Vegan Vittles: Recipes Inspired by the Critters of Farm Sanctuary [Mass Market Paperback]

Joanne Stepaniak (Author), Suzanne Havala (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996

Yours for the making are Seitan Salami, Vegan Lox and Bagels, Swiss Fondue, Classic Quiche and more. Renowned vegan cookbook author Joanne Stepaniak teams up with Farm Sanctuary founders Lorri and Gene Bauston to present a plethora of delicious dishes for you to enjoy without meat, eggs or dairy products. Included are sections on veganism, what to substitute for animal products, information on factory farming and the history and mission of Farm Sanctuary. Nutritional information provided by Suzanne Havala, primary author of the American Dietetic Association's position paper on vegetarian diets.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Book Publishing Company (TN); 1 edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570670250
• ISBN-13: 978-1570670251
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just because I'm vegan doesn't mean I'm a hippie, August 17, 2004

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Wendy G (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vegan Vittles: Recipes Inspired by the Critters of Farm Sanctuary (Mass Market Paperback)

Before I went lacto-ova 16 years ago, I enjoyed REAL food....good old American comfort food. When I tackled veganism five years ago, I went into it still liking REAL food. Once I became a vegan, however, I found that, according to most vegan cookbooks, I was suppose to evolve into an edamame loving kale eater. OK, fine....I do enjoy the more "exotic" foods, too, but I still craved my old favorites; egg salad, cream cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, pepperoni, carrot cake, french toast, fried chicken.

Vegan Vittles, however, recognizes that just because we are vegan doesn't mean we only eat rabbit food. FINALLY, a cookbook that offers vegan alternatives to the foods we grew up with; Messy Mikes, Oven Roasted Tom Tofu, French Onion Soup, Quiche, Not Your Mama's Meatloaf,Pot Roast, Pumpkin Pie,Ceasar Salad, Ultra-Fudgey Fudge Brownies.

In my household, I cook for myself, my omni husband and my lacto-ova daughter. Before Vegan Vittles, ONE meal that we all ate and enjoyed was few and far between....most nights, I was making three completely different dinners. But since Vegan Vittles features "regular" food, my husband and daughter will happily eat MY vegan dishes, eliminating a lot of work for me...WOOHOO!!!!

I highly recommend Vegan Vittles for anyone just starting out in veganism (the recipes are simple and include common ingredients found in regular grocery stores) OR for the veteran vegan, like myself, that is looking to eat like a "regular" person again (without the cruelty, of course).

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, October 30, 1999

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This review is from: Vegan Vittles: Recipes Inspired by the Critters of Farm Sanctuary (Mass Market Paperback)

This fantastic cookbook is as much a voice of the animals and people of the Farm Sanctuary as it is a celebration of vegan lifestyle and cooking. In addition to hundreds of delicious recipes, there are several sections on the philosophy of veganism, a nutrition overview, a meal-planning guide, a list of suggested substitutes for animal products, a glossary of special ingredients, and much more. Many of the recipes are remakes of meat, egg and dairy favorites, giving the new or aspiring vegan a good place to start when the prospect of "the big switch" seems impossible or overwhelming. Some examples include: Seitan Salami, Pepperoni, and Pastrami, Tofu Bacon, Nut Milks, Phenomenal French Toast, Almond Crème Cheeze, Onion Lover's Chip Dip, Grilled Cheeze Sandwiches, Classic Quiche, Tempeh Tacos, Stick-to-Your-Ribs Chili, and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my vegan bible, August 9, 2004

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Christine Banks "bigredturtle" (Montclair, NJ, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vegan Vittles: Recipes Inspired by the Critters of Farm Sanctuary (Mass Market Paperback)

I happen to love this cookbook. It is the staple I always turn to, after buying several other vegan cookbooks before and being thoroughly disappointed. I make the gooey grilled cheeze at least once a week (works up really quick if I get home late from work!), and have loved everything I've tried. If maple syrup were cheaper, I'd have a constant supply of the maple custard around! This book is full of everyday recipes that are suitable for anyone. Depending on meal presentation and what sides you serve, it can be a small family meal or dinner party worthy. The recipes are not horribly complicated or full of crazy ingredients or flavors (my main issues with How it all vegan and Voluptous Vegan, which collect dust on my shelf now). Thanks to Vegan Vittles, I became a huge fan of Jo Stepaniak's recipes and have gone on to buy Ultimate Uncheese, Saucy Vegetarian and others. VV is full of a great variety of recipes that are certified fabulous!