Plant-Based Cooking

Now vegan means vitality and vibrant taste!A simple definition—The vegan diet consists exclusively of foods from the vegetable kingdom and excludes all animal products—meat, poultry, fish, seafood , eggs, dairy, and honey—as well as products which are processed using animal ingredients.Good health and great flavor have finally come together! Whether you’re a full-time vegan or simply looking for an occasional “ideal” meal—one low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in health-enhancing nutrients and great taste—here is your definitive source for easy and innovative vegan cooking.It’s proven that eating an abundance of foods from the vegetable kingdom leads to a healthier—and perhaps longer—life. But healthful eating doesn’t have to be bland and boring! The Complete Vegan Cookbook is your step-by-step guide to creating delicious and satisfying vegan dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. You’ll discover more than 200 tempting recipes as well as exciting meal plans for special family meals and entertaining.

A vegan diet-one without any animal products-is unusually healthy because it is high in fiber, low in saturated fat, and very nutritious. Nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis says, “My best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet. . . . My weight is under control, I like the way I look, I enjoy eating more, and I feel great.”The Complete Vegan Kitchen is “one of the best vegan cookbooks I have read,” said famousveggie.com. For the person just beginning to chose meatless meals, it provides information on choosing a vegan diet, nutritional information, and recipes with familiar foods and techniques. “The powerful nutrition information in the first forty pages is worth the price of the book!” says Dr. Neal D. Barnard. However, for the person more experienced with a plant-based, diet, it provides recipes that will broaden their culinary horizon.

Learn how to prepare meals with all the new natural foods found in stores today. Here are creative ideas for old favorites like Quick Sloppy Joes, “Hot Dogs”, and Beans, Lasagna, and Chocolate Pie. … Discover how to use natural foods with Mexican Noodle Casserole, Spicy Mandarin Chickpeas, Orange Sweet Potato Soup, Barbecued Seitan, Mango Dressing, and Basmati Rice Burgers. This book is a fun and easy way to add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.

Here is the book that shows vegetarians how to make their special diet needs convenient, an idea that before now, seemed foreign to those who don’t eat meat. With opening chapters on organizing the kitchen, tools, and vegetarian convenience items available at the grocery store, a meat-free diet has never been so easy. Especially helpful are the vegetarian convenience items you can make at home — jars of spices for instant risotto, mixtures for favorite sauces — these are just a couple of the great ideas that make The Convenient Vegetarian as interesting to read as it is useful.Recipes range from Risotto with White Beans and Olives, to Spiced Tofu and Pasta, to Tomato Lentil Soup. Also included are ideas for turning yesterday’s leftovers into a completely new meal for tonight, making vegetarian cooking as economical as it is delicious.Vegetarianism continues to grow in popularity, and finally this book makes it simple to put vegetarian principles into practice for easy and satisfying meatless food.

The cook book for people who love animals 7th edition, first published in 1981 A Classic,sold nearly 100,000 copiesOver 300 totally vegetarian recipes from beginner to gourmet No meat,No eggs, No dairy, No honey or sugar, No Cholesterol Interspersed with inspirational quotes.

Featuring more than 150 recipes for wonderful fare from breakfast to special occasions, “Cooking Vegetarian” also provides advice on healthy vegetarian cooking and eating every day, plus complete facts on nutritional details. 8 color illustrations….

PETA has been one of the foremost organizations advocating compassion for animals. One of the cornerstones of this advocacy is the use of substitutes for meat, dairy, eggs, honey, and other foods derived from animals.Cooking with PETA will show you just how easy and delicious it is to create healthful meals without imposing on the other species of the planet.

This cookbook is the perfect introduction to vegan cooking. Packed with over 350 delicious, easy to make dishes, it offers a wealth of dairy-free, meat-free ideas from around the world. With exciting recipes for starters, soups, main courses, side dishes, sweets and salads, it includes dishes from America, Mexico, Japan, India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean.If you think that vegan food lacks variety, this book will prove just the opposite.

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By the author of “Friendly Foods”, this book features over 200 vegan and vegetarian recipes. The meals are healthy and nutritious, and are based on the simplest components and flavoured with the juices of fruits and vegetables.

Our food choices do affect the planet! Ecological cooking can be good for the environment (using foods low on the food chain), good for our sense for well-being (placing ethics on the dinner table) , and good for our bodies (a vegan diet reduces the risk of heart attack by 90%)…

Dreena Burton demonstrates that anyone can prepare an array of delectable vegan dishes without compromising one’s health or sense of taste. The Everyday Vegan includes recipes as well as cooking and shopping tips, meal plan suggestions, and nutritional analyses…… Read more >

Learn how to cook without added fats, determine how much fat you should be eating, and how a diet free of meat, eggs, and dairy products is the best choice for ensuring a long and healthy life. There are almost 100 recipes for dishes anyone can enjoy, no matter what their food preferences are….

Gourmet cuisine can also be fiber-rich thanks to the innovative recipes of Bryanna Clark Grogan. A comprehensive section on the role fiber plays in aiding digestive health and protecting against cancer

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This cookbook leaves no doubt that a vegan diet is a delicious choice. Recipes for soups, salads, appetizers, mains, and desserts demonstrate that vegan food is flavorful, -elegant, easy to prepare, and nothing to be afraid of. The extensive introduction outlines the ethical reasons for becoming vegan, and how such choices are both good for the environment and good for you.Imagine a picnic of Tabbouleh, Stuffed Grapevine Leaves, and Carrot-Tahini Sandwiches, with Banana Surprise Tea Cake for dessert. Picture throwing a party and serving Hungarian Mushroom Soup, Red and White Onion Tart, and Chocolate-Orange Pudding as a finale. All these recipes and more can be found in this collection of delicious and easy vegan dishesWhether you want to add a few new items to your repertoire or transform your eating habits to cut out animal products completely, Sue Donaldson shows you how. She has suggestions for adapting favorite recipes, ideas for breakfast and lunch as well as tips about how to detect hidden animal ingredients. And she provides a wide range of recipes with creative variations to suit all tastes. So go ahead and treat yourself to something delicious, satisfying, and guilt-free.

