There are many great reasons to eat vegetarian meals --  they're low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and chock-full of nutrients. But the considerable health benefits aside, gourmets often scoff at the likes of seitan and tofu, while vegans despair of dull, uninspired offerings. Until now. In <i>The Voluptuous Vegan</i>, Myra Kornfeld introduces creative, mouthwatering, truly voluptuous recipes that inject this incredibly healthy cuisine with a much-needed dose of culinary mastery, including:<br><br>* full, balanced menus with appetizer, main course, and side dishes <br>* a luscious array of soups and an ingenious selection of desserts <br>* invaluable information on terms, ingredients, and techniques<br>* a culinary world tour including Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle Fast, as well as Europe and the United States