Quick and Easy Vegan Celebrations: Festive Menus and 130 Great-Tasting Recipes That Give Every Vegan Reason to Celebrate All Year

318 Pages·2010·2.72 MB·English

by  Alicia C. Simpson

Praise for Alicia C. Simpson and her books …
“Yum. Yum. Yum!”
—Sarah Kramer, coauthor of How It All Vegan, on Quick and Easy Vegan
Comfort Food
“Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food is filled with accessible, invigorating
recipes.
Alongside simple preparation instructions are cooking tips and suggestions for
pairings with other dishes
in the book…. Beautiful full-page color photos illustrate these delectable
combinations….
Simpson’s unpretentious recipes provide vegan simplicity, and her enthusiasm
for cooking is infectious….
Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food delivers on all counts.”
— Brittany Shoot, Feminist Review blog
“With Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food, Alicia Simpson shows the budding
vegan cook how simple
it can be to whip up delicious, cruelty-free creations in the kitchen with common
ingredients.
The easy-to-follow recipes, creative meal ideas, and cook’s tips are sure to
inspire you to get cooking!”
—Leigh Saluzzi, co-owner of Cosmo’s Vegan Shoppe
“Alicia C. Simpson’s book is a wonderful entrée into the world of vegan cooking
for those
who are just getting acquainted with what veganism has to offer, as well as those
on a tight budget.
Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food educates readers about yummy plant-based
sources of protein, calcium,
and iron—as well as how easy, cheap, flavorful, and quick it is to make healthy
vegan snacks, smoothies,
and dishes. This book is a must for those who have always thought ‘going vegan’
is intimidating,
complicated, expensive, and time-consuming.”
—A. Breeze Harper, editor of Sistah Vegan: Black Female Vegans Speak on
Food, Identity, Health, and Society
“Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food has made it possible for us to enjoy many
of the classic comfort foods
we once enjoyed—favorites such as Mac and Cheeze, Collard Greens, and
Sweet Potato Pie.
Guess what though? It is all vegan!”
— Traci Thomas, founder of the Black Vegetarian Society of Georgia
“I love this book! As a vegetarian for over twenty-four years, I know the
amazing benefits of a vegan diet
for the person and the planet. I love how Alicia shares personal insights and
delicious Southern-inspired
recipes, making veganism easy and accessible to the masses. From the section on
‘Vegan Myths’ all the
way to the decadent vegan desserts that remind me of mother’s cooking, Quick
and Easy Vegan Comfort
Food has something for everyone. The world is changing and consciousness is
rising. People are searching
for a more compassionate way of living, but may not know where to start.
Alicia’s book is a must-have
and will be a permanent part of my cookbook collection. I highly recommend it
to all of my readers!”
—Martha Theus, 21st Century Vegetarians blog, and coauthor of “Throwin’
Down” Vegetarian Style!

QUICK AND EASY
Vegan Celebrations
Over 150 Great-Tasting Recipes Plus Festive Menus for Vegantastic
Holidays and Get-Togethers All Through the Year
Alicia C. Simpson
Quick and Easy Vegan Celebrations:
Over 150 Great-Tasting Recipes Plus Festive Menus for Vegantastic Holidays
and Get-Togethers All Through the Year
Copyright © Alicia C. Simpson, 2010
Insert photographs © Lori Maffei, 2010
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2010924702
ISBN 978-1-61519-022-5
Cover design by Susi Oberhelman
Cover photograph © Colin Cooke, featuring Jambalaya (page 78),
Key Lime Cupcakes (page 238), and Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade (page 156)
Author photograph by Kelly Donovan
Photo insert food styling and photography by Lori Maffei
Text design by Pauline Neuwirth, Neuwirth & Associates, Inc.
Manufactured in the United States of America
First published October 2010
Published simultaneously in Canada
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Dedicated to my baby brother, James. I live every day of my life as a celebration
of and tribute to yours
Contents
PARTY STARTER OR PARTY POOPER
HOW TO GET YOUR PARTY STARTED
A KITCHEN FOR ALL OCCASIONS
The Crème de la Crème
Say Cheese!
Vegan Spirits
COOKING UP THE BASICS
Dried Beans
Alternative Flours
Grains
GADGETS AND GIZMOS
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Aloo Samosas with Tamarind Chutney
Tempeh Cakes with Spicy Remoulade
Beer-Battered Green Beans
SunDried Tomato Dip
Coconut Curry Peanut Noodles
Black-Eyed Peas
Cabbage
Southern Sweet Corn Bread
Gingered Champagne Cocktail
Chocolate Martini
GAME DAY SPREAD
Spicy Seitan Burgers
French Onion Burgers
SunDried Tomato Pinwheels
Loaded Potato Skins
French Onion Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Seven-Layer Dip
Game Day Nachos
Roasted Five-Spice Nuts
Brownies
VALENTINE’S DAY
Seitan Parmesan
Fusilli with Cabernet Sauce and Portobello Brisket
Pasta Puttanesca
Panfried Seitan with White Wine Herb Sauce
Spaghetti and Mock Meatballs
Ginger, Almond, and Fried Seitan Salad
Garlic Green Beans
Lime Sorbet with Mixed Berries and Chambord
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Bananas Foster
Sweetheart Sangria
MARDI GRAS
Andouille Sausage
Jambalaya
Gumbo
Naw-Fish Étouffée
Lobster and Cheese Grits
Fried Oysters with Cajun-Spiced Horseradish
Oyster Po’ Boys
Bourbon Street Tofu
Dirty Rice
Beignets
Baked Beignets with Chocolate Almond Sauce
King Cake