Cook, Eat, Thrive

Overview

The definitive vegan cookbook for all palates

Encouraging chefs to savor the cooking process, this collection of recipes provides distinctive meals using fresh, flavorful ingredients. Drawing from a variety of influences, it features diverse, innovative vegan dishes, ranging from well-known favorites such as Buttermilk Biscuits with Southern Style Gravy and Barbecue Ranch Salad to more exotic fare such as Palm Heart Ceviche and Italian Cornmeal Cake with Roasted Apricots and Coriander Crème Anglaise. A wider culinary horizon with internationally inspired dishes is offered—ideal for creating cuisine that allows people, animals, and the environment to thrive. With planned menus for all occasions; clear symbols for raw, low-fat, soy-free, and wheat-free recipes; and a section on making basics such as seitan and nondairy milks, this is an essential handbook for those interested in cooking the very best vegan food.

Reviews

“Gives vegans the option of choosing exotic and extraordinary recipes for special dinner preparations or simpler yet imaginative creations for day-to-day meal planning. Whether you're looking for everyday vegan fare or exquisite vegan dining, Tienzo serves it up with culinary flair!”  —Dreena Burton, author, Eat, Drink, & Be Vegan

“Every time I look at glossy food photography, I think of Joy's cookbook and how she's already managed a stellar vegan version of it. Veganism discovers its abundance in here.”  —Dino Sarma, author, Alternative Vegan

"This book is a treasure trove of recipes and culinary insights from around the world. If you'd like to radically expand your vegan repertoire, Cook, Eat, Thrive is the book for you." —www.WorldPeaceDiet.org

"Readers tired of novelty or single-subject vegan cookbooks will appreciate this balanced collection, which provides menus for many occasions (e.g., Kid-Friendly Dinner; French Bistro Supper; Vegan Wedding Fare)." —Library Journal (June 15, 2012)

"I found this cookbook to be user-friendly. Many of the recipes are fairly basic while others allow home cooks to expand their culinary wings and take flight." —www.TucsonCitizen.com

"First-time cookbook author Joy Tienzo makes the process of enjoying food blissfully simple with Cook, Eat, Thrive. Fingers crossed for a second course (and by 'course,' we definitely mean book!)." —VegNews (July 2012)

"This is a simple, basic, yet excellent vegan cookbook without unnecessary fluff and filling. This book is about creating global dishes while eating locally." —City Book Review (August 2012)

Author Biography

Joy Tienzo is a cook and baker. She lives in Denver, Colorado.