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.
In case you missed the previous memo, I am no way near a vegan or vegetarian, but I sure do need some of their recipes. I've had a pretty good start with [b:The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook: Vegetarian Recipes Carnivores Will Devour|7891312|The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook Vegetarian Recipes Carnivores Will Devour|Kim O'Donnel|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1285526012s/7891312.jpg|11119804], but I have also found some incredible inspiration from [b:Fresh and Fast Vegan: Quick, Delicious, and Creative Recipes to Nourish Aspiring and Devoted Vegans|8857133|Fresh and Fast Vegan Quick, Delicious, and Creative Recipes to Nourish Aspiring and Devoted Vegans|Amanda Grant|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51xr4daBrcL._SL75_.jpg|13732334] author Amanda Grant. While she is not exclusively vegan, I know that for my opinions she comes to the recipes with taste buds intact.
The intro to this book is very interesting and provides many details and facts about vegans , which I was unaware. Also "The Vegan Diet & Nutrition" section as well as the "stocking..." section provide valuable and educational bit that I hope and pray will help me to be a more well rounded cook. The health benefits are obvious and while I will never walk away from my meat completely I am far from opposed to a mostly vegan menu.
*Thanks to Da Capo Press Lifelong Books for providing a copy for review.*
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