But I Could Never Go Vegan: 125 Recipes that Prove You Can Live Without

Can’t imagine living without cheese? Convinced that dairy-free baked goods just don’t cut it? Hate the taste of tofu and not a fan of boring salads? EXCUSES, BE GONE! Blogger-author extraordinaire Kristy Turner deliciously refutes every excuse you’ve ever heard with 125 bursting-with-flavour vegan recipes for every meal of the day – including dessert!

‘All those special ingredients are way more expensive.’ Not when you can make your own Homemade Seitan, Barbecue Sauce, Zesty Ranch Dressing and Tofu Sour Cream.

‘I could never give up cheese!’ You won’t miss it at all with Tempeh Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Pecan Parmesan, Tofu Chèvre, Citrus-Herb Roasted Beets with Macadamia Ricotta, or Mushroom Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.

‘But I scream for ice cream!’ Then you’ll shriek over Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Mango Lassi Ice Cream, and from-scratch Oatmeal Raisin Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Colourful photographs throughout will have you salivating over Kristy’s inventive, easy-to-follow recipes. So what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and leave your excuses at the door!

“"The recipes cover all the basics . . . but also offer more adventurous fare . . . . This book covers all the vegan bases."-- Portland Press Herald "Kristy Turner's But I Could Never Go Vegan! is nothing short of brilliant! This isn't just a beautiful vegan cookbook; it's a resource guide that will help you excuse-proof your diet. If you have a dilemma, Kristy has the answer!" -- Angela Liddon, New York Times --bestselling author of The Oh She Glows Cookbook and creator of OhSheGlows.com "With warmth, humor, and great recipes, Kristy Turner combats excuses people commonly use to defend their dietary status quo. Those who think they can't be satisfied without eating beef, for example, will do well to get acquainted with her plant-based fajitas, sloppy Joes, tacos, and more. But I Could Never Go Vegan! is guaranteed to change hearts and minds one meal at a time." -- Gene Baur, president and cofounder of Farm Sanctuary, author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food "I can't imagine a vegan primer that is more humorous, welcoming, or wise than Kristy Turner's spectacular But I Could Never Go Vegan! If you're considering switching over to a plant-based diet--or simply eating a few more vegetarian meals--Kristy's spectacular recipes and practical guidance will give you all of the inspiration you need. Most of all, her gentle and witty voice will guide you through all of the inevitable anxieties, stumbling blocks, and mishaps that accompany a lifestyle change. This book is beautiful, creative, whimsical, and profoundly inspiring." -- Gena Hamshaw, author of Choosing Raw ; "Kristy's book had us smiling from the moment we read the table of contents. Its lighthearted approach and delicious recipes will appeal to everyone. This is a must-read for anybody who believes life without cheese isn't possible." -- Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, chefs and owners of Vedge restaurant and coauthors of Vedge "I love the creative, whole-foods recipes in But I Could Never Go Vegan! Kristy Turner has heard all the excuses and has a response for each. It's true, no life is complete without the occasional calzone--but stuff 'em with Kristy's Buffalo Cauliflower and Cashew Blue Cheese and you can have calzones and be vegan too. Get ready for your taste buds to explode." -- Isa Chandra Moskowitz, bestselling author of Veganomicon and Isa Does It "There's no such thing as 'can't' when it comes to compassion, and in But I Could Never Go Vegan! , Kristy Turner proves it with an array of inventive plant-based recipes and dazzling photographs." -- Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, bestselling author of six books, including The Joy of Vegan Baking and The 30-Day Vegan Challenge "Kristy and Chris have taken everything I love about their blog and somehow upgraded it, putting together one helluva cookbook with tons of helpful information and crazy good recipes that are sure to please hard-core vegans, curious newbies, and dabbling omnivores alike. Now, if we could only figure out some way to get those Chickpea Sloppy Joes hooked up to me 24/7 through an IV . . ." -- Randy Clemens, author of The Sriracha Cookbook , The Veggie-Lover's Sriracha Cookbook , and The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.”

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"Charming.-- "Washington Post"
Kristy Turner's But I Could Never Go Vegan! is nothing short of brilliant! This isn't just a beautiful vegan cookbook; it's a resource guide that will help you excuse-proof your diet. If you have a dilemma, Kristy has the answer!--Angela Liddon, New York Times--bestselling author of The Oh She Glows Cookbook and creator of OhSheGlows.com
With warmth, humor, and great recipes, Kristy Turner combats excuses people commonly use to defend their dietary status quo. Those who think they can't be satisfied without eating beef, for example, will do well to get acquainted with her plant-based fajitas, sloppy Joes, tacos, and more. But I Could Never Go Vegan! is guaranteed to change hearts and minds one meal at a time.--Gene Baur, president and cofounder of Farm Sanctuary, author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food

A self-described former 'die-hard cheese nerd,' Kristy Turner is now the writer, recipe developer, and food stylist

behind the vegan food blog Keepin' It Kind. Once a professional fromagier and mutterer of the words, 'I could never be vegan,' Kristy now loves her compassionate lifestyle and works with her photographer husband, Chris, to make veganism accessible, fun, and delicious for everyone. She lives in Marina del Rey, California.

Can't imagine living without cheese? Convinced that dairy-free baked goods just don't cut it? Hate the taste of tofu and not a fan of boring salads? EXCUSES, BE GONE! Blogger-author extraordinaire Kristy Turner deliciously refutes every excuse you've ever heard with 125 bursting-with-flavour vegan recipes for every meal of the day - including dessert!'All those special ingredients are way more expensive.' Not when you can make your own Homemade Seitan, Barbecue Sauce, Zesty Ranch Dressing and Tofu Sour Cream.'I could never give up cheese!' You won't miss it at all with Tempeh Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese with Pecan Parmesan, Tofu Chevre, Citrus-Herb Roasted Beets with Macadamia Ricotta, or Mushroom Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.'But I scream for ice cream!' Then you'll shriek over Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Mango Lassi Ice Cream, and from-scratch Oatmeal Raisin Ice Cream Sandwiches.Colourful photographs throughout will have you salivating over Kristy's inventive, easy-to-follow recipes. So what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and leave your excuses at the door!

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