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But I Could Never Go Vegan!

125 Recipes That Prove You Can Live Without Cheese, It's Not All Rabbit Food, and Your Friends Will Still Come Over for Dinner
By Kristy Turner
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But I Could Never Go Vegan! by Kristy Turner is a cookbook that debunks common myths and excuses about adopting a vegan lifestyle. Each chapter tackles a different misconception, offering creative and delicious plant-based recipes that address concerns such as expense, nutrition, and missing favourite foods. With an engaging approach, Turner provides practical guidance and flavourful solutions to make veganism accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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You might enjoy this vibrant cookbook if you're curious about exploring vegan cuisine without sacrificing taste. The author offers creative, mouth-watering recipes that address common concerns and hesitations about going vegan, showing that plant-based cooking can be diverse and delicious. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just dipping your toes into the lifestyle, this book provides practical and tasty approaches to enjoying cruelty-free meals.

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Get ready for your taste buds to explode. - Isa Chandra Moskowitz

For almost-vegans who need a push-and omnivores with a wealth of reasons not to go vegan-a mouthwatering cookbook that overturns every excuse!

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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 dayβ€”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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Kristy Turner's cookbook and resource But I Could Never Go Vegan! has received positive reviews for its engaging style and comprehensive approach to vegan cooking. It is praised for addressing common reasons people are hesitant to adopt a vegan diet, offering creative and satisfying plant-based alternatives. The book is noted for its charm, warmth, and ability to inspire dietary change through enticing recipes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781615192106

Publisher: The Experiment LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: The Experiment LLC

Illustration: 269Β color photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 759g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

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.

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