Whether the reader is a strict vegetarian or simply wants to prepare lighter, healthier meals that will satisfy the entire family, this book provides a wealth of new ideas. Natural-foods chef Meredith McCarty specializes in delicious, sensible meals that are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates–without containing high levels of fat, and without using eggs or dairy products. Recipes feature: grains, breads, and pasta dishes; sumptuous quiches, sautes, and other vegetable dishes; fresh bean and vegetable salads; vegetable and sauces and dressings; muffins, cereals, and other breakfast favorites; and cookies, fruit pies, and pastries.

Franciscan monk, Brother Ron Picarski calls whole grains, vegetables, legumes, sea vegetables, and various other foods “friendly foods”, because they do not bear the high environmental, economic, and nutritional costs of meat and processed foods. This new cookbook has 300 recipes that do not use meat, eggs, or dairy products–for the ghealth-conscious cooks of the ’90s. .

Get tempted by an inspiring array of vegan recipes from the authors of How It All Vegan!

When How It All Vegan!: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet was published in 1999, authors Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer were hailed for their fun and outlandish approach to vegan cooking, taking it out of the realm of the staid and the boring to create truly original animal-free dishes. How It All Vegan! was a Book Sense 76 selection and has sold 50,000 copies to date.The Garden of Vegan: How It All Vegan Again! picks up where the first book left off. Tanya and Sarah, vegan chefs extraordinaire, have created truly delectable, truly original new recipes that manage to leave the animal products (including butter, milk, cheese and honey) where they belong, with their natural owners. Where How It All Vegan! was, in many ways, a bible for the uninitiated vegan, The Garden of Vegan goes one step further, offering recipes for a more sophisticated palate that add funky twists to familiar dishes bursting with color and flavor. At the same time, they are fun and easy to prepare, even for those of us who find boiling water a challenge.

In Dr. Neal Barnard’s Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook, the country’s leading diabetes team weighs in on America’s hottest dietary trend. The cookbook is based on a landmark two-year study conducted by Dr. Barnard, which showed that a vegan diet more effectively controls type 2 diabetes. In fact, it‘s also beneficial for weight loss, the reversal of heart disease, and the improvement of many other conditions. Dr. Barnard and nutritionist Robyn Webb now offer easy, delicious meals to improve your health.Featuring 125 flavorful recipes, readers will find all-occasion dishes that use familiar ingredients and require minimal effort. All recipes are free of animal products, low in fat, and contain a low-to-moderate glycemic index.Barnard and Webb explain how diet changes can have such dramatic health effects and provide simple ways to get started. With convenient menus, scientifically proven advice, and inspiring stories from real people who have used Barnard’s recommendations to turn their health around, there’s no better cookbook to help you eat well and feel great.

Ideal cookbook for many health conditions: The Gluten-Free Vegan is a groundbreaking cookbook, combining both special diets for healthier, allergy-free eating. Millions of Americans have health conditions like celiac disease, fibromyalgia, or food allergies that require a gluten- and/or dairy-restricted diet. In addition, going vegetarian/vegan is fast becoming mainstream, and many vegans are also looking to cut gluten from their diet. The Gluten-Free Vegan offers solutions for anyone seeking a tasty approach to healthier eating. Quick, easy, and delicious recipes: Written by a food-allergy sufferer and gourmet cook, this collection includes more than 150 healthy recipes for a wide range of dishes that are both gluten-free and vegan. The cookbook also includes guidelines of each dietary restriction, information on sugars, raw foods and organic foods, advice on ingredient preparation, quick-cooking tips, and resources for easily finding ingredients…

It has been estimated that over 7.5% of the U.S. population lives dairy-free, yet so few resources cater to this expansive and diverse group. To aid this niche, Alisa Fleming founded the informational website GoDairyFree.org in 2004, and produced the limited edition guidebook Dairy Free Made Easy in 2006, which quickly sold out. Back by popular demand, Alisa has updated and expanded her guide to address additional FAQs and to include an expansive cookbook section. Within this complete dairy-free living resource, you will discover Over 225 Delicious Dairy-Free Recipes with numerous options to satisfy dairy cravings, while focusing on naturally rich and delicious whole foods….

Our children are overfed and undernourished. Even if they are not living on pizza and ice cream, they may be eating foods that can have serious long-term effects on their health. An ever-growing body of research is revealing that the major diseases Americans suffer and die from are lifestyle related and to an extent preventable in that some of the root causes begin in childhood. Many cases of childhood imbalances, such as obesity, hyperactivity, dental problems, and learning disabilities can be aggravated by poor eating habits. Shelly Null has written a comprehensive guide to feeding children better, from the crib to young adulthood, without sacrificing flavor or fun….

Since it was first published in 1999, How It All Vegan! has become a bible for vegan cooks, both diehard and newly converted; its basic introduction to the tenets of vegan living and eating, combined with Sarah Kramer’s and Tanya Barnard’s winning charm, made it an essential cookbook for anyone considering eschewing animal products from their diet. It won VegNews’ Veggie Award for Best Cookbook twice, has been reprinted fourteen times, and spawned several successful sequels (including The Garden of Vegan, La Dolce Vegan!, and last year’s Vegan à Go-Go!).In the ten years since How It All Vegan! was first published, however, veganism has “come out of the closet,” and is now considered a legitimate diet and lifestyle not only for those wishing to improve their health, but also for those who care deeply about the welfare of animals. This tenth-anniversary edition includes a new color photo section and new recipes; it also includes a new introduction by co-author Sarah Kramer, who speaks personally and passionately about the impact of veganism on her life over the past decade.

