Chloe Coscarelli

Really solid vegan cookbook. She uses a lot of healthy ingredients, like making her own "cheese" with tofu or nuts, instead of relying on brand-name vegan subs (Daiya, ew!). Everything from miso eggplant to peanut noodles, stuffed shells, Mongolian seitan, cupcakes, pastas, etc. There are never hard-to-find ingredients or ridiculous procedures for any of the recipes. This really is a perfect cookbook. I'm not vegan anymore but will be making a lot of the vegetable dishes from this.

OMG...I NEED this book! The thing I love most is that it is NOT an allergy-free book. It is vegan: no dairy, no eggs. For someone who loves to bake (me) who has a child with severe food allergies (dairy, beef; outgrew egg and peanut) desserts have always been a challenge. This book's pictures alone had me drooling! Really, seriously, a non-dairy whip cream recipe! For those who can't comprehend the joy of this discovery, just consider yourselves lucky. This book is inspiring; I almost want show more to open a vegan bakery! But I wouldn't even say the V-word because so many people turn their noses up at it. I have had people turn down a cookie or brownie once I tell them that it is non-dairy or safe for my daughter. When I don't mention it, I have had grown men fighting their children over my (non-dairy) chocolate chip bars and have called my (non-dairy) triple chocolate brownies SINFUL. Yes, I am that good! HAHAHA. I have cooked without eggs before and to be honest I'd rather not use them. She does add extra directions for those who are gluten-free, but thankfully, we don't have to deal with that one. I will also forgive Chloe the ultra tiny waist but only because of the way she talks about her food--I know she actually eats it. Must have a high metabolism. I am looking forward to trying many recipes from this book: Double Crust Fudge Bars, Mocha Mud Pie, Frozen Mocha Latte, Vodka Basil Lemonade (for me), and finally, from my school cafeteria childhood, Chocolate PB Fudge. show less

This is another fantastic vegan cookbook! Countless pasta, soup, and pizza recipes, as well as delicious desserts had me hooked. You no longer have to give up on the idea of alfredo sauce, gelato, biscotti, or any other of your Italian favorites. Coming from an Italian who can't have any more soy, dairy, or egg, (but who's favorite food is authentic gelato) this cookbook was a dream come true! Included are multiple (and uncomplicated!) recipes for cheese sauces that have me already planning show more my meals for the next few days.

Sarah M. / Marathon County Public Library
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This is a fantastic vegan resource for desserts! Instead of containing substitutions and harder-to-find ingredients, Chloe relies on science instead of substitutions in order to keep the ingredient list and recipes from getting confusing (or expensive). These are recipes that won't make you feel like you're missing out on anything, whether being vegan was a choice or a health decision! For those that need gluten-free recipes, Chloe's adds short and simple notes on how to tweak a recipe to show more accommodate you. I can't wait to try out many of these recipes. This is a book I'd love to own my own copy of!

Sarah M. / Marathon County Public Library
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