Real Food for Everyone

This is a vegan cookbook for all, be they vegan, vegetarian or carnivore. 100 simple recipes, plenty of photos, anecdotes and explanations about unfamiliar cooking and food terms make this a cookbook to satisfy anyone who just likes good, yummy food

As a constant fence-sitter about taking the plunge into veganism, this book really offered me a lot of options when it comes to my roadblocks...namely my big family of happy meat eaters.

The author's approach to veganism was non-combative and non-judgemental and I really appreciated her attempt to welcome all to the vegan table, whether they were planning on staying long or not.

The recipes didn't feature too many far-flung ingredients that I'd never have on hand, either...which is another HUGE impediment.

Real Food for Everyone: Vegan-Friendly Meals for Meat-Lovers, Vegetarians, and Vegans contains everything that I love in a cookbook: photos, thorough instructions, and kitchen and pantry tips. I found the history of granola and maple syrup write-ups to be particularly interesting.

Although no one in my family is a vegetarian, we do have meatless meals periodically, and the recipes in Real Food for Everyone provide interesting variation to our previously boring meatless menus. We love the lasagna rolls, baked kale chips and Southwestern salad. We haven’t tried any of the desserts yet, but the thumbprint cookies made with whole wheat flour and the coconut lime cupcakes look delicious.

I can't wait to try all the recipes!

Maybe it’s the holidays but lately I’ve wanted to buy a new cookbook and when I came across this one to review I just couldn’t resist. Real Food for Everyone: Vegan-Friendly Meals for Meat-Lovers, Vegetarians, and Vegans contains everything that I look for in a cookbook: lots of pictures, easy to follow instructions, and great tips. It even goes so far to explain a lot of the so-called “super foods” that you hear about in advertisements that tell you to buy something yet never explain why you should or even what it tastes like.

Though I am not about to become a vegetarian anytime soon, I am also not one that eats meat with every meal either. I am always looking for healthy recipes, breakfasts, lunches, side dishes, you name it, and this one has several recipes that look absolutely scrumptious! If you are searching for gluten-free recipes, this one is a win for you as well.

The only downside to this recipe book is that the publication date isn’t until February 10, 2015 so I will have to wait until then to buy it. I suggest you put it on your wish list as well! In fact, you can pre-order it now on Amazon and save some dough…

Great guide for all skill-levels. Would be perfect for those just starting to poke around in the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle, but also handy for those who've been vegan for awhile. The recipes are, for the most part, fairly straightforward, using ingredients most should be able to find locally. There are a couple of more exotic dishes, but in this day and age you can at least order those ingredients online!

A number of these dishes look simply incredible. I wish there were more pictures! That sesame-shiitake tofu frittata will be in my dreams.

Loved the recipes from this book! Pictures were inspiring and results turned out as described!

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started on this book. My family isn't vegan or vegetarians, so would this be a waste? At the same time, my youngest daughter and I are definitely not meat fans, so I thought that this book might offer something for everyone. Plus, I've been trying to cook more at home and create healthier meals, so I figured I would give this a go and see what I could get out of it.

Turns out, I got several recipes out of it that I know my family would enjoy. Several recipes in the breakfast section, such as Nutty Raspberry Muffins, and French Toast with Fresh Raspberry Syrup will be hits at my house, and I love that they are all made with actual ingredients instead of processed foods that aren't good for you in the slightest. There are a few random dishes throughout the book that seem like they would be good, but at the same time, I can't see really making too many of them, because my children and/or my husband probably wouldn't eat many of them. It seems like the only meal we tend to agree upon a lot in our house is breakfast, which is why the breakfast section excited me most. While I only took one star off (because it isn't really that family oriented...not too many kids are interested in a vegetable smoothie for dinner, are they? I know mine aren't), it still is a good book that I will look through and try some recipes out of from time to time.

I am not a vegetarian, but I have a couple of vegan friends, these recipes come in really handy when I'm spending time with them.

I quit eating meat five years ago over ethical concerns, but I haven't been the best at it. What I mean by that is that while I am good at not eating meat (no beef, poultry or pork), I do eat fish and seafood, but more importantly (and detrimentally), I do eat lots of junk and stuff that is just not so good for me.

This means I'm always eager for a cookbook that helps me focus on eating healthy vegetarian food that also tastes good, and is quick and easy to make. So when I saw this cookbook offered up vegan-friendly meals that even meat-lovers would love, I had to give it a gander.

The author offers an introduction that explains why you would want to eat vegan (e.g. the health benefits, the environmental benefits, the ethical benefits, etc.), and then starts right in with the recipes.

The book has some beautiful photography, but not nearly as many photographs as I would have preferred. The chapters are interspersed with brief articles introducing things like superfoods or kitchen tips and informative bits about cooking techniques or equipment.

The author also touches on more focused practices, such as macrobiotics, and offers up sources for obtaining more information.

My final word: This cookbook is beautiful, and it is a great concept. My biggest complaint would probably be that it doesn't have as many really simple weekday meals as I'd like, and sometimes calls for less common ingredients. But it is great for the vegetarian/vegan who is looking to get a little more ambitious with their food prep.

This would be a great cookbook for people looking to learn more about vegan cooking, especially if they're switching for health reasons. Great approachable recipes that don't require a ton of specialty ingredients (although there are some really nice sections that explain specialty ingredients like agar). Not a good resource for a super experienced vegan cook, but great for public libraries or a new vegan cook.