This sumptious collection of pure vegetarian recipes offers a key to better health. Over 500 cholesterol-free recipes, from quick and easy meals to gourmet banquets, feed your body, mind, and spirit.Also includes an extensive chapter on raw foods, a resource section for healthy alternative products and ingredients, instructions for sprouting and growing wheatgrass, discovering wild edibles, cultivating a vegan-organic garden, and recipes for your pets. Over 35 color photographs.

Whether you want to bake dairy- and egg-free for health, ethical, or environmental reasons, The Joy of Vegan Baking lets you have your cake and eat it, too! Featuring 150 familiar favorites — from cakes, cookies, and crepes to pies, puddings, and pastries — this book will show you just how easy, convenient, and delectable baking without eggs and dairy can be.

Sarah Kramer is a vegan cooking superstar. Her first two books, How It All Vegan! and The Garden of Vegan,co-authored with Tanya Barnard, have sold well over 110,000 copies; both won the Veggie Award or favorite cookbook of 2003 and 2004 by VegNews magazine, and Herbivore magazine.In a cover story on Sarah, called her “The World’s Coolest Vegan.” Sarah returns with her first solo cookbook, featuring more of the delectable, easy-to-prepare recipes that vegans around the world have come to adore. For Sarah, vegan cooking – which eschews all animal products, including butter, milk, and cheese – can be an adventure in dining, without a lot of investment in time or money. In fact, most of the recipes in La Dolce Vegan! can be prepared in 20 to 30 minutes or less. From soups and salads to entrees and desserts, they are sure to inspire both committed and part-time vegans alike.At the heart of the book is Sarah’s commitment to the vegan lifestyle that has changed her life completely – from a childhood plagued with health problems to an adulthood filled with the pleasures and joys of living vegan. For Sarah, an animal-free diet will make you happier, healthier, and more content with the world around you. In addition to the wonderful recipes, there is a fun do-it-yourself section of vegan tips and non-food items. Learn to live the sweet life of veganism and you’ll never look back! Recipes include: Beauty and the Beet Borscht, Mocked Clam Chowder, Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta, Sloppy Janes, Blessed Broccoli Stir-Fry, Apple Pie Pancakes, Carob Almond Truffles, and Tomato Soup Cake.

Ice cream is universally loved and is at its very best fresh out of the ice cream machine. Homemade ice cream is actually easy to make, and can be made with a variety of nondairy milks perfect for those with dairy or soy allergies. Whether you avoid dairy products for health or ethical reasons, or to protect the environment, these frozen treats will rival any store bought gourmet ice cream.Lick It! elevates vegan ice cream to its creamy, dreamy best. Readers will find well-loved, traditional flavors plus a tempting variety of exotic and gourmet tastes made with herbs, spices, and liqueurs. And you can adjust the flavors and sweetness to your liking, using the choicest natural ingredients. From scooped ice cream, sundaes, sherbets, and sorbets to ice cream sandwiches, shakes and floats, you’ll find all your ice cream parlor favorites complete with toppings and sauces! So swirl it, savor it, lick it! It s never been yummier.

Leave the high-fat lifestyle behind with acclaimed soyfoods innovator, Louise Hagler. Classic and creative vegetarian recipes provide easy and effective ways to trim the fat and eliminate cholesterol from your diet. Each recipe comes with its own nutritional analysis.

The country’s foremost authority on innovative vegan cooking offers 250 cholesterol-free recipesFeaturing a complete A-Z glossary of wholesome ingredients for stocking the vegan pantry (no meat, dairyor eggs), including advice on selection and storageThe updated paperback edition of the James Beard award nomineeFans of Lorna’s innovative vegan cooking all agree that she has a great talent for combining flavors, textures, and colors to create food that tastes as good as it looks. Applying her expertise as the country’s leading authority on the pressure cooker, Lorna frequently offers directions for using this time-saving appliance alongside standard cooking instructions. With menu-planning tips, and an extensive glossary of ingredients, this volume is for anyone seeking a healthy new definition of fast food.

One of America’s foremost vegetarian cooks reveals amazing shortcuts to dishes that are short on prep and long on flavor!Instant classics. That’s just what vegetarians in a hurry will find in the more than 100 amazingly quick, full-flavored recipes, like Moroccan Carrot Slaw and Thai-Inspired Red Bean Stew, in Lorna Sass’ Short-Cut Vegetarian. Sheer culinary magic can be created from a pantry stocked with carefully selected prepared and instant foods, such as homemade curry powder, roasted red peppers, spicy salsas and mustard sauces, and roasted garlic oil. A splash of orange juice, a touch of cinnamon, and a few sliced leeks transform handy frozen spinach and a can of highest-quality lentils into an exotic Orange-Scented Lentil Ragout to satisfy the most sophisticated palate — in minutes.

Over 300 delicious low-fat recipes you can prepare in fifteen minutes or less. By greatly simplifying the work involved in preparing healthy, exciting meals, bestselling authors Dr. John McDougall andMary McDougall continue to build upon the success of their acclaimed, low-fat McDougall Program books. In this latest edition, they share their secrets for lowering cholesterol, alleviating allergies, and dramatically reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes with food that is irresistible to the whole family. Featuring over 300 recipes that can be prepared in fifteen minutes or less, The McDougall Quick and Easy Cookbook is the busy person’s answer to eating right. Discover shopping tips and cooking hints to save time, reduce fat, and make great-tasting meals. Learn the viable egg and dairy replacements to eliminate fat, cholesterol, and animal protein from your diet. And refer to the updated “McDougall-Okayed Packaged and Canned Products” list. The economical, fast, and innovative recipes in The McDougall Quick and Easy Cookbook help make good health and longer life easier than ever to achieve. * The McDougall Program was recently ranked #1 in the weight loss field by the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine

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After years of research, scientists declared that the Mediterranean diet was the best one for overall good health-and the exciting news was that it tasted great, too. With recipes for everything from nutritious appetizers to dairy-free desserts, this unique Mediterranean vegan cookbook is ideal for vegetarians, those with a lactose intolerance, and anyone who wants to make gloriously delicious dishes without meat, eggs, or dairy. Dishes include:¥ Sicilian Eggplant Relish ¥ Catalan Grilled Vegetables with Almond Sauce ¥ Classic Italian Minestrone ¥ Moroccan Fresh Tomato Salad ¥ Black Olive Bread ¥ Zucchini-Lemon Couscous ¥ Greek Currant Cake ¥ Braised Pears in Red Wine ¥ and more

Millennium, arguably the best vegetarian restaurant in San Francisco, finally shares its secrets. If you’ve never been to Millennium, forget the stereotype of a vegetarian restaurant serving bean sprouts, brown rice, and seaweed. Millennium, a true gourmet restaurant, presents elegant, innovative, inspired cuisine that happens to be as healthy as it is delicious. This book entices the accomplished cook to explore exquisite dishes that will surprise and delight any dinner party–even if your guests are not vegetarians. Try appetizers like Cabbage and Shiitake-Filled Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce, or Grilled Portobellos with Herb-Tofu Aioli and Red Onion Marmalade. Experience the Indian-inspired Baked Madras-Glazed Tofu with Saffron Basmati Pilaf and Peach-Lime Chutney, or the Curry-Crusted Tempeh with Pomegranate Sauce. You won’t want to skip dessert: Chocolate-Almond Midnight will indulge even the most finicky chocoholic.Some of the dishes are simple to prepare, but most are intricate and time consuming and include subrecipes, making this book best for artistic cooks who revel in new, inventive recipes. For example, the recipe for luscious Moroccan Filo Crescents with Curried Golden Tomato Sauce (only 21 percent fat, despite the filo) takes more than a page, and references three other recipes. All recipes are vegan–no meat, eggs, or dairy–and most are very low in fat. Nutritional breakdown is provided for each recipe, and the food photos are gorgeous. The Millennium Cookbook is an impeccable gift for the inspired cook in your life. –Joan Price

“A wonderful follow-up to Soy of Cooking– a beautifully written treasure chest of terrific recipes. Eat well and feel great cooking these dishes!”–Neal Barnard, M.D., President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine “When it comes to creating traditional-style meals using healthy ingredients–and making it all come out fantastic–More Soy Cooking is the answer.”–John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America and founder, EarthSave International “A cornucopia of traditional recipes that have been made healthier and lower in fat as well as many original taste treats to nourish and comfort just about everyone.”–Neal Pinckney, Ph.D., director of the Healing Heart Foundation and author of Healthy Heart Handbook “In More Soy Cooking, Marie Oser cooks up great tasting meals that everyone will love!”–Suzanne Havala, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A., author of The Natural Kitchen and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Being Vegetarian Marie Oser shares her secrets to creating rich-tasting, scrumptious dishes –– healthfully! Eating healthy is now easier than ever with this splendid collection of mouthwatering recipes. From hearty soups to succulent salads and dressings, from to-die-for desserts to elegant, easy-to-make entrées, Oser gives our favorite recipes a healthy makeover by introducing alternative ingredients and techniques to replace high-fat, cholesterol-laden fare. She revitalizes a variety of classic dishes, from Chile Non Carne to Stuffed Mushrooms Florentine, from Sweet Italian “Sausage” with Peppers to “Turkey” Tetrazzini. Best of all, each recipe is low in fat, high in fiber, rich in phytochemicals, and 100holesterol- and dairy-free. Amaze your family and friends with the authentic flavor, texture, and quality of your culinary creations.

Munchie Madness is designed not only to help teenagers prepare the foods they love to eat but to educate and support them in their decision to be a vegetarian.Over 120 quick and easy, mouthwatering recipes provide a delicious and nutritious outlet for the munchies in the form of smoothies, shakes, breakfast foods, salads, spreads & dips, soups, main dishes and desserts.Registered dietitan Suzanne Havala provides information on the health benefits of a vegetarian diet and the special dietary needs of teenagers. Listed are a teen’s viewpoint on why teens embrace vegetarianism and tips for handling social situations such as school lunches, eating out, dating, etc. The recipes are easy to use for both teens taking charge of their own meals and parents trying to provide meatless dishes that their kids will actually eat. Overall, this cookbook delivers everything you need to know to safely and effectively adopt a vegetarian lifestyle.

When people ask Tanya Petrovna, “Are you a strict vegetarian?” she replies, “No, I’m a fun vegetarian!” As head chef of the popular Native Foods chain of restaurants in Southern California, Tanya treats her customers to a vegan cuisine that is so tasty, satisfying, and hearty that it draws praise from nonvegetarians and vegetarians alike. Tanya is known for creating delicious and satisfying meat substitutes from soy and wheat products such as tofu, tempeh, and seitan. And with signature dishes like her dairy-free cheesecake made from cashew nuts, she proves that healthy, animal-friendly eating can be indulgent and fun. Now, with this book, Tanya’s best recipes can be made at home, including: “Fun Mung Curry,” “Seitan Olé Mole,” and “Rockin’ Moroccan Skewers.” Plus, there are plenty of outrageous desserts such as “Elephant Chocolate Cake with Cinnamon Peanut Butter Topping,” “Sam’s Vegan Cheesecake,” and “Chocolate French Silk Lingerie Pie.” The Native Foods Restaurant Cookbook also features instructions on basic cooking methods, helpful definitions, nutritional information, and a simple kitchen pantry setup.

Learn how to prepare quick, satisfying, healthful midday meals for all those brown baggers in your household-meals that are economical to make, good for your waistline and guaranteed to provide you with the energy you need to carry you through the rest of the day.

Provides more than three hundred low-fat recipes, including such healthful treats as Fruity Golden Waffles, Thai Vegetable Curry, Spanish-Style Vegetable Casserole, and others, none of which contain either dairy or animal products. Reprint.

