Kelly - Vegan al fresco : happy & healthy recipes for picnics, barbecues & outdoor dining

More Praise for VEGAN AL FRESCO: Summer is sure to sparkle a little brighter with this awesome cookbook as your guide to outdoor dining. Whether you choose the backyard, nearby park, or cozy balcony as your dining venue, count on Carla Kelly to dish up a feast of melt-in-the-mouth recipes, as well as great tips and inventive suggestions. Vegan al Fresco is a must have! Zel Allen, author of Vegan for the Holidays and The Nut Gourmet, co-publisher of Vegetarians in Paradise If youve ever been invited to a potluck, summertime barbecue, or other outdoorsy meal, and found yourself fretting over what deliciously creative vegan dish you could possibly bring along with you, youre in expert hands: Carla Kelly offers a bounty of brilliant recipes in Vegan Al Fresco, with useful tips and beautiful photography to boot. Celine Steen, co-author of Vegan Sandwiches Save the Day! and Whole Grain Vegan Baking Whether you are planning a family feast on the patio, or a romantic dinner on a blanket under the stars, Vegan al Fresco is packed with recipes that will fit the occasion. Cooking for a crowd, or your few closest friends, this book makes it easy and is a sure guide to successful entertaining. Tamasin Noyes, author of American Vegan Kitchen and Grills Gone Vegan Vegan picnic fare is so much more than PB&J sandwiches, chips, and fruit, and Carla Kellys Vegan al Fresco proves that.

From Samosa Spring Rolls and Cider-Battered Tofu to Pita Po Boys and Brandied Tempeh Pate, Kelly takes the average picnic up quite a few notches. Plus, she includes ideas for nonfood-related picnic activities (badminton, anyone?) and tips for bringing along your four-legged friends. Bianca Phillips, author of Cookin Crunk: Eatin Vegan in the Dirty South Full of fresh, fun ideas and perfected classics, Carla has done it again with Vegan al Fresco. Recipes focus on playing up the delicious flavors that nature has to offer, maximizing flavor while minimizing the work. Best of all, the wide variety allows for mix-and-matching, making this book full of combinations that will make you the star at any gathering you go to, using readily available ingredients. Kris Peters Holechek, author of 100 Best Vegan Baking Recipes Whether youre looking to host a summer get-together, or wondering what to bring to a non-vegan cookout, Carla offers recipes for traditional fare with a unique twist.

Packed with useful information and lovely photos, Vegan al Fresco will become a go-to cookbook for entertaining, barbecues, and picnics. Kelly Peloza, author of Cheers to Vegan Sweets and The Vegan Cookie Connoisseur Real food and easy-to-follow recipes that inspire creativity and health. Vanessa Mills, owner of Chomp Vegan Eatery VEGAN AL FRESCO Copyright 2014 by Carla Kelly All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any part by any meansgraphic, electronic, or mechanicalwithout the prior written permission of the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may use brief excerpts in a review, or in the case of photocopying in Canada, a license from Access Copyright. ARSENAL PULP PRESS Suite 202211 East Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6 Canada arsenalpulp.com The publisher gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada (through the Canada Book Fund) and the Government of British Columbia (through the Book Publishing Tax Credit Program) for its publishing activities.

The author and publisher assert that the information contained in this book is true and complete to the best of their knowledge. All recommendations are made without the guarantee on the part of the author and publisher. The author and publisher disclaim any liability in connection with the use of this information. For more information, contact the publisher. Note for our UK readers: measurements for non-liquids are for volume, not weight. Design by Gerilee McBride Interior photographs and food styling by Tracey Kusiewicz/Foodie Photography Editing by Susan Safyan Author photo by Ellaird Photography Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication: Kelly, Carla, 1971, author Vegan al fresco : happy & healthy recipes for picnics, barbecues & outdoor dining / Carla Kelly.

Includes index. Issued in print and electronic formats. ISBN 978-1-551525-33-4 (epub) 1. Vegan cooking. 2. 3. 3.

Barbecuing. 4. Picnics. 5. Cookbooks. Title. Title.

TX837.K45 2014 641.5636 C2014-900265-3 C2014-900266-1

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For the next generation.
Trying to leave you a better world. (Hatchol).This is a made-up word that we use in my familyit means
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What should I make? Vegans clearly need a book that answers this question, and Vegan al Fresco is packed with bright, summery recipes to take with you to the great outdoors or to enjoy in the backyard at home. Ive also attempted to answer some of the What do I do with all this [insert summer produce name here] questions (another common thread), which often arise as home gardens and farmers markets fill with summers bounty.The recipes and ideas featured here make wonderful meals (from brunch to dinner and dessert) for patio or balcony dining, cookouts, barbecues, picnics, day-hiking trips, close-to-home camping, or even glamping (short for glamorous camping, i.e., with electricity and running water). For many of the recipes, youll first need to have access to basic kitchen facilitiesa refrigerator, a freezer, a grill or oven, and standard kitchen utensils and appliances.