Tag: vegan cookbook

Tal Ronnen’s Hauntingly Good Smoked White Bean Hummus

I had a real treat this October – an advance press copy of Tal Ronnen’s new book, Crossroads! I’ll share my review of Crossroads next week – but for now, I’ll share a recipe. (The publisher, Artisan Books, graciously allowed me to share recipes from this amazing book!) For those of you who don’t know who Tal… Read More ›

Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian

Don’t let the title fool you – about 75% of the recipes are vegan, or could easily be made vegan. The emphasis is on beans, grains, and veggies – no fake meats and very little soy and nuts. Quite a variety of ethnic influences – Italian, Greek, Mexican,Indian.

Well Read Wednesday: Happy Herbivore Light & Lean

Happy Herbivore fans should be delighted with Happy Herbivore: Light & Lean. It’s an excellent book for newbie vegan chefs. It’s not for everyone, however.

Cookin’ Southern Vegetarian Style by Ann Jackson

I fell in love with this charming little Southern cookbook from the first page, when Ann is pondering what Southern cooking is. She writes, “I knew it was more than bacon grease and fatback,” and then finally decides, “It’s attitude, pure and simple.” “It’s kitchens in summer and tomato sandwiches; Slapping mosquitoes and swatting flies;… Read More ›