Best of
Vegetarian

2011

Vegan Pie in the Sky: 75 Out-of-This-World Recipes for Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, Crumbles, and More


Isa Chandra Moskowitz - 2011
    With "Vegan Pie in the Sky", Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero continue their vegan world domination mission and elevate pie and pastry to delicious new heights. In this mouthwatering cookbook, you'll find 75+ recipes for pies, tarts, crumbles, crisps, cobblers, betties, and more. And if you don't know what pandowdy is, well, now you will! Recipes range from the old classics, like Mom's Apple Pie, to the new classics, like Salted Pecan Caramel Pie. Fruity, chocolaty, nutty and creamy, "Vegan Pie In The Sky" has it all, dairy-free and egg-free. A chapter on crusts reveals the secret to perfect traditional pastry crust made vegan, as well as nut-based, gluten-free, and chocolate-cookie variations. Luscious ice creams, toppings, and sauces make your pie a showstopper. There are even convenient 'handheld' recipes for anyone in need of a last-minute dessert, treats to hand out at a party, or pie on - the go. With colour photos and the authors' irreverent commentary throughout, "Vegan Pie in the Sky" is the modern baker's bible for pastry that is out of this world.

The 30-Day Vegan Challenge: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Healthfully and Living Compassionately


Colleen Patrick-Goudreau - 2011
    If you’ve ever asked:"Where would I get my protein?""How would I bake without eggs?""Is there really life after cheese?"This book is for you!Whether you want to improve your overall health, lose some weight, demonstrate your compassion for animals, or help the environment, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau holds your hand every step of the way, giving you the tools, resources, and recipes you need to make the transition - healthfully, joyfully, and deliciously.

Baer Truth


Linda McMaken - 2011
    With nothing but a talent for cooking and the singing voice of an angel, she manages to disturb a very cranky, cold-hearted bear, um, Baer. Joe Baer, a sexy Wyoming beef rancher. He has a ranch mortgage that’s due, and a past that even he never suspected. Snow, tractors, country superstars, an unforgettable rodeo, and a tornado named Abby, will bring these "baers" out of hibernation.

Live Raw: Raw Food Recipes for Good Health and Timeless Beauty


Mimi Kirk - 2011
    She 's routinely taken to be at least twenty years younger than her age. Live Raw offers 120 recipes sprinkled with must-have advice, including such topics as: Detoxifying So Gravity Won t Get You Down: A detoxifying program to rid your body of dangerous toxins drop weight in the process and experience an abundance of energy. What You Need to Eat Every Day, and Why: An easy-to-read chart of the foods your body needs daily, what vitamins they contain, and what part of the body they compliment and nourish. Delicious Raw Food Recipes That Won t Scare Off Non- Vegetarians: Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Basil Pesto, Pomodoro Lasagna, Lemony Cheesecake, and more. Learn how to feel better and look better with Mimi Kirk in this engaging, one-of-a-kind guide.

The Little Veggie Patch Co


Fabian Capomolla - 2011
    After years of helping clients set up spaces to grow their own fruit and vegetables they believe anyone can create their own little edible garden, in most any area. And in this easy-to-use guide they show you how simple it is!Fundamentals such as Soil, Climate, Watering, Composting, Worm Farms, Saving and Sowing Seeds, and Raised Garden Beds and Crates are all discussed comprehensively – each with a fully illustrated step-by-step activity to help you create your own little veggie patch.The complete A-Z of Edible Plants gives you vital information on more than 40 vegetables (and fruit trees), including detailed planting information, ongoing maintenance advice, tips on best companions and when to harvest. And the family activities scattered throughout the book will get the kids involved too, whether it's Making a Scarecrow, Building a Spud Tower or Growing Beans in a Bean Can.Lots of fun, and packed full of all the information you'll need (plus some hilarious tips and stories from the Little Veggie Patch boys' own experience along the way), this colourful guide is for anyone interested in growing their own food.

