri Robie

By Mary Gwynn

How well do you know your grill? If Nancy Berkoff hasn't already given you enough ideas (see page 6), pick up the sumptuously illustrated Vegetarian Barbecue Cookbook by Mary Gwynn. You'll find mouthwatering innovations like Spiced Root Vegetable Kabobs with Rhubarb and Onion Chutney, and New Potatoes with Cauliflower and Mint. It is true that a lot of the real zing in these recipes is in the sauces that are prepared off the barbecue and inside the kitchen, but Gwynn does use her grill to make some veggie favorites like Vegetable Satay and Falafel. The majority of the non-dessert dishes in this cookbook are vegan, and vegan margarine can easily be substituted for butter, or cheese left out, in most of the non-vegan recipes. However, not one vegan dessert recipe is included, so after grilling up a satisfying repast, either follow Nancy's recipes in this Journal or just enjoy the abundant, delicious fruits of summer.

The Vegetarian Barbecue Cookbook (ISBN 1-55285-186-9) is published by Whitecap Books. It is 95 pages long, contains more than 50 recipes, and retails for $16.95. Look for this book in your local or online bookstores. Reviewed by Meri Robie.