sharkycharming's Profile

From: Baltimore, MD USA

Joined: April 1st, 2013

About me: I love to eat, and I love to read cookbooks. Because of my work and grad school schedules, I rarely get to cook. But when I do have the opportunity to try a new recipe, I enjoy the marriage of creativity and methodology that comes with cooking.

Favorite cookbook: impossible to choose

Favorite recipe: Cowboy Cookies from "Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar"


Latest review:

April 1st, 2013

Carrot Cake from The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets

I've made many vegan carrot cake recipes over the years, and this is one of my favorites. I made it yesterday to bring to a family Easter dinner, which was all non-vegans, and nobody knew that it lacked... read more >


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sharkycharming's Bookshelf

78 book(s). Click the title of a book to start adding your recipe and book reviews.

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The Big Book of Slow Cooker Recipes: More Than 700 Slow Cooker Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert

By Rachel Rappaport
Adams Media - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Everything Whole Foods Cookbook: Includes: Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie, Spicy Bison Burgers, Zucchini-Garlic Chili, Herbed Salmon Cakes, Pineapple ... ...and hundreds more! (Everything Series)

By Rachel Rappaport
Adams Media - 2012


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating: How to Choose the Best Bread, Cheeses, Olive Oil, Pasta, Chocolate, and Much More

By Ari Weinzweig
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - 2003


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 16 my recipe reviews 0

Vegan Junk Food: 225 Sinful Snacks that are Good for the Soul

By Lane Gold
Adams Media - 2011


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 5 my recipe reviews 0

The Oxford Companion to Wine, 3rd Edition

By Jancis Robinson
Oxford University Press, USA - 2006


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Please Don't Feed the Bears Cookbook

By Asbjorn Intonsus
Microcosm - 2006


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

A World of Dumplings: Filled Dumplings, Pockets & Little Pies from around the Globe

By Brian Yarvin
Countryman - 2007


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 5 my recipe reviews 0

Bread: The Breads of the World and How to Bake Them At Home

By Christine Ingram, Jennie Shapter
Hermes House - 2003


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 3 my recipe reviews 0

Asian Dumplings: Mastering Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Samosas, and More

By Andrea Nguyen
Ten Speed Press - 2009


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 24 my recipe reviews 0

The Vegan Boulangerie: The best of traditional French baking . . . egg and dairy-free

By Marianne Marianne, Jean-Michel Jean-Michel
Trafford Publishing - 2010


(0 recipe reviews)
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500 Best Sauces, Salad Dressings, Marinades and More

By George Geary
Robert Rose - 2009


(0 recipe reviews)
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The Cook's Herb Garden

By DK Publishing
DK ADULT - 2010


(0 recipe reviews)
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The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs

By Karen Page, Andrew Dornenburg
Little, Brown and Company - 2008


(0 recipe reviews)
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Greens Glorious Greens: More than 140 Ways to Prepare All Those Great-Tasting, Super-Healthy, Beautiful Leafy Greens

By Johnna Albi
St. Martin's Griffin - 1996


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 6 my recipe reviews 0

The PDQ (Pretty Darn Quick) Vegetarian Cookbook: 240 Healthy and Easy No-Prep Recipes for Busy Cooks

By Donna Klein
HP Trade - 2004


(0 recipe reviews)
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In Search of the Lost Taste

By Joshua Ploeg
Microcosm Publishing - 2009


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday

By Lauren Ulm
HCI - 2009


(51 recipe reviews)
owned by 22 my recipe reviews 0

Buddha's Table: Thai Feasting Vegetarian Style

By Chat Mingkwan
Book Pub Co - 2005


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 3 my recipe reviews 0

Cookin' Southern Vegetarian Style

By Ann Jackson
Book Publishing Company (TN) - 2000


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 4 my recipe reviews 0

Veggie Burgers Every Which Way: Fresh, Flavorful and Healthy Vegan and Vegetarian Burgers-Plus Toppings, Sides, Buns and More

By Lukas Volger
Experiment, The - 2010


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 10 my recipe reviews 0

Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes

By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2009


(17 recipe reviews)
owned by 32 my recipe reviews 0

The Curry Companion

By Think Books
Think Books - 2007


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Food and Culture Around the World Handbook

By Helen C. Brittin
Prentice Hall - 2010


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking

By Michael Ruhlman
Scribner - 2009


(2 recipe reviews)
owned by 26 my recipe reviews 0

The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions: Veganize It! Foolproof Methods for Transforming Any Dish into a Delicious New Vegan Favorite

