The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Fair Winds Press, Oct 1, 2007 - Cooking - 288 pages

DIVWhether you want to bake dairy- and egg-free for health, ethical, or environmental reasons, The Joy of Vegan Baking lets you have your cake and eat it, too! Featuring 150 familiar favorites -- from cakes, cookies, and crepes to pies, puddings, and pastries -- this book will show you just how easy, convenient, and delectable baking without eggs and dairy can be.

A seasoned cooking instructor and self-described "joyful vegan," author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau puts to rest the myth that vegan baking is an inferior alternative to non-vegan baking, putting it in its rightful place as a legitimate contender in the baking arena. More than just a collection of recipes, this informative cookbook is a valuable resource for any baker -- novice or seasoned.

Learn just how easy it is to enjoy your favorite homespun goodies without compromising your health or values:

• Chocolate Chip Scones
  
• Cranberry Nut Bread
  
• Lemon Cheesecake
  
• Dessert Crepes
  
• Strawberry Pie with Chocolate Chunks
  
• Cinnamon Coffee Cake
  
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
  
• Raspberry Sorbet
  
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  
• Soft Pretzels
  
• Blueberry Cobbler
  
• Chocolate Almond Brittle

Free of saturated fat, cholesterol, and lactose, but full of flavor, flair, and familiarity, each and every recipe will have you declaring I can't believe it's vegan!

Complete with luscious color photos, this book will be an essential reference for every vegan.

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What people are saying

LibraryThing Review

User Review  - flippinpages - LibraryThing

This is a fairly good cookbook. My biggest problem with it is that everything is way to sweet, and I have a very sweet tooth. The cheesecake recipe is probably the best although I take out 14 cup of the sugar. Worth buying for those that like playing around with recipes.

LibraryThing Review

User Review  - flippinpages - LibraryThing

This is a fairly good cookbook. My biggest problem with it is that everything is way to sweet, and I have a very sweet tooth. The cheesecake recipe is probably the best although I take out 1/4 cup of the sugar. Worth buying for those that like playing around with recipes.

Contents

• The Whys and Wherefores of Choosing Vegan: 9
• The Howtos and Whatnots of Vegan Baking: 17
• Rise and Shine Muffins Biscuits and Scones: 37
• Cozy Comforts Sweet and Savory Quick Breads: 53
• Cause for Celebration Cakes and Cupcakes: 71
• Timeless Temptations Pies and Tarts: 93
• Familiar Favorites Cookies Brownies and Bars: 109
• Bearing Fruit Crumbles Cobblers Crisps and Whole Fruit Desserts: 131
• Decadent Delicacies and Elegant Eats Strudel Crêpes Blintzes and Pastries: 151
• Ancient Wonders Yeast Breads and Rolls: 165
• Creamy Concoctions Mousses and Puddings: 181
• Sweet Somethings Confections and Candy: 193
• Frozen Treats Sorbets Shakes and Smoothies: 203
• Fundamental Foundations Crusts for Pies and Tarts: 211
• Restorative Refreshments Hot and Cold Beverages: 219
• Over the Top Frostings Sauces Syrups and Spreads: 229
• THE APPENDICES Appendix I Stocking Your Vegan Pantry: 240
• Making Sense of It All: 258
• THE INDICES: 273
• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: 286
• ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 288

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About the author

DIVColleen Patrick-Goudreau is the founder of Compassionate Cooks www.compassionatecooks.com, an organization whose mission it is to empower people to make informed food choices and to debunk myths about veganism. A recognized expert on healthful plant-based cuisine, Colleen has appeared on the Food Network and is a columnist for VegNews magazine. She lives in Oakland, CA with her human hubby and feline boys./div

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets
• Author: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press, 2007
• ISBN: 1616738502, 9781616738501
• Length: 288 pages
• Subjects: Cooking / Specific Ingredients / Vegetables