For The Love of Food: Vegetarian Recipes from the Heart


Denis Cotter - 2011
    The recipes are intriguing and original but even if you never cook a single thing out of this book (which would be a crying shame), its worth buying for Denis’s beautiful prose – you’ll never think of vegetables in the same way again.’ Darina Allen in the Irish Examiner on Wild GarlicThese recipes are designed to complement busy modern-day life and include ideas for mid-week bowl dishes and simple snacks as well as summer barbecue recipes and mouth-watering salads and risottos.Denis is famous for his inventive approach and this collection will inspire cooks everywhere, no matter what your taste or skill level. For the Love of Food is an essential cookbook for vegetarians but will also appeal to non-vegetarians who enjoy flavour-packed food and new combinations. Full of simple and satisfying solutions, this is a book that you will turn to everyday.These beautiful recipes are a joy to read.Recipes include:Orecchiette with broad beans baby courgettesMussaman curry of new potatoes, chickpeas green beans with cucumber coriander salsaPumpkin stew with fennel, leeks borlotti beansChocolate olive oil mousse with salt chilli sesame praline and cherry salsaRhubarb strawberry trifle with prosecco, orange mascarpone pistachio-lemon pralineThe best cheese on toast in the worldMaple chilli roasted beetroot with wild rice, pecans, bitter greens orange yoghurtBroad bean ricotta stuffed braised artichoke with citrus yoghurt and beetroot pastrySaffron-braised squash with aubergine, pine nut spinach stuffing and lentil-goat's cheese sauce

Animal Impact


Caryn Ginsberg - 2011
    Using this book's how-to framework, newcomers to the field can get a fast start to move the public, businesses, and government to act for animals. Veterans will benefit from fresh ways of thinking. Students of social change will gain perspective on strategies, campaigns, and programs and learn to apply social marketing theory to craft successful efforts. "Animal Impact" has garnered praise from movement leaders, including Peter Singer, author of "Animal Liberation." Why do some animal protection efforts succeed while others fail? "Animal Impact" presents a seven-step system with techniques that are transforming advocacy ... and the world. Find out what it takes to be effective personally and in organizations from grassroots to global. Engaging stories and practical how-tos from more than 80 leading advocates make "Animal Impact" a must-read for anyone who cares deeply about helping animals. An innovative, easy-to-remember framework helps readers translate new ideas into immediate action. The lessons are useful for individual advocates, volunteers, frontline staff, program and campaign managers, executive directors, board members, and funders. Though written for people seeking to influence others, the insight on what separates winning efforts from disappointments will also interest movement observers and students. The seven-step system applies to other social movement issues, such as advancing change for human rights, social justice, or the environment. For more than a decade, Caryn Ginsberg has helped leaders do more for animals. Her experience includes spay/neuter, adoption, emergency animal services, humane education, vegetarianism and veganism, wildlife, and more. She has been an instructor for Humane Society University and spoken at numerous conferences and events. In these settings, and in "Animal Impact," she reveals powerful approaches for achieving the results that advocates, animal-lovers, and the animals deserve.

World Vegan Feast: 200 Fabulous Recipes From Over 50 Countries


Bryanna Clark Grogan - 2011
    Global. Irresistible.Leading vegan cooking expert Bryanna Clark Grogan shares her vast knowledge of international vegan cooking with over 175 stellar recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world.Developed over 22 years of travel, study, and teaching, these global recipes include many exciting dishes that you won't find anywhere else. They include main dishes of grains, beans, and "meats of the field"; soups, salads, side dishes, appetizers, sandwiches, desserts, and more. Along the way, Bryanna provides lots of tips, sidebars, variations, and added information to enhance your enjoyment of both cooking and eating these fabulous dishes.World Vegan Feast includes tantalizing recipes such as:Greek LasagnaPeruvian Sweet Potato ChowderSingapore NoodlesNepalese Green Beans with CoconutIndian Semolina "Pizza"Sizzling Saigon CrepesRose-Scented BaklavaMaple-Chocolate-Pecan Shoofly PieIn addition to these dynamic and delicious international recipes, World Vegan Feast contains 8-pages of photographs, helpful sidebars and tips, as well as menu suggestions that can make every meal an extraordinary treat.

