Let Them Eat Vegan!: 200 Deliciously Satisfying Plant-Powered Recipes for the Whole Family

I have wanted to write a review of this -and I'll just get this love-affair out there right now, it's brilliant, so do yourself (and your health, your taste buds, and the environment) a favor, buy this book - for a while now. However, I tend to be a big procrastinator. So much so that I have wanted to write other review before but have never gotten around to it. In fact, this will be my first review ever. So why now? How did I break through the procrastination? I did so because I am absolutely driven to do so. I just have to let everyone else know how awesome Let Them Eat Vegan is!I have been a huge fan of Dreena Burton's for years now. What I like most about her books is that they use whole ingredients, ones that are good for you and our earth. This is especially true in this book. I don't believe there is even one ingredient that is a highly-processed source (there are some minimal processed items, but they are still very healthy). So you might be thinking, okay, the ingredients are whole food ingredients, but I bet some of them are hard to find. Nope! There may be a few high-end items that you might have to search out (Amazon is your friend here), but, for the majority, most items are easily found. All of this means nothing, though, if the recipes don't taste good - scratch that - if they don't taste great! And trust me, the ones they I have tried so far are PHENOMINAL. In fact, they have all be so good that this is truly the first time I have wanted to make every single recipe in a cookbook. And I certainly intend on doing so. Even my boyfriend who can be a bit picky has absolutely loved everything I have made from this book. And ever since we got this book, it has been on a high-rotation for our weekly meal planning. This reminds me of another key point that has been true in all of Dreena's work, she has taught me how to prepare foods so that he will actually eat them! There is just something about the way she puts food together, you just want to eat it!Here are the recipes I have tried so far:* Cocoa Goji Granola - I typically don't eat cereal for breakfast because I don't find it that filling, and it doesn't stick with me long enough. I love granola, but it tends to be so heavy with tons of oil and sugar (commercial ones, anyway). But this granola is divine! And you can feel great about eating it because it has so many good things in there for you: hemp seeds (for your omega 3), sunflower seeds, cocoa, goji berries...One word of caution, you WILL want to double this recipe. Learn from me, I made it the first time and it was gone way too quick. So the next time I made it I doubled the recipe so I would have some on hand for a wee bit longer.* Raw-nch Dressing: I have scoured the internet high and low for a great vegan ranch dressing. Some of them have been okay and some have been pretty darn good. But this one is the one I have been looking for all this time. Five stars! And I love that it is raw. So easy to make. So easy to eat. It definitely hits the spot when you are craving a creamy ranch dressing.* Brazil Nut Parmezan : How can four little ingredients taste so good. This one could possibly be worth the price of the book all by itself. Got a parm craving, look no further. And again, do yourself a favor and double or triple the recipe. I was eating this one all by itself. Sure the nutty, cheesy flavor goes great on salads, pasta, etc...but it's pretty darn good with just a spoon!* Thai Chickpea Almond Curry: The name says it all...If you like Thai, you will love this...so creamy, and the spices are just right!* "No-fu" Love Loaf: I love a good loaf, but they can be tricky. And I love that this one can be made gluten-free but still so darn delicious. Comfort food weds healthy food in a perfect marriage!* Boulangerie Potatoes with Sautéed Fennel and White Beans: To be honest, I wasn't sure how this one would be. I bought fennel for a fennel salad that I didn't make. So I thought, I bet Dreena as a rockin' recipe for fennel. Sure enough, here it was. I was intrigued and curious. Turns out, the worries were for naught (but then again, Mrs. Burton doesn't have a bad recipe!!!) The beans were perfectly tender, the fennel was like butter, and the potatoes really hit the spot.* Corn Chowder Quinoa Casserole: This one is somewhere in my top three! You should see the page in my book - already showing signs of wear. This quickly went on regular rotation after the first bite. My boyfriend is not big on casseroles, but even he can't get enough of this one. I love how the quinoa soaks up all the flavors of the basil and Dijon mustard. And the lime juice give it a certain brightness and zippiness.* BBQ Sunflower Tofu: So simple to make and so tasty too! I have been looking for a really good BBQ recipe and this one was perfect. I have purchased so many different BBQ sauces from the store but my BF never really likes most of them. He really only likes this one brand. But when I made this one, I finally found another BBQ sauce that he could dig! This one is not too sweet and is the perfect blend of spices.* Chickpea Pumpkin Seed Burgers: I love a great veggie burger but can't really get into store bought ones - they are too pricey and lack a lot of flavor. But these don't have that problem at all! They hit all the right spots and holds together really well. This is another one well the taste is spot on, but it is also packed with nutrients (chickpeas, nutritional yeast, chia seeds, brown rice and oats, plus those yummy pumpkin seeds). Totally drool worthy!* Black Bean, Quinoa, and Sweet Potato Spicy Croquettes with Pumpkin Seed Chipotle Cream: Another one that tops my list! These are spicy in a good way...perfect amount of heat. And the black beans with the sweet potato are heaven...Not to mention the wonderful smokiness and great hit of cumin from whole cumin seeds!!! The croquettes are phenomenal all by themselves...but when you add the pumpkin seed chipotle cream the dish is totally over the top!!! That cream sauce mixes a smoky flavor with a creamy texture (who needs sour cream when you have this stuff!)* Fab Cakes with Smarter Tartar Sauce: Crab cakes are nasty but Fab Cakes are divine! This is a very bright dish with zing! And I probably sound like a broken record, but not only is it great tasting, it is packed with veggie goodness. Lots of veggies are thrown in the mix and it's topped with a very smart Tartar sauce indeed.* Award-Winning Frosted B-raw-nies: I don't consider myself a big dessert eater. But Dreena's desserts are another story. They aren't sickeningly sweet. They allow the natural good flavors to come through. And most are pretty easy to make. I made a double batch of these brownies and cut them up into individual pieces and put them in the freezer. Whenever I needed a little pick-me up but didn't want nasty junk food, I just pulled one of these bad boys out of the freezer. And yes, you can enjoy straight out of the freezer! They are the perfect amount of chocolate and the coconut butter makes them just decadent enough!* Raw Lemon-Lime Cheesecake with Coconut Crust and Fresh Mango Sauce: I don't know how she did it. A vegan cheese cake that is not made out of tofu! I've had some pretty good tofu cheesecake in my days...but this is on another level! The texture is the first thing you notice...it is spot on...very creamy, yet still firm. And this recipe definitely brought the tang that you would expect. I brought a slice of these to work one day and my non-vegan friends were blown away! They have been begging me to brink not only another slice, but they each want an entire cheesecake all to themselves! Perhaps I should just give them a copy of this book! If they love this recipe, they will surely love so many more!To conclude, I am in love with this book, from cover to cover!Darin Cordell

