It really isn't too hard to adapt recipes to make them vegetarian-friendly and of course, it depends on what level the person is a vegetarian or vegan. But lots of vegan recipes tend to be Asian or Italian based, and while I love that stuff, I kinda just want FOOD.

but these are easier to prepare —— truly a great book for beginners — or for experienced cooks who just want easy weeknight meals. Because the color was close to the frosting color I don't think it mattered much, but perhaps chopping them up and sprinkling on top would have added a crunch to the dessert. Upon finishing the book I have noted 18 recipes I am going to cook and update review at a later date. If you are making a stew with beans, lentils, and pasta that's just way too many carbs for one meal.But the book isn’t only for meat eaters looking for a better way to live―Moskowitz wants to get vegans to start cooking more so that they can worry less about what they can and cannot eat. I’m especially excited to add tofu into the mix and she has some delightful ideas that have me ready to roll.

Designed for committed vegans and curious meat-eaters alike, I Can Cook Vegan is a breezy, entertaining recipe guide from a singular chef.There's something comforting about it, and indeed, this book is teaching material--for vegans who are new to cooking more complex meals, and for omnivores who are new to cooking vegan. I am going to state right up front that while I probably can cook vegan it’s not going to be something I am going to do very often.

My favorites have been: Garlicky White Bean and Asparagus Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Southern Comfort Bowl, Portobello Brisket Bowl, and the Banana Cinnamon Swirl Muffins. This is nice because if you know you want to look at pasta and noodle dishes then you look at the yellow section.This is a very versatile cookbook and I highly recommend it to anyone learning to cook or interested in some vegan dishes. Granted, it is a huge book and I wouldn’t be able to just throw it in my purse if I was going to a potluck or some thing or just to read whenever I feel the need to scan a recipe book, But it’s still a great book when I need to whip up something in a minute. The overall aesthetic of the cover follows through the rest of the book: the photos are bright and enticing and there's something about the font used that makes it feel approachable. I liked the look of the book, and I liked her writing style and the way she really explained steps for people who might not know how to cook.