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201 voters
Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul
by
Julie Hasson
Finally, a collection of recipes that provides guilt-free comfort-food indulgence for vegans everywhere. With 125 recipes and more than 30 food photos, author Julie Hasson aims to introduce plant-based diner fare both savory and sweet. This new vegan classic covers breakfast, lunch, and supper from the diner-gone-vegan! From pancakes, waffles, and luscious muffins to scram...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
March 8th 2011
by Running Press
(first published January 31st 2011)
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I love this cookbook! It’s packed with great recipes for the best kinds of comfort food as well as fantastic photos of old-fashioned diners. The food photography is excellent—really some of the best I’ve seen in a vegan cookbook—and the cover with its yummy-looking food and retro feel (that burger and fries in a red plastic basket :) gives the book wonderful appeal. (And yes, there are instructions for creating a Blue Plate Special.)
So far, I’ve made the Pastrami-style Seitan Loaf and then used...more
So far, I’ve made the Pastrami-style Seitan Loaf and then used...more
Everything I made in this cookbook was very, very, very good! I made the Benedict with the sausage patties, sauce, and biscuits - so yummy! The chili was better the next day, along with the cornbread.the banana chocolate chip bread was delicious, too.
So why not 5 stars? The version I had contained errors that a copy editor should have caught. For example, on page 94, the recipe refers to Pot Roast on page 000. And on page 162, the instructions state, "Blend for several minutes until very smooth....more
So why not 5 stars? The version I had contained errors that a copy editor should have caught. For example, on page 94, the recipe refers to Pot Roast on page 000. And on page 162, the instructions state, "Blend for several minutes until very smooth....more
"Vegan Diner" is a good book for a beginning vegan who likes to cook and is dedicated enough to go out and find some of the ingredients. (I'm still looking for smoked paprika.) It offers tasty and animal-friendly alternatives for some of comfort foods that may seem out of reach for a vegan.
When we are talking about diner fare, I'm not sure we should expect low-cal, low-fat meals. This is not a diet cookbook, but I still think these recipes are better for you than eating a cowburger with cheese a...more
When we are talking about diner fare, I'm not sure we should expect low-cal, low-fat meals. This is not a diet cookbook, but I still think these recipes are better for you than eating a cowburger with cheese a...more
Beautiful pictures, snappy writing, a retro feel, and a wonderful collection of recipes. This is one of those books that, while I won't cook out of it every day, I will certainly turn to it when I have a hankering for sloppy joes or fries, I can get it done.
Among my favorite recipes: Very Sloppy Joes, Quinoa Burgers, Cheesy Mac, and Jambalaya. Who doesn't love Jambalaya? And, seriously, dessert, you guys. I flove dessert. Double Chocolate Strawberry pie and peanut butter ice cream. Yes, please!
I...more
Among my favorite recipes: Very Sloppy Joes, Quinoa Burgers, Cheesy Mac, and Jambalaya. Who doesn't love Jambalaya? And, seriously, dessert, you guys. I flove dessert. Double Chocolate Strawberry pie and peanut butter ice cream. Yes, please!
I...more
Apr 02, 2011
Lisa Vegan
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
diner fans; those looking for comfort food recipes and tasty desserts/sweets
So, I don’t like fake meats and my old, very long ago preferred diner meals aren’t really done here, but I did really like the book. And I’ve never liked pot roast or Eggs Benedict, or many other dishes many of these dishes are based on. I think most vegans will like this book better than I do, but I do really like it.
Unfortunately, there aren’t photos for most of the recipes, but the included photos are good. And, there are photos not only of some of the completed recipes but also of (empty) di...more
Unfortunately, there aren’t photos for most of the recipes, but the included photos are good. And, there are photos not only of some of the completed recipes but also of (empty) di...more
Classic comfort food is the best description of this book. The recipes are familiar, tasty, and use ingredients that you should be able to find at most large supermarkets. That being said, this is not the book to use if you are seeking low-fat, no-fat, brown rice and steamed kale type food. Remember that these recipes are still far healthier than their meaty, cheesy cousins. No one is suggesting that you live on Mocha Java Cake alone (although I thought about it.)
This is a book I would give to...more
This is a book I would give to...more
While I did not have high hopes for this book, I checked out this book to potentially find recipes that sounded good (and fulfilled my cravings for comfort foods) which did not gravitate around soy, setian, mushrooms, and overly processed vegan proteins. Sadly, this book thrives in the land of overly processed everything for the most part. There are a few vaguely healthy recipes but vegan food can still be junk food. Comfort food is usually equated to junk food but it doesn't have to be that way...more
You have to be gung-ho totally dedicated to this lifestyle. Your pantry full of things like spelt flour, VTP (vegetable textured protein), agar powder, yeast powder, hemp, flax, and on and on. I didn't find one recipe I even wanted to try, knowing I would have to go out and buy even one of these rarer ingredients (and then use the rest for what?) I applaud her for pursuing this, but it takes a lot of money and work to make it happen.
