Fast-Day Cookery; or, Meals without Meat

"Fast-Day Cookery; or, Meals without Meat" by Grace Johnson is a late 19th-century cookbook that teaches readers how to make delicious meals without using any meat. It's mainly for people in the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches who have special fasting days where they can't eat meat. The book proves that vegetarian food can be healthy and tasty, even when you have to follow strict rules about what you can eat. Inside, you'll find recipes for all sorts of dishes like soups, sauces, and desserts, but all the recipes use vegetables and some include fish. The author shares tips on how to make simple foods taste amazing through different cooking methods and how to present them beautifully, offering creative ways to enjoy a meat-free lifestyle without missing out on flavor. With over a hundred recipes, from warming soups to interesting vegetable plates, this book encourages cooks to embrace a diet free of meat.