Food Yoga: Nourishing the Body, Mind & Soul


Paul Rodney Turner - 2011
    Author, Paul Rodney Turner, also known as the “Food Yogi” has dedicated the last 30 years of his life to FFLG. Tuner has lectured and traveled the world, sharing his dream and philosophy on living a cruelty free existence. Turner’s goal is to inspire you to eat and live more consciously, by helping you make your food choices and your relationship with food an integral part of your spirituality and life. Turner takes you on a journey of rediscovering food and its importance in our spiritual evolution. Food Yoga is a virtual manifesto of the art and science of food, and is a treasure trove of priceless information about many of the divine aspects of food. By reading this book you will learn just how important food is to your spiritual journey. You will discover how to genuinely feel compassion and respect for all living beings, and how this universal respect is so fundamental to a food yogi lifestyle.Food Yoga is a discipline that honors all spiritual paths by embracing their teaching – that food in its most pure form is divine.

Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight


Chef AJ - 2011
    Whether you want to lower your cholesterol, prevent or reverse many common lifestyle diseases, lose weight or just look and feel great, Chef AJ can show you how to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet in ways that are easy, delicious and fun.Foreword by Dr. Hans Diehl and endorsed by several giants in the field of plant-based nutrition, including: Dr. T. Colin Campbell (The China Study) Rip Esselstyn (The Engine 2 Diet) Dr. Joel Fuhrman (Eat To Live) Dr. Matthew Lederman & Dr. Alona Pulde (Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole: Your Guide To Optimum Health) Dr. John McDougall (The McDougall Program) Dr. Pam Popper (Executive Director of the Wellness Forum) "Chef AJ knows her way around a kitchen. She's been doing this for thirty years and it shows. All her recipes are incredibly easy to make, really healthy, but totally tasty in every way. She's a gifted chef." Rory Freedman, Best-selling coauthor of Skinny Bitch"Chef AJ knows how to make tasty food and how to make it healthy. It's very special. Try it and you'll like it." T. Colin Campbell, PhD, author of The China Study"Chef AJ's book Unprocessed deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of all people serious about their health and personal appearance." Mary and John McDougall, M.D., authors and founders of the McDougall Program"Chef AJ is one of the few chefs in the world who can design dishes that not only meet my dietary guidelines, but are delicious, too. She represents the best of everything; she's entertaining and engaging, and makes healthy food totally acceptable for everyone. This book is a must-have for the person who wants to not only eat well, but enjoy eating well, too." Dr. Pam Popper, Executive Director of the Wellness Forum"Chef AJ is unmatched in her ability to take nothing but whole foods and make them taste so delicious. Couple that with her generosity and passion, and she herself is a recipe for success. It's about time the world got to taste these treats!" Alona Pulde, M.D. & Matthew Lederman, M.D. authors of Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole: Your Guide To Optimum Health "Half confessional memoir, half delectable recipes, Unprocessed is a 100 percent inspirational, educational, and gastronomical fodder from Abbie Jaye, aka Chef AJ. A junk-food vegetarian since forever, AJ turned to a whole-foods diet to cure her ailments, and now preaches to anyone and everyone through her culinary classes and laugh-a-minute lectures. The recipes are all sugar-, salt-, and oil-free, and all delicious. How can you not like a book that starts with desserts?" VegNews Magazine UNPROCESSED will show you how you can achieve optimum health, vibrant energy and your ideal weight, simply by eating real, whole foods and avoiding processed food.This book features: 11 Appetizers 11 Beverages and Smoothies 14 Enticing Entrees 12 Salads and Dressings 10 Savory Soups 16 Sensational Sides 21 Decadent Desserts 14 Truffles All recipes are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, salt-free and refined sugar-free.Chef AJ shares her personal story detailing the dangerous health consequences of an unhealthy diet, and the body's miraculous ability to recover and thrive when fed healthy, whole foods. An inspirational, fun read.

Welcome to Claire's: 35 Years of Recipes and Reflections from the Landmark Vegetarian Restaurant


Claire Criscuolo - 2011
    Included are 35 Years of  recipes (over 350) and reflections from the landmark vegetarianrestaurant.