I've been anticipating this book for a while now. I have Dreena's other 3 cookbooks and love how her cooking style progresses and matures after each one. This one takes the cake! She has 200 plant-based recipes that I've only begun to scratch the surface of having made the BF blueberry muffins, banana coconut muffins, triple-threat chocolate macaroons, no-fu love loaf, and beans and greens soup. The muffins are delicate and tasty while being low in fat and made without refined flours and sugar. The cookies were so satisfying. Plenty of chocolate and the coconut gave it a great texture to keep it interesting. All you needed was one to curb your sweet tooth...and they were flour-less! The no-fu loaf is exactly what I look for in a "meat substitute" if you will. I gave up meat because I disliked everything about it. And when I make a loaf I don't want it to resemble meat at all. This one has the spices and aroma of Mom's old-fashioned meatloaf, but is made with lentils, bulgur (I used oats as I was out of bulgur) and more oats. The texture was great, it was moist, flavorful and this will be a regular in my rotation. The beans and greens soup was everything I want in a regular soup on my rotation. I want beans, home comforting spices like rosemary, thyme, mustard, and lots of blackstrap molasses! The kale perfected it and again, it was a hit with my omnivore family members. I love how these recipes are based from whole foods and not pre-made, heavily processed "foods". They are healthy and delicious and my kids and omnivore family members loved them too.The layout of the book is nice. The pictures are all in the center of the book. They are bright, colorful, and appealing to the eye. Each recipe is on one page or a two-page combination which makes it easy to glance through and not have to turn the page while making the one recipe. Dreena adds personal descriptions that is appealing to me, as I'm a Mom as she is. I can relate to her stories she writes in her descriptions of the various chapters. Her writing is funny and full of wit!There are many suggested ways to serve the different recipes, which I love. I'm not very creative and often need a little suggestion to help me along. There are also plenty of notes and substitutions to help if there are any allergies you or your loved ones may be dealing with.Overall I can see myself making everything in this book, honestly...and I plan to!

I waited ever so patiently for Let Them Eat Vegan to be published and let's just say, the best things are worth waiting for! This cook book has surpassed my expectations. We are not a 100% vegan family but we do not eat meat or wheat so Let Them Eat Vegan offers many incredible, tasty and easy recipes for our dietary needs. Dreena's recipes are straightforward and did I mention tasty?! And she has included so many helpful kitchen and food tips. Her vast knowledge is incredible and I have learned so much from her. Because I have a 4 year old, I also trust that Dreena's recipe's are family friendly. I can make dessert or treats for my family knowing everything is made from whole foods and clean ingredients. My Let Them Eat Vegan book has now been used on a regular basis for breakfast recipes, snack recipes, main course recipes, cookie recipes and entertaining. Everything has turned out perfect and bursting with flavour. You will not be at all disappointed with your Let Them Eat Vegan cook book. I can't put mine down!

