Though I am semi-obsessed with the Food Network and do enjoy really great food, I must confess to being a not-particularly good, nor imaginative, cook myself. Regardless of that fact, I’m always trolling for new and interesting vegetarian recipes to try out. Which is why I was very excited to find out about the new book Great Chefs Cook Vegan by Linda Long.

Per the description on amazon.com, the book “includes recipes from 25 of today’s greatest chefs, including Thomas Keller, Jean-George Vongerichten, Eric Ripert, Charlie Trotter, and many other James Beard award-winning chefs.” Each chef provides more than just one recipe, instead creating a three- or four-course meal, with pictures and all that good stuff.

You can takepart by checking out the book at amazon.com. The best part about books like this one is that you can make something to prove to your friends that you don’t actually need meat in a meal for it to be delicious. Of course, you usually won’t convert anyone with one meal, but it’s always good to show people there are other options out there.