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But I Could Never Go Vegan: 125 Recipes that Prove You Can Live Without: 125 Recipes That Prove You Can Live Without Cheese, It's Not All Rabbit Food, and Your Friends Will Still Come Over for Dinner Paperback – 2 December 2014

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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 boring salads? EXCUSES, BE GONE! Blogger-author extraordinaire Kristy Turner deliciously refutes every excuse you’ve ever heard with 125 bursting-with-flavour 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.

‘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.

Colourful photographs throughout will have you salivating over Kristy’s inventive, easy-to-follow recipes. So what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and leave your excuses at the door!
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Kristy Turner is the writer, recipe developer, and food stylist behind the vegan food blog Keepin’ It Kind and the author of But I Could Never Go Vegan! and But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! Once a professional fromagier, and mutterer of the words 'I could never be vegan,' Kristy now loves her compassionate lifestyle and works with her photographer husband, Chris, to make veganism accessible, fun, and delicious for everyone.

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Whether you are afraid of reducing your protein intake, or you just can't bring yourself to eliminate chicken, beef and pork from your plate, this book is sure to convince you of maintaining a meat-free diet. With her steaming portobello pot pie, her succulent thai seitan satay with spicy peanut dipping sauce, and her delicious vegan BBQ bacon burger, Kristy makes sure you have every recipe you need to put your meat cravings to rest.

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Cauliflower

Still think you could never go vegan?

Test it out with this delicious Cauliflower Piccata recipe!

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Slice the cauliflower heads in half vertically. Then slice parallel to the original cut to form.

3. Lay the cauliflower steaks and remaining florets on the prepared baking sheet. Spray with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through to ensure even cooking. Remove from the oven and set aside.

4. Melt vegan butter in a frying pan. Then add the shallots. Whisk together the broth and arrowroot powder. Add that mixture and the wine to the pan. Mix in the lemon juice, capers, and agave syrup.

5. Add the cauliflower steaks and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through. Serve garnished with lemon slices, if using.

Ingredients

  • 2 large heads of cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 3 large shallots, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) white wine; ½ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
  • ½ cup (50 g) capers
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup

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"Charming.-- "Washington Post"

A goal of the author, who is the writer and food stylist behind the vegan food blog, 'Keepin It Kind, ' is to make vegan cooking accessible for everyone. She's clearly succeeded with this delightful and approachable book.-- "Cookbook Digest"

A treasure trove of new flavour combinations . . . . Vegan or not, kitchen newbie or five star chef, there is something for everyone in this fun cookbook. The most tongue-in-cheek and delicious piece of food activism to date, this book is a must read.-- "T.O.F.U. Magazine"

Best Aspect: A wide variety of recipes for condiments, cheesy dishes without dairy cheese, fancy dinner party dishes and desserts.-- "Detroit Free Press"

Buy this book. Banish those excuses. Have fun along the way.-- "Marin Independent Journal"

Doesn't skimp on flavor, just the red meat.-- "Metro Boston"

Even to a committed carnivore, Turner's whimsically seasoned tone is at once inviting and authoritative. Hey, you could do this!-- "Virginian Pilot"

Home cooks are given invaluable how-to's to get started with vegan cooking. . . . Gift-worthy.-- "Publishers Weekly"

Kristy Turner's But I Could Never Go Vegan! is 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. If you have a dilemma, Kristy has the answer!--Angela Liddon, New York Times--bestselling author of The Oh She Glows Cookbook and creator of OhSheGlows.com

Tackles food myths with delicious recipes. . . . Beautiful photos illustrate almost every recipe, showing how appetizing these dishes are, and there are plenty of how-to photos.-- "Oregonian"

The recipes cover all the basics . . . but also offer more adventurous fare . . . . This book covers all the vegan bases.-- "Portland Press Herald"

This cuisine is delicious.-- "Vegetarian Journal"

Turner's book is both beautiful and inspiring. Vegan foodies and foodies considering becoming vegan will be eager to break out their farro, sriracha, and liquid smoke, and have fun in the kitchen.-- "Library Journal"

With an aim to appease different palates, this book is a resource of delish dishes from sandwiches to sorbets, allowing you to give in to your cravings but with a healthy replacement.-- "Telegraph India"

With warmth, humor, and great recipes, Kristy Turner combats excuses people commonly use to defend their dietary status quo. Those who think they can't be satisfied without eating beef, for example, will do well to get acquainted with her plant-based fajitas, sloppy Joes, tacos, and more. But I Could Never Go Vegan! is guaranteed to change hearts and minds one meal at a time.--Gene Baur, president and cofounder of Farm Sanctuary, author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food

