Fresh and Fast Vegan : Quick, Delicious, and Creative Recipes to Nourish Aspiring and Devoted Vegans

From Publishers Weekly This reissue of UK food editor Amanda Grant's (The Powerful Cookbook) 1999 classic (known then as The New Vegan) is just as flavorful and inspired as it was upon its first release. Giving vegans over 140 options for appetizers, soups, mains, and desserts suitable for any season or occasion, Grant proves again and again that healthy food can be prepared simply and quickly: DIY vegetable chips and Lemon Tahini Dip, a light and zesty pasta with fresh ginger and basil, and an Apricot and Raspberry Cobbler all come together quickly and without fuss, and globe-trotting dishes like Spanish Potato Gratin, an English twist on Tortilla Español, and Thai Pumpkin and Coconut Soup, will help fight palate fatigue. Even dedicated carnivores will find a way to make room for crave-worthy comforts such as Warm Lemon and Olive Oil Beans on Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and a Bright Red Pepper Pesto Linguine that uses deep-fried hazelnuts in lieu of pine nuts, giving inspired cooks more dishes to incorporate into their repertoire. Bookended with dietary recommendations and suggested menus, with nutritional information accompanying each dish, Grant's classic remains a go-to resource for committed vegans. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. Review \*\*\*Publishers Weekly, \*10/18/10 \*\*“Just as flavorful and inspired as it was upon its first release...Grant proves again and again that healthy food can be prepared simply and quickly...Bookended with dietary recommendations and suggested menus, with nutritional information accompanying each dish, Grant's classic remains a go-to resource for committed vegans.” \*\*\*Tucson Citizen\*, 10/25/10\*\* “An ideal source for the vegan as well as those who simply want to eat healthier foods. Amanda Grant...serves up recipes that are fairly basic, easy to prepare, and—best of all—delicious.” \*\*Examiner.com, 11/11/10 \*\*“A great cookbook for newbies and for those who don’t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. The recipes are unfussy with good descriptions and instructions. It would make a great holiday gift as well.” \*\*\*Midwest\*\*\*\*\*\* Book Review, \*November 2010\*\* “Enthusiastically recommended for all busy meal providers (not just vegans)!” \*\*\*Portland\*\*\*\*\*\* Oregonian\*, 12/21/10 \*\*One of the “Best Cookbooks of 2010” \*\*Vegan Soapbox, 12/18/10 \*\*“This book fills a gap in the ever-increasing number of options for vegan cooks.” \*\*San Francisco Book Review, 1/4/11 \*\*“For the aspiring vegan chef, this one is definitely a keeper.” \*\*\*Taste for Life\*, April 2011 \*\*“Filled with vegan recipes both classic and nouveau, this book combines healthy ingredients with great flavor, ease, and imagination.” \*\*Foodista.com, 6/15/11\*\* “Bottom line, vegan or not you'll enjoy Grant's healthy and fresh new book.”

A classic vegan cookbook ideal for beginner vegans, with 145 easy, timesaving recipes—newly updated and repackaged

Publishers Weekly

This reissue of UK food editor Amanda Grant's (The Powerful Cookbook) 1999 classic (known then as The New Vegan) is just as flavorful and inspired as it was upon its first release. Giving vegans over 140 options for appetizers, soups, mains, and desserts suitable for any season or occasion, Grant proves again and again that healthy food can be prepared simply and quickly: DIY vegetable chips and Lemon Tahini Dip, a light and zesty pasta with fresh ginger and basil, and an Apricot and Raspberry Cobbler all come together quickly and without fuss, and globe-trotting dishes like Spanish Potato Gratin, an English twist on Tortilla Español, and Thai Pumpkin and Coconut Soup, will help fight palate fatigue. Even dedicated carnivores will find a way to make room for crave-worthy comforts such as Warm Lemon and Olive Oil Beans on Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and a Bright Red Pepper Pesto Linguine that uses deep-fried hazelnuts in lieu of pine nuts, giving inspired cooks more dishes to incorporate into their repertoire. Bookended with dietary recommendations and suggested menus, with nutritional information accompanying each dish, Grant's classic remains a go-to resource for committed vegans. (Sept.)

One of the original vegan cookbooks, Fresh and Fast Vegan is a must-have on any kitchen shelf. Amanda Grant has created mouthwatering dishes that not only taste great, but also help you achieve optimum health and vitality. Her winning combination of fresh and healthy ingredients—consisting of vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, herbs, sea vegetables, and exotic spices—fantastic flavor, great variety, and quick-and-easy preparation methods make Fresh and Fast Vegan ideal for everyone interested in vegan cooking. From Thai Green Vegetable Curry to Tomato and Basil Risotto, Orange and Passion Fruit Sorbet to Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Cake, these delectable recipes are sure to delight even the choosiest eaters. "Are you tempted to try vegan cooking but fearful of all the foods and flavors you'll have to give up? Think again! Amanda Grant's Fresh and Fast Vegan makes vegan food more delicious and accessible than ever before!"--P. [4] of cover. "Are you tempted to try vegan cooking but fearful of all the foods and flavors you'll have to give up? Think again! Amanda Grant's Fresh and Fast Vegan makes vegan food more delicious and accessible than ever before!"--Page 4 of cover