Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes [Paperback]

Isa Chandra Moskowitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 2009

Omelets. French toast. Bacon. Brunch has always been about comfort, calories—and for vegans everywhere, a feast of foods they can’t touch. Until now! Bestselling vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz unleashes her signature flair and ingenuity to give readers breakfast they won’t find anywhere else, whether welcoming you from a late night on the town or waking you up for a meal you won’t want to forget.

Recipes range from the classic (Pancakes and Waffles) to the inspired (Banana Rabanada) to the decadent (Pain au Chocolat) to the essential (Bloody Marys).

The book also includes gluten-free and soy-free recipes. With over 75 recipes suitable for one or to wow a crowd, and gorgeous color photos throughout, Vegan Brunch is the ultimate cookbook for the most important meal of the day.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The New York Times, 5/28/09
“The vegan chef reframes breakfast for those for whom bacon, eggs, and cream cheese are verboten.”

Bust, June/July 2009
“My favorite vegan recipes are the ones that are effortlessly able to slip into social gatherings of omnivores, earning oohs and ahhs for their sheer yumminess…Nobody is better at writing recipes like these than Isa Chandra Moskowitz”

Huffington Post.com, 5/27/09
“Brings that excitement I've been craving along with a big helping of creativity…There is something for every cooking ability and every taste.”

SuperVegan.com
“Isa Chandra Moskowitz has done it again: amused, enlightened, and fed us with the sassy and scrumptious recipes in her second solo cookbook, Vegan Brunch.”

Bergen County Record, 6/1/09
“Moskowitz isn’t whipping up your grandmother’s Sunday brunch in her newest cookbook. Even carnivores will appreciate the complex flavors of these vegan sausages.”

VegNews, July/August 2009
“Moskowitz injects all her recipes with her usual sass and humor, and one leaf through Vegan Brunch will leave you with reasons—and recipes—galore to host a weekend food-party."

Hippo Press, 6/9/09
“[T]here are plenty of recipes that work no matter who you’re cooking for.”

Library Journal, 6/15/09
“Sure to be in demand by Moskowitz’s ardent fans and devotees of vegan cuisine."

TheDailyGreen.com
“Moskowitz transforms a meal that usually revolves around bacon and eggs into a vegan-friendly feast.”

Norwichbulletin.com & Hollandsentinel.com
“Moskowitz unleashes her signature flair and ingenuity to give readers breakfast they won’t find anywhere ele.”

Daily Southtown, 7/2/09
“Bestselling vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz unleashes her signature flair and ingenuity to give readers breakfast they won’t find anywhere else.”

Epicurious.com, 7/16/09
“This book is full of sweet and savory recipes such as Curried Cauliflower Frittata and Lemon Cashew-Stuffed Crepes with Whole Berry Sauce, ensuring that brunch, or any other meal, will be really satisfying.”

Seattle Times, 7/14/09
“Vegan Brunch would be at home in any kitchen. Lusciously photographed home-style dishes like Cherry Sage Sausages and Brazilian French Toast require minimal prep time and few ingredients.”

Veg Family, August 2009
“Move over Veganomicon! You've been replaced by little sister. Vegan Brunch does for breakfast what Veganomicon did for, well, everything else.”

VegCooking.com, 7/29/09
“Vegan Brunch is full of revamped classics that are now served with a major twist. From Chocolate Beer Waffles to Samosa Smashed Potatoes, the book is full of recipes that will make the perfect meal to wake up to or even end the night with!”

Suite101.com, 10/14
“Moskowitz offers tons of variations and tips on how to get your brunch on without too much fuss.”

VegSource.com, 11/9/09
“I tried to find a bad recipe in this book, I really did. I couldn't even find a mediocre one. The only problem with Vegan Brunch is that there are too many fabulous recipes and not enough time to make or eat them all! But be forewarned: You will likely find yourself eating brunch all day long, too.”

Jewish Journal, 11/17/09
“If you want great recipes that look fancy, but are simple and go with everything (both meat and dairy meals), then pick up a copy of Vegan Brunch. You’ll find yourself brunching any time of day. The directions and ingredient lists are simple, with great photos to go along with the recipes.”

Vegetarian Journal, Vol. 29, Issue 2, 2009 “Moskowitz has done it again! Her latest book, Vegan Brunch, serves up creative dishes that you and your family won’t want to miss…Call up your neighbors and friends, and invite them over for a brunch today!”

Portland Oregonian, 9/21

“One of the best cookbooks to tackle breakfast…While her book is meant to inspire glorious, elaborate weekend meals that ditch the dairy and eggs, it's loaded with plenty of simple recipes that work any day of the week.”

