Category Archives: Cook Books

‘The McDougall Quick & Easy Cookbook’: Tofu Scramble


There’s something truly glorious about scrambled eggs. Ya crack open the shell, add your favorite toppings, and shuffle around those goodies ’til they reach golden perfection. It couldn’t be easier. Luckily there is a delicious vegan equivalent! Sure, the process isn’t quite as easy as cracking that egg, but you’re […]

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‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf


This was a really easy side dish that comes from ‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook,’ by Melissa Costello. It’s a pilaf made with quinoa instead of the typical rice. Quinoa is often referred to as a ‘super grain.’ It may be lacking tights and a cape but man, is it full of […]

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‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Un-Shepherd’s Pie


One of my boyfriend’s favorite meals is Shepherd’s Pie. So naturally, I had to make an Un-Shepherd’s Pie for him (the key to a man’s heart is through his…uh..stomach….sure). I have made this recipe a couple times now because, well, I like it! I would recommend it to anyone who […]

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‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Veggie Loaf


This is the “Veggie Loaf with Tomato Glaze” from ‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook.’ I was really excited to make this recipe because I loves me some “meat” loaf. But I have to say, I was pretty disappointed with how it came out. First of all, it takes a while to […]

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Cornelia Guest’s ‘Simple Pleasures’: French Toast


This recipe comes from Cornelia Guest’s ‘Simple Pleasures.’ It was the first time I have had vegan French toast. The recipe uses silken tofu, milk (almond, hemp, or soy), corn starch (I used Ener-G Egg Replacer instead: find out more about this and other egg replacements here!), sugar (I used maple syrup instead of […]

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‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: BlackBeanBrownies


Yep that’s right. BLACK BEAN brownies. Black beans? Yep! Black beans!!! Guess what the main ingredient is… LOVE. Well actually, black beans are the main ingredient. But the love is pretty tasty too. This scrumptious recipe is from ‘Karma Chows’ Ultimate Cook Book,‘ by Melissa Costello. It has an entire 25 oz […]

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‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Pad Thai


Pad Thai is one of my most favoritest of favorite things. My boyfriend and I have been on a quest to find the ultimate pad thai ever since I brought him to his first Thai restaurant, Lemon Grass, in Syracuse. Their pad thai is BY FAR the best ever (ask […]

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‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Chickpea “Tuna” Salad


  Now, I loves me a good tuna fish sandwich. It was one of the hardest things to say goodbye to after becoming vegan. Some of my fondest memories are of going to the cute little coffee shop in my home town where they made the best tuna sandwich. Seriously. […]

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