If you think vegan food is boring or not flavorful, think again! The Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking cook book is a great resource for spicing up your recipe repertoire.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking, author Celine Steen, founder of the popular food blog Have Cake Will Travel, embraces dynamic seasoning with umami-rich, meat-free ingredients like dried shiitake mushrooms, tamari, miso and matcha. Celine adds new levels of flavor to your favorite dishes with unique combinations of aromatic spices, from Szechuan peppercorn to dried árbol chiles.

MY OVERALL IMPRESSION

This book is a nice addition for cooks who haven’t experimented with vegan food and want to give it a try. While new vegans will certainly get a lot out of this book, I think seasoned cooks who are skeptical of veganism will really have fun with this.

FOCUS/MAIN TYPES OF DISHES

Healthy plant-based recipes with a kick

A FEW RECIPES I BOOKMARKED

Here are some recipes you can find in this book:

• Matcha Tempeh and Pickled Veggies Sandwiches
• Kimchi Fried RIce
• Asian-Style Peanut Salad
• Squash Blossom Pizza
• Tikka Masala Popcorn
• Grilled Pineapple with Tahini Lime Nuts
• Crunchy Corn Waffles
• Miso Caramel
• Harissa Pasta
• Pickled Ginger
• Japanese Carrot Pickles

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The publisher of the book says, “Whether you’re craving something savory like Caramelized Jackfruit Tacos, spicy like Moroccan-Flavored Stuffed Squash or sweet like Miso Caramel Galette, Celine has you covered. With gluten-free, soy-free and oil-free options and meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking will ensure you keep coming back for more.”

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