"It's Not Just Salad" designed to assist you on a healthier path, especially for those transitioning to a vegan and/or raw vegan lifestyle. Many recipes are quite simple and can become a part of anyone's food rotation. Some of the recipes are simple and do not require any special appliances other than a vegetable peeler, knife & cutting board, many of which are staples in our home and an important part of our food rotation. Others are recipes that will totally knock your socks off, possibly requiring a food processor, blender and dehydrator. I encourage you to experiment and use your creativity and by all means, substitute flavors in what you're making to reflect what you like. The recipes in It's Not Just Salad are meant to be guidelines for you -- they are not written in stone. Most of all, enjoy . . . enjoy everything !!!!!!