Cookbook Giveaway #5: 1,000 Vegan Recipes and a Hollandaze Sauce Recipe
Posted by alisa on November 20, 2009 | 161 Comments
So what do 1000 vegan recipes look like? Something like this …
Trust me, this hard-backed baby is thick. I thought there were two books in the package. Now, whenever Robin Robertson, author of 1,000 Vegan Recipes, is asked “What does a vegan eat?” she won’t need to say a word. She can just haul out with this massive cookbook and lay it on them.
I must admit, when I thought of the idea of this many recipes in one book, I was a bit overwhelmed. I have had jam-packed cookbooks sit on my shelves for years merely because it is just too much work to sift through them. But 1,000 Vegan Recipes is beautifully organized, and filled with simple, yet flavorful recipes. It really is that cookbook you open up when you don’t know what to make and you don’t want to have to head to the store to pick anything up. Just thumbing through, I found dozens of recipes that used only ingredients I regularly stock.
I would give you a list of sample recipes, but there are simply too many to give you an accurate overview. Entrees, appetizers, sauces, soups, desserts … dozens upon dozens of recipes for every category. Instead, I will give a quick review of the three recipes I trialed within 24 hours of receiving this book.
It was lunch time when the book arrived, otherwise known as big-massive salad time, and I was craving something new for our salad dressing. I went for the Creamy Artichoke Dressing and didn’t regret it.
I won’t give away the secret, but this amazingly dairy-free dressing took no more than two minutes and a blender to create and it didn’t contain any mayo (vegan or otherwise) or dairy alternatives! Yet, it turned out so rich and creamy. Upon refrigeration it thickens even more, so you can thin it a bit for a lighter dressing.
Of course, after lunch I was craving something sweet, and the Agave-Glazed Pecans recipe looked too, too easy. But, I turned them into Maple-Glazed Pecans (an option Robin gave in the cookbook), and used a heavy hand with the vanilla.
I was surprised by how gooey they turned out, but that was a benefit in my book. They were delicious! Though next time I mights spice them up even more.
As long as I was cooking up the pecans, I thought, “Why not try the walnut recipe too?” The savory Five-Spiced Walnuts tasted like hot buttered popcorn (with a fragrant kick) right out of the oven! This easy recipe is going to the top of my repeat list.
Of course, there are many more substantial recipes in this book, but I barely got past skimming the first few chapters before I was compelled to head to the kitchen. But don’t take my word for it … Win a copy for yourself today!
- To enter to win a copy of 1,000 Vegan Recipes, leave a comment on this post telling me why you want to win this cookbook.
- To receive a bonus entry, spread the word about this giveaway … tweet it, share it with your friends on facebook, mention it on your blog, or email some colleagues … whatever works for you. Just make sure you come back here and leave a second comment letting me know you did.
Entries will close at midnight TODAY, so get your entry in now! All of this week’s cookbook winners will be announced at the end of the week.
It is very rare that I would post a recipe here that I haven’t yet trialed, but when Robin mentioned featuring her Hollandaze Sauce recipe, I lept at the opportunity. And, I can assure you, I will be making this recipe to top some asparagus very soon …
Hollandaze Sauce
This recipe is from 1,000 Vegan Recipes by Robin Robertson, published by John Wiley & Sons.
- 3/4 Cup Unsalted Raw Cashews
- 3 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 1/2 Cup Hot Water
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 Teaspoon Turmeric
- Pinch Ground Cayenne
- 3 Tablespoons Vegan Margarine
In a high-speed blender, process the cashews to a fine powder. Add the nutritional yeast, water, lemon juice, mustard, salt, turmeric, and cayenne and blend until smooth.
In a small saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat and add to the cashew mixture. Blend until smooth. Serve as is or return the sauce to the same saucepan and heat, stirring, over low heat.
Yields 1 1/2 cups
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Comments (161)
I love Robin Robertson’s recipes! I have many of her books and use them all the time. I would love a copy of this book. Everything I’ve made by Robin has been received well by everyone in my family. I’ve tweeted this as well!
Oh, I so need this book! I just found your blog because I’m searching around for inspiration to improve my (and my family’s) diet. Long-time vegetarian, trying to cut way down on dairy and make more of our foods from scratch… it’s a hard mental adjustment for me. I’m excited to read your blog!
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wow this cookbook sounds great! I would love to win this book. I have never used any of Robin Robertson’s books but here they are amazing
I retweeted! @cookveganlover
I saw this cookbook at a local bookstore recently and was impressed by its sheer volume. I’d love to have it in my collection as I’m already a fan of Robin Robertson’s other veg and vegan cookbooks!
(I also re-tweeted: @infinitenesmith)
Wow! 1000 vegan recipes, this would be great in helping me make some dairy free meals.
Robin Robertson is a recipe genius. This woman is so incredibly inventive and prolific. I would love a copy of this book to see what she has created and to share the recipe with my Mom who is newly vegan and could use this tome as a source of infinite inspiration.
Before getting married and having children, I was vegetarian and, briefly, vegan. I don’t recall a time before or since when I’ve enjoyed such good health, and it’s something I’d like to return to after the birth of my daughter. Thank you for this opportunity!
Wooo! that’s a lot of recipes! I wish I can win so I can try many vegan recipes.
Would love to have this to try out some of the delicious, healthy vegan dishes in the book (while saving some money at the grocery store). Love how cheap legumes are!
That cookbook looks awesome, I would love to try and make a dent in testing out 1000 recipes
I want to win this book because how many chances in life do you get to win anything vegan??
This book looks amazing! I have a bunch of vegetarian cookbooks, but none that are vegan yet. Would love to try her recipes!!
I haven’t done much vegan cooking, but I bet there are some delicious recipes in there… sign me up!
I’m starting to incorporate more vegetarian and vegan meals in my diet and I would love a cookbook filled with ideas that I could be inspired by. Been loving the giveaways all week too!
Beautiful photos! I’m newish to veganism but have been vegetarian for almost 20 years. Love the change, am always looking for 1,000 exciting new recipes.
I would love this book! I’m always looking for great recipes to try and have heard great things about this tome.
I want this cookbook! 1000 vegan recipes…I’ll be in my kitchen all day, everyday!
I love trying out new recipes, and I’ve had my eye on this book for ages now! It would be great to win a copy
Wow that’s a lot of recipes! I’ve heard good things about Robin Robertson’s books and so I’d love to win this one.
I could do some serious culinary damage with 1000 recipes! It would be amazing to win that!
for the inspiration!
I’ve seen a lot of this book and have actually been thinking about stopping by Borders to purchase it.
Since trying to remove dairy from my diet and now wanting to eat cleaner and less meat, I’m struggling on what to eat and recipes to try. I’ve been eating healthy for a while now but it’s time that I take my health to the next level and it’s almost daunting on where to start. This cookbook would be a great inspiration to have in the kitchen and really help me get on the right