Fresh and Fast Vegan

October 18, 2010
This reissue of UK food editor Amanda Grant's (The Powerful Cookbook) 1999 classic (known then as The New Vegan) is just as flavorful and inspired as it was upon its first release. Giving vegans over 140 options for appetizers, soups, mains, and desserts suitable for any season or occasion, Grant proves again and again that healthy food can be prepared simply and quickly: DIY vegetable chips and Lemon Tahini Dip, a light and zesty pasta with fresh ginger and basil, and an Apricot and Raspberry Cobbler all come together quickly and without fuss, and globe-trotting dishes like Spanish Potato Gratin, an English twist on Tortilla Español, and Thai Pumpkin and Coconut Soup, will help fight palate fatigue. Even dedicated carnivores will find a way to make room for crave-worthy comforts such as Warm Lemon and Olive Oil Beans on Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and a Bright Red Pepper Pesto Linguine that uses deep-fried hazelnuts in lieu of pine nuts, giving inspired cooks more dishes to incorporate into their repertoire. Bookended with dietary recommendations and suggested menus, with nutritional information accompanying each dish, Grant's classic remains a go-to resource for committed vegans.