Vegan Bible

Description

The comprehensive vegan cookbook with over 500 recipes—plus photos and extensive information on ingredients and nutrition. This remarkable resource, the bestselling vegan cookbook in French history, is now available here, offering a richly illustrated variety of recipes for those who want to reduce or eliminate animal products in their diet for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. You’ll discover the richness and diversity of vegan gastronomy and how cooking can still be truly creative even without eggs, meat, fish, or dairy products. Learn how to make your own vegan cheeses, how to cook astonishing egg-free, dairy-free desserts, and how to prepare 100% vegan versions of some of the great classic dishes. In addition to recipes for breakfasts, lunches, suppers and baby foods, there are recipes for every occasion: birthdays, brunches, picnics, barbecues, and family get-togethers. More than just a collection of recipes, the book provides illustrated step-by-step information on the key ingredients of the vegan diet such as nuts, flax seeds, chickpeas, and avocado, and there is a chapter outlining the essentials for vegan nutritional balance: where to find protein, calcium, and vitamin B12; information on mistakes to avoid; and know-how on making making dairy substitutes. Inventive and inspirational, Vegan Bible is destined to be the only vegan cookbook you will ever need. SUMMARY Introduction What does it mean to be vegan? Why go vegan? Going vegan: everyone does it differently What is vegan cuisine? A closer look at vegan ingredients What to look out for: hidden animal ingredients Tips and techniques for cooking Essentials for vegan cooking Nutrition tips for a balanced vegan diet, by Dr Jérôme Bernard-Pellet Discovering plant-based proteins Grains and pulses Soy, an ancient ally Seitan Flavours from the sea Substituting dairy products and eggs Non-dairy milk Non-dairy cheese Non-dairy creams and fats Doing away with eggs Quick Easy Economical Cooking vegetables Light terrines and dips Good-mood soups and purées Gratins and oven-baked dishes Salads with zing Vegetable pizzas, tarts and galettes Gourmet vegetables Raw recipes Vegetable dishes for children Fruit is also welcome Gourmet recipes Cream desserts and puddings Snacks for sharing Gourmet desserts for every day Fruit tarts and cakes Chocolate! Light, gourmet ideas Cooking for every occasion Dinner with friends Buffet meals Having family over Having a bunch of children over Holiday desserts Celebrations vegan-style Barbecues and picnics Vegan brunch