<p><strong>Paula Coomer started 2010 as a vegetarian. And she hasn't gone back since.</strong><br />
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Are you a vegetarian? Want to become one but don't know the next step? Or do you just want to expand your culinary horizons?<br />
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When literary author and former nurse Paula Coomer discovered she was headed toward health problems, she knew she had to make a change in her life. As 2010 approached, she made her decision: she would take back control of her health and start the New Year as a vegetarian.<br />
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As the year progressed, Paula and her fiancé Phil started losing weight, feeling better, and saving money on food, all while planning their wedding and dealing with life's everyday joys and struggles.<br />
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In <em>Blue Moon Vegetarian</em>, Paula shares her personal journey to vegetarianism in a conversational and inspirational manner that's like sitting down for tea with your closest friend.<br />
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Follow her story and learn:</p>
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<li>Tips and guidance for starting and living life as a vegetarian</li>
<li>Affordable ways to get the ingredients you need</li>
<li>Over 50 simple and satisfying recipes</li>
<li>Nutritional tips to boost energy, fight sickness, and make you feel great</li>
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<p>Trying life as a vegetarian doesn't have to be hard.<em> Blue Moon Vegetarian</em> will spur you to action; follow Paula's journey and take the next step toward a new and improved you.</p>
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<p><strong>Recipes featured in <em>Blue Moon Vegetarian</em> include:</strong><br />
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<strong>Main Dishes</strong><br />
Baby Lentil Stew</p>
<p>East Meets West Burritos<br />
Eggless in Clarkston<br />
Five Beans<br />
Neat Loaf<br />
Oatmeal/Cottage Cheese Burgers<br />
Oatmeal-Walnut Burger<br />
Oatmeal-Walnut Loaf<br />
Paula's Lasagna Al Forno<br />
Phil's Fabulous Three-Bean Nachos<br />
Phil's West Texas Greek Company Supper<br />
Red-Hot Four-Star Two-Bean Burritos<br />
Spicy Chili Bean Stew<br />
Spicy Goulash<br />
Spring Fever<br />
Tesla's Rice<br />
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<strong>Side Dishes, Soups, and Breads</strong><br />
Garden Lentil Soup<br />
Garlic-Thyme Farm Cheese<br />
Grandma's Pan Bread<br />
Great (E)scape Vichyssoise<br />
Grilled Vegetable Polou<br />
Herbed French Lentil Soup<br />
Hot Tomato-Basil Casserole<br />
Icebox Soup<br />
Kentucky Potato Salad for a Crowd<br />
Phil's Famous Baked Beans<br />
Phil's Hot-and-Spicy Stir-Fried Green Beans<br />
Sweet Lentil Polou<br />
Three-Bean Cheesy Spoonbread<br />
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<strong>Breakfast</strong><br />
Brunch Florentine<br />
Paula's Version of the World's Best Granola<br />
Phil's Mellow Yellow Scramble<br />
Phil's Pepper-Onion-Garlic-Cheese Omelet<br />
Skillet Cakes<br />
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<strong>Lunch</strong><br />
Bloodroot Stew With Grilled Sunflower Sandwiches<br />
Five Bean Sandwich Spread<br />
Mighty Fine Taco Salad<br />
Phil's Daily Hemp Shake<br />
Phil's Vegetable Roll-ups<br />
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<strong>Dessert and Snacks</strong><br />
Agave Caramel Corn<br />
Banana-Peach Crunch<br />
Elegant Dessert Gorp<br />
Maui Mix<br />
Next Stop Nirvana<br />
Protein Balls<br />
Pumpkin Pudding</p>
