How I did it: That's right, vegan wannabes, it's time to get cooking!  The good news is there are so many fantastic vegan cookbooks these days that you'll never be short on fantastic, mouth-watering recipes that will rock your vegan socks off!  Seriously!

For those who like it hot and spicy, I highly recommend "Vegan Fire and Spice" by Robin Robertson.  There are still so many recipes in this book I haven't tried, but if you like complex flavors and enjoy sampling cuisine from different parts of the world, this book is for you!

I also recommend any cookbooks by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terri Hope Romero.  Their Tofu Cashew Ricotta recipe from "Veganomicon" cured me of my cheese addiction.  Make a lasagna with it, or stuff into shells, and I swear you will not be able to tell that it's not cheese.  Or, if you're like me, you might actually prefer the vegan version! ;-)

With all this tantalizing food talk, I nearly forgot to address vegan nutrition.  By now you've probably heard that vegans need to supplement their diets with Vitamin B-12, or be sure to consume products that are fortified with B-12 such as soymilk, cereals, tofu, etc. (be sure to read the labels!).  However, if you're interested in a more comprehensive guide to vegan nutrition, I highly recommend "Becoming Vegan:  The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet" by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina.  Excellent book!

Good luck, aspiring vegans!  You can do it!



 

Jan 07, 2010, 04:33PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer