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How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
By Nigella Lawson
Chatto & Windus - 2003
This is a delicious and moist gingerbread I make over and over again. The cake tastes even better the day after and the lemon icing provides the perfect complement.
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Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday
By Lauren Ulm
HCI - 2009
These were good but next time I will cook the sprouts in a combination of apple juice and apple cider vinegar instead of all vinegar which was quite overpowering.
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This was a few more steps than I normally like for a fast dinner but apart from the snow peas, the ingredients are all staples in our house. it was very tasty and I will definitely make it again. I also added mushrooms while pan-frying the tofu.
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This recipe has become a staple in our house. I end up making it at least once a week. It is delicious, simple, fast and nutritious. This sauce is full of flavour without being full of cream and fat. The cashews add a touch of nuttiness and texture. All the ingredients are simply thrown into the blender and then poured on either pasta or vegetables. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an alternative to tomato based pasta sauce!
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Easy to whip up in the blender the night before. Thin, fairly light pancakes a little on the sweet side perhaps because I used sweetened soy milk for half the amount called for.
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Tangy, spicy goodness and very easy to prepare. Next time I will double the recipe because it made less than expected and I like to have soup ready to go in the fridge for a few days.
ETA: I left out the chili flakes and subbed paprika so it would suit my daughter's palate. The experiment was successful. I also stirred in a spoonful of sugar at the end.
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This tasted better the second day when reheated.
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I was missing a few ingredients to make the tofu crispy and simply pan fried it but since I had everything for the sauce I am confident the next I make this it will be even better. The sauce was more sweet than sour but I have a tendency to like sweet sauces so it worked for me.
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I wasn't so keen on this dish because it didn't taste anything like mac and cheese to me but my husband really liked it. The sauce was too thick and strong tasting. I'd have to play around with the ingredients, perhaps leave out the miso to make it more appetizing.
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Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2009
Fluffy and tasty. I prefer a thinner, crepey type pancake but these were good. I sometimes thin out the batter to achieve the consistency I like and serve them with fruit and maple syrup.
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Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero, Sara Quin
Da Capo Press - 2006
These cupcakes were delicious, moist, light and had the perfect balance of chocolate and minty flavour. They were also very easy to prepare and mix by hand. I used the mint icing but didn't have the ingredients for the second topping of a simple chocolate ganache so I crumbled up some chocolate cookies and sprinkled them on top. Fantastic!
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The recipe gave two choices, either to make them canola oil or with margarine. I made them with canola oil and was pleased with the result even though they did have a slightly oily texture. A good base for a variety of frostings or flavour additions. I topped them with the orange buttercream icing.
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These are an excellent, perfectly textured chocolate cupcake. They are not too dense. I was easily able to eat two of them without feeling like I over did it. This is the same base recipe used in the chocolate mint cupcake recipe.
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The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2007
Very tasty and moist.
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I love this type of cake which comes together without having to use a mixer. Easy and delicious, I've made it in cake form and cupcakes and both times the recipe turned out wonderfully.
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The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine
By Jennifer Raymond
Book Publishing Company (TN) - 1996
This was a very tasty pasta salad but I found the dressing a little too acidic for my taste. There is no oil in the recipe which I found a little strange. I added black beans to make this dish a little heartier and more suitable for a main dish.
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This simple soup made with yellow split peas is extremely easy to make and delicious.
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I was attracted to this recipe by the combination of black beans, sweet peppers, cilantro and corn but I think the dressing let it down somewhat. I found the vinegar overpowering. I would make this again but with a radically altered dressing.
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Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Press - 2005
These muffins are so delicious and moist, even my super picky four year old will eat them. They are my absolute favourite muffins and are perfect for an afternoon snack or really anytime as they are not too sweet.
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The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine
By Jennifer Raymond
Book Publishing Company (TN) - 1996
This was a very basic peanut sauce that definitely lacked some zest and zip. I think the spice quotient needs to be bumped up and next time I will also add some lime juice.
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Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday
By Lauren Ulm
HCI - 2009
Sadly, these fritters did not live up to our expectations. Both my daughter and I found them too heavy and a bit greasy for our tastes. The photo accompanying the recipe looked fabulous but the taste did not measure up.
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Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2009
A delicious and simple combination of beets, potatoes and onions pan fried and then roasted. Perfect as an accompaniment for a hot breakfast. Yum!
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The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2007
In my mind their are two types of chocolate chip cookies, the flat, chewy kind that spread like crazy when baked and the fat, doughy type that don't spread very much. This recipe makes the latter and they are quite tender and tasty.