By Celine Steen, Joni Marie Newman
Fair Winds Press - 2010


(0 recipe reviews)
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The World's Healthiest Foods, Essential Guide for the Healthiest Way of Eating

By George Mateljan
World's Healthiest Foods - 2006


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 4 my recipe reviews 0

Freakin' Fabulous: How to Dress, Speak, Behave, Eat, Drink, Entertain, Decorate, and Generally Be Better than Everyone Else

By Clinton Kelly
Gallery Books - 2008


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets

By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2007


(49 recipe reviews)
owned by 27 my recipe reviews 1

Plenty

By Yotam Ottolenghi, Jonathan Lovekin
Ebury Press - 2010


(12 recipe reviews)
owned by 53 my recipe reviews 0

Southern Biscuits

By Nathalie Dupree, Cynthia Graubart
Gibbs Smith - 2011


(2 recipe reviews)
owned by 9 my recipe reviews 0

Quick & Easy Vegan Celebrations: 150 Great-Tasting Recipes Plus Festive Menus for Vegantastic Holidays and Get-Togethers All Through the Year (Quick and Easy (Experiment))

By Alicia C. Simpson
The Experiment - 2010


(1 recipe review)
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Quick & Easy Vegan Bake Sale: More than 150 Delicious Sweet and Savory Vegan Treats Perfect for Sharing (Quick and Easy (Experiment))

By Carla Kelly
The Experiment - 2011


(3 recipe reviews)
owned by 5 my recipe reviews 0

The Vegan Cookie Connoisseur: Over 140 Simply Delicious Recipes That Treat the Eyes and Taste Buds

By Kelly Peloza
Skyhorse Publishing - 2010


(0 recipe reviews)
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Vegan Desserts: Sumptuous Sweets for Every Season

By Hannah Kaminsky
Skyhorse Publishing - 2011


(0 recipe reviews)
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The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet: 101 Globally Inspired Vegan Creations Packed with Fresh Flavors and Exciting New Tastes

By Joni Marie Newman
Fair Winds Press - 2011


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The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes

By Lindsay S. Nixon
BenBella Books - 2011


(9 recipe reviews)
owned by 18 my recipe reviews 0

Herb Mixtures & Spicy Blends: Ethnic Flavorings, No-Salt Blends, Marinades/Dressings, Butters/Spreads, Dessert Mixtures, Teas/Mulling Spices

By Deborah L. Balmuth, Maggie Oster
Storey Publishing, LLC - 1996


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Viva Vegan!: 200 Authentic and Fabulous Recipes for Latin Food Lovers

By Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2010


(2 recipe reviews)
owned by 25 my recipe reviews 0

Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons

By Nava Atlas
Clarkson Potter - 2009


(0 recipe reviews)
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Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats

By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2009


(49 recipe reviews)
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Supermarket Vegan: 225 Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes for Real People in the Real World

By Donna Klein
Perigee Trade - 2010


(0 recipe reviews)
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The Everything Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook (Everything Series)

By Rachel Rappaport
Adams Media - 2010


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Microgreens: A Guide To Growing Nutrient-Packed Greens

By Eric Franks, Jasmine Richardson
Gibbs Smith - 2009


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Indian Vegan Kitchen: More Than 150 Quick and Healthy Homestyle Recipes

By Madhu Gadia
Perigee Trade - 2009


(8 recipe reviews)
owned by 12 my recipe reviews 0

The Urban Vegan: 250 Simple, Sumptuous Recipes from Street Cart Favorites to Haute Cuisine

By Dynise Balcavage
Three Forks - 2009


(2 recipe reviews)
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Field Guide to Herbs & Spices: How to Identify, Select, and Use Virtually Every Seasoning at the Market (Field Guide To...)

By Aliza Green
Quirk Books - 2006


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Olive Trees and Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes from Jewish Communities Around the World

By Gil Marks
Wiley - 2004


(0 recipe reviews)
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The Complete Asian Cookbook

By Charmaine Solomon
Tuttle Publishing - 2006


(0 recipe reviews)
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500 Vegan Recipes: An Amazing Variety of Delicious Recipes, From Chilis and Casseroles to Crumbles, Crisps, and Cookies

By Celine Steen, Joni Marie Newman
Fair Winds Press - 2009


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Twelve Months of Monastery Salads: 200 Divine Recipes for All Seasons

By Victor Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette
Harvard Common Press - 2006


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