This book contains 60 quick and easy recipes for today's busy yet healthy lifestyle . Unlike many traditional Chinese vegetarian dishes which use highly processed wheat gluten to replace meats , the emphasis here is on natural ingredients such as mushrooms and bean curd . with fresh vegetables . Written in a step-by-step format with additional tips on the side. the tasty yet heatlhy dishes range from hearty soups , to steamed dishes and quick stir-fries and are a delight to create. Measurements are given in Metric , Imperial and American units for further convenience , and a fully illustrated glossary of ingredients provides practical information about popular ingredients found in Chinese vegetarian dishes.