The Blooming Platter Cookbook: A Harvest of Seasonal Vegan Recipes


Betsy DiJulio - 2011
    A celebration of the seasons, this book features a wide range of accessible, elegant recipes for the home cook, ranging from easy homestyle dishes to creative upscale meals you'll be proud to serve to your guests. Healthy and nutritious, Betsy DiJulio's dazzling recipes are at once luxurious, yet down to earth and simple to prepare.Organized by season, these lush, innovative recipes showcase the taste, beauty, and nutrition of what's fresh all year 'round: the tender young asparagus of spring; the plump juicy berries of summer; the crisp tart apples of fall; and the comforting root vegetables of winter. Spanning regional American favorites and global cuisines, these tempting recipes feature all the essential goodness that fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs bring to your table. The mouthwatering recipes include:Golden CaponataSouthwestern Tempeh and Corn PieBlooming Vegetable CalzonesSpicy Baja TacosBlueberry and Lemon Verbena PancakesCherry-Almond Clafouti Cake The Blooming Platter Cookbook includes recipes for appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, main dishes, desserts, and brunch. The recipes are divided by season within each chapter, and the book's recipe variations and menu suggestions will help you apply your own creativity in the kitchen. In addition to seasonal icons and helpful tips, the book features 8 pages of full-color photos.

Have Your Cake and Vegan Too: 50 Dazzling and Delicious Cake Creations


Kris Holechek Peters - 2011
    It offers tips galore on: •perfect moisture and texture •creamy frostings and fillings •simple substitutions for eggs and dairy •creative flavors and decorations FEATURES MOUTH-WATERING RECIPES LIKE: ♥ Black Forest ♥ Chocolate Crumb ♥ Snickerdoodle ♥ Pumpkin Bundt ♥ Torta Limone ♥ Pineapple Upside-Down ♥ Cardamom Cashew ♥ Spumoni ♥ Almond Mocha ♥ Tuxedo

A Vegan History: 1944-2010


Erik Marcus - 2011
    This narrative begins with the term's coining in 1944, and moves on to chart the rise of factory farming and the fast food industry. With the emergence of 1960s counterculture, vegetarianism and then later veganism came out of the fringes to gain mainstream acceptance. And as the modern animal rights movement grew into maturity between 1990 and 2010, the dismantlement of factory farming has become inevitable.Like no book before, A Vegan History puts the modern vegetarian movement and its push to topple industrialized animal agribusiness into context.

The Ahimsa Club


Rebecca Burke - 2011
    But what can a 14-year-old girl do to protect animals? Why even try to attack such a huge problem? With others from her school, she forms the Ahimsa Club--"Ahimsa" an Indian word meaning "the avoidance of causing harm to other living things."As its first action, the Ahimsa Club spearheads a Pledge to Veg campaign at school, gaining enemies and some unexpected allies. Their Save the Strays campaign pits them against some of the town's most powerful interests when they discover a connection between stray animals and local laboratories. Rumors--some vicious, some comical--spread like wildfire at school and around the community. Valerie risks losing her two best friends and starts to get frightening anonymous threats. Help comes from an amazing source, a Very Famous Person, whose views unfortunately also whip up the controversy.The Ahimsa Club explores many sides of this issue, but Valerie never wavers. Someone has to protect the animals. For her the choice is easy--"You cannot come down on the side of cruelty."

NewKosher Jewish Vegan Cookbook


Michael Sabani - 2011
    This book is great for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike who are interested in learning more about Jewish culture. Published by PunkTorah.org, a 501(c)(3) Jewish non-profit utilizing next generation multimedia to promote independent Jewish spirituality.

Jazzy Vegetarian


Laura Theodore - 2011
    . . one mouthwatering recipe at a time. In this companion cookbook to her new public television series, Jazzy Vegetarian, host Laura Theodore reveals how to create fabulous yet effortless plant-based recipes that will fit any need, whether you want to completely overhaul your diet or simply add a few exciting vegan dishes to your weekly repertoire. Laura divulges her secrets for creating light, wholesome, satisfying recipes that everyone can master. Whether she s sharing tips for how to be more efficient in the kitchen or explaining the best way to shop for organic produce, Laura s passion for cooking is contagious. Jazzy Vegetarian delivers show-stopping guidance and recipes. Readers will: * Learn how to transform regional favorites into tempting meatless versions, including egg- and dairy-free soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées, and desserts.* Savor a vast range of menus for every occasion, each one nutritionally balanced and bursting with perfectly coordinated flavors and textures.* Replicate the tempting creations demonstrated on the show, and get bonus recipes from Laura s personal collection.* Discover musical selections that will add a special touch to every meal, from weekday dinners to romantic suppers to festive celebrations.* Enjoy an abundance of enticing photographs that offer a peek behind the Jazzy scenes into the creation of the show.