Laura Theodore - Jazzy Vegetarian

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Theodore, Laura. Jazzy vegetarian : lively vegan cuisine thats easy and delicious / Laura Theodore. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN 978-1-57067-261-3 (hardcover) ISBN 978-1-57067-946-9 (e-book) 1.

Vegan cooking. 2. Vegans. I. Title. TX837.T456 2011 641.5636dc23 2011032531 2011 Laura Theodore Front and back cover photos: Joe Orecchio Interior photos: Andy Ebberbach, Warren Jefferson Hair and makeup: Christina Turino Cover and interior design: John Wincek All rights reserved.

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Printed on recycled paper. Contentsby Pam Popper, PhD, NDNothing will benefit human health
and increase chances for
survival of life on Earth
as much as the evolution to
a vegetarian diet. ALBERT EINSTEIN Foreword There are few people who disagree with the idea that eating a better diet is the key to enjoying better health, and an increasing body of medical evidence shows that many degenerative diseases can be stopped and even reversed by eating the right diet: one based on whole plant foods. Ive been writing and lecturing on this topic for the last fifteen years. Unfortunately, one of the impediments to dietary change for many people continues to be the fear that food will no longer be enjoyablethat one must choose between delicious food or nutritious food, and that dishes certainly cant be both. The myth prevails that people who practice dietary excellence must be living on tree bark and pine cones! Laura Theodore has created a book that offers dishes that are both mouthwatering and healthful while also being accessible even to those who are not experienced cooks. This book is a great resource not only for people who are just beginning their journey toward health-promoting eating, but also for those of us who are already committed to eating a plant-based diet and are looking for new food ideas and cooking adventures.

The solution to the health-care crisis in the United States is not to be found in new drugs and medical procedures, but rather in teaching people to improve their health through adopting a whole-foods, plant-based diet. While many people know what they are not supposed to eat, few know what to eat instead. Jazzy Vegetarian reaches out to people, regardless of their current dietary patterns, takes them by the hand, and helps them transition to plant-based eating enjoyably and effortlessly. I wish this book had been available when I was improving my own familys diet many years ago! Pamela A. Popper, PhD, ND Featured expert in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives President, the Wellness Forum, Columbus, Ohio Jazzy Vegetarian gratefully acknowledges our sponsors, Tropicana and Quaker, whose generous support has made it possible to share these recipes with the world. Acknowledgments There are so many incredible people to thank.

First and foremost, Id like to thank Andy, my loving, caring husband of twenty-one years, who has ceaselessly supported me on this exciting journey. He has eagerly been my chief taste tester for all of the recipes in this book and so many more. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my family and friends. They have been a continual source of unconditional love and gracious support of my life path and have lent their willingand pleasedpalates to my experiments in plant-based cuisine. I have been blessed to learn so much about cooking from my mother, Marilou; my grandmothers, Dot and Ann; my stepmother, Chris; and my mother-in-law, Anita. Many of the creations in this book are based on their traditional recipes, some of them passed down for generations, inspiring me to create plant-based recipes with those classic flavors in mind.

I am thankful to my sister, Julie, for her faithful support and helpful recipe ideas, and to my stepsisters, Wendy, Karla, and Shelly, for our discussions about creating healthful dishes. My deep appreciation goes to Regina Eisenberg, Dave Davis, Cheri Arbini, Pat Kruis, Dr. Pam Popper, Ginny Shea, Peter Capozzi, and John Capozzi. This project would not have been possible without their talent, guidance, hard work, and continued support. Im grateful to all of the fabulous folks at Book Publishing Company: Cynthia Holzapfel, for her vision and patience in shepherding this book through the publishing process; my editors, Jo Stepaniak and Jasmine Star, for their skill, perception, and attention to detail; and Bob Holzapfel, Mary Ellen Bowen, Rick Diamond, Warren Jefferson, and Alan Roettinger, for their assistance and input. I also extend a heartfelt thank-you to Garrison Botts for his caring advice and support of both my cooking and musical careers; to my longtime friend Dr.

Jonny Bowden for his continued enthusiastic and supportive spirit; to Cherry Huntoon and all of the great folks at Kings Cooking Studio for believing in the Jazzy Vegetarian concept; and all of the wonderful, insightful guests who have taken the time to share their expertise on my weekly radio show, as well as the hardworking farmers Ive been fortunate to meet and learn from. Many of these recipes were inspired by chatting, dining, and cooking with my beautiful, talented, and incredible girlfriends. Much love and many thanks go to Debby, Lili, Sara, Chrissy, Maria, Renee, Kit, Carolyn, Lillian, Kathy, and Suzanne for their constant support. I also thank my darling goddaughter, Katherine, for her loveand for loving my cooking! Thanks to Marcy Baskin, who introduced me to the wonderful world of vegetarian cooking thirty-five years ago. I also owe a debt of gratitude to the vegan and vegetarian cookbook authors, nutritionists, and physicians who have shared their thoughts and ideas with me throughout the years. These acknowledgments wouldnt be complete without a thank-you to the animals.

This cookbook is for them.