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"This book introduces us to the incredible tastes and diversity of South American cooking...Definately one of my favourite books of the year." --The Vegetarian
"Viva Vegan is an innovative new book that incorporates exciting new recipes with delicious traditional Latino favourites...Whether you are looking for a comforting feast or have a specific dietary requirement Viva Vegan has something for you."
--The Vegan
"Viva Vegan is an innovative new book that incorporates exciting new recipes with delicious traditional Latino favourites...Whether you are looking for a comforting feast or have a specific dietary requirement Viva Vegan has something for you."
--The Vegan
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From the bestselling co-author of "Veganomicon and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World", this is the first cookbook for fresh, flavourful, Latin vegan cuisine. As co-author of the phenomenally successful cookbooks "Veganomicon and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World", Terry Hope Romero has long been one of most popular vegan chefs and voices in the community. Now, in her first solo cookbook, Romero opens the world of Latin flavour to vegans and foodies alike. "Viva Vegan!" expands the palates of anyone looking for a new way to add fresh, seasonal ingredients and authentic Latino spice to their meals without relying on animal products. A proud Venezuelan-American, Romero's exuberance and love for her culture and all Latin American traditions shine through every recipe. "Viva Vegan!" covers every aspect of Latin cooking across the Americas: refreshing bebidos (drinks), salsas, vibrant ensaladas, hearty empanadas (hand-held meals in of themselves), tamales galore, postres (desserts), nourishing stews and soups, and one-dish wonder meals bursting with beans and grains. You can learn the basics of Latin cooking, like how to make beans from scratch, the perfect tamale, essential appetizers like Tostones with Palm Heart & Avocado Ceviche and salsa both piquant or mellow to complement any dish, plus special treats like Cafe con Leche Flan, Bread Pudin with Guava & Fresh Mango, Churros con Hot Chocolate, and much more. Complete with gorgeous colour photos, "Viva Vegan!" is the ultimate guide to authentic and inspired new Latin cuisine.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a vegan Texan living in the UK, I sorely missed Latin food. Terry's book really takes care of every possible craving I could have and creates a few new ones! I've easily made 1/3 of the recipes in the book. I've had it for less than a year and it's almost as stained with use as my other favourites that I've owned for years. I love this book so much, I even sent copies to my sister in Texas and my best friend in Newcastle.
My favourite recipes are the Drunken Beans with Seitan Chorizo paired with the Yellow Rice with Garlic (the best rice I've ever eaten in my life), Quick Red Posole with Beans, Swiss Chard with Raisins and Capers, Chimichurri Baked Tofu, pupusas, Cachapas (corn pancakes), tamales, Agua de Papelón, and Coconut Tres Leches Cake. In fact, apart from the plantains, I can't think of a single thing I've made from this book that I didn't love.
There are really just a few recipes that I want to make but can't because of lack of ingredients. However, most of what you can't get from health food shops can be purchased online - masa, chillies, annatto seeds, and spices from Lupe Pintos or Chilli Pepper Pete, vital wheat gluten (for the seitan - which has nothing to do with spelt) from Flourbin or Low Carb Megastore, nutritional yeast from Real Foods, Goodness Direct, or Vit-Shop, etc. So look around and experiment, and don't be put off by the unfamiliarity of it!
My favourite recipes are the Drunken Beans with Seitan Chorizo paired with the Yellow Rice with Garlic (the best rice I've ever eaten in my life), Quick Red Posole with Beans, Swiss Chard with Raisins and Capers, Chimichurri Baked Tofu, pupusas, Cachapas (corn pancakes), tamales, Agua de Papelón, and Coconut Tres Leches Cake. In fact, apart from the plantains, I can't think of a single thing I've made from this book that I didn't love.
There are really just a few recipes that I want to make but can't because of lack of ingredients. However, most of what you can't get from health food shops can be purchased online - masa, chillies, annatto seeds, and spices from Lupe Pintos or Chilli Pepper Pete, vital wheat gluten (for the seitan - which has nothing to do with spelt) from Flourbin or Low Carb Megastore, nutritional yeast from Real Foods, Goodness Direct, or Vit-Shop, etc. So look around and experiment, and don't be put off by the unfamiliarity of it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book. It has been great for expanding my cooking repertoire. South American food is poorly represented in the UK, and until I bought this book my knowledge boiled down to either chilies or fajitas/enchiladas. This book has really started to open my eyes to a world of brilliant cuisine and there's not been a single dish I've tried from here that I haven't loved (even the plantains!)
Yes, some of the ingredients can be a little hard to track down on a cold Tuesday night after work, but either a little inventiveness and substitution, or a bit of forward thinking to stock your pantry, overcomes those problems. If you were to get completely stuck on locating an ingredient, then the world of the internet is there to help with substitutions and advice. I recently came across corn husks in a food store and can't wait to get working on some tamales!
Given the ingredients situation in the UK, unless you live close to a good ethnic food shop, this book isn't necessarily for someone who wants an easy no-brains-inspiration dinner when you're exhausted from work. If you're into cooking and get excited by new cuisines, ingredients, and ideas, and you don't mind a little forward thinking, experimenting and creativity to get round the occasional ingredient, I thoroughly recommend it.
Yes, some of the ingredients can be a little hard to track down on a cold Tuesday night after work, but either a little inventiveness and substitution, or a bit of forward thinking to stock your pantry, overcomes those problems. If you were to get completely stuck on locating an ingredient, then the world of the internet is there to help with substitutions and advice. I recently came across corn husks in a food store and can't wait to get working on some tamales!
Given the ingredients situation in the UK, unless you live close to a good ethnic food shop, this book isn't necessarily for someone who wants an easy no-brains-inspiration dinner when you're exhausted from work. If you're into cooking and get excited by new cuisines, ingredients, and ideas, and you don't mind a little forward thinking, experimenting and creativity to get round the occasional ingredient, I thoroughly recommend it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book introduces us to the incredible tastes and diversity of South American cooking, a cuisine often overlooked here in the UK. Like Veganomicon, this book features lots of useful hints and tips as Terry shares her wisdom on issues like explaining the various folding methods for burritos or showing you how to make authentic tortillas with masa harina. You can, of course, use shop bought ones but that takes away all the fun! My favourite recipes so far has been the tamales - sweet poato flavoured chipotle in adobo, wrapped in corn husks and then steamed. It's well worth hunting out all the authentic ingredients for this book but you won't be disappointed with the recipes using more accessible items. Definitely one of my favourite books of the year.
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