Tamasin Noyes - Grills Gone Vegan

Tamasin Noyes

Book Publishing Company Summertown, Tennessee

2013 Tamasin Noyes

Cover and interior design: Deirdre Nemmers

Lead food stylist: Ron Maxen

Assistant food stylists: Barbara Jefferson and Liz Murray

Photography: Andrew Schmidt

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Calculations for the nutritional analyses in this book are based on the average number of servings listed with the recipes and the average amount of an ingredient if a range is called for. Calculations are rounded up to the nearest gram. If two options for an ingredient are listed, the first one is used. Not included are optional ingredients and serving suggestions.

ISBN 13: 978-1-57067-290-3

Printed in Canada

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Noyes, Tamasin.

Grills gone vegan / Tamasin Noyes.

pages cm

Includes index.

ISBN 978-1-57067-290-3 (pbk.) -- ISBN 978-1-57067-909-4 (e-book)

1. Vegan cooking. 2. Barbecuing. I. Title.

TX837.N695 2013

641.5'636--dc23

2012038462

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For Jim, Kevin, and my familypast, present, and always.

Even though only the authors name appears on the cover, books are truly a group effort. After I develop my recipes, an incredible team of testers scrutinizes each one. Many thanks to this terrific group of people, who tirelessly and enthusiastically shared their kitchens, time, and valuable input: Liz Wyman, Elaine Trautwein, Celine Steen, Thalia Palmer, Celia Ozerko, Amy Mekemson, Clea Mahoney, Jenn Lynskey, Kim Lahn, Aimee Kluiber, Kim Eads, Kip Dorrell, Shannon Davis, Kayla Clough, Kelly Cavalier, and Vegan Aide.

Then its on to the wonderful people at Book Publishing Company, who put so much thoughtful energy into producing the finished book that you hold in your hands. Thank you to Bob and Cynthia Holzapfel for their belief in this project, to Jo Stepaniak for her endless patience and invaluable experience, and to Jasmine Star and Deirdre Nemmers for their talents in pulling this book together.

Id also like to thank youyes, you! Whether youre vegan or aspiring to be (even for just an occasional meal), thank you not only for purchasing this book, but for bringing veganism into your life.

Finally, a big thank-you to everyone in the amazing vegan community. From the committed business owners to the vegan cookbook authors who came before me (and those who will come after) to the vegan bloggers to the people I meet in the grocery store, thank you for sharing my ideals and being the inspiration that you are!

Whether you are cooking for just a few people or for many, no style of cooking lends itself to easy, casual, and interactive entertaining the way grilling does. Vegan grilling is becoming more mainstream as cooks realize the potential it offers for getting big flavors from food. Plus, people tend to gather around fires and food, so putting the two together creates social magic. Cooking over a flame has been in our genes for centuries, but the recent shift toward a more healthful style of eating calls for new recipes and techniques.

Cooking indoors using a grill pan on the stove or an electric grill (which may serve double duty as a griddle, panini press, or waffle iron) offers incredible versatility when it comes to getting those great grill flavors year-round. As a result, we are no longer limited by the season or weather, or bound to outdoor grilling on charcoal or gas grills. While these types of grills have their place and are traditional, not everyone has access to an outdoor grill or the desire to use one. An indoor grill, on the other hand, offers kitchen convenience, along with options for using it in new and interesting ways. As a result, grillingand vegan grilling in particularhas evolved into far more than kabobs on skewers.

One of the greatest advantages of grill-style cooking is the flexibility it brings. Is the kitchen too hot to even consider turning on the stove? Head to the patio or deck. Is it pouring rain outside? Shift the plan from an outdoor grill to a grill pan. Is there a power outage? Fire up that gas or charcoal grill. Once youve read , which is full of grilling techniques and tips, improvising for any occasion will be easy.

Chapter 2, Scrumptious Starters and Small Plates, is sure to please the palate. Theres something for everyone in this chapter, and many of these recipes can also be served as side dishes.

Chapter 3, Sensational Soups and Sandwiches, offers recipes that span the planetsome with exotic flavors, and others that are American classics. Red Bell Pepper Gazpacho (page 48) pairs beautifully with BBQ Portobello Grillers () are as different (and tasty!) as can be. Feature a few of your favorite sandwiches for a casual party and watch the food disappear. Keep in mind that the marinades used for some of the sandwiches work well in other applications, so be creative with them.

) will rival the fare at your favorite pizzeria.

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Chapter 7, Remarkable Rubs, Marinades, and Sauces, includes a variety of seasonings and condiments that can be mixed and matched with your choice of proteins or vegetables. These handy recipes, such as All-Purpose Dry Rub () is a versatile concoction that brings a flavorful lower note to many of these recipes. Keep some on hand for instant flavor.

Every recipe in this book offers indoor cooking options, so you can put together a satisfying and delectable grill meal in any weather or season, and with any type of grilling equipment. To help you get started, see the suggested menus in Grilling for Any Occasion ().

Whether youre aiming for a casual family meal or an impressive feast for guests, this guide to vegan grilling will help you make the most of every occasion. With these recipes on the outdoor grill, your backyard may become the neighborhood gathering place. In winter the party may just move indoors as you continue your grilling endeavors in the kitchen. If there is anything in life more satisfying than nurturing others through cooking, I havent found it. In that spirit, allow me to share