The vegan cook's kitchen bible. This book contains a superb wealth of innovative vegan recipes for "milks," soups, quick breads, sandwiches, "uncheeses," main dishes, puddings, cakes and "ice creams" that are original, exciting, healthful and simple to prepare. Yours for the making are Seitan Salami, Pepperoni and Pastrami; Hot & Sour "Steak" Salad; Barbecue-Style Braised Short "Ribs"; Classic Quiche; "Lox" & Bagels with Incredible Almond Creme Cheeze; Creamsicle Frappé; Muffins That Taste Like Donuts; Cheezecake Praline Tarts; Mocha Nice Cream; Mile-High Chocolate Layer Cake; and much more. Whether you're a budding vegetarian or a longtime vegan, you'll find these amazing recipes perfect for every taste and occasion.

Sections include:

What is Veganism? by Joanne Stepaniak
Vegan Kinship by Lorri Bauston (cofounder of Farm Sanctuary)
Nutrition and the vegan diet by Suzanne Havala, MS, RD
Menu plans and creative meal ideas
Information on factory farming
The history and mission of Farm Sanctuary, the oldest and largest permanent sanctuary in the United States for victims of "food animal" production
Substitutes for meat, eggs and dairy products
Nutritional analyses for all recipes
Alphabetical index
Supplemental index by main ingredient

There are fun and clever "veganisms" throughout the book -- compassionate versions of traditional expressions and proverbs, and handsome photographs of some of the Farm Sanctuary ambassadors -- animals rescued from farms, stockyards and auctions, nursed back to health, and living out their natural lives at one of Farm Sanctuary's two comfortable shelters.

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