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

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A celebration of plant-based cuisine, The Vegan Table offers recipes and menus for every occasion and season.

Packed with invaluable tips, expert advice, fascinating lore, delicious recipes, and gorgeous full-color photographs, The Vegan Table is the ultimate guide, whether you are hosting an intimate gathering of close friends or a large party with an open guest list.

Organized by themed menus, the eclectic mix of recipes features cuisines from around the world, including Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Asian, Indian, and African. Follow the menus provided, or create your own using the array of appetizers, soups, stews, salads, main dishes, and desserts. Great for romantic meals, traditional tea parties, formal dinners, casual gatherings, children’s parties, holiday feasts, and more.

Recipes include:

Pumpkin CurryRoasted Red Pepper, Artichoke, and Pesto SandwichesCreamy Macaroni and CheeseElegantly Simple Stuffed Bell PeppersPasta Primavera with Fresh Veggies and HerbsTempeh and Eggplant Pot PiesAfrican Sweet Potato and Peanut StewRoasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and OnionsSpring Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceSouth of the Border PizzaTofu Spinach LasagnaBlackberry Pecan CrispFlourless Chocolate TartRed Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting

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

From the Publisher

HOW TO READ THIS COOKBOOK

I have been teaching cooking for many years and am thrilled to share these recipes with you, many of which have been developed and perfected with my students. In the process of demonstrating recipes to thousands of people, I have definitely learned that the more information you provide, the better.

Having said that, I do believe that a recipe is only a guide, and I encourage you to make modifications (short of adding animal products!). If a baked good is too sweet, reduce the sugar; if you want to use chickpea flour instead of all-purpose, be my guest. The options are endless. I can offer only so many variations.

COZY COUPLING: ROMANTIC DINNERS FOR TWO

Preparing a beautiful home-cooked meal is the perfect opportunity for romance. Devising a special menu, preparing the ingredients, eating together in a peaceful setting, and creating an intentionally romantic mood is the ultimate expression of generosity and thoughtfulness—of love. The preparation and consumption of wholesome plant-based foods stimulate all of our senses: touch, smell, hearing, sight, and, of course, taste. This heightened awareness enables us to have a deeper sense of connection with ourselves and with those we care about.

FUN WITH FRIENDS: CASUAL MEALS FOR FOUR TO SIX

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a modern gal who loves all things domestic. There is something so basic, so fundamental, so primal about tending to our nests. The words warmth, cozy, and calm come to mind when I think about the mood I try to create in our home for those of us who live there and for those who come to visit. Treat your visitors to these simple but delicious dishes that will warm them from the inside out.

PULLING OUT THE STOPS: FORMAL DINING FOR SIX TO TEN

I think we tend to get overwhelmed when planning a fancy-schmancy meal because our expectations are so unrealistically high. We project these expectations onto our guests and fear that if everything isn’t absolutely perfect, they will deem us inadequate. Add to that the pressure that this one vegan meal represents all vegan meals and thus better be extraordinary, lest your guests leave with the false impression that vegan fare is mediocre or inferior. One way to take some of the pressure off is to rethink what we have been taught about what a meal or a plate should look like.

LET’S CELEBRATE: MENUS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

On any given day, we have cause for celebration. A bat or bar mitzvah, an engagement, a graduation, a dog or cat adoption, and a new job are all occasions to commemorate. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or even Grandparent’s Day is an opportunity for gathering friends and family, as is the turning of the seasons! Host a winter or summer solstice supper or a spring or autumn equinox affair.

HONORING TRADITION: FEASTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A misconception about veganism is the implication that vegans cannot eat foods that reflect our values and honor tradition, as if these two components are mutually exclusive. Food-related traditions, particularly those involving animals, are likely to be so revered, that they leave little room for anything or anyone else. Vegans are accused of flying in the face of tradition and of committing cultural blasphemy against certain practices that are justified simply because they are culturally embedded and sanctified by tradition.

EXCUSES TO PARTY: BUFFETS, HEAVY APPETIZERS, AND FINGER FOOD

If more than two months go by without my having thrown a party, friends usually start calling. I admit it: I like to host parties. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t have written this book. I’ve thrown every type and size, making mistakes and learning along the way, and I off er ideas and suggestions based on my own experience and lessons. When I say I like to throw parties, I tend to be speaking for myself and not my husband, David. He loves spending time with our wonderful friends, but the process leading up to it stresses him out—even after all this time living with me. So I try to keep the planning as stress-free for him as possible. That was a lesson that took me years to grasp, but now that I have, we’re each the happier for it.

CUCUMBER AND CREAM CHEESE SANDWICHES

Simplify this recipe by serving the “traditional” British cucumber sandwich, which consists of paper-thin slices of cucumber placed between two thin slices of lightly buttered (nondairy, of course) white bread, with the crusts cut off.

BEET BUNDT CAKE

All I can say is TRUST ME. We use vegetables in other desserts (think carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie), so why not beets? No one would ever guess that the incredible moisture and beautiful color of this cake comes from an earthy root vegetable!

TOFU SPINACH LASAGNA

The tofu “ricotta” has a wonderful creamy texture and boasts all the familiarity of the traditional lasagna, with which most of us grew up.

POTATO LATKES

Frying foods during Hanukkah is an ancient tradition, connected with the oil used to light the menorah during this “festival of lights.”

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fair Winds Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2009
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592333745
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592333745
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 1 x 9.3 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,315,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,197 in Vegan Cooking (Books) #6,437 in Entertaining & Holiday Cooking
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Customers find this vegan cookbook fantastic, with simple-to-follow recipes that are appropriate for cooks of various skill levels. Moreover, the book brings insights into vegan cuisine, and customers appreciate its versatility, with one review highlighting its collection of both casual family meals and more formal dining for celebrations. Additionally, the recipes are easy to follow, taking less than five minutes to assemble, and customers enjoy the informative content, with one noting the interesting introductions to each section.