Toronto: RandomHouse, c2013.
280 p.
What can I say about this book? It is exactly what it says it is -- over 130 mouthwatering recipes, with tons of absolutely spectacular photos that add to the temptation to make every single recipe as soon as possible. It's broken up into various standard categories, like breakfasts, desserts, mains and so on, but you can really tell that the author has a British background, as there is also an entire chapter of curries!
The author grew up in London and Malta, of Greek background, and all those influences show. There are tempting dishes which meld traditions, and yet most of the recipes are fairly straightforward for those familiar with vegan cooking. For those new to the concept, she also provides an intro about herself and why she cooks vegan, as well as a glossary of a basic vegan pantry. She also recommends Becoming Vegan by Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis for info about nutrition, a book I often recommend myself. This book was sparked by the success of the author's blog, Mouthwatering Vegan, still going strong. Lots to explore there, too.
If you're looking for a mainstream, appealingly beautiful vegan cookbook, this could be it. There are numerous full-page photos, lots to dream over, and a variety that I haven't seen in some of my other vegan/vegetarian cookbooks. While there are a few standards, there are also newer-to-me curries and fusion dishes. I'm pleased with this one, and have numerous post-its flagging pages to try next. I think this will be a fun resource to have on my shelf. And I always love it when an author's name suits their subject so well!
Good photography adds so much to cookbooks! This sounds like an excellent one to add to my collection. I especially like that it has an entire chapter devoted to curries!
ReplyDeleteYes, it does! There are gorgeous full page close-ups here, so tempting. And so many curries! Good inspiration.
DeleteI'm not vegetarian but I certainly like and appreciate a regular dose of vegetarian and vegan cooking. It always feels so fresh and clean. And, yes! the pictures are so important, aren't they? Apart from looking yummy, they help reassure me that I'm making it correctly.
ReplyDeleteI think that eating veg at least sometimes is great -- that's why I love the idea of Meatless Monday. I've been fully veg for over 20 yrs but any little bit helps, I think!
DeleteSo what recipe are you going to make first?
ReplyDeleteAh, that's the question! The weather here is atrociously hot and steamy right now, so probably one of the dips or salads first...or maybe one of the cold desserts!
DeleteGo for the dessert!
DeleteOoh, that definitely appeals. I tend to adapt UK non-vegan authors and occasionally dip into US vegan books - I find US recipes too fatty and sugar-laden for everyday! To have another Euro-slanted author out there to explore is great news, added to my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteIt does have a European sensibility, I hope you'll like it!
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