Acclaimed author Lorna Sass, creator of the hit New Soy Cookbook, once again displays her talent for combining good health with great taste. With a little flair and an abundance of whole grains, beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, and herbs and spices, it’s easy to create the exciting recipes presented in The New Vegan Cookbook. Satisfying and cholesterol-free, even kosher cooks will find they can slip these cooking ideas into almost any type of menu. Striking color photographs illustrate the wide variety of tasty choices available for budding vegans or those already versed looking for new options. From savory Mediterranean Red Lentil Paté to sweet, creamy Chocolate Rice Pudding, The New Vegan Cookbook offers recipes guaranteed to entice any palate.

If you’re craving something uncommonly delicious, but uncomplicated to prepare, look no further. From the Now & Zen Restaurant in San Francisco comes an imaginative collection of recipes that harmoniously blends distinctive cuisines—French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Greek, and Indian—in tempting vegan dishes. Acclaimed bakery chef and plant-based food innovator Miyoko Nishimoto Schinner shares her latest creations in this updated version of her popular gourmet vegan cookbook.

For over twenty years, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has fought for animal rights using creative tactics that have included media stunts, shocking footage, and numerous celebrity endorsements. Such stars as Paul McCartney, Pamela Anderson, Chrissie Hynde, Joaquin Phoenix, Prince, Drew Barrymore, Gillian Anderson, Natalie Portman, Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Kevin Nealon, and many others have made a commitment to a cruelty-free lifestyle and a compassionate diet.Now PETA has gathered all the fun and simple recipes of its celebrity sponsors into one book. You can enjoy Alicia Silverstone’s Artichoke Dip, dig into hip-hop king Russell Simmons’ Mama’s Mock “Meatloaf,” savor Fabio’s Red Hot Risotto, and chow down on Fiona Apple’s Sweet and Sour “Neatballs.”

A born food-lover, raised in California on “the best Mexican food in the country” and her father’s “traditional Southern soul food,” Alicia C. Simpson couldn’t imagine giving up her favorite dishes to become vegan. Animal-free food might be healthier, but could it match the tastes of home—like fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, or a bowl of chili? Three years after Alicia took the vegan plunge, Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food answers that question with a resounding “yes!”Here is the essential cookbook for any of America’s more than 6 million vegans who miss the down-home tastes they remember (or want to try), or for vegetarians and even meat-eaters who want to add more plant-based foods to their diets, but don’t know where to start. Comfort-seeking cooks will find:

* Easy-to-prepare, animal-free versions of classics like Spicy Buffalo Bites, Ultimate Nachos, Baked Ziti and more

* 65 delicious combinations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with flavors from around the world, like “Chinese Take-In” or “Tijuana Torpedo”

* Everything you need to know to start your vegan pantry, and why being vegan is easier, less expensive, and more delicious than you might think.

With three bustling restaurants located throughout the Los Angeles area, Real Food Daily boasts a loyal clientele of ravenous vegetarian diners and health-conscious celebrities, trendsetting young hipsters and members of Southern California ’s culinary community at large. After 10 successful years as a cherished destination for lovers of delicious and naturally wholesome cuisine, this eclectic hot spot continues to thrive under the stewardship of its pioneering founder, Ann Gentry, who raises the standards and expectations of nutritious, meat-free cooking through her unique brand of California cuisine. In THE REAL FOOD DAILY COOKBOOK, you’ll find recipes for 150 of the restaurants’ most popular dishes, such as Lentil-Walnut Pâté; Country-Style Miso Soup; Tuscan Bean Salad with Herb Vinaigrette; Southern-Style Skillet Cornbread; Tofu Quiche with Leeks and Asparagus; Acorn Squash Stuffed with Sweet Rice, Currants, and Vegetables; and Coconut Cream Pie with Chocolate Sauce. After years of getting floods of recipe requests from her loyal customers, Ann is delivering in full force, not only to her patient fans, but to everyone who yearns for delicious, healthful, real food in their daily lives.

In this companion book to Amazing Grains, Joanne Saltzman applies her unique approach to a wide variety of dried beans. Saltzman explores the fundamentals of dried-bean cooking, explains seasonings, soaking, different types of preparation, each bean’s unique attributes and taste, and provides more than sixty kitchen-tested recipes that showcase them in a variety of dishes. Also included are recipes for tofu and tempeh, two processed forms of soybeans.

Here is a fresh approach for enhancing the flavor, attractiveness and healthfulness of even the most ordinary dish. This rich repertoire of recipes for nocook sauces and dressings was designed to release your creativity in the kitchen while keeping time and effort at bay. You’ll learn the secrets for making either hot or cold nocook saucesfrom curried to Italianstyle, sweet or spicy, smooth or chunkyas well as a variety of dressings that will add zip to any simple meal of beans, pasta, rice, potatoes or veggies. Both novice cooks and experienced gourmets will find these recipes enjoyable.

Simply Vegan is more than a cookbook. It is a guide to a non-violent, environmentally sound, humane-lifestyle. Debra Wasserman and Reed Mangels make vegan living easy with 160 quick vegetarian recipes, an easy-to-understand and complete vegan nutrition section, meal plans, and a guide to vegan shopping. Also valuable is a list of the top 15 recipes for calcium, vitamin C, and iron, plus an up-to-date chapter on pregnancy, infants, and vegan children.

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Soyfoods offer a readily available, versatile, and economical source of high quality protein, as well as other healthful benefits, for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Discover how easy it is to cook up a wide variety of delectable dishes using tofu, tempeh, soymilk, miso, textured vegetable protein, and other readily available soyfoods. Add a little soy to your life, and be on your road to better health!

