Aubry Walch - The Herbivorous Butcher Cookbook: 75+ Recipes for Plant-Based Meats and All the Dishes You Can Make with Them

Text copyright 2022 by Aubry Walch and Kale Walch.

Photographs copyright 2022 by Rikki Snyder.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available.

ISBN 978-1-7972-1196-1 (epub, mobi)

ISBN 978-1-7972-1195-4 (hardcover)

Prop styling by Rikki Snyder.

Food styling by Leslie Orlandini.

Design by Vanessa Dina.

Typesetting by Frank Brayton.

The photographer wishes to thank Chronicle Books for the wonderful opportunity to work on this book, Aubry and Kale Walch for entrusting their vision with me throughout the process, Leslie Orlandini and Kersti Bowser for their hard work and amazing talents in helping make the photos come to life, Rebecca French for her immense support throughout the shoot and for opening up her studio doors so we could make this project happen, and Danny Seo for connecting all of the dots and paving the way for this entire opportunity. Thank you all so very much.

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Listen, we dont want to get all harsh right off the bat, but

This is next-level important, so listen up (pretty please): The need for meat alternatives has never been greater. Global demand for meat has tripled in the last forty years, causing dramatic and unsustainable increases in greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. Industrial animal production intensifies pressures on land, water, fertilizer, feed, and fuel. We know, big bummer.

Now the good news: A modest reduction in the consumption of animal products would not only spare billions of animals from inhumane treatment every year, but eating less meat and dairy would also have a huge environmental impact at a time when the world urgently needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avert catastrophic climate change. The Herbivorous Butchers are responding to this call to action because together we can all change the worldone meal at a time!

And the best news of all: All of our plants-only meat recipes serve up optimum amounts of protein and B vitamins that many meat alternatives lack, as well as modest levels of monounsaturated fats that help reduce cholesterol and satisfy your hunger. Translated: You will feel really good, body and soul. We dedicate this book to positive environmental change and to you, our readers.

Located in Minneapoliswhich is pretty deep in meat-and-potatoes countrythe Herbivorous Butcher was founded in 2014 by the brother-sister team of Kale and Aubry Walch. It holds the honor of being the first vegan butcher shop in the world. Today, vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike crowd around the Herbivorous Butchers big white deli cases to check out whats new, ask for meal recommendations, or pick up their favorite order. Its a destination for all things vegan but also a friendly, kosher, neighborhood spot where people meet up and curious customers ask a lot of crazy questions (which are always welcome).

From meaty provisions such as porterhouse steak, Korean barbecue ribs, pastrami, jalapeo Cheddar brats, and chorizo, to creamy vegan cheeses including Camembert, garlic pepper Havarti, Muenster, and feta, the Herbivorous Butcher continually shocks and delights patrons with how realistic these meat and cheese alternatives are. Even Guy Fieri raved at how delicious the meat-free meats were on his hit Food Network TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives .

The Herbivorous Butcher quickly went national, shipping their creations to all fifty states and Puerto Rico, and has been expanding its new take-and-bake offerings, hot meals, subs, and hot sandwiches to keep up with the growing demand for more ready-to-eat choices. Ever since they started at the Minneapolis Farmers Market in 2014, Aubry and Kale have tirelessly concocted new recipes with flavor profiles that are now so complex that they put fine wines to shame.

You might wonder, why would anyone make plant-based meats when brands like Impossible, Beyond Meat, MorningStar Farms, Lightlife, and so many others exist? The answer is simple: The handcrafted Herbivorous Butcher products are tastier, fresher, and cleaner. And because theyre made in small batches, its easier for Aubry and Kale to have fun experimenting, stay ahead of the curve, and ship out new products all the time!

The Butchers start with all-natural ingredients (things you can buy from your local co-op) and carefully craft them into whatever product customers might dream up. Its always done in small, taste-tested batches. This means you get food thats healthier, lower in fat, and cholesterol-free. Its food that contains complete, meat-free protein that leaves you feeling fine and full of energy.

Rather than reconstituting products with high-tech microwaves, Aubry and Kale found just the right combination of steaming, searing, boiling, and baking to perfect those elusive meat and cheese flavors and textures. From the mouthwatering, melty goodness of mozzarella to the decadent succulence of filet mignon, the quality, love, and bold innovations of every Herbivorous Butcher product is unmistakableand, might we add, irresistible.