Saucy Vegetarian, The / Stepaniak, Joanne

Turn a simple vegetarian meal into a treat for your taste buds with delicious no-cook sauces and dressings. For busy nights when there just isn't time to create an elaborate meal, or for beginning cooks who have just mastered the basics, here is a fresh approach to meal planning that will add zip to any simple meal of beans, pasta, rice, potatoes, or veggies—quickly and easily.

Learn the secrets for making either hot or cold no-cook sauces—from curried to Italian-style, sweet or spicy, smooth or chunky—that will make any meal out of the ordinary, more nutritious, and mouth-watering. And dressings aren't just for salads any more. Step out and top your favorite pasta or cooked veggies with any number of tangy dressings to create a lively meal that will be unforgettable.