About the Author

A self-described former 'die-hard cheese nerd,' Kristy Turner is now the writer, recipe developer, and food stylist

behind the vegan food blog Keepin' It Kind. Once a professional fromagier and mutterer of the words, 'I could never be vegan,' Kristy now loves her compassionate lifestyle and works with her photographer husband, Chris, to make veganism accessible, fun, and delicious for everyone. She lives in Marina del Rey, California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Affirm Press; 1st edition (2 December 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1615192107
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1615192106
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.3 x 2.54 x 23.88 cm
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Kristy Turner is the writer, recipe developer, and food stylist behind the blog, Keepin' It Kind. Former fromagier and mutterer of the words "I could never be vegan," Kristy now loves her compassionate lifestyle and works with her photographer husband, Chris, to make veganism accessible, fun, and delicious for everyone. You can find Kristy at www.keepinitkind.com.

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Lea Rolfe
5.0 out of 5 stars Veganism - so gonna try ALL these recipes :-)
Reviewed in Australia on 19 July 2015
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I absolutely adore this book and have been thinking about being vegan for a while but haven't done anything about it - I'm giving myself 6 mths to introduce these wonderful ingredients to my diet by making a new recipe every week or two. I can't wait!!! Fabulous ideas, she creates alternatives to all the great recipes!! I haven't seen this book in my local bookstore yet, so I bought it on Amazon and it was wirelessly sent to my kindle. How cool is that?!! There are so many ideas flourishing in this book. It's a must have for any aspiring vegan, let alone vegetarians or traditional eaters.
Wow!!! Kristy, you've excelled yourself here. I'm your fan for life!!
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Liane Mills
5.0 out of 5 stars Great general vegan cookbook with all the basics and more
Reviewed in Australia on 3 January 2020
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Love the stories that accompany each recipe and love the intro. Some of The recipes require some very special ingredients but once you source them you are set. Some recipes were a success and others not so much, but a great Book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great start to being Vegan.
Reviewed in Australia on 20 August 2018
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An excellent book! Great pictures with recipes and easy to prepare.
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Amiedoll
5.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes
Reviewed in Australia on 17 March 2016
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Great recipes :) Can't wait to dive right in (and a big thank you for the sour cream recipe, you're a life saver :) ).
This book is beautifully presented and very well laid out. Highly recommend :)
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Lori
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on 19 April 2017
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Love this book. I ended up buying the hard copy as well. Such good recipes!
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*Alexion
5.0 out of 5 stars Leckere Rezepte für die ganze Familie
Reviewed in Germany on 12 February 2020
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Viele leckere Rezepte, die auch jeden Nicht-Veganer überzeugen können. Viel Comfort Food, aber generell für jeden Geschmack und jeden Anlass gute Rezepte. Ich musste häufiger nachsalzen oder nachwürzen, aber das ist für mich kein Problem.
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V. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful
Reviewed in Canada on 27 September 2016
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Wow out of the five vegan books I bought, this one is my fave and the one we will be using the most. I am returning to veganism after reverting back to chicken and fish for several years. This book is chock full of inspiring ideas and recipes that I will use over and over. It even has my meat eating partner excited to come along. That has never happened before! These are recipes that sound like food most of us would love to eat. no bean sprouts and seaweed here.. just good, hearty delicious meals. We have made several so far.. like the non crab cakes and the buns and sausage with mushroom gravy (although we did sub out and use homemade seitan sausage) both the buns and the mushroom gravy were delicious and I loved the idea. I am about to make the vegan cinnamon buns... hopefully tomorrow. There are soo many good recipes here that we will be using this book for some time to come and it will help make the transition back easy and seamless for everyone. well done!
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Zen*Yogi*Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Innovative and above all, these recipes are attainable. A great read as well as a guide to vegan cooking!
Reviewed in the United States on 27 December 2014
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I have been a vegetarian for over 20 years; live in a house with folks that all eat meat and LOVE all things cheese so never made the transition to Vegan - Friday nights after a long week in work are just too perfect when finished with cheese, wine and olives! So when I saw this book that not only looked fun but was written by someone who at one point professed herself as a "die hard cheese nerd" : my curiosity was piqued and I added it to my Christmas list!

I loved it from the moment I opened it and read it in book form which I would never typically do with a cookbook (I was also pretty hungry as my relatively new range decided to die on Christmas day leaving my food plans a little askew; so pretty food porn was the next best thing!). Things to love: no crazy tools required -blender; check, cutting board , check; I have those ...so was happy that I did not see pages requiring dehydrators and other gadgets I will probably never buy! Food I have heard of -stuff I can buy in a regular store -yet another plus! Pretty pics full of old faves - Mac N'Cheese, Pie, Mexican dishes, Asian dishes, spiced food, and yes, even cheese! This is hearty food that one can feed the family with and yet end up with clean plates and full bellies!

