Hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecue ribs. Sounds like the perfect cookout - unless you're a vegetarian. With more people adopting a mainly vegetarian diet, the choices might seem limited for all those great outdoor parties. Whether it's a barbecue or a picnic in the park, it's time to get creative with meatless summer meals! Inside you will find mouth-watering recipes such as: Grilled Fennel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette; Crisped Camembert and Mango Quesadillas; Cajun-rubbed Portabella Caps; Halloumi Skewers with Parsley & Lemon Salsa; and, Honey Mustard Grilled Tempeh. Forget boring Boca burgers and bland pasta salad, Cookouts, "Veggie Style" shows readers how to make delicious, unique, and fresh vegetarian meals so they'll never miss the burgers and dogs again!

About the Author

Jolinda Hackett counsels new vegetarians and vegans online as the About.com Guide to Vegetarian Food, where she maintains a topical blog, shares her favourite recipes, and provides individual support through email and forums. Over the course of three years, she has successfully grown the site more than 100 per cent through the creation and marketing of relevant and reliable content. She is also the author of The Everything[registered] Vegan Cookbook.