But I Could Never Go Vegan!

Book excerpt: “Nothing short of brilliant! This isn’t just a beautiful vegan cookbook; it’s a resource guide that will help you excuse-proof your diet.” —Angela Liddon, author of The Oh She Glows Cookbook Can’t imagine living without cheese? Convinced that dairy-free baked goods just don’t cut it? Hate the taste of tofu and not a fan of salads? EXCUSES, BE GONE! Blogger-author extraordinaire Kristy Turner deliciously refutes every excuse you’ve ever heard with 125 vegan recipes for every meal of the day—including dessert! “All those special ingredients are way more expensive.” Not when you can make your own Homemade Seitan, Barbecue Sauce, Zesty Ranch Dressing, and Tofu Sour Cream. “I could never give up cheese!” You won’t miss it at all with Tempeh Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Pecan Parmesan, Tofu Chèvre, Citrus-Herb Roasted Beets with Macadamia Ricotta, or Mushroom Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. “What about brunch?” Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Tacos, Lemon Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry Sauce, and Caramel Apple-Stuffed French Toast are vegan breakfasts of champions! “My friends won’t want to come over for dinner.” They will when they get a taste of Carrot Cashew Pâté, Portobello Carpaccio, and Gnocchi alla Vodka. “But I scream for ice cream!” Then you’ll shriek over Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Mango Lassi Ice Cream, and from-scratch Oatmeal Raisin Ice Cream Sandwiches. If you’re a vegan newbie, vegetarian, or veg-curious omnivore, this book will banish your doubts. Even vegan pros will discover new tricks! Colorful photographs throughout will have you salivating over Kristy’s inventive, easy-to-follow recipes. “Get ready for your taste buds to explode.” —Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of I Can Cook Vegan “Charming.” —Washington Post “Beautiful and inspiring.” —Library Journal “Gift-worthy.” —Publishers Weekly