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Tofu Cookery (25th Anniversary)
By Louise Hagler
Book Publishing Company (TN) - 2008
I used the option of coconut oil over canola oil and thought these shortcakes were excellent. Easy to prepare (although the dough was quite sticky) and they baked up tender and mildly sweet.
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Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Matthew Ruscigno
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2010
These were the best brussel sprouts I have ever eaten. I would have never have thought to slice them up so finely but the result was a delicious and flavourful dish with garlic and onions complementing the nutty browned leaves perfectly. Yum!
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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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Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World
By Robin Robertson
Harvard Common Press - 2003
Nice sesame flavour and simple to make. I added tofu and mixed in rice noodles at the end to make a complete meal out of it.
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The Indian Vegan Kitchen: More Than 150 Quick and Healthy Homestyle Recipes
By Madhu Gadia
Perigee Trade - 2009
I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. It's very simple and quick to prepare. The zucchini was very juicy and flavourful. There was a perfect amount of spice and the mixture of cumin, turmeric, coriander and cayenne is always a winner for me. I left out the garam masala out because I'm not a fan of cinnamon in savory dishes. This is a great side dish for any meal.
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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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Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2009
The dough was very dry and I wasn't sure if they were going to turn out but they held together in the oven and were tender enough. I added a cup of raspberries but you could use any fruit.
September 20, 2011
I made these a second time and they were awesome. This time I added chopped peaches and strawberries. The dough wasn't the least bit dry, I'm not sure what I did wrong the first time around but this time everything was perfect.
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Vegan Eats World: 300 International Recipes for Savoring the Planet
By Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2012
A very easy, baked tofu. The whole family enjoyed this Asian style marinaded dish accompanied by sesame greens and rice. I can easily see this becoming part of our regular rotation. I reduced the marinating time from one hour to about 10 minutes and the tofu was still quite tasty.
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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
An interesting way to use left-over mashed potatoes with Indian spices. Good flavour, a little difficult to handle.
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Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2010
Crispy, tender strips of seasoned pan-fried tofu. I wasn't sure if I would like the suggested smoked paprika but it added an interesting flavour. I intended on making a dipping sauce but we managed to finish most of the plate as a snack before that happened.
I cut the tofu into approximately 1/4" wide and thick strips, like french fries. The recipe did not specify a size but this worked well.
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Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday
By Lauren Ulm
HCI - 2009
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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Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Press - 2007
A really simple and delicious side with only four ingredients. The crushed coriander seeds pair really well with the sweetness of the squash. I left mine in the oven without flipping as per the directions and the dish still turned out fine.
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Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Matthew Ruscigno
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2010
Another fairly quick dish to prepare using Thai red curry paste as a shortcut. Fresh ginger, garlic and scallions are always a hit with me and the curry paste added a good hit of spice. I didn't have any fresh basil leaves on hand so I chopped up and added fresh kale to the pan and served it over rice. Easy and yummy.
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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 Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com
By Martha Rose Shulman
Rodale Books - 2010
Very simple ingredients that I use often, tofu, peppers, soy, garlic, chile, hoisin, and ginger. Sometimes preparing them in a slightly different manner or order makes a subtle but yummy difference in the finished dish. We enjoyed this stir fry with a slightly sweet and spicy sauce over soba noodles. It would also be great served with rice.
A definite make again for an easy week-night supper.
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Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours
By Mark Reinfeld, Bo Rinaldi, Tae Hamamura, Jane Goodall
Beaufort Books - 2007
I love the earthy flavour of hummus and the roasted red pepper adds a wonderful undertone to this dip. I made this recipe for a party and served it with fresh veggies and tortilla chips and it was a big hit - two or three people asked me for the recipe.
Once the red pepper is roasted and the skin removed, all the ingredients are just whizzed up in a food processor, very simple and delicious!
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How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food
By Mark Bittman, Alan Witschonke
Wiley - 2007
This recipe was as quick and easy to prepare but we found the molasses flavour to be extremely overpowering. After my daughter and I tasted a few bites of the warm bread my husband was left to eat the entire loaf. It does have an appealing and hearty appearance and I might make it again cutting the molasses in half using 1/4 cup instead of 1/2 cup. I also subbed soymilk with a tablespoon of vinegar for the buttermilk. Good texture and with a little tweaking I think this quickbread could be very good.
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Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally
By Neal D. Barnard M.D.
St. Martin's Griffin - 2004
Very easy treatment of tempeh. If you like barbecue sauce you should like this.
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Website: Plenty Sweet Enough
plentysweetenough.blogspot.com
Yummy, moist bars with an interesting combination of peanut butter and pumpkin. These were eaten up quickly in my house and also enjoyed by guests.
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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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Website: Plenty Sweet Enough
plentysweetenough.blogspot.com
Moist and not too sweet. The perfect snack with a cup of tea.
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Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2010
This was not as successful as I'd hoped. I think to acheive that delicious melding of spices with the tomato gravy that Indian sauces so often have, five minutes is nowhere near enough time to cook down fresh tomato with the spices. I added the chopped tomatoes a little early, near the end of the potato cooking process and it still had no effect. I also added a touch of sweetener because I found the fresh tomato too acidic. I'm hoping the leftovers taste better once the flavours have more time to combine.
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Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday
By Lauren Ulm
HCI - 2009
This simple, warming soup was a big hit with everyone in our house. I liked it's velvety texture and the fact that few ingredients were required. Next time I will reduce the amount of salt and season at the end if required.
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The 30-Minute Vegan: Over 175 Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Recipes for Everyday Cooking
By Mark Reinfeld, Jennifer Murray
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2009
Blended smooth, gingery and full of healthy ingredients, eating this soup had me feeling very virtuous. I had a bunch of kale to use up and this was the perfect solution. Without any fresh parsley in the house, I had to use dried so I added an extra handful of other fresh greens. This soup would probably kick a cold in the butt!
