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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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Summary: Excellent follow-up to How It All Vegan!
Review: I will keep this short and sweet:
If you are vegan and really enjoy cooking (or don't, for that matter), this book is perfect for you. With the exception of a few recipes, all of the ingredients can be easily found in regular grocery stores. The vast array of desserts is enough to make anyone buy the book! :)
I recommend this book to everyone, whether vegan or just looking for yummy, guilt-free food! Preparation is so easy, and experiencing new food - or old food with a new twist - is always fun!
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Summary: If I could own only two cookbooks... THESE WOULD BE IT!
Review: My absolute favorite cookbooks are by Tanya Barnard & Sarah Kramer, authors of "How it All Vegan!" and "The Garden of Vegan." Even if you aren't vegan, nearly every one of the recipes I've tried have been very yummy, pleasing many of my non-vegan friends and family!
New to these books? Try my favorites- I've made each of the following recipes more than 3 times, and they're a hit each time :)
from "How it all Vegan":
'anything goes' fruit muffins, p 49 (great when I have fruit that is about to go bad... just add it to a batch of muffins!)
Perfect Pesto, p. 80
Fragrant Garlic Parsley Pasta p. 106 (gggggggreat!)
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, p. 137 (I've made this recipe 10+ times. My friends and family LOVE this recipe- they can't even tell the cookies are vegan; they are so rich and delicious. I use a little more than the recommended chocolate chps- I use a little over 1 1/2 cups choc chips. Throw in some cocoa powder for extra flavor (1 tbsp)- and I often add pecans or walnuts!)
Flax Eggs, p.157 (Ok, so this is just an egg-substitute recipe, real simple... but it has been the best egg-replacer I've used in baking- and it's very cheap!)
Out of this whole book, the only recipe that turned out awful for me was Big Ben's Lentil Burgers, p. 110. I don't know what I did, they just falled apart... probably could have used some Flax Eggs....
From "The Garden of Vegan": I haven't tried quite as many recipes in this book, but from what I have... really good!
Sesame Ginger Dressing, p. 99 (awesome!!!)
All-Purpose Spice Nuts, p. 111 (good for parties)
Zoe's Grandma's Roasted New Potatoes, p. 113
Chickpeas & Swiss Chard, p. 117 (one summer I was growing lots of swiss chard at my parents' house and didn't know what to do with it... this recipe is sooooooo good! Yes, garnish it with flax oil and Bragg's, as recommended.)
Green Goddess Bowl, p. 153
Anne's molasses Cookies, p. 187 (so simple and so good.)
I can't recommend these books enuf- when I was *new* to cooking, i found them very user-friendly and with helpful references in the front and back of each book, I learned about all the different kinds of flour and beans, and a million things to do with baking soda, and ideas for bath and body treats, and party theme ideas... If I could live off of just two cookbooks, these are all I'd need. The authors are just too cute, to boot! What a pleasure to use these cookbooks!
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Summary: Terrific Cook Book
Review: So far I have tried 10, and have already repeated 4 of these, they were so good, yet easy to shop for as well as assemble. I am especially happy with the cute lay-out, I am heartily sick of intense nutritional listings in tiny print at the bottom of the pages - this is just fun, healthy cooking. Repeats are: Fried Pineapple Rice, p 117: Coconut Curry Vegetable Bake, p 124: Wendy's Black Bean Chile, p 158. I am happy to be confident that the rest will be good, too.
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Summary: There IS an index!
Review: There is an index in this book and the first one. I don't know what that reviewer who complains of "no index" is talking about.
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Summary: There IS an index!
Review: There is an index in this book and the first one. I don't know what that reviewer who complains of "no index" is talking about.
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Summary: How It All Vegan... Again
Review: They're back with another great book for an "animal free" diet. Just like their first book, this book is great! There are so many delicious recipes you'll want to try right away. If you're a vegan and your friends aren't, just whip up a few of these recipes and amaze your friends with the spectacular food!
The Garden of Vegan offers recipes for a more sophisticated palate that add funky twists to familiar dishes bursting with colour and flavour. At the same time, they are fun and easy to prepare.Whether you're a full-time vegan or just interested in creating fabulous animal-free meals, The Garden of Vegan will lead you into temptation with its inspiring array of vegan goodies.
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Summary: How It All Vegan... Again
Review: They're back with another great book for an "animal free" diet. Just like their first book, this book is great! There are so many delicious recipes you'll want to try right away. If you're a vegan and your friends aren't, just whip up a few of these recipes and amaze your friends with the spectacular food!
The Garden of Vegan offers recipes for a more sophisticated palate that add funky twists to familiar dishes bursting with colour and flavour. At the same time, they are fun and easy to prepare. Whether you're a full-time vegan or just interested in creating fabulous animal-free meals, The Garden of Vegan will lead you into temptation with its inspiring array of vegan goodies.
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Summary: Terrific Cook Book
Review: This follow-up to How it all Vegan is equally fabulous. Quick, easy and delicious recipes in a fun format. Lots of great desserts, vegan tips, and delicious main courses and appetizers. The writers spread the concept of veganism in a totally accessible and interesting way. Every person (vegan, vegetarian, or somewhere inbetween) should own this cookbook. Tanya and Sarah are inspirational.
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Summary: Another EXCELLENT vegan cookbook
Review: This follow-up to How it all Vegan is equally fabulous. Quick, easy and delicious recipes in a fun format. Lots of great desserts, vegan tips, and delicious main courses and appetizers. The writers spread the concept of veganism in a totally accessible and interesting way. Every person (vegan, vegetarian, or somewhere inbetween) should own this cookbook. Tanya and Sarah are inspirational.
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