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Summary: My second favorite cookbook.
Review: "How It All Vegan" was my favorite cookbook from when I first became a vegetarian. All the recipes were tasty, easy, healthy, and they ALWAYS worked. So, I ordered "The Garden of Vegan" sight unseen. I was not disappointed. Where the first book consisted of the authors' own tried and true recipes, the second book consists of recipes sent to the authors by their legions of fans. I've fixed these recipes for non-vegetarian friends and relatives who didn't even notice that there was no meat, dairy or eggs in the dishes. They didn't miss a thing because the food was soooo good. The Garden of Vegan even has a section on throwing vegan parties, and the ideas go way beyond food. Both books are highly recommended. These two ladies are a hoot!
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Summary: My second favorite cookbook.
Review: "How It All Vegan" was my favorite cookbook from when I first became a vegetarian. All the recipes were tasty, easy, healthy, and they ALWAYS worked. So, I ordered "The Garden of Vegan" sight unseen. I was not disappointed. Where the first book consisted of the authors' own tried and true recipes, the second book consists of recipes sent to the authors by their legions of fans. I've fixed these recipes for non-vegetarian friends and relatives who didn't even notice that there was no meat, dairy or eggs in the dishes. They didn't miss a thing because the food was soooo good. The Garden of Vegan even has a section on throwing vegan parties, and the ideas go way beyond food. Both books are highly recommended. These two ladies are a hoot!
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Summary: A Wonderful follow up, w/more helpful hints.
Review: Although I am not a vegan, this book is my second savior to cooking for me and my vegan boyfriend. All the recipies look delicious and are not threatening with complicated ingredients. There are no pictures of the recipies (which I usually find a staple to any good cookbook), but I have to say I don't miss them. Designed like a kooky 50's style cookbook, the recipies give me the confidence that I can cook them without the pictures. This book also includes microwave cooking recipies; a nice twist for people with no oven (such as travelers or college students). The authors continue to give helpful hints for a more healthy lifestyle, such as "45 things to do w/baking soda", first aid, and "whoops" cooking tips if something goes crazy in the kitchen. This book also includes fun entertaining ideas for parties and crafts. Congratulations to the authors for a great follow up. I look forward to the third.
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Summary: Easy to be vegan with this book!
Review: Great book, easy delicious recipes. Made going vegan easy for my whole family, even the littlest kids. This book is fun to read as well, not like your typical cook book. ;)
Also get How it all Vegan, Vegan Planet, and anything by John Robbins.
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Summary: An Amazing Cookbook for All Cooks -- Not Just Vegans!
Review: I am a new vegan and I was having a hard time with the cookbooks that called for all sorts of ingredients I had never heard of with all sorts of difficult recipes. I wasn't good at cooking food before I became vegan, and it seemed like all the vegan cookbooks were for advanced cooks. Not this book. These are all great recipes with easy ingredients and simple directions. I especially love the recipes where they note that they can be frozen and reheated later. I have such a hard time cooking good healthy food while working and going to school, but this book is full of recipes that let you do that especially if you can freeze them and eat them later! Plus, the authors seem to have great laid back personalities. Not too "ooh-la-la" -- very down to earth. These recipes are great for anyone who is looking to eat more healthily. Downside of the book is that there aren't pictures of the food and sometimes I can't quite tell what it is that the recipe is for (like Jessie's Cuban Sensation-- very nice title, but what is it?). This is their second cookbook so I would recommend their first one for more basic stuff and then this one to expand your range of foods to make. They also have great ideas for parties, and a special section for college students trying to be vegan in a dorm.
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Summary: An Amazing Cookbook for All Cooks -- Not Just Vegans!
Review: I am a new vegan and I was having a hard time with the cookbooks that called for all sorts of ingredients I had never heard of with all sorts of difficult recipes. I wasn't good at cooking food before I became vegan, and it seemed like all the vegan cookbooks were for advanced cooks. Not this book. These are all great recipes with easy ingredients and simple directions. I especially love the recipes where they note that they can be frozen and reheated later. I have such a hard time cooking good healthy food while working and going to school, but this book is full of recipes that let you do that especially if you can freeze them and eat them later! Plus, the authors seem to have great laid back personalities. Not too "ooh-la-la" -- very down to earth. These recipes are great for anyone who is looking to eat more healthily. Downside of the book is that there aren't pictures of the food and sometimes I can't quite tell what it is that the recipe is for (like Jessie's Cuban Sensation-- very nice title, but what is it?). This is their second cookbook so I would recommend their first one for more basic stuff and then this one to expand your range of foods to make. They also have great ideas for parties, and a special section for college students trying to be vegan in a dorm.
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Summary: great follow up
Review: I bought this cookbook hoping it would be as excellent as How It All Vegan, my absolute hands down favorite cookbook. It does have many of the same features as the first book, easy to find ingredients, simple preparation instructions, and of course delicious recipes. However, it also has many more specialized recipes which are of less general interest. For instance, one chapter of the book is devoted to microwave cookery. I realize this may be of interest to some, but for me I see no reason to agonize over how to make muffins in the microwave when I can just pop them in the oven. It is still a great cookbook with many great recipes, but overall fewer interesting new ideas than its predecessor.
Note: The reviewer complaing about a lack of index perhaps has an old edition as mine has an index which is easy to use.
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Summary: i live by the book.
Review: i honestly do live by this book, and its prequel, "how it all vegan". almost everything i cook has come from these books, or is an altered version of something from one of the books. they're fun, they're hip, they're health- and animal-conscious. sarah and tanya are two of the most compassionate, vibrant vegans you'll ever find anywhere. this book even contains tips for the starving college kid living in a dorm room!
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Summary: So hard to reference!
Review: I love cookbooks. I use them all the time. My major gripe with this book (and the first one) is the fact that there is NO index! The recipes aren't even indexed on a main front page! How do you say "I want to make that cool blueberry muffin recipe" without going through half of the book looking for it? Look up a recipe for that extra okra? Good luck. I never use these 2. Ever. They could have excellent recipes, but I can't find them in a reasonable amount of time. I just can't get my thumbs around them when I'm ready to cook. Very bad UI design.
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Summary: Garden of eating!
Review: I pre-ordered this book a while back, and was very happy to finally receive it. In essence, "The Garden of Vegan" picks up where "How it all Vegan" left off. There are lots more fun recipes for appetizers, stir fries, "main entrees" and desserts. Every dish I've tried so far has turned out great; in fact my meat loving husband has enjoyed them all too.
So far I've made:
"Carmelized onion and fennel mashed potatoes" - this was excellent.
"Portobello mushroom bake" - fantastic.
"Coconut spiced vegetables" -a really good stir fry.
"Brownie cookies" - yum.
"Amazing chocolate pudding" - amazing, as the title says.
There's also lots of good tips in the back about how to make different spice combinations, such as Garam Masala, etc. There's also different ideas about how to host fun parties.
All in all, if you enjoy cooking vegan/vegetarian and want recipes that are interesting and not too time consuming, this is a great book.
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