Urban Vegan

Sampling ruby-red organic berries at a farmers¿ market. Comparing thirty varieties of rice noodles in a Vietnamese food store. Ordering ¿good and greasy¿ vegetarian rotis from a street cart. This is the life of the urban vegan! Dynise Balcavage brings this fresh cuisine to life with 250 original animal-free recipes inspired by the colorful culinary landscapes of urban areas. Whether you are a dedicated herbivore or someone seeking a healthy, varied, and delicious diet, this book provides mouthwatering inspiration no matter which city market, restaurant, or corner store you visit.Recipes are organized by themes including cafe culture, breakfast at the diner, lunch cart, urban garden, haute cuisine, ¿just desserts,¿ and happy hour. At-a-glance icons signify which recipes are low-fat, fast, omnivore-friendly, kid-friendly, and frugal. Also included are essential tips covering vegan cuisine, an overview of the vegan pantry, and numerous menu ideas that will please even the staunchest omnivores!Among the 250+ recipes:Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake Chocoholic Waffles Rapini Panini Honeydew Pomegranate JigglersHot & Sour Coconut Soup Savory French Terrine Hedonist¿s Stuffed MushroomsChickpea Paprikash Lemon Poppyseed TempehUn-Fried Ice Cream