Kathy Hester’s new book The Easy Vegan Cookbook: Make Healthy Home Cooking Practically Effortless hits stores today! Kathy is the best selling author of The Great Vegan Bean book, Vegan Slow cooking, Oatrageous Oatmeals and other books. In her latest cookbook Kathy brings you easy everyday meals that are allergen friendly, with many gluten free and…
Vegan Chocolate Cake Mix from The Homemade Vegan Pantry. Book Review + Giveaway!
MAKES 12 CUPS With this in the pantry, you’ll have no reason to deny yourself a chocolate fix when the mood strikes. If you’re looking for that perfect chocolate cake—rich, complex, but light— look no further. How about deep, fudgy brownies (pictured opposite)? It’s right here. Or almost guilt-free and oil-free chocolate muffins? Got those…
Plant Powered Families Review + Giveaway!
Plant-Powered Families: Over 100 Kid-Tested, Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes is geared towards kids and great meals for the entire family. Dreena tackles everything from pleasing picky eaters and stocking a vegan pantry to packing school lunches and dealing with challenging social situations. The book also includes nutritionist-approved references for dietary concerns that will ensure a smooth and successful transition…
Vegan Carrot Cake Pudding from Ann Oliverio’s Crave Eat Heal Book. Review.
I’ve recently “discovered” kuzu root powder and have been experimenting with it in sauces and – as here – in puddings. Kuzu contains no fat, is low in calories, and has virtually no taste. Not only a thickening agent – it is used to treat stomach and digestion issues, to stimulate appetite, as an aid…
Teff Love Review + Ye’difin Misser Alicha -Lentils in Garlic-Ginger Sauce Recipe.
Ye’difin Misser Alicha – Lentils in Garlic-Ginger Sauce. Easy Ethiopian Lentils. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe Teff Love: Adventures in Vegan Ethiopian Cooking was definitely my most anticipated book this year. I have always been intrigued by Ethiopian food. It has layers of complex flavors just like Indian food which cannot immediately be interpreted and…
Parmesan-Crusted Avocado & Kale Florentine with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise, But I could Never Go Vegan Review
These fun baked parm crusted avocado florentines are from Kristy’s book But I Could Never Go Vegan. It is a gorgeous and super fun cookbook by Kristy Turner. The book Chapters focus on busting vegan myths, giving you creative recipes, fun dialogue and pretty photos in the process. Chapters include – All Those Special Ingredients are Way More…
Florentines Recipe and Sweet Eats for All Book Review.
Even though the name sounds wholly Italian, these cookies most likely originated in French kitchens, with the name simply a nod to the Tuscan city. As beautiful as they are tasty, don’t be intimidated by the Florentine; they are a snap to make. Be sure to leave extra space in between each cookie, as they…
Barbecue Tofu from Healthier Steps: 125 Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes – Review
More new cookbooks out this year! This beautiful book is self published by Michelle Blackwood who is as sweet as can be. In Healthier Steps: 125 Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes Michelle has over 125 delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are plant based, and free of wheat, rye, barley, milk, cheese, butter, eggs,…
Curry Cashew Savory Granola & OATrageous Oatmeals Book Review+Giveaway
Kathy is at it again with her new book OATrageous Oatmeals: Delicious & Surprising Plant-Based Dishes From This Humble, Heart-Healthy Grain. Yes, a Whole book on Oats! You will be surprised at all the various ways in which you can use Oats. This book takes you through snacks, breakfast, meals, soups, desserts and more. There is…
Sonoran Tacos from Vegan Tacos. Book Review
When I first heard of the book, I was intrigued. I have not been very adventurous with my Tacos, and this book was an eye opener. From Jason’s story, which got hubbs hooked to the book (which is a feat in itself since hubbs + cookbooks is a rare sight), the basics, the chapters on…