PRAISE FOR THE SOUTHERN VEGETARIAN

“True Southern food will always adapt to its surroundings. It is not the stubborn lout that many think it is; rather, it’s a nimble cheerleader of its region. It revels in vegetables and cherishes seasons. Burks and Lawrence are adding healthy substance to the definition of our Southern food. The Southern Vegetarian is a great addition to any culinary library.”

—HUGH ACHESON, AUTHOR, A NEW TURN IN THE SOUTH

“What you have in your hands is a gift. It is a fresh, fun, slightly irreverent and joyful new look at Southern vegetarian dishes . . . a look that needed to be taken.”

—JOHN CURRENCE, RECIPIENT OF THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARD FOR BEST CHEF SOUTH; CHEF/OWNER, CITY GROCERY RESTAURANT GROUP

“Come eat with The Chubby Vegetarian. Justin and Amy are the only people I have ever met who can take the hock out of greens and not remove the soul from the pot.”

—CHEF KELLY ENGLISH, FOOD & WINE BEST NEW CHEF 2009; CHEF/OWNER, THE AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT IRIS

“Justin and Amy have a reverent respect for the traditions of Southern cooking and a bold adventurousness about its evolving future. In addition to cracking the code for a perfect cheese dip, they’re sharing dozens of instant classics in these beautiful and smartly written pages.”

—NICK ROGERS, FOOD WRITER AND FOUNDER OF THE WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP

“If Justin and Amy were my personal chefs, even a bacon lover like me could be a vegetarian. There is a joie de vivre to their cooking because they mix heart and home into a scrumptious cornucopia for everyone.”

—PAMELA DENNEY, FOOD EDITOR, MEMPHIS MAGAZINE

“Justin and Amy are smart, fun, and creative, and that shines through in their recipes. No need to miss meat—each dish showcases an incredible fruit or vegetable with innovative flavor combinations, approachable techniques, and a touch of Southern flair.”

—MELISSA PETERSEN, EDITOR, EDIBLE MEMPHIS

“Justin and Amy’s new book has a permanent place on my kitchen counter. Their enthusiasm and love of all things veggie gave me the inspiration to go meatless several days a week.”

—JENNIFER CHANDLER, AUTHOR, SIMPLY GRILLING