The founder and president of Soyatech, Inc., (a leading information source for the soyfoods industry), Peter Golbitz presents ideas for incorporating soyfoods into your favorite recipes. Using tofu, tempeh, soy beans, textured soy protein, miso, soymilk, and soyflour, Tofu & Soyfoods Cookery provides more than 100 recipes, and all are meat- and dairy-free. Golbitz adapts classic recipes using soyfoods for every occasion from appetizers to desserts. You can try Eggless French Toast for breakfast, Mock Chicken Salad on Multigrain Potato Soy Bread for lunch, and, for dinner, perhaps Korean Barbecue Tofu or Baked Enchiladas with Beans and Tempeh, followed by a sweet treat of Fresh Blueberry Tofu Cream Pie or Vanilla Pudding. The book also includes a comprehensive list of U.S. and Canadian soyfood companies. –Gretel Hakanson

Tofu Cookery contains over 25 full page color photos, making it one of the most beautiful tofu cookbooks on the market. Updated for the 90s with light, low-fat dishes that make it easy to add a healthful portion of soy to your diet.

Tofu may be the most popular and economical complete protein food on the planet. Here are over 150 recipes for using tofu in everything from party dips to barbecue and luscious desserts. Most recipes take less than 30 minutes to prepare. Color photos.

This is the perfect cookbook for those who need or want to eliminate dairy products but still enjoy their favorite dishes. This tenth anniversary edition offers completely new versions of the acclaimed, original recipes plus many new ones. You’ll discover a whole new world of flavorful, cheesy-tasting dishes without the cholesterol and dairy allergies that can be harmful to your health. Whether for family dining or elegant entertaining, you’ll find recipes that will suit the occasion.Renown nutritionist and dietitian,Vesanto Melina, brings you up-to-date on the latest research about dairy and your health. Tables and charts show calcium, protein, and other nutrients in a variety of plant foods to help you safely replace dairy in your diet. And this new edition contains designations for each recipe to indicate whether it is gluten, soy, nut, yeast, and/or corn free for people who are sensitive to a wide range of food allergens.

Cooking for 1 or 2 and being vegan can be a challenge, especially when you first begin. Vegan Bites is geared towards teens and those in there 20′s who want to embrace a compassionate, green lifestyle. With these delicious recipes fast food and take-out need no longer be the main source of food. Beverly Lynn Bennett provides over one hundred easy-to-make recipes that encompass a wide variety of foods and cuisines with selections for every skill level and schedule. Prep time and leftovers are kept to a minimum. Local, organic and seasonal ingredients are emphasized whenever possible.From Fabulous Flapjacks, Hacienda Home Fries and Sun-dried Tomato Couscous to Mexican Maize and Quinoa Medley, Vibrant Vegetable Cornucopias and Pad Thai, you’ll find all your favorites and more. Includes a week of sample menus to provide ideas for meal planning. With sound advice on how to shop economically, fulfill nutritional needs, and stock the pantry with essentials, the vegan lifestyle will be made easy and your choice validated.

Published in association with The Vegan Society, this book includes a range of exciting new recipes that are simple and quick to prepare, including family favorites, snacks, and delicious desserts.

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Yummy fare that’s good for you – perfect for all vegetarians, including vegans (people who eat no animal products at all), and for anyone moving toward a healthier lifestyle. Appetizers to desserts, with tips on whole grains, cooking oils (how cold is cold-pressed?), sweeteners, egg substitutes, proteins, and everything else the beginner or the expert needs to know.

Over 400 recipes from the kitchen of Chef Brian P. McCarthy!Now that you’ve become a vegan, you’re learning lots of ways to prepare tofu, but you or someone you love is really starting to miss macaroni and cheese, turkey dinners, pumpkin pie and birthday cake. Maybe you and your family feel self-conscious (and hungry) at holidays, picnics, and parties. Or maybe just one person in the family is vegan, but you need to create meals that everyone will eat.Since the day Brian McCarthy and his wife, Karen, chose a vegan diet for their family ten years ago, Chef McCarthy has created over 400 simple vegan recipes with easy-to-find ingredients for traditional favorites like biscuits, corn bread, stews, pastas, pizzas, cakes, pies, and even eggnog. All the recipes come from the McCarthy home kitchen and have passed the test of many family meals. For individuals or families who are concerned about animals, the environment, or their health, mealtimes just got a whole lot easier.

Delicious and Imaginative Vegan CuisineThis enticing collection of innovative recipes will please and inspire both everyday and occasional vegan cooks. Inside you’ll discover tantalizing, hearty recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; menu plans for special occasions and multicourse feasts; ideas for appetizers; and much, much more! Treat yourself to extraordinary new dishes such as:·Soba Noodles with Shredded Vegetables and Spicy Peanut Sauce ·Sweet Red Pepper Strips with Artichoke and Caper Filling ·Rice and Lentil Salad with Pimiento-Stuffed Olives ·Eggplant Casserole with Tofu, Olives, and Herbed Tomato Sauce ·Stir-Fry of Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Orange, and Fresh Basil ·Spiced Carrot SpreadDozens of recipes marked “Almost Instant” are easy to browse and even easier to make—in thirty minutes or less! Plus, each recipe includes a nutritional analysis listing calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, cholesterol, sodium, and fiber content. With The Vegan Gourmet, good health and great flavor go hand in hand!”I like The Vegan Gourmet so much I use it as a textbook!”—Patricia Gregory Vance, director, Culinary Arts Institute, Sonoma, California

Eggless Pancakes and Waffles, a Vegan Thanksgiving, Bit O’Irish Cooking, and Spanish Cuisine are featured in this cookbook of 200 delicious vegetarian recipes for all ages. The cookbook includes a vegan meal plan, sports nutrition for vegetarians, a shopper’s guide to leather alternatives, and other helpful resources.

