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 to relieve diarrhea and even as a cold remedy. And you thought this was just going to be just a bowl of pudding! Gluten-free, Oil-free, Easy. Serves 6, Cook Time 15 mins. Set time: 4 to 6 hours *Recipe reprinted with permission from Ann Oliverio and Front Table Books.
Today’s beautiful food is from the gorgeous new cookbook by Annie Oliverio – Crave, Eat, Heal: Plant-based, Whole-food Recipes to Satisfy Every Appetite
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When I first heard about her book, I immediately wondered why all books are not written up by cravings! I mean sure, you do want to find meals or snacks and need those categories as well, but more often than not, what I was craving when I picked up a book to find something and cook, gets lost in the browsing, finding, matching things with pantry and other stuff. No more forgetting about them cravings.
In this book, the Chapters are about Cravings! If you are craving something chocolaty or salty or spicy, just flip to that chapter. The cravings are divided into
Carbs
Chocolate
Comfort
Cool
Creamy
Crunchy
Green
Junk
Salty
Spicy
Sweet
Tart
Warm
Ha! I have my eye on all the salty, warm, comfort and carbs!
Crave, Eat Heal includes recipes like Cocoa Cinnamon French Toast, Creamy Thai Carrot Coconut Soup, cheese recipes like Chipotle Cheez Sauce, vegan Boursin, Tofu Gyros with Tzatziki, “Parmesan” Pita Chips, Smoky Black Bean, Rice & Veggie Burgers, Chocolate-coated Key Lime Coconut Cream Pie, beverages like Malted Chocolate-Orange Smoothie and many more.
Get your copy of Crave, Eat, Heal today! or enter the giveaway at the end of this post.
Crave Eat Heat starts with a wonderful introduction into Annie’s life and transition into plant based eating with several tips for anyone just starting out at adding more plant based foods to the diet. All recipes in the book are free of animal products, refined sugar, are low in oil (many contain no oil), and are gluten‐free or have gluten‐free options.
The photography in the book is gorgeous! Bright, inviting and happy and the food looks great. I might be biased with the sunny photographs, me being from the northwest where we can get 300 days of clouds and rain. 🙂 The bright white simple photographs from the book make me happy!
And I want to be happy when I cook. The food just automagically comes out great!
Some of the photographs from the book below. Find more amazing photos and food on Ann’s blog anunrefinedvegan.com
The book also has a few guest recipes from an amazing set of bloggers and authors. The spicy chapter has a recipe by yours truly! Red lentil Quinoa Cauliflower Stew! This one satisfies a bunch of cravings, warm, salty, spicy and hearty! 🙂
All photographs on this post except the stew above, by Annie Oliverio.
The beautiful carrot cake pudding below has a gorgeous color and is nut-free and soy-free. Get the recipe of this smooth pudding below and enter the giveaway at the end of the post!
Carrot Cake Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 cups (472 ml) fresh or bottled carrot juice make sure it’s 100% carrot juice
- 2 cups (452 ml) coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. (0.5 tsp.) ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp. (0.13 tsp.) ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp. (0.13 tsp.) cardamom
- 5 Tbsp. kuzu root powder
- Whipped coconut cream for topping, optional
- Golden raisins for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl or a large measuring cup. Remove 1/2 cup of the liquid and pour the remainder of the mixture into a small saucepan. Whisk together the 1/2 cup of the mixture and 5 tablespoons kuzu root powder and stir until completely dissolved. Set aside.
- Bring the mixture in the saucepan to a boil and whisk in the reserved liquid. Whisk constantly until the pudding begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and let sit for a few minutes while you get 6 glasses or bowls. Divide the liquid between the glasses and place them in the refrigerator to set, 4-6 hours.
Notes
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The Publisher is giving away 1 print copy within US! and for International entries, 1 copy of the Crave, Eat, Heal outtakes ebook with 16 new recipes.
To Enter, please leave a comment on this post before April 24, about the Chapter from the book that interests you the most! Giveaway is over.
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Jacky says
April 19, 2015 at 5:21 pmCarbs, probably!
KC says
April 19, 2015 at 5:27 pmGreens! Can’t wait for greens.
Laura says
April 19, 2015 at 6:05 pmJunk definitely intrigues me the most. I am not really a “junk” eater so I’d be interested to see how she healthifies it. You’re right, a cookbook sorted by cravings is genius! Thanks for the giveaway, Richa!
Harini says
April 19, 2015 at 6:14 pmCan’t wait for the Chocolate chapter!
Hanner says
April 19, 2015 at 9:32 pmCrunchy, tart, green, and spicy would all get my attention, but tart would likely win for the very first look.