Today I made the broccoli chickpea soup as nutritional yeast is always on hand in my pantry, and it was delicious , warm and easy to make; the Creole Corn chowder is next on my list as well as some of the rather delicious looking desserts to serve friends and family over the holidays...only to announce after they were vegan !

This book is chock full of options! It begins with an interesting and easy to follow introduction covering basic ingredients and tools you will need to get started; followed by a basic how to guide on topics such as roasting garlic, making nut butters and cooking various grains. Then I really loved the guide to making condiments and components that can be added to dishes such as tofu sour cream and tempeh bacon. This is followed by a section built for cheese lovers full of ideas to fill that craving without dairy (have yet to try but will update when I do). The book then covers vegan options for beef lovers, pizza lowers, heck even those who adore chocolate! This book is designed to tempt the pallet of those with some big craving who as the title states "could never go vegan"!

Simply love this book and will use regularly. I will update this review as I tempt my meat loving household with these dishes!

Follow up: I seriously doubted I could give up cheese, or that vegan cheese would be that good but just tried making their cashew blue cheese and all I can say is why, I am a convert!
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Eleonora
5.0 out of 5 stars Coloratissimo, innovativo, avvincente e consigliatissimo!
Reviewed in Italy on 26 August 2015
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Un ricettario strepitoso, tra i tanti che ho questo è in assoluto uno di quelli che uso più spesso: ricette spassosissime, innovative, curate nella presentazione, saporite, belle da vedere e da mangiare!
E' un ricettario completo che spazia dai formaggi ai dolci, dalla pizza al gelato; per ogni categoria non ci sono tantissime ricette, ma si nota in ognuna tanta cura e la voglia di non riproporre le solite cose trite e ritrite e quasi banali; ci sono ricette più basilari (tipo veg bacon, seitan e salsicce fatte in casa, salsine varie ecc), ma anche tante non scontate e la maggior parte sono da sbavo! Ne ho provate diverse (gratin di tofu-feta, spinaci; simil-"patate fritte" di farina di ceci, pie di funghi, arrosto di lenticchie, panini di tofu al sesamo e patate, rotolo di noci pecan e datteri) e le ho trovate accurate nelle spiegazioni e nelle quantità degli ingredienti, oltre che gustose!
Moltissime ricette incontrano anche i gusti di onnivori piuttosto selettivi grazie alla presentazione accattivante e all'accostamento di sapori.
Il libro è anche innovativo nella divisione dei capitoli e divertente da leggere: piuttosto che essere suddiviso in base alla portata o agli ingredienti, Kristy analizza le scuse più gettonate per cui qualcuno non potrebbe diventare vegano e le smonta a una ad una; una divisione suggestiva e che aiuta anche nel trovare ricette in base alle voglie del momento!.
E' un testo pensato per chi si vuole avvicinare al mondo vegan (c'è anche un'intro con spiegazioni varie riguardo tecniche culinarie di base, cottura di legumi e cereali, info su come pressare il tofu e sugli ingredienti da avere a portata di mano), ma anch'io che non sono una vegana alle prime armi l'ho trovato interessante e utile e lo consiglio a tutti, vegani nuovi o di vecchia data, onnivori curiosi e anche a chi ha amici vegan e non sa mai cosa cucinargli (farete un figurone!!!! :D)
Molta attenzione è stata dedicata anche alle foto: sono poche le ricette senza immagini e alcun ricette addirittura vengono spiegate passo passo proprio attraverso molteplici scatti
Probabilmente non c'è moltissima attenzione nei riguardi del giusto apporto di calorie, grassi ecc. (non parlo di tutte le ricette, ma solo di alcune; ce ne sono anche varie di zuppe e di insalate), ma in fondo ogni tanto ci si può anche concedere qualche sfizio e cmq la cucina vegan non è tutta fatta di insalatine e verdure al vapore ed è giusto anche che questo pregiudizio cada!! E cmq la scelta delle ricette è funzionale allo scopo del libro che sarebbe quello di convincere sempre più persone del fatto che una dieta vegetale non è noiosa, triste o povera di sapori, nè fatta di rinunce su rinunce e credo che in questo l'autrice abbia fatto centro!
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Olga Ayuso
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantástico
Reviewed in Spain on 10 August 2015
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Es uno de los libros de cocina vegana más divertidos y mejor explicados que tengo. He hecho ya varias recetas y me encanta. No hay ingredientes raros (salvo el jackfruit que aquí no encontramos, al menos en Extremadura) y está dividido no por "entrantes", "platos principales" y etc. sino por apartados como "Voy a echar de menos el queso", "Odio esta clase de verdura" y así. Muy bonito, sinceramente.
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