The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (Paperback)

~ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

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“The Vegan Table leaves nothing to be desired—Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is the Martha Stewart of the movement!”

—Rory Freedman, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch

“The doyenne of compassionate living has done it again, delivering a beautiful, thoughtful, intelligent book brimming with delectable, cruelty-free recipes and clever entertaining ideas. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau truly is a star in the vegetarian universe.”

—VegNews Magazine

“Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has done a great service to the vegan community with her books The Joy of Vegan Baking and now The Vegan Table. The decadent recipes and colorful photographs in her books show the world how sublime veganism can be!”

—Jennifer McCann, author of Vegan Lunch Box and

Vegan Lunch Box Around the World

“It's delightful, it's delicious, it's a de-lovely book!” 
                                                  —Sarah Kramer, author of How It All Vegan (GoVegan.net)

Patrick-Goudreau,  Colleen. The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for  Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion. Fair Winds: Quayside. Jun. 2009. c.304p.  photogs. index. ISBN 978-1-59233-374-5. pap. $19.99.  COOKERY

Patrick-Goudreau’s attractive second cookbook (after  The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks’ Traditional Treats and  Sinful Sweets) features seasonal menus for occasions ranging from  “Romantic Dinners for Two” to “Feasts for the Holidays.” Her sophisticated but  mostly uncomplicated recipes will appeal to nonvegans and vegans alike, and  dozens of sidebars offer tips on entertaining, information on ingredients, and  more.  -- Library Journal, June 2009

Product Description

Entertain in Style—Vegan Style

 

The Vegan Table is your one-stop source for creating the perfect meal for your friends and family. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering of friends or a large party with an open guest list, author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, crowned the “Vegan Martha Stewart” by VegNews magazine, will answer your every entertaining need.

Inside you’ll be treated to practically limitless recipe and menu ideas, making it easy to satisfy any and all palates and preferences. From romantic meals for two to formal dinners, casual gatherings, children’s parties, and holiday feasts, you can keep the party going through every occasion and season.

 

Recipes include:

Pumpkin Curry

Roasted Red Pepper, Artichoke, and Pesto Sandwiches

Creamy Macaroni and Cashew Cheese

Elegantly Simple Stuffed Bell Peppers

Pasta Primavera with Fresh Veggies and Herbs

Tempeh and Eggplant Pot Pies

African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Onions
Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
South of the Border Pizza

Tofu Spinach Lasagna
Blackberry Pecan Crisp
Flourless Chocolate Tart

Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Celebrate the joy of plant-based cuisine with The Vegan Table, your ultimate at-home dining and entertaining guide.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592333745
• ISBN-13: 978-1592333745
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,338 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt thank you to Colleen from Sacramento, CA, May 19, 2009

By	P. Wales "pamw23" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Some background - This past mid-April, my husband and I attended the 5-Day McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, CA. Colleen was there as one of the chefs giving a cooking demo/lesson to help us learn how to cook food for our new healthy diet. My husband has always been an omnivore and swore he would never give up meat (but he was willing to attend the 5-day session with me). I have been what I call a fat 'imperfect vegan' for over 20 years (cheese, butter and oil were my vices). Enter Colleen. She prepared a few dishes out of this new book and passed around servings for us to eat. My hubby said: Babe, if we can eat like this all the time, I'll never miss the meat. And I agreed. We adopted a lowfat vegan diet that week, and have not looked back. I have cooked several of the recipes that Colleen gave us that week (all from the book) and they are all yummy. I have ordered the book because I want more. Colleen, I hope you are reading this: You are a wonderful, witty, talented chef. My husband and I loved your your cooking, and your wonderful sense of humor. Dr McDougall, Mary, Jeff, and Doug helped us adopt this new healthy diet, but you definitely sealed the deal. The 'No-queso Quesadillas' have been our go-to snack when we need a little something-something, now! Since April 15, I have effortlessly lost 15 lbs and my hubby has lost 12. Thank you SO much! We hope to see you again!

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Colleen has done it again!, April 29, 2009

By	finnscribe (Hollywood, California) - See all my reviews

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First came The Joy of Vegan Baking, which elevated baking without dairy or eggs to new heights! With The Vegan Table, Colleen expands our repertoire to everything from salads, to pizza, to kugle! Peppered with insightful pieces on vegan philosophy, this is not just a cookbook, it's a tome on how you can live your life compassionately and joyfully and share that spirit with your friends and family. Absolutely amazing recipes and exquisite photography, this is one of the best cookbooks I've bought!

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new favorite cookbook, April 29, 2009

By	J. Y. Baker (North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I have a pretty big cookbook collection, but this is the first one I've seen that I actually want to try EVERYTHING! Even if you aren't vegan, you will find many delicious additions to your menus here. There are great tips for people new (or even not-so-new) to vegan cooking, and interesting information on subjects like edible flowers, high tea, and what they *really* ate at the first Thanksgiving. I've been looking forward to this book's arrival for a long time, and I agree with another reviewer who said it exceeded expectations. (I've already tried 3 recipes & all were delicious!)