What a cool way to set the recipes into logical groups!
meghan says
April 20, 2015 at 12:59 amHi Richa,
Neevu kannadadavara ? I am fan of your recipes , simple but elegant !
Richa says
April 20, 2015 at 10:38 amthanks! I am from North India.
Aimee Douglass says
April 20, 2015 at 5:07 amThis book looks amazing. The chapter that looks the best to me, however, is “Comfort”. I’m all about the comfort food, and if I have healthier versions that satisfy those cravings, all the better!
Chantal says
April 20, 2015 at 7:12 amWhat an intriguing concept for a cookbook! I’m looking forward to comfort and crunchy.
Sophia says
April 20, 2015 at 7:40 amI am definitely a carboholic, so the Carb chapter really appeals to me. My interest is also totally piqued by the vegan boursin – it was my absolute favorite cheese before going vegan and I’ve never seen a vegan version before!
Kathy Sturr of the Violet Fern says
April 20, 2015 at 8:14 amChocolate grabbed me. I don’t often make sweet things – I am definitely a more carboy, savory gal. But I do crave chocolate now and then. Dark, dark, evil chocolate ha ha!
Luisa says
April 20, 2015 at 9:23 amHi, thanks for for introducing a book that heals at the same time that curbs “cravings”…how cool is that!
Looking at the list that you have provided I can’t but feel intrigued about chapter on “tart” flavours…
Veronique Daoust says
April 20, 2015 at 10:47 amDo I have to pick just one chapter? I guess I’d have to say “sweet” since I have a major sweet tooth!
Jackie says
April 20, 2015 at 11:29 amThe chapter on comfort! I always want something fatty and heavy and it’s hard to fulfill that craving when vegan
Priya says
April 20, 2015 at 11:58 amSuch a great way to organize a cook book..Cravings! That’s usually what drives most of my special meals. The chapter that interests me the most is “Warm”. So many ways to achieve that feeling of warmth and love.
Ninu says
April 20, 2015 at 12:35 pmThank you for the giveaway..Crunchy sounds very interesting!
Heartsong says
April 20, 2015 at 1:06 pmIt sounds like a lovely way to organize a cookbook. Please enter me in the give-away
Jenny says
April 20, 2015 at 2:03 pmDefinitely the “Junk” chapter haha 🙂
Corrine says
April 20, 2015 at 4:24 pmI’d have to say Comfort. = )
debbie says
April 20, 2015 at 6:06 pmI am always drawn to spicy foods so I’d turn to that first!
Betty says
April 20, 2015 at 7:50 pmIt’s a tossup between going for creamy first, or crunchy.
Carolsue says
April 20, 2015 at 11:25 pmSpicy, Warm and Crunchy sounds good!
Erin says
April 21, 2015 at 10:26 amComfort or Chocolate would be my choice
Ruchi says
April 21, 2015 at 12:07 pmMost definitely – Comfort! Thanks for this.
Stacey says
April 22, 2015 at 7:26 amI am for sure looking forward to chocolate and crunchy.
Melissa says
April 22, 2015 at 12:16 pmI’m really excited about this book and am totally interested in all of the categories of cravings. I think right now I’m most interested in the salty section because I rarely make salty snacks for myself (I usually go for the sweet), but I do often have salty cravings. Hopefully this could help rectify that for me 🙂
The Peace Patch says
April 23, 2015 at 2:21 pmI would love a big bowl of ultra rich butterscotch pudding so I’d have to go for the sweet and creamy chapters. 🙂
Shaida says
April 23, 2015 at 5:19 pmThe concept of this book is intriguing. It really does match the way I make eating choices. I think I’d go with “Warm” as that’s what I crave the most and that craving is mostly responsible for why I find myself sipping tea all day long.
Melissa says
April 25, 2015 at 4:13 amI think I’d like to try the Spicy chapter first, but have to admit that the French toast recipe you mentioned would definitely be on my must try list.
Sarah L says
April 27, 2015 at 7:50 pmThe “Spicy” chapter is calling to me.
nancy says
May 13, 2015 at 1:22 pmComfort or Chocolate would be my choice
Colleen Hinds says
May 17, 2015 at 7:51 pmLooks neat since it is divided into craving categories! I love new creative vegan ideas! (:
linda says
May 19, 2015 at 6:25 amI’d say crunchy or comfort
sunflower says
May 19, 2015 at 5:11 pmChocolate and crunchy ! (difficult to choose though!) Thanks for the recipe sample!
laudia says
May 20, 2015 at 5:08 amI tried carrot cake for the first time a few weeks ago and have been looking for a healthy recipe it is a shame not one person has commented on the actual recipe guess I will just have to try it…. gulp
mimi says
July 22, 2015 at 9:28 amChapters based on cravings = genius!