About the Author

Isa Chandra Moskowitz is America’s most popular vegan chef. The author of several bestselling cookbooks, her work has been featured in countless print and on-line publications. A longtime Brooklyn resident, she now lives in Portland, Oregon.

www.theppk.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books (May 26, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738212725
• ISBN-13: 978-0738212722
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Meals
  • #95 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Occasions

More About the Author

Isa Chandra Moskowitz is co-author with Terry Hope Romero of bestselling vegan cookbooks, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, Veganomicon and Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar. Jessica Alba featured Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World in her Seven Secrets for a Fast Slimdown. Isa and Terry won US VegNews's Best Vegan Cookbook Authors award three years in a row. They hosted the public access vegan cooking show The Post Punk Kitchen and were featured in the New York Times and US Public Radio. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brunch just got brunchier!, May 13, 2009

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Paula "Cutlet Fiend" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (Paperback)

I'm so excited Vegan Brunch is out! It's bright and colorful with tons of mouth-watering pictures and innovative, grocery store friendly recipes that will make you want to get up early on Sunday and make a huge breakfast for the whole neighborhood.

Here's what I've tried so far and LOVED:

Chesapeake Tempeh Cakes - these are crazy good and will turn anyone into a tempeh lover
Omelets - You'll have to seek out black salt for these, but trust me, it is worth it!
Scrambled Tortillas - a perfectly spicy Mexican breakfast with potatoes and corn tortillas
Classic Broccoli Quiche - the secret ingredient is cashews, which make it uber creamy and delicious
Gingerbread Waffles - easy and perfect for a Sunday morning
Lemon Pepper Tofu - quick and easy, it's my go-to tofu recipe
Blueberry Ginger Spelt Muffins - a sweet hearty muffin you'll want to take to work with you everyday
Tomato Rosemary Scones - taste really fancy, but only take a few minutes to throw together.

I promise you will love these, too!

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop cooking, baking and eating!, May 18, 2009

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Sarah M "Vegan Mommy" (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (Paperback)

Of course I didn't even take time to think about whether or not I wanted this book - I have all Moskowitz/Romero books so far, and I will continue to buy whatever they publish. Luckily for me, they never disappoint, and this new brunch book by Isa is no exception!! I have owned this book 4 days and have already made 4 recipes and I don't plan on slowing down!

Omelet - I made the omelet recipe and added sauteed mushrooms and a slice of tofutti cheese - it was so accurate, that the first one kind of creeped me out at first. I have been using leftover omelet pieces in bagels. Yum!

Chesapeake Tempeh Cakes and Remoulade - these taste amazing, and I'm about to make some more for dinner. AMAZING.

Pancakes - I know it's the same recipe as the one in VwaV, but I swear they taste even better.

Cherry Sage Sausages - The best seitan I've ever had.

Am eager to make my own english muffins, cinnamon rolls, and samosa pancakes!!

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed bag for this Isa fan, January 4, 2010

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D. Nidy "Dawn" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (Paperback)

First off, let me say that Isa (and Terry) are my favorite cookbook authors. I have every other cookbook they've written and would rate those all 5 stars. However, I've had some failures and disappointments with recipes in this book that didn't happen with Isa's other books. Her other recipes in my experience are top notch and foolproof.

Pros:
- The Chesapeake Tempeh Cakes are worth the price of this cookbook alone. It is one of the best vegan recipes I've tried anywhere.
- The tempeh bacon is delicious, as is the one from VWAV.
- The Chelsea waffles are great.
- The gingerbread waffles are really good.
- The black salt to flavor things with an eggy flavor is a new secret weapon. I love it.

Cons:
- The peanut butter waffles are disgusting. I know it sounds counter-intuitive. I expected them to be amazing, but they are dense and heavy and not good.
- I have to disagree with the rave reviews on the omelet recipes. I thought it was just an OK recipe. I thought if I had served it to an omnivore it would have been ammunition to say vegans are weird and depriving themselves instead of making them see how good we have it. The texture and taste were both off. It's more like a weird pancake than an omelet.
- I followed the Raised Waffles recipe to the letter and they were a disaster. They tasted awful and fell completely apart. What a disappointment after waiting on them. (You have to prep the night before)

I still have a lot of recipes to try, but unfortunately I am not going after this cookbook with the same fervor and fearlessness that I have with Isa's other cookbooks because of my high try-to-fail ratio so far. It's a great concept, and I love brunch. In fact, I love, love, love the banana nut waffles recipe from Veganomicon and the muffin recipes from VWAV and was so looking forward to this. But it seems to me like this book was rushed to press without enough testing, or maybe I am just unlucky enough to pick a bunch of bad ones in a row.

If you don't already have Veganomicon - get that instead. Veganomicon is my absolute favorite cookbook, and it has some brunch recipes in there as well, plus everything else for any other meal. Use your dollars to buy Isa & Terry's greatest accomplishment and you won't be disappointed.