Press - The plant-based pair : a vegan cookbook for two with 125 perfectly portioned recipes

Time is a precious commodity, and lets face it: Nobody wants to come home to more work at the end of a long day. These recipes are designed with efficiency and flavor in mind, so you dont have to labor over a hot stove when you ought to be savoring a hot meal instead. With most meals clocking in at less than 30 minutes, youre left with time to enjoy life. Weve all been there: Staring into the freezer, trying to decide which frost-covered container well dare to thaw out and possibly even eatuntil we come to our senses and toss the mystery meal out. This collection of recipes is tailored for two, which helps you minimize waste and avoid Freezer-Burned Leftovers Syndrome. Paring down your recipes to serve two doesnt mean whittling down flavor.

In this culinary collection, youll discover bright flavors borrowed from different corners of the globe and wholesome goodness that tastes even better when devoured deux. Think Creamy Truffled Linguini () for a start!

Keeping it simple means relying on quality ingredients to make your supper (and breakfast, and lunch) sing. These recipes are built on a wholesome foundation of fresh ingredients that pack nutrition and flavor in every bite, and dont require you to complete a PhD in food science before breaking bread. These recipes not only taste good, but theyre good for you, too. Healthy fats, great grains, and a plethora of freshly plucked produce mean more nutritional bang for your buck in every bite. Copyright 2015 by Rockridge Press, Berkeley, California No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the Publisher. Copyright 2015 by Rockridge Press, Berkeley, California No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the Publisher.

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Interior photo credits: Stockfood/Hilde Mche, p.; Stockfood/Ruth Kng Cover photo credits: Front cover: Offset/Johnny Autry Print ISBN: 978-1-62315-547-6 | e-Book ISBN: 978-1-62315-417-2

CHAPTER 1
Getting Started CHAPTER 2
Brilliant Breakfasts CHAPTER 3
Satisfying Salads CHAPTER 4
Superb Sides & Alluring Appetizers CHAPTER 5
Stellar Soups & Stews CHAPTER 6
Outrageous One-Pot Meals CHAPTER 7
Perfect Pizzas & Pastas CHAPTER 8
Decadent Desserts CHAPTER 9
Basics & Go-Tos APPENDIX A
The Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15 APPENDIX B
Measurement Conversions F ew things in life are as satisfying as sitting down to a scrumptious meal and sharing the experience with a great dining companion. Add to that equation a colorful plate of tantalizing food that youve prepared yourselves, and the pleasure quotient takes a quantum leap. Every meal should be a special occasion where food is celebrated and relished in good company, and this cookbook is designed for home cooks who feel the same. What sets this collection of recipes apart from the pack is that, in addition to being 100-percent delicious, each recipe is 100-percent vegan, and many of the recipes are also gluten-, soy-, and nut-free. The emphasis is on ease; ingredients will be easy to source at your local grocery store or natural-foods market, and portions are pared down to serve a duo of diners. More good news! Half the recipes take just 30 minutes or fewer to prepare.

From Pad Thai with Tofu (), you can expect oodles of wholesome flavor with a minimal time investment. For couples on a quest to share the experience of culinary creation deux, take note: Inside is a plethora of ideas on how to turn your kitchen time into quality time together. Whether playing DJ while your partner peels potatoes or chopping vegetables side by side, opportunities for maximizing efficiency and fun abound, taking the stress out of the cooking process and putting the pleasure back in. Whether youre an experienced chef or a newbie in the kitchen, one thing remains a constant: Choosing to prepare a vegan meal is a wonderful way to integrate more healthy foods into your diet, lessen your environmental impact, and nourish yourself without doing harm to animals. Crack this book open and youll discover tempting plant-based recipes that take the mystery out of cooking, with loads of tips for making the culinary process creative and fun.