Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates: Festive Meals for Holidays and Special Occasions

Holidays and celebratory gatherings can present a challenge for vegetarian cooks who want to serve festive meals that will satisfy all of their guests. The Moosewood Collective has met this challenge brilliantly, with more than thirty-five ingenious menus that can transform even casual get-togethers into a party. Covering a diverse array of holidays and occasions both traditional and spur-of-the-moment, Moosewood Restaurant Celebratesprovides the perfect excuse to get to-gether with friends and family more often. You'll find inspiring food ideas for all these and more:

* Traditional holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Ramadan, Kwanza, Passover, Diwali, and Christmas

* Family gatherings, from a casual Rainy Day Picnic on the Porch to an outdoor Labor Day Get-Together to a fully orchestrated Wedding or Commitment Celebration

* Just-for-fun events, perfect any time of year, including a Tapas Party, a Birthday Breakfast in Bed, and a Sports Night Supper

There is even an additional section on versatile party nibbles and celebration cakes to choose from, plus a chapter of delectable foods you can make to give (or mail) as gifts.

Filled with practical advice on preparing holiday feasts with the minimum amount of fuss, and incorporating the rich flavors and ethnic influences that the Collective is renowned for, Moosewood Restaurant Celebratesis an indispensable assortment of lively vegetarian menus spanning a dazzling array of cultures and occasions.