But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan!: 125 Recipes to Win Everyone Over (But I Could Never Go Vegan!)

I Got This Book. Now What? -- I Don't Want to Be One of "Those" Vegans -- My Family Won't Be Cool with Me Filling Our Kitchen with Weird Gadgets! -- 1. I don't know what we'd do without so many of the staple ingredients we use every day!: -- Vegan Pantry Staples That Your Family Will Be Willing To Use -- Quick Bacon Crumbles -- Basic Cashew Cheese Sauce -- Pepita Parmesan -- Pickled Red Cabbage & Onion Relish -- Cream of Mushroom Soup -- Avocado Ranch Dressing -- Lemon Tahini Sauce -- 2. My family demands bacon and eggs for breakfast -- Vegan Dishes To Get Everyone's Day Off To A Good Start: -- Tofu Rancheros -- Maple -- Peanut Butter Pancakes -- Savory Breakfast Casserole -- Everyone's Favorite Oatmeal -- Vanilla French Toast with Strawberry Sauce -- Mushroom-Kale Skillet Hash -- Quick & Easy Avocado Toast -- 3. I don't have time to cook elaborate family dinners! -- Easy Vegan Weeknight Meal Solutions: -- Tips & Tricks: Weeknight Meal Preparation -- Mexican Pizza with 15-Minute Refried Beans -- Potato Leek Soup -- Quick Cauliflower Curry -- BBQ Chickpea Salad -- Spicy Sesame Soba Noodle Bowl -- Cheesy Quinoa & Veggies -- Jackfruit Crabless Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli.;Note continued: 11. My sister thinks vegan baking is something only hippies do -- Vegan Baked Goods That You Don't Have To Be A Hippie To Love -- Blueberry-Banana Muffins -- Chocolate Layer Cake -- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies -- Salted Vanilla Maple Blondies -- Pumpkin Chai Scones -- Strawberry-Peach Crisp with Vanilla Whipped Cream -- 12. Uncle John thinks his comfort food is better than mine ... and won't shut up about it -- Hearty, Show-Stopping, Made-Over Classics To Appease Even The Loudest Naysayers -- Hash Brown Casserole (aka Company Potatoes) -- Roasted Carrot & Wild Mushroom Ragout -- Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie -- Lasagna Soup -- Cauliflower Parmigiana -- Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches -- 13. There's no way vegan food can make everyone happy at once -- Adaptable Meals That Even The Pickiest Eaters Can Enjoy With The Rest Of You: -- Artichoke-Kale Hummus -- BLT Summer Rolls with Avocado -- Perfect Roasted Potatoes -- Cauliflower Alfredo Baked Ziti -- Creamy Roasted Garlic -- Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons -- Chocolate -- Peanut Butter Truffles -- 14. What can I serve at the big game day party that won't get pushed to the side? -- Decadent Snack Age That Nobody Will Guess Is Vegan -- Buffalo Cauliflower Wings with Blue Cheese Dip -- Jalapeno Popper Bites -- Cheesy Spiced Popcorn -- Chickpea-Avocado Taquitos -- Pizzadillas -- Cilantro Chile Almond Dip.;7. My partner doesn't think veganism is part of a well-balanced diet -- Vegan Meals That Health Nuts Can Get Excited About: -- Chinese Chickpea Salad -- Pecan Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Peas & Kale -- Chile-Roasted Tofu Lettuce Cups -- Buddha Bowl -- Beet Hummus Collard Wraps -- Green Quinoa Salad -- No-Bake Zucchini Manicotti -- 8. My parents don't understand why I won't eat my childhood favorites -- Homestyle Vegan Food "Just Like Mom Makes It" -- Chickpea & Dumplin' Soup -- Shiitake Stroganoff -- Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls -- Not-Tuna Casserole -- BBQ-Glazed Tempeh -- Smoky Shroom Sausage & Red Potato Goulash -- 9. The in-laws will just add this to their list of my faults -- Impressive Meals That Will Leave Them With Only Good Things To Say About You: -- Balsamic-Roasted Beet & Cheese Galette -- French Onion Soup -- Truffled Mashed Potato -- Stuffed Portobellos -- Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Butter -- Kung Pao Cauliflower -- Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Pasta -- 10. My brother thinks there's no such thing as a "meatless sandwich" -- Hearty And Satisfying Meat-Free Sandwiches -- Fillet o' Chickpea Sandwich with Tartar Sauce Slaw -- The Portobello Philly Reuben -- BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich -- The Avocado Melt -- Chickenless Salad Sandwich -- Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi.;4. My kids think vegan food is weird -- Kid-Friendly Vegan Meals: -- Hidden Veggie Mac `n' Cheese -- Tempeh Nuggets -- Cheesy Trees -- PB&J Roll-Ups -- Fruity Granola Bars -- Bean & Cheese Quesadillas -- 5. My teenagers just want to "fit in" with their friends when it comes to what they eat -- Vegan Food Cool Enough For Sports Games, Sleepovers, And Just Hanging Out: -- Make-Your-Own Cheese Pizza -- Smashed Lentil Tacos -- Tempeh Sloppy Joe Sliders -- Tater Totchos -- Just Fries -- Hot Fudge Ice Cream Sundaes -- 6. If forced to choose between chicken wings and me, my spouse would choose the wings: -- Vegan Food For Your "Meat And Potatoes" Family Members -- Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs -- Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes -- Double-Double Cheeseburgers -- Beer-Marinated Portobello Tacos with Avocado-Corn Salsa -- Lazy Vegan Chile Relleno Casserole -- Jackfruit Carnitas Burrito Bowl.;15. What will we do about birthdays/graduations/baby & bridal showers? -- Special Meals For Fancier Get-Togethers: -- Avocado & Hearts of Palm Tea Sandwiches -- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Cucumber Cups -- Chickpea Caesar Pasta Salad -- Sun-Dried Tomato & White Bean Bruschetta -- Chickpea Croquettes with Dill Yogurt Sauce -- Champagne Cupcakes -- 16. What will I bring to potlucks and summer barbecues? -- Vegan Recipes Big Enough To Feed A Crowd: -- Deviled Potato Salad -- Herbed Tofu Burgers -- Ranch-Seasoned Corn on the Cob -- Creamy, Crunchy Coleslaw -- Grilled Veggie Kebabs -- Rainbow Fruit Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing -- 17. It's just not the holidays without Aunt Betty's pumpkin pie -- Vegan Dishes That Will Start New Holiday Traditions -- Cheesy Roasted Sweet Potatoes -- Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onion Topping -- Mashed Potatoes -- Maple-Miso Tempeh Cutlets -- Easy Tahini Gravy -- Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake -- Gingerbread Cookies -- 18.But this recipe has been passed down for generations! -- Classic Family Recipes (Veganized) That Even Grandma Will Approve Of! -- Tips & Tricks: Veganizing Your Family's Favorite Recipes -- Tempeh Sausage Minestrone -- Pot-obello Roast -- Sweet Potato Casserole -- Skillet Cornbread -- Grandma's Famous Date Nut Bread -- Peanut Butter Pie -- 19. Vegan food will zap all the romance on date night -- Romantic Vegan Meals That Will Really Set The Mood : -- Silky Cheese Fondue -- Avocado, Pomegranate & Pine Nut Salad -- Deconstructed Sushi Bowl -- Sun-Dried Tomato Linguine -- Scallops with Creamy Mushroom-Leek Sauce -- Mini Salted Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Tarts -- 20. How do I thank my family for welcoming my vegan diet? -- Homemade Edible Gifts To Show Your Family Your Appreciation: -- Rescue Puppy Chow -- Caramel Cashew Granola -- Wild Rice, Mushroom & Lentil Soup in a Jar -- Make-Your-Own Cornbread in a Jar -- Apricot Pistachio Chocolate Bark -- Spiced Nuts. "Proves that going plant-based doesn't have to mean going without—armed with a positive attitude, playful wit, and an array of mouthwatering recipes!" —Angela Liddon, New York Times –bestselling author of The Oh She Glows Cookbook With her first cookbook, But I Could Never Go Vegan! , Kristy Turner deliciously refuted every common excuse to prove that, yes, anyone can go vegan. Now, But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! serves up 125 all-new, scrumptious, satisfying recipes—organized around 20 too-familiar objections to eating vegan as a family: Don't have time to cook elaborate family dinners? Whip up an easy weeknight solution: Quick Cauliflower Curry, BBQ Chickpea Salad, or Cheesy Quinoa & Veggies . Worried about satisfying the "meat and potatoes" eaters? Wow them with Lazy Vegan Chile Relleno Casserole, Jackfruit Carnitas Burrito Bowl, or Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes. Hosting a special event? Try Pizzadillas for game day, Champagne Cupcakes for bridal showers, Maple-Miso Tempeh Cutlets for Thanksgiving, or Herbed Tofu Burgers for your next potluck. Easy-to-follow, bursting-with-flavor recipes—free of all animal products!—make it easier than ever to please vegans and non-vegans at gatherings. Even your most skeptical relatives will be begging for more! "Turner dreamed up lighter, vegan alternatives to her family's favorite dishes. . . . Get ready to warm up from the inside out." — InStyle "With a great sense of humor and a riposte for every possible excuse, Turner's book may have even the most reluctant family considering going vegan." — Publishers Weekly "Turner does a great job of keeping the reader's mouth-watering. Her writing is cheery and informal . . . this is a book to enjoy." — Booklist "Dishes that will make even your non-vegan family members beg for second helpings." — The Nest I don't know what we'd do without so many of the staple ingredients we use every day! My family demands bacon and eggs for breakfast I don't have time to cook elaborate family dinners! My kids think vegan food is weird My teenagers just want to "fit in" with their friends when it comes to what they eat If forced to choose between chicken wings and me, my spouse would choose the wings My partner doesn't think veganism is part of a well-balanced diet My parents don't understand why I won't eat my childhood favorites The in-laws will just add this to their list of my faults My brother thinks there's no such thing as a "meatless sandwich." My sister thinks vegan baking is something only hippies do Uncle John thinks his comfort food is better than mine...and won't shut up about it There's no way vegan food can make everyone happy at once What can I serve at the big game day party that won't get pushed to the side? What will we do about the birthdays/graduations/baby & bridal showers? What will I bring to potlucks and summer barbecues? It's just not the holidays without Aunt Betty's pumpkin pie But this has been passed down for generations! Vegan food will zap all the romance on date night How do I thank my family for welcoming my vegan diet?. Do your kids think tempeh is werid' Does your partner worry that a vegan diet isn't well balanced' Do your parents just not get it' Well it's time to win them over! With her first cookbook, But I Could Never Go Vegan!, Kristy Turner deliciously refuted every common excuse to prove that, yes, anyone can go vegan. Now, But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! serves up 125 all-new, scrumptious, satisfying recipes'organized around 20 too-familiar objections to eating vegan as a family: -Don't have time to cook elaborate family dinners' Whip up an easy weeknight solution: Quick Cauliflower Curry, BBQ Chickpea Salad, or Cheesy Quinoa & Veggies.-Worried about satisfying the "meat and potatoes" eaters' Wow them with Lazy Vegan Chile Relleno Casserole, Jackfruit Carnitas Burrito Bowl, or Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes.-Hosting a special event' Try Pizzadillas for game day, Champagne Cupcakes for bridal showers, Maple-Miso Tempeh Cutlets for Thanksgiving, or Herbed Tofu Burgers for your next potluck. Easy-to-follow, bursting-with-flavor recipes'free of all animal products!'make it easier than ever to please vegans and non-vegans at gatherings. Even your most skeptical relatives will be begging for more! Do your kids think tempeh is werid? Does your partner worry that a vegan diet isn't well balanced? Do your parents just not get it? Well it's time to win them over! With her first cookbook, But I Could Never Go Vegan!, Kristy Turner deliciously refuted every common excuse to prove that, yes, anyone can go vegan. Now, But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! serves up 125 all-new, scrumptious, satisfying recipes-organized around 20 too-familiar objections to eating vegan as a family: Don't have time to cook elaborate family dinners? Whip up an easy weeknight solution: Quick Cauliflower Curry, BBQ Chickpea Salad, or Cheesy Quinoa & Veggies. Worried about satisfying the "meat and potatoes" eaters? Wow them with Lazy Vegan Chile Relleno Casserole, Jackfruit Carnitas Burrito Bowl, or Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes. Hosting a special event? Try Pizzadillas for game day, Champagne Cupcakes for bridal showers, Maple-Miso Tempeh Cutlets for Thanksgiving, or Herbed Tofu Burgers for your next potluck. Easy-to-follow, bursting-with-flavor recipes-free of all animal products!--make it easier than ever to please vegans and non-vegans at gatherings. Even your most skeptical relatives will be begging for more! From the bestselling author of But I Could Never Go Vegan! , 125 satisfying, stress-free recipes for plant-based family meals—no excuses! In But I Could Never Go Vegan! , Kristy Turner proved that anyone can do it—with recipes that overturn common excuses, from “Vegan cooking is too hard” to “I could never give up cheese!” But cooking vegan for the whole family presents its own challenges . . . or does it ? Now, the 125 recipes in But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! will leave even the most skeptical relatives begging for more. Like its predecessor, each chapter tackles a different objection: Don’t have time to cook elaborate dinners? Try an easy weeknight solution: Quick Cauliflower Curry. Worried about satisfying the “meat and potatoes” eaters? Try Lazy Vegan Chile Relleno Casserole. Cooking for picky eaters? Try the ever-adaptable BLT Spring Rolls with Avocado. Turner’s cheeky, inviting tone and satisfying, easy-to-follow recipes make it more possible than ever for families to dine happily together! Do your kids think tempeh is weird? Does your partner worry that a vegan diet isn't well balanced? Do your parents just not get it ? Well it's time to win them over! With her first cookbook, But I Could Never Go Vegan! , Kristy Turner deliciously refuted every common excuse to prove that, yes, anyone can go vegan. Now, But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! serves up 125 all-new, scrumptious, satisfying recipesorganized around 20 too-familiar objections to eating vegan as a Easy-to-follow, bursting-with-flavor recipesfree of all animal products!--make it easier than ever to please vegans and non-vegans at gatherings. Even your most skeptical relatives will be begging for more! "From the bestselling author of But I Could Never Go Vegan!, 125 satisfying, stress-free recipes for plant-based family meals--no excuses!,"--Amazon.com. Turner deliciously refutes every common excuse you can think of to prove that, yes, even your family can go vegan. She presents too-familiar objections to eating vegan as a family, and introduces recipes that are bursting with flavor-- and are free of all animal products! It's time to win them over-- and even your most skeptical relative will be begging for more!