Nut butter universe : easy vegan recipes with out-of-this-world flavors

Who says peanut butter is just for kids? Everyone's lunchbox favorite is popular the world over, and with good reason. It's versatile, delicious, and wonderfully nutritious. There's no reason not to enjoy more peanut butter ... Think outside the jar with delicious nut butters! Nut Butter Universe is a culinary treasure filled with creative ways to make luscious, protein-rich recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks. These recipes use delectable butters made from cashews, Brazil nuts, macadamias, chestnuts, almonds, peanuts, and more. Just a small amount of nut butter can add great texture, flavor, and nutrition to your meals. Here are just a few of Robin's mouth-watering recipes, all enriched by delicious nut and seed butters: Artichoke Walnut Butter Bisque Roasted Tahini Cauliflower Pistachio Butter Biscotti Chestnut and Winter Vegetable Pot Pie Pecan Butter Waffles Penne with Avocado Cashew Cream Grilled Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake Chocolate Macadamia Truffles Apple-Almond Butter Crumble There are recipes for making your own nut butters and options for those with nut allergies. The book also contains an informative Foreward by nutrition expert and bestselling author, Julieanna Hever, which explains the health benefits of nuts and nut butters. In addition, the recipes are clearly marked as being gluten-free or soy-free. Also includes helpful indexes, fun facts, and 8-page color photo insert. Exciting new ways to enjoy America's favorite comfort food Americans consume nearly 800 million pounds of peanut butter each year. With new medical findings showing that this delicious and economical powerhouse is actually nutritious-and can even help reduce cholesterol-peanut butter aficionados are eager to find sophisticated new recipes that make use of this sumptuous spread. Peanut Butter Planet introduces dozens of vibrant dishes from the world's cuisines-from the spicy peanut sauces of Southeast Asia to the hearty stews of West Africa. Unique creations such as Spicy Peanut Burgers, Linguine with Peanut Butter Pesto, and a decadent Peanut Butter Tiramisu are among the innovative recipes that veteran cookbook author and chef Robin Robertson provides. Sandwich-lovers will find not only the PB&J lunchbox classic of their childhood, but variations ranging from Elvis's banana-studded favorite to a fabulous peanut butter wrap made with shredded carrots, celery, apple, and raisins. Peanut Butter Planet is for everyone who fell in love with peanut butter when they were kids-and love it to this day. Think outside the jar with delicious nut butters! Nut Butter Universe is a culinary treasure filled with creative ways to make luscious, protein-rich recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks. These recipes use delectable butters made from cashews, Brazil nuts, macadamias, chestnuts, almonds, peanuts, and more. Just a small amount of nut butter can add great texture, flavor, and nutrition to your meals. Here are just a few of Robin's mouth-watering recipes, all enriched by delicious nut and seed butters: Artichoke Walnut Butter Bisque Roasted Tahini Cauliflower Pistachio Butter Biscotti Chestnut and Winter Vegetable Pot Pie Pecan Butter Waffles Penne with Avocado Cashew Cream Grilled Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake Chocolate Macadamia Truffles Apple-Almond Butter Crumble There are recipes for making your own nut butters and options for those with nut allergies. The book also contains an... vegan,robin robertson,nut butters,vegetarian,almond butter,cashew butter,peanut butter Introduces dozens of dishes from the world's cuisines - from the spicy peanut sauces of Southeast Asia to the hearty stews of West Africa. This book is suitable for those who fell in love with peanut butter when they were kids - and still love it. Soups 11 -- Starters 25 -- Salads 43 -- Side Dishes 55 -- Main Dishes 67 -- Sandwiches 91 -- Breakfast and Beyond 103 -- Desserts 117 -- More Sweet Treats 137.