When my son stopped eating meat, this was one of the first books that I bought. I know it sounds stupid, but I was a little worried that he might starve. I bought this book because the recipes look familiar. I am not sure what I was expecting, but was very pleasantly surprised at the way some of the recipes came out. If, for no other reason, buy it for the mayo recipe, which I like much better than store bought.
It took me a long time to get around to actually using this cookbook, but once I did, it quickly became my number one favorite cookbook. Everything I've made from this has been a winner and I've been inspired to make more from this book than any other cookbook in my library. It also got me over my fear of using a few intimidating (to me) ingredients like vital wheat gluten, agar agar, and flax (as an egg sub in baking). Julie Hasson's recipes are foolproof and delicious, and her writing style is...more
There are so many delicious-sounding recipes in here! Comforting breakfasts and sides, hearty main courses and decadent desserts.
So far, I've tried:
~Cherry Almond Poppyseed Muffins, 4*
~My Big Fat Greek Scramble, 4*
~Jambalaya, 3*
~Pastrami-Style Seitan Roast, 4* (I've never had pastrami, so I don't know how authentic the taste is)
~Blackberry Skillet Pie, 4*
~Very Secret Sauce, 4*
~Rockin' Reubens, 5* (I've never had a reuben before either, but I seriously cannot stop thinking about these sandwiches,...more
So far, I've tried:
~Cherry Almond Poppyseed Muffins, 4*
~My Big Fat Greek Scramble, 4*
~Jambalaya, 3*
~Pastrami-Style Seitan Roast, 4* (I've never had pastrami, so I don't know how authentic the taste is)
~Blackberry Skillet Pie, 4*
~Very Secret Sauce, 4*
~Rockin' Reubens, 5* (I've never had a reuben before either, but I seriously cannot stop thinking about these sandwiches,...more
Not a fave for me personally but it delivers on the title. Good recipes for those looking for faux meat taste. Don't expect healthy meals (like low fat, whole foods or low cal), it is a diner-style cookbook after all. Too much reliance on processed vegan ingredients as well as time and effort trying to imitate meat-type flavor for me but good for the meat cravers out there.
Great photos but the recipes are focused on using white flour and white sugar, a lot of "sweet recipes." A few recipes like Seitan pot roast and the "Ooey-Goey Brownies do not hold their shape but crumble on the plate. I believe 1/3 of the book is dedicated to sweet foods. Not the delicious, healthy meals I was looking for.
Opened my eyes to the fact that you can eat extremely unhealthy and be a vegan. I don't know why I erroneously equated the two, but they are not synonymous, which one can definitely tell when they read all of these less than healthy recipes.
Good-looking recipes, but many, like their omnivorous counterparts, depend on wheat and gluten, so I can't make them even if I'd like. I was able to pick out about 5 recipes, though, that I can't wait to try.
Not being either a vegan or addicted to diner-style food, this is not exactly my bag, but I'm always on the lookout for non-meat Reuben sandwich recipes, and this has an interesting one!
Got this from the library, but marked so many recipes that I'm going to have to buy the book to have for myself!
This would be a fun book to find recipes for entertaining, I think.
I'm not vegan, but these recipes looked good.
Another excellent vegan cookbook. Must purchase!
I love the cornbread recipe!
Really love this one. Chili recipe is delicious and so are the onion rings. Orange scones were also a big hit.
Lots of recipes I'd like to try, once I get the correct flour for it.
eh. The tomato soup was good.
see my full review here: http://www.girlichef.com/2011/08/cook...
Cheesy mac: This is a stovetop recipe, so I suppose it's meant to be compared to a mac & cheese from a box, rather than a baked casserole. Jeff loved it, but it wasn't my favorite and kiddo flat-out refused to try it, eating extra helpings of broccoli instead.
I've tried a couple recipes so far and I'm very happy with them! The seitan is easy and tasty, and the "cheese" is really good, too. Can't wait to try some of the desserts.
I've tried some more recipes, both savory and sweet. They've all been great.
I've tried some more recipes, both savory and sweet. They've all been great.
Great cookbook! A treasure trove for those hearty, nostalgic foods that we crave the most. I recommend to anyone (vegan or not) to try the Veggies and Dumplings (p. 108) or the Barbecued Ribz (p. 112)! You won't regret it!
I love the sage gravy and biscuits recipe.
Apr 18, 2013
Susan
marked it as to-read
check out again and try some recipes
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