„Let them eat vegan“ ist das erste vegane Kochbuch in englischer Sprache, das ich mir gekauft habe und ich wurde nicht enttäuscht.Nach einem Einleitungsteil, in dem sie z. B. die verschiedenen Zutaten vorstellt, folgt der große Rezeptteil, beginnend mit Muffins und Pancakes. Es folgen Rezepte für Smoothies, Salate, Dips & Saucen, Suppen, Beilagen, Hauptgerichte, Bratlinge, Nudelgerichte, Cookies und Desserts inklusive Eiscreme. Zum Abschluß folgen Umrechnungstabellen z. B. für Fahrenheit in Celsius, cups in Gramm bzw. inches in cm. Diese Tabellen finde ich sehr hilfreich, da ich bisher nicht mit amerikanischen Maßen gearbeitet habe.In der Mitte des Buches sind auf 16 Seiten Fotos von einigen Gerichten abgebildet. Die Qualität der Fotos finde ich nicht ganz so gut und leider gibt es auch nicht zu jedem Gericht ein Foto. Das finde ich persönlich allerdings nicht so schlimm.Dreena Burton verwendet in ihren Rezepten kein Weißmehl, nur sehr wenige mit Soja bzw. Tofu. Für ihre Backwaren verwendet sie hauptsächlich Hafer- oder Dinkelmehl. Etliche Rezepte sind vollkommen glutenfrei. Ansonsten gibt es viele Rezepte, die auf Nüssen und Hülsenfrüchten basieren, was beides für vegane Ernährung empfohlen wird. Da sie auf Weizen verzichtet, findet man im Buch auch keine Gerichte mit Seitan.Nicht alle Zutaten, die sie verwendet, sind in Deutschland leicht zu bekommen, z. B. Chia- oder Hanfsaat. Aber Dreena Burton gibt Tipps, wie man Chiasamen durch Leinsamen ersetzen kann. Überhaupt gibt es zu allen Rezepten zusätzliche Tipps und Hinweise, entweder wie man bestimmte Zutaten ersetzen kann oder wie man das Rezept noch variieren kann.Ich finde es gut, dass sie viel mit unbearbeiteten Grundnahrungsmitteln arbeitet und nicht auf vegane Fleisch- oder Käsealternativen zurückgreift.Ausprobiert habe ich bisher das Quinoa-Tabouleh mit Oliven, den Vanilla Yogurt und die Coconut Banana Muffins. Alles hat sehr gut geschmeckt, Zutaten und Beschreibung haben wunderbar gepasst.Ich bin schon gespannt auf das Ausprobieren weiterer Rezepte, denn sie klingen fast alle sehr lecker.

I've got quite a few vegan recipe books, but this is the first I have bought by Dreena Burton and I have to say, I will probably be buying her others. It's packed full of great looking recipes made with fresh veg, wholegrains, beans, nuts and seeds - not a processed vegan dish in sight - just tasty wholesome food. A lot of the recipes also offer gluten and soy free versions too. The book covers most areas, so there is something for everyone: breakfast, salads, sauces/dips, soups, sides, casseroles, tarts, burgers, pastas, cookies, cakes, pies & puddings and ice cream. There are even a few raw recipes in there for those who want to try a couple (the orange-chocolate pudding is amazing!)Another thing I like about the book are her notes alongside the recipes to help you along in the kitchen offering little bits of advice with preparation of ingredients or recommending dishes to go alongside. Dreena also takes the time to point out which dishes are more child friendly, or how to amend recipes so that they are more appealing to younger kids.There were a couple of potential downsides to the book (hey - nobody's perfect!): For those of you who like photos of the finished dish beside your recipes, you may be a little disappointed, as although there are a few pictures in the centre of the book, most of the recipes don't show the final product.A lot of the recipes also require a well stocked herb/spice cupboard, so if yours is a little bare, be prepared to splash out on a few chosen ingredients...although in my opinion it will be money well spent!All in all, this is rapidly becoming one of my favourite go-to recipe books. I highly recommend it.

Pas d'ingrédients transformés ou difficilement trouvables en France (du style Vegan cream cheese par exemple) mais seulement des produits non raffinés, une sélection de recettes crues et sans gluten, des idées de smoothies verts et de glaces, une grand nombre de recettes plus alléchantes les unes que les autres: un livre à recommander sans hésitation!Il ne contient que quelques photos mais elles sont très réussies.Si vous aimez déjà le style de Dreena Burton alors foncez sur ce livre (pour découvrir sa cuisine :[...])

This is my all time favourite vegan recipe book which is saying something considering there aren't pictures with each recipe and I love pictures. The one thing about vegan cooking is that I can not eat soy and so many of the recipe books are based on tofu or tempeh meat substitues. Not this book. The book itself is a great feel in the hand, easy to flip through and hold. I love, love, love that the author has added her own footnotes with ideas for making the recipes allergy and gluten free or suggesting things you can substitute or add. She also offers serving suggestions which is awesome. And Info or ideas on some of the lesser known ingredients. Every single time I open this book, I find something else I can hardly wait to make!