The New Vegan Cookbook: Innovative Vegetarian Recipes Free of Dairy, Eggs, and Cholesterol

This book is simply the best cookbook I've ever had, and I have a lot. Every thing I've made out of it has been exceptional, and I've made a lot of the recipes! It's not one of those books where you just keep making the same five recipes again and again. Everything is so good, you want to just keeping trying more. And, it's easy. Straightforward ingredients and processes, and most recipes are pretty fast to do on an average weeknight. But the food is also so good that you'll make it for dinner parties. I swear, this is the best cookbook ever.

Most of the ingredients for the recipes in this book are already in my pantry. The recipes are low fat high energy and pleasant tasting. The pancakes are a must try for anyone tired of looking for vegan breakfast fare. The "New Vegan" became my new best cookbook. It is also a great first intro to Veganism.

Once again Lorna Sass has provided delicious gourmet recipes for Vegetarians and Vegans. Her subtle blends of herbs and spices guarantee success. While some recipes are more work-intensive, more for entertaining and special occasions, there are plenty like the Portobello "steaks" with Carrot, Bean and Caramelized Shallot Puree that can be prepared quickly and easily for an elegant last minute dinner. The Brussels Sprouts and Udon Noodles in Miso Sauce gave me an entirely new respect for the humble sprout! If you are prepared to take the time, the results are consistently worth it! As I did with her New Soy Cookbook, I intend to work my way through each and every recipe - she seldom lets me down!

This is one that you will definitely want to add to your vegan cookbook collection. It has beautiful pictures of many of the recipes and a couple of new and creative ideas for seasonong dishes that are sure to become a staple in my vegan kitchen. The recipes are easy to follow, most are quite original and not ones you have seen in other vegan cookbooks and all would be suitable to serve to non-vegan family and friends without having to endure suspicious looks. This is mainstream, gourmet food without animal products.

I am a vegan and my (domestic) partner is not. This cookbook has given us enough wonderful vegan recipes to keep him from killing me. I only wish that it were longer. Of particular note are the stuffed eggplants and the roasted sweet potato corn chowder. The authors provide helpful information on stocking a vegan pantry as well as preparing less familiar vegetables.Perfect for both new and seasoned vegans/vegetarians (or anyone who wants to add a few healthy, cruelty-free, dishes to the menu).