Vegan Inspiration presents: Delicious and fun vegan food recipes from many cultures; Straightforward information about healthy cooking practices; Advantages and ease of vegan, organic, raw, and detox diets; An extensive glossary of food products, ingredients, and resources; “Rainbow Fusion” cooking that supports health and spiritual practice; Colon cleansing, food combining, acid/alkaline balance, and much more…

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This is the classic book on why a vegan diet makes good sense, and how to maintain a vegan diet sensibly. Learn why eating animal products is bad for your health, dangerous for the environment, and absolutely unnecessary for anyone, young or old.Contains sections on getting all your nutrients and how to put together a vegan menu, along with 50 recipes for everything from breakfast basics to dessert treats.

The Vegan Table is your one-stop source for creating the perfect meal for your friends and family. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering of friends or a large party with an open guest list, author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, crowned the “Vegan Martha Stewart” by VegNews magazine, will answer your every entertaining need. Inside you’ll be treated to practically limitless recipe and menu ideas, making it easy to satisfy any and all palates and preferences. From romantic meals for two to formal dinners, casual gatherings, children’s parties, and holiday feasts, you can keep the party going through every occasion and season.

With 400 recipes inspired by vegan cuisines around the world, Vegan Planet introduces a variety of scrumptious meal options, from breakfasts to desserts, chock full of delicious, nutritious, and satisfying whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and proteins from plant sources. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to eat healthier, Vegan Planet is the perfect resource.

Developed by vegan hipster Wheeler del Torro of Wheeler’s Frozen Desserts, these “faux” creams feature 100 percent vegan-certified ingredients, making them suitable for both vegans and those with lactose intolerance and other dairy aversions. And with each serving containing approximately 80 calories—nearly 100 calories fewer than a serving of traditional ice cream—you can indulge with peace of mind (and keep your trim waistline!).Chapters are devoted to innovative flavor “inspirations,” and cover everything from Caribbean & Island Flavors to Healthy Flavors and Aphrodisiacal Flavors. You’ll also find two chapters full of recipes for toppings, sauces, sides, and other dessert accompaniments.

Great vegan cookbook!!! Easy recipes, easy to follow, available ingredient especially if you live near an indian grocery.From dhals and rice dishes to raitas and chutneys, the 120 recipes in this cookbook are faithful to the authentic flavors of India, but avoid animal ingredients. All types of savory selections are included such as snacks, starters, soups, breads, salads, drinks, and desserts.

Yours for the making are Seitan Salami, Vegan Lox and Bagels, Swiss Fondue, Classic Quiche and more. Renowned vegan cookbook author Joanne Stepaniak teams up with Farm Sanctuary founders Lorri and Gene Bauston to present a plethora of delicious dishes for you to enjoy without meat, eggs or dairy products. Included are sections on veganism, what to substitute for animal products, information on factory farming and the history and mission of Farm Sanctuary. Nutritional information provided by Suzanne Havala, primary author of the American Dietetic Association’s position paper on vegetarian diets.

In Vegan with a Vengeance, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, cohost of the vegan cooking show, The Post Punk Kitchen, brings the do-it-yourself, community-driven ethos of punk rock into the kitchen. Her cooking philosophy embraces being kind to animals (all recipes are completely animal-product free) and your wallet–while being creative and having fun in the process. She emphasizes fresh ingredients over heavily processed corporate brand-name foods and says that, like good music, cooking is best when it’s an innovative, experimental, and completely real experience. Her inspired recipes–covering all meals of the day and influenced by dishes from around the world–include:Asparagus and Sun-dried Tomato Frittata–Fresh Mango Summer Rolls–Pumpkin Waffles–Tofu Dill Salad Sammiches–Green Goddess Garlic Pizza–Sweet Potato Crepes with Cilantro-Tamarind Sauce–Brooklyn Pad Thai–Banana Split Pudding Brownies–Fauxstess Cups–Gingerbread Apple Pie

PLUS: – Lists of essential tools and post punk pantry items – Suitable substitutes for those without all the fancy kitchen gear and ingredients – Inventive twists on classic dishes – Handy resources for vegans and punks – The story of The Post Punk Kitchen – Rockin’ recipe intros and descriptions – Even fun facts and tips from Isa’s cat, Fizzle!

Vegan World Fusion Cuisine is a celebration of over 200 international gourmet vegan and live food cuisine recipes. In a simple and easy to follow format, it introduces the ingredients and techniques that allow you to awaken the creative chef within, gently guiding you towards a lighter, more healthful diet. So much more than a cookbook, this Wisdom Work for the 21st century from the Chefs of The Blossoming Lotus Restaurant on Kauai, HI, is designed as a manual for nonviolent living, with a comprehensive resource guide that lists over 50 groups and organizations working for peace and a sustainable future. A moving foreword by Dr. Jane Goodall and an endorsement by John Robbins highlights its aim to inspire peace, unity and understanding among individuals, cultures and all who care about our planet. With stunning food photography and breathtaking sacred site images from around the world, as well as countless wisdom sayings, our book is sure to be a cherished keepsake and reminder of the beauty and hope that life on our planet has to offer

This is the fun and easy cookbook for new vegetarians and non-vegetarians looking to cook healthful, delicious, meat-free meals. Includes 100 recipes, plus how to adapt non-vegetarian recipes, nutrition myths and realities, and tips for cooking for vegetarian and non-vegetarian families.

