DISHES MADE WITHOUT MEAT: Demanding Books on Cooking : Methods : Garnishing & Food Presentation: DISHES MADE WITHOUT MEAT

There is undoubtedly a great and growing liking for maigre dishes, not only amongst those people who eat them from religious motives, but amongst the general public. Nowadays at most of the smart restaurants vegetable and cereal dishes are a feature of almost every meal, and at private houses no luncheon and few dinner menus are considered complete unless a vegetable or cereal dish is included.

But apart from fashion the value of these dishes is great; they are good for the health and good for the pocket of the housekeeper, provided they are ordered with discretion...