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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
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Website: Veg Kitchen with Nava Atlas
Easy, basic, Sloppy Joe recipe. I like the contrast in textures between the pinto beans and quinoa. Good flavour, kid friendly, not spicy.
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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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The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2007
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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Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook: Crazy Delicious Recipes that Are Good to the Earth and Great for Your Bod
By Kim Barnouin
Running Press - 2010
I'm a little on the fence about this crisp. It uses lemon zest in the topping along with oats, granola, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown rice syrup. I'm not sure I dig the combination of lemon zest and peaches. It tastes a bit funky to me but I'm eating my second bowl as I write this so I guess it's tasty enough.
Also, I like less topping and more peaches/fruit but I find myself thinking this every time I make a crisp so a note for myself next time - make less topping!
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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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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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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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I was slightly disappointed in the sauce. While it has a nice creamy texture, the flavour was definitely lacking something. I may make this again and fiddle with the seasonings.
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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
I don't like my pancakes too fluffy and these with a tiny bit more liquid make the perfect consistency. I also enjoy the hint of cinnamon. We enjoyed them covered in peaches and maple syrup.
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The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2009
I loved this recipe even though it didn't taste much like traditional Pad Thai. The sauce was a more of a sweet and slightly spicy peanut sauce. Instead of adding chili flakes, I used Thai spice blend because my family can't take the heat.
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The Vegetarian Family Cookbook
By Nava Atlas
Broadway - 2004
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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Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2010
Quite a bit of cooking time for such a simple recipe but it was yummy slathered on mashed potatoes. I don't know if I would classify this as a gravy because it didn't have a very thick consistency.
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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 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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The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine
By Jennifer Raymond
Book Publishing Company (TN) - 1996
Mmmmmm, I have not been able to stop eating these cookies since I made them last night! They are dark, slightly chewy and delicious. There is a 1/4 cup of molasses in these and the taste is noticeable but I love them. My daughter is not such a fan of that flavour but her loss is my gain.
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Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours
By Mark Reinfeld, Bo Rinaldi, Tae Hamamura, Jane Goodall
Beaufort Books - 2007
Very easy to prepare, just mix wet and dry, no beating inolved. The dough was not too sweet (only 2/3 cup maple syrup), the chocolate chips provided plenty of sweetness and the mint was a nice change and not too overpowering. I substituted all purpose flour because I didn't have any spelt flour and left out the walnuts.
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Quick-Fix Vegetarian: Healthy Home-Cooked Meals in 30 Minutes or Less
By Robin Robertson
Andrews McMeel Publishing - 2007
I love gravy and I love mushrooms. This was simple to make and delicious to eat. The miso added some depth but I think it would just as tasty without.
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Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours
By Mark Reinfeld, Bo Rinaldi, Tae Hamamura, Jane Goodall
Beaufort Books - 2007
I liked the fresh flavours in this salad but am not a fan of couscous. I think any other small grain would provide a better base for this dish. The cucumbers add a nice crunch and the fresh herbs and simple dressing taste like summer!
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Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World
By Robin Robertson
Harvard Common Press - 2003
Simple and tasty but could use a little more zing.
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Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Press - 2007
This dip is a vegan version or variation of the delicious Greek tzatziki. I was unsure when I read the ingredients but gave it a shot and was really happy with the results. It's definitely richer than tzatziki because of the cashew base but the cucumber adds a lovely freshness to balance that out. We enjoyed this dip with some toasted pita triangles and then I slathered the remains on some toast. Yum!
ETA: As I wasy typing in the ingredients I realized that I forgot to add the garlic when I made it. I also chose to use the optional fresh dill which added a nice flavour.
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Quick-Fix Vegetarian: Healthy Home-Cooked Meals in 30 Minutes or Less
By Robin Robertson
Andrews McMeel Publishing - 2007
I was looking to make a pasta salad yesterday that didn't require a ton of fresh veggies. Since I had a bag of orzo and a jar of artichokes in my pantry I was able to put this together fairly quickly. The only thing I was missing from the ingredient list were the sundried tomatoes in oil. My rating of three may very well reflect the missing ingredient. The salad was good but lacking a little zing. The chickpeas provided a nice bite. And I did add in some red pepper to give it a little colour.
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The Indian Vegan Kitchen: More Than 150 Quick and Healthy Homestyle Recipes
By Madhu Gadia
Perigee Trade - 2009
This dish is made by roasting the whole eggplant, removing the almost burnt skin, mashing up the eggplant and adding some sauteed spices and tomato. It's very yummy served with rice or flatbread. Recommended for eggplant lovers.
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Vegan Cooking for Carnivores: Over 125 Recipes So Tasty You Won't Miss the Meat
By Roberto Martin, Quentin Bacon, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi
Grand Central Life & Style - 2012
Our whole family enjoyed this vegan version of the classic Mac 'N Cheese. The sauce uses a base of cashew cream with veggie stock and vegan cheddar cheese added. It was very creamy and simple. A definite make again, this dish is especially kid friendly.
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Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Press - 2007
Very good. Not quite as moist as my regular recipe from The Joy of Vegan Baking but there were no complaints from the family. I like that it was not too sweet and half the loaf was gone within an hour of it coming out of the oven.
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Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Matthew Ruscigno
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2010
A very hearty and simple winter soup. The recipe calls for french lentils which I love but I had to substitute mung beans because that's what I had on hand. The soup is seasoned with thyme, tarragon and garlic and I always find tarragon to be a little overpowering as was the case here.
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