Jazzy Foods From The Jazzy Vegetarian

Everybody's gone green thanks to today being Saint Patrick's Day. Imagine going ecologically green all year round, thanks to being a vegetarian. You can, thanks to a new cookbook by the famed jazzy vegetarian, herself, Laura Theodore. She has created another fun cookbook , full of flavorful and filling meat, egg and dairy free dishes.

Ms. Theodore's latest cookbook, Deliciously Vegan (Scribe Publishing Company 2018) is a spin off of her famed PBS and radio shows "The Jazzy Vegetarian". This is her third cookbook that features her eco friendly dishes and treats.  She has also written Vegan Ease and The Jazzy Vegetarian's Classic Cookbook. All these are perfect for those omnivores transforming into herbivores. What's great about this newest is that the recipes can easily be made for a party and not even the meat eaters would complain about the lack of beef, chicken or fish on the menu.The book holds her story of  how she went from being a jazz singer (as well as a child actor) to a vegan chef. Chef Theodore actually has six jazz CDS under her belt (you can buy her album What Is This Thing Called Jazz? at Amazon) and could have easily turned to a career solely focused on music. However she is also an excellent cook and baker along with being a fervid vegan.This cookbook is full of good recipes and good advice. I love her section on lists, especially the one on egg substitutes and what to sub in for cheese. Novice home chefs will appreciate the two ingredient  dish list for quick vegan meals. she also has an extensive list on essential ingredients such as wheat flours along with nuts and seeds. She also has a list for what spices to sock up on., because flavor is key in creating a successful vegan meal and dessert.

The book,itself,  is divided into section, from breakfasts to baked treats and puddings. Another plus is the variety which is important if you want to have a vegan or vegetarian kitchen like I have. I know I will be making her delicious looking mini quiche cups ripe with tofu and vegan cheddar cheese along with potato and spinach frittata, made not with eggs but with rolled oats and tofu.  The smoothies are perfect pick me ups too,loaded with a happy marriage of fruits and veggies. Cooking a vegetarian main dish is always a problem. That's going to change with the addition of gingered portobello steaks spiked with fresh ginger and cayenne pepper along with a tasty loaf made with pecans, sunflower seeds and zucchini.The Sunny Black Bean Burgers will definitely become a staple, They are rich with walnuts and fresh onion and get a kick from marinara sauce. The sides are geared towards these main dishes. The red potato and cauliflower mash would be the perfect foil for any of Chef Theodore's dinner loaves. Colorful Confetti fries is a mix of russet and sweet potatoes, dusted with chili and garlic would be perfect with the burgers for a fun Saturday night dinner.  Most home chefs think baked goods can't be made with out eggs, butter and milk, but they can. Home bakers and muffin affectionados will love maple-coconut muffins with sweet grape filling., made with bananas and non dairy  milk to sub in for the eggs and regular milk.Her Better Than Apple Pie Crisp will surely be the new apple pie. in many a vegan household. .Im excited to try her Crazy Coffee Chocolate Mousse made creamy with tofu and non dairy milk. There is also the tasty chocolate, almond and cherry clusters, ideal for parties and gift giving.

It's easy to go green with  Deliciously Vegan. It makes going vegan fun  with delicious meals,drinks and tasty treats. Buy it today and start on a healthy diet., full of good food