What Julia Child is to French cooking and Marcella Hazan is to Italian cooking, Deborah Madison is to contemporary vegetarian cooking. At Greens restaurant in San Francisco, where she was the founding chef, and in her two acclaimed vegetarian cookbooks, Madison elevated vegetarian cooking to new heights of sophistication, introducing many people to the joy of cooking without meat, whether occasionally or for a lifetime. But after her many years as a teacher and writer, she realized that there was no comprehensive primer for vegetarian cooking, no single book that taught vegetarians basic cooking techniques, how to combine ingredients, and how to present vegetarian dishes with style. Now, in a landmark cookbook that has been six years in the making, Madison teaches readers how to build flavor into vegetable dishes, how to develop vegetable stocks, and how to choose, care for, and cook the many vegetables available to cooks today.Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone is the most comprehensive vegetarian cookbook ever published. The 1,400 recipes, which range from appetizers to desserts, are colorful and imaginative as well as familiar and comforting. Madison introduces readers to innovative main course salads; warm and cold soups; vegetable braises and cobblers; golden-crusted gratins; Italian favorites like pasta, polenta, pizza, and risotto; savory tarts and galettes; grilled sandwiches and quesadillas; and creative dishes using grains and heirloom beans. At the heart of the book is the A-to-Z vegetable chapter, which describes the unique personalities of readily available vegetables, the sauces and seasonings that best complement them, and the simplest ways to prepare them. “Becoming a Cook” teaches cooking basics, from holding a knife to planning a menu, and “Foundations of Flavor” discusses how to use sauces, herbs, spices, oils, and vinegars to add flavor and character to meatless dishes.

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Vibrant Living by James Levin, MD and Natalie Cederquist The authors of A Vegetarians Ecstasy and A Celebration of Wellness have created A Complete Live Food Resource and Recipe Book. This amazing heart healthy live food recipe book has just recently been re-published! It contains over 250 recipes that are sure to inspire raw foodists to new levels of live food cuisine. Over 100 recipes contained in this book are 100% fat free! This easy to use, easy to read live foods recipe book includes: How to set up a live foods kitchen with food tips, shopping guides, and pantry items; All about food dehydration: the unique way to prepare live food burgers, chips, cookies, and crackers; How to sprout beans, grains, and seeds, turning them into indoor gardens of life; The benefits of soaking nuts, dried fruits, and sea vegetables; The basics on culturing seeds and nuts and how to make fermented yogurts and sauces; Easy ways to make nut milk, vitality drinks, and health cocktails; Sample menus; A cross-referenced alphabetical index. This book is complete with brilliant water paint style illustrations and is a remarkable must have for the new and old raw food connoisseur.

It’s love at first bite! Until now, vegans and lactose-intolerants have missed out on perfect rich, creamy ice cream, and have been left with bland, too-healthy-tasting alternatives. Who knew it was possible to create a satisfying ice cream–like dessert without the milk and cream? Jeff Rogers and his vice cream to the rescue! VICE CREAM offers more than 70 scrumptious recipes for all the vegans out there who’ve been missing scoop after scoop of mouthwatering ice cream.For the first time, you can make truly creamy and delectable ice creams using purely vegan ingredients—the milks come from nuts, the sweeteners are maple syrup and dates, and the flavors are just amazing. Recipes include favorites like chocolate, vanilla, chocolate chip, mocha, and peanut butter, as well as fresh fruit flavors like blueberry, raspberry, lemon, and strawberry, and many more. After your first spoonful, you’ll be astonished at just how tasty and rich this healthy alternative to the heaviness of “real” ice cream can be. With vice cream in the freezer, you’ll never yearn for milk-based ice cream again.

Veganism – the animal-free diet – is here to stay. And Dreena Burton, author of the bestselling The Everyday Vegan, is here to show you how the decision to “go green” doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice nutrition or flavor, and in fact will make you and your family feel healthier and more alive.Dreena and her husband became parents three years ago, and their decision to raise their daughter as vegan from birth has made the need for an animal-free diet that is fully nutritional all the more crucial. But as Dreena demonstrates in Vive le Vegan!, there’s no need to panic: there are simple methods and delectable ingredients you can use that will allow you – whether you’re single or have a family – to become vegan without having to be a rocket scientist. And who said that vegan meals lack pizzazz? Not when you can make:Berry Hemp Smoothies -Fresh Jicama and Cucumber Slaw – Hearty Roasted Tomato Stew – Carrot-Shitake Spring Rolls – Chipotle Veggie Bean Burritos – Moroccan Chickpea Patties – Apple Cardamom Cake with Creamy Lemon Maple FrostingThe recipes in Vive le Vegan! also don’t always require soy, given recent concerns about over-consumption, and many feature whole grains and hemp. They’re also disarmingly easy to prepare. So it’s time to give up your qualms about the vegan lifestyle and celebrate its vivid possibilities. Vive le vegan!

There are many great reasons to eat vegetarian meals — they’re low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and chock-full of nutrients. But the considerable health benefits aside, gourmets often scoff at the likes of seitan and tofu, while vegans despair of dull, uninspired offerings. Until now. In The Voluptuous Vegan, Myra Kornfeld introduces creative, mouthwatering, truly voluptuous recipes that inject this incredibly healthy cuisine with a much-needed dose of culinary mastery, including:* full, balanced menus with appetizer, main course, and side dishes * a luscious array of soups and an ingenious selection of desserts * invaluable information on terms, ingredients, and techniques* a culinary world tour including Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle Fast, as well as Europe and the United States

Now that medical research has confirmed that soy really can lower your cholesterol, slow bone loss, fight heart disease and cancer, and even moderate the symptoms of menopause, here are 175 delicious ways to incorporate soy products into your diet.These mouthwatering recipes–from potatoes au gratin, pizza, meat loaf, brownies, cheesecake, and ice cream to tiramisu, fajitas, and Cajun red-hot jambalaya–are inspired by old favorites and classic dishes from the world’s best cuisines. All of the recipes are meat- and dairy-free, making them perfect for every health-conscious cook as well as eaters with special needs.In The Whole Soy Cookbook, you’ll learn how to buy and cook all soy products, including soy milk and flour, tofu, miso paste, textured soy protein, and tempeh. You’ll even learn how easy it is to add or substitute healthy soy products for the meat protein in any favorite recipes. (You’ll never miss the meat.)Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, are lactose-intolerant, or just want to cook healthful meals, you’ll love The Whole Soy Cookbook’s selection of easy-to-prepare, protein-packed, naturally low-in-fat, and cholesterol-free recipes.

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