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The Indian Vegan Kitchen: More Than 150 Quick and Healthy Homestyle Recipes
By Madhu Gadia
Perigee Trade - 2009
This tomato based curry was saucy, filling and delicious, perfect served over rice. I was missing a couple of key ingredients, including ginger and white poppy seeds which I imagine would alter the flavour of the sauce substantially. I also used the option of 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne in place of the chillies which gave me the perfect spiciness factor (not too much!). I look forward to making this again with the missing ingredients.
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Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2009
I enjoyed these pancakes much more than the perfect pancake recipe from the same book. They have quite a strong flavour from the spices (cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg) and reminded me of her pumpkin muffins which are delicious. Next time I will slightly reduce the spice mix.
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Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Press - 2005
Very tasty and sweet with a kick. I left out the jalapenos and the cayenne provided enough spiciness for my tastebuds.
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Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2009
Delicious and fluffy pancakes with great banana flavour and a hint of cinnamon.
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Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday
By Lauren Ulm
HCI - 2009
A fairly easy recipe with few ingredients still makes a creamy sauce with fresh tomato flavour. I sauteed some onion and mushrooms along with the garlic to add to the sauce and then threw some kale in the pasta pot at the end because I like more veggies.
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The Indian Vegan Kitchen: More Than 150 Quick and Healthy Homestyle Recipes
By Madhu Gadia
Perigee Trade - 2009
I found the cilantro and tomato made this dish quite fresh and tasty. It's light on spices compared to other Indian dishes with just a touch of turmeric, salt and pepper.
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I was tempted to mess around with the spices because I'm not a huge fan of the cinnamon flavour in garam masala. I followed the directions strictly the first time around but will definitely alter the seasonings next time. I love kale so any recipe that uses kale in a different way is usually a hit with me. I liked the texture of the grated tofu mixed in with the rice, onions and kale. The recipe made quite a large amount and I think this will be just as tasty heated up for left-overs.
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The Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health: More Than 200 New Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for Delicious and Nutrient-Rich Dishes
By Moosewood Collective
Simon & Schuster - 2009
Fast, easy prep and nice soft flavour from the sesame oil based sauce.
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The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2007
Delicious, fluffy, moist, banana and chocolate goodness! The whole family gobbled these muffins up in record time. This recipe would work just as well in cake form.
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My husband and daughter loved these cookies but I found them a little on the heavy/doughy side. I would award them three stars and they said five so we are compromising with four stars.
ETA: I made these once accidentally forgetting the vegan butter completely and they still turned out quite well. They weren't too dry and had a good texture.
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How It All Vegan! 10th Anniversary Edition: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet
By Tanya Barnard, Sarah Kramer
Arsenal Pulp Press - 2009
These were tasty. I mashed them up with a fork and ate them with tortilla chips.
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The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2007
This is the first dessert I've made usuing silken tofu and I was very surprised at how undetectable it was in these delicious squares. They are best eaten fresh and I found the sifted icing sugar on top unneccesary to enjoy these simple, lemony treats.
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Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Press - 2007
These cutlets were unexpectedly delicious. I panfried them a little too long and even though they were a little crispy on the bottom, they remained chewy and flavourful. Next time I will make a double batch because our family devoured them.
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I would like this recipe more with the addition of vegetables other than spinach. Overall though it was very good and I didn't miss the cheese.
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The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2007
The batter was very thick, almost the consistency of cookie dough so I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out but it was very good. Moist, fairly dense but not heavy and not too sweet. It reminded me of coffee cake or an apple cinnamon muffin in cake form. I made it without the brown sugar syrup.
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Easy Indian Cooking
By Suneeta Vaswani
Robert Rose - 2004
This dish is even more delicious with a combination of potatoes and sweet potatoes.
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The Vegetarian Family Cookbook
By Nava Atlas
Broadway - 2004
Simple and delicious. The recipe doesn't call for sesame seeds but I will add them next time.
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I didn't have orange juice concentrate so I used fresh orange juice. I wasn't in love with the orange flavour of the sauce but it was okay.
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Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Press - 2007
Moist and lovely to eat warm from the oven, this dessert is easy to make and not too sweet. The only sweetener added is 1/2 cup of maple syrup.
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Good texture but lacking salt.
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I love, love, love this cucumber salad. It contains the perfect combination of of sweet, tart, spicy and fresh crispness perfect for a hot summer day.
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The lentils took a lot longer than 30 minutes to become tender, almost an hour but it was worth the wait. The sauce had an intense, rich flavour with a hint of sweetness.
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Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday
By Lauren Ulm
HCI - 2009
I like the citrusy, sweet glaze on the tofu.
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The ingredients are simple and roasting the eggplant before adding it to the sauce results in pure bliss for an eggplant lover like me. I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned. This will definitely become a staple dish in our house.
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The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2007
Very creamy, sweet and brown sugary.
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The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet
By Alicia Silverstone, Neal D. Barnard M.D.
Rodale Books - 2009
I made these plain without the added fruit and nuts and they were still incredible.
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