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Cookbook review: Appetite for Reduction

lklawless — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:02 +0000

There are now so many vegans and, more importantly, vegan cookbooks that authors are branching out into other specialties. Appetite for Reduction delves into food that is not only free of meat and animal products, but also low in saturated fat and sugar. But not to worry, there is no corresponding loss in variety or flavor.

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Review: The Veganopolis Cookbook

lklawless — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:24 +0000

Veganopolis Cafeteria was a vegan restaurant in Portland, Oregan until street crime forced its closure. But many of the recipes survive in The Veganopolis Cookbook.

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The Chicago Diner Cookbook – Review

lklawless — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:00:33 +0000

Established in 1983 by Jo Kaucher and Mickey Hornick, The Chicago Diner is a vegetarian jewel in a traditionally meat-loving city. Most of the recipes in The Chicago Diner Cookbook are vegan, though a few dairy products show up here and there.

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Book review: The Art of Simple Food

lklawless — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:00:37 +0000

While it isn’t a meatless cookbook, The Art of Simple Food is based on something that is entirely compatible with vegetarianism: eating fresh, local, seasonal, sustainable food. As Alice Waters has been demonstrating for decades at her restaurant Chez Panisse, if you start with excellent ingredients, you don’t need to spend hours making complicated recipes; you can quickly prepare a simple but delectable meal.

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15-Minute Vegetarian – Cookbook review

lklawless — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:00:55 +0000

You might think that there’s a direct correlation between how much time you spend in the kitchen, and how good the fruits of your labors will be. In fact, it’s entirely possible to prepare a delicious and healthy meal without cooking for hours. Susann Geiskopf-Hadler and Mindy Toomay provide recipes and tips in their cookbook 15-Minute Vegetarian.

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Cookbook: The 30-Minute Vegan’s Taste of the East

lklawless — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:00:38 +0000

Asian cuisine is sometimes very elaborate, which can be a turn-off for anyone who doesn’t want to spend all day in the kitchen. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming to cook good, vegan, Asian food, especially if you have a copy of The 30-Minute Vegan’s Taste of the East, which features classic and creative recipes from all over Asia.

Cookbook review: Garlic

lklawless — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:00:44 +0000

I’ll never understand people who don’t like garlic. It’s an essential ingredient in so many cuisines, from Cajun to Italian to Thai. Sure, it makes your breath smell, but that’s what toothpaste and mouthwash are for, so why deny yourself the wonderful flavors of garlic? Though not a vegetarian cookbook, Sarina Jacobson’s Garlic includes plenty of excellent meat-free recipes, and many of the others can serve as inspiration for vegetarian adaptations.

Review: The Meat Lover’s Meatless Cookbook

lklawless — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:00:33 +0000

As you might guess from the title, The Meat Lover’s Meatless Cookbook is not written for vegetarians – or even by a vegetarian – but rather for meat eaters who want to eat some vegetarian meals. Carnivore Kim O’Donnel decided to give Meatless Mondays a try and wanted to make sure that what she was eating was just as tasty and filling as the meat-based dishes she would normally consume. She succeeded.

Review: The Natural Vegan Kitchen Cookbook

lklawless — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:11:46 +0000

If you’re interested in an overview of vegan and macrobiotic cooking, The Natural Vegan Kitchen will help you get started with some flavorful and healthy recipes.

Color Me Vegan – Cookbook Review

lklawless — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:00:39 +0000

Did you know that brightly-colored food does more than just look pretty on your plate? With Color Me Vegan, author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau promises that you can “maximize your nutrient intake and optimize your health by eating antioxidant-rich, fiber-packed, color-intense meals that taste great.”