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The best food comes from the earth. This book will show you how to cook appetizing meals that will help you feel better, look younger, and live longer. The virtues of vegetarian, vegan, and raw foods are more popular than ever in both cookbooks and restaurant menus. Readers will learn to prevent chronic illness, lose weight, and improve their overall health with plant-based replacements for meat, eggs, dairy, and more. A quick-start guide includes delicious, easy, healthy recipes for both cooked and raw foods.
Warming soups include Butternut Squash with Allspice and Pine Nuts plus lighter choices for summer such as Courgette, Broad Bean and Lemon Broth. Try delicious Snacks and Light Meals - choose from Hot Red Pepper and Walnut Dip; Lentil, Carrot and Coriander Pate; and Sesame Potato Wedges with Peanut Dipping Sauce. Satisfying Salads to enjoy include Tabbouleh with Chickpeas and Spring Greens; Spicy Cauliflower and Swiss Chard Salad; and Fennel and Orange Salad with Black Olives. Filling Hot Dishes to savour are Stir-fried Tofu with Crisp Greens and Mushrooms; Barley Risotto with Radicchio; and Creamy Vegetable and Cashew Nut Curry with Coconut Milk. Sweet Things are a must - choose from Tropical Fruits in Lime and Chilli Syrup; Rhubarb and Apple Crumble; and Cherry and Hazelnut Oat Cookies. Finally, Drinks include nutritious yet delicious concoctions such as Pineapple and Passionfruit Soy Shake; Peanut and Carob Smoothie; and Date, Banana and Rice Milk Frappe.
Eating vegan doesn't mean missing out on the flavour, texture and diversity of food that meat eaters love. Armed with this book, you'll discover how to create the perfect plant-based meats - sure to sate the most dedicated carnivore. From soybeans to seitan, konjaku to mushrooms, there is little that can't be achieved using plant-based ingredients, and the Vegan Butcher - aka Zacchary Bird - is here to show you how. Learn how to create meaty textures through the power of freezing tofu, transform a bag of flour into chewy seitan that will trick even the most diehard chicken fans, or play mad scientist with methylcellulose to make the perfect plant-based burgers. With step-by-step visual guides and more than 130 killer recipes, The Vegan Butcher will completely change the way you think about vegan food. Join the revolution!
The second in a pair of fast, season-led vegetable books from beloved author and cook Nigel Slater. 'Much of my weekday eating contains neither meat nor fish ... It is simply the way my eating has grown to be over the last few years.' From the start of autumn, we crave food that nourishes, food that sets us up for going out in the cold and wet. Greenfeast has over 110 gently sustaining recipes from milk, mushrooms and rice - as comforting as a cashmere blanket - big soups like tahini, sesame and butternut and crumbles made with leeks, tomato and pecorino. With puddings like ginger cake, cardamom and maple syrup, these spirit-lifting recipes are a varied and glorious celebration of simple, plant-based cooking. Highlights include: Simple filo pastry filled with cheese and greens A savoury tart of shallots, apples and Parmesan Soothing polenta with garlic and mushrooms Fiery udon noodles with tomato and chillies Creamy pudding rice with rosewater and apricots
Garbanzo. Cannellini. Fava. Calypso. Edamame. Adzuki. It's true: beans have the coolest names ever. But besides that, they're also one of nature's most perfect foods. Packed with protein, nutrients, and flavor, you might even call them a vegan's #1 best friend (don't worry, we won't tell the trail mix, veggies, or French fries ). But with so much versatility and variety, where does one begin? Right inside these very pages, that's where. In "The Great Vegan Bean Book," author Kathy Hester primes you on everything you need to know about the best way to cook--and eat --every bean you've ever seen (and a few you probably haven't). From soaking times, to cooking times, to what to puree, to what to saute, you'll be dancing delicious circles around those legumes in no time. Not only that, but you'll also get to try your hand--or is it your mouth?--at some of the tastiest, most innovative bean recipes in this lentil-filled land. From beanalicious burritos, to pretty-pea curry, to legume-laced blondies, you'll be partying protein-style, every meal of the day
Vegan specialist Harriet Porterfield, creator of Bo's Kitchen, presents a visually stunning cookbook bursting with 70 vibrant plant-based recipes to boost immunity, improve mood and nourish mind and body. Eating the rainbow is a natural rule of life; we are always told that the more colours in your diet, the better for you it will be. This is because different plants contain different pigments, or phytonutrients, and the more vibrant their colour, the more of these nutrients they contain! Bo's Kitchen has transformed this lesson into a bright and beautiful invitation to embrace the natural goodness of colourful ingredients, turning the hues of the rainbow into delicious and nutritious recipes that look and taste great. From Black Forest smoothie bowls and golden chickpea pancackes to sunshine pizza and rainbow buddha bowls, all70 of these all-natural recipes are bursting with colour and nutrients, tailored to deliver health-boosting benefits and presented alongside advice on topics from mindful eating to the scientific benefits of specific ingredients. Eat the Rainbow contains sections on: Bright breakfasts, smoothies and juices, from blue coconut shakes to chia and beetroot mousse parfaits and rye aquafaba rainbow waffles. Magical meals for on the go, like the green goddess tart, sushi sandwiches with pickled beetroot or sweet and spicy pho. Kaleidoscope salads, sides and appetisers to bring colour to your day, like the avocado maki, sesame and spinach rice balls or the rhubarb, strawberries and cherries galettes. Hearty helpings to warm your soul, like golden masala roti with curried carrot falafel or roasted pepper pasta with crispy spiced chickpeas. Delicious Desserts for the sweet-toothed, including matcha and blackberry curd tarts and raw vanilla donuts with blueberry cashew frosting. These delicious, colourful recipes will brighten your day and transform the way you eat, making this vibrant cookbook a tasty and nutritious must-have for any health-conscious kitchen shelf.
In Mokgadi Itsweng’s debut cookbook, she shares recipes that will delight the whole family. Veggielicious encompasses all aspects of a plant-forward lifestyle, and is divided into Summer, Spring, Autumn and Winter, with beautiful recipes to complement each season. Mokgadi begins our flavour journey with a selection of condiments and spice mixes, our secret weapons to guaranteeing full flavour in every veggie dish. With healthy, sustaining breakfasts, small dishes for grazing or starters, glorious showstopping main meals, creative sides and, of course, happy endings showcasing a selection of delectable desserts, the book is filled with innovative, delectable recipes that will make the kitchen your happy place!
More than 175 quick, wholesome, nutritious, and delicious recipes to be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Packed with clearly states up to date information on the most effective methods for managing kidney disease. This valuable book has a great deal of specific information to assist readers in implementing or continuing a plant based diet that can improve the health of their kidneys. Contains detailed meal plans and recipes.
Easy Vegetarian is packed with deliciously simple recipes for every occasion, from relaxed Sunday brunch to elegant dinner parties. Whether you are a dedicated vegetarian or just love your greens, Easy Vegetarian offers lots of inspiration for deliciously fresh food - from a quick, tasty snack to a more glamorous evening meal. For a relaxed weekend Brunch ditch the bacon and try French Toast and Fried Tomatoes or Blackberry Buttermilk Pancakes. Scrumptious Starters and Snacks include Pesto-stuffed Portobello Mushrooms and Toasted Turkish Bread. A host of simple Soups will have you reaching for the blender, while the Cheese and Eggs chapter offers fabulous fondue ideas and delicious egg dishes. All types of salads appear in Salads and Sides as well as accompaniments like Herby Potato Roesti and Carrot and Spinach Butter Mash. Pizzas, Savoury Tarts and Breads, such as Charred Vegetable Polenta Pizza, are ideal for lunches or casual dinners. When you don't have much time, try some quick Pasta and Noodles, such as Simple Spaghetti with Capers and Olives. For ultimate comfort food make a risotto from the Rice chapter, or a dish from Beans, Lentils and Chickpeas such as Curried Lentils and Spinach. For the height of simplicity, try a One-dish Meal, such as Vegetable Goulash or Chickpea and Vegetable Curry. Round off a meal with a perfect Dessert, such as a Honey and Almond Panna Cotta, or a warm Chocolate and Coffee Pudding. There is also a handy Basics Chapter, with recipes to make your own pizza dough, pesto and vegetable stock. Easy Vegetarian will delight you with its deliciously simple recipes that are full of flavour.
Veganize Any Recipe with Confidence The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions" is your secret weapon to turning any recipe imaginable into a deliciously "veganized" success--no guesswork or hard labor involved. And no more kitchen failures or recipe flops either. Simply look up whatever non-vegan ingredient you want to sub out, and expert author team Celine Steen and Joni Marie Newman will explain exactly what substitution is best to use and how to make it without compromising taste or flavor, so you'll create dishes that are not only better than the "real" thing, but healthier, too.With more than 200 recipes and substitutions that show the swaps in action, you'll find step-by-step instructions for replacing everything from butter and bacon to gelatin and gouda. You'll also find healthy substitutions for replacing things like gluten, sugar, and fat, so you can fine-tune any recipe to your dietary needs.Stunning photography and easy-to-follow charts appear in every chapter, making it a cinch to dip in and out whenever you need a quick reference or recipe.If you've always wanted to turn your aunt's famous mac and cheese into a veganized taste sensation, or your grandma's buttermilk pie into a rousing, "reinvented" success, The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions" is the solution you've been looking for
As cooks, whether that be in a professional or home kitchen, there is
one goal that many of us are trying to achieve right now: to cook more
sustainably, to waste less and to have a lighter footprint on our
environment. To cook greener.
Each and every recipe will be complemented with a stunning photograph, and a beautiful, fresh book design will ensure this is something that everyone, from meat-lovers to vegans, want to have on their shelves.
The Small Planet Vegetarian Cookbook introduces a global spread of delicious low-impact vegetarian dishes. There's something particularly enticing about a meal made up of several 'small' dishes, as with Middle Eastern mezze or Spanish tapas. Troth Wells has taken this style of cooking and enjoying food and given it an exciting global dimension. Western livestock-rearing and industrial production of meat is not a model that can be projected worldwide - even if it were desirable. Moving towards a more vegetable-based diet is the only sustainable and healthy way to feed the world. Not everyone can or will give up eating meat at once, but this exciting Small Planet Vegetarian Cookbook will help the change.
A Vegan, Plant Based Cookbook for Everyone"Your recipes are unlike anything I've found in not only the vegan community but in general."-ElaVegan Fan Simple and Delicious Vegan is a vegan, plant based cookbook filled with delicious gluten free, vegan breakfast ideas, vegan lunch ideas, dairy and gluten free snacks, and unbelievably vegan dinners. This is perfect for those looking to spice up their diet, to heal with food, or those ready to embrace sustainable living. Eat Plants, be happy. Simple and Delicious Vegan makes cooking healthy food that tastes good as easy as pie. Enjoy original, easy recipes that are healthy, allergy-friendly, delicious, and good for both your body and the planet. Only a few recipes contain nuts, soy, or corn, with substitutions always provided. This cookbook keeps things simple by providing metric and imperial measurements (cups, ounces, and grams). Lovingly photographed, Simple and Delicious Vegan also offers ingredient shots, so you see what to buy-getting you cooking-and eating-faster! Learn how to cook plant-based food from an expert. Popular blogger and author Michaela Vais, or Ela, was a vegetarian by age six. In 2011, she made her best decision yet and went vegan. She gained energy, cured her cystic acne, and connected with the earth in a new way. In this vegan, plant based cookbook, she shares what she's learned so you, too, can reap the benefits. Inside Simple and Delicious Vegan, find: Innovative gluten free, vegan, and plant based breakfast ideas, lunches, dinners, and snacks Delicious plant-based recipes like banana baked oatmeal, hearty lentil stew, and zucchini brownies Healthy, allergy-friendly foods with recommended substitutions for any irritating ingredients If you liked Unbelievably Vegan, Body Harmony, or Making Vegan Meat, you'll love Simple and Delicious Vegan.
Quick, easy veggie curries for everyday. Need a tasty dinner in a hurry? Look no further than this mouth-watering collection of veggie curries from across the globe. Exploring vegetarian curries of the world, from his native India to the Far East, via Africa and the Middle East and beyond, Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar turns his hand to an incredible range of delectable vegetarian dishes to form this sensational collection of everyday recipes. Recipes include: Mango curry from Cambodia Vegan pad Thai from Thailand Aubergine katsu from Japan Shakshuka from Algeria Masala chips from Kenya Bunny chow from South Africa Scrambled paneer, corn and peas from North India Bengali daal from East India Veg momo from Nepal Egg curry from Sri Lanka White bean stew from Iraq Lentil soup from Yemen and many, many more. This book sees Atul go beyond his roots on a gastronomic journey to showcase recipes from around the world. With recipes ranging from quick and easy dishes to more elaborate feasts guaranteed to wow friends and family, there is something in this book for everyone. Simple and accessible, this collection of inspiring, spiced dishes from all corners of the globe promises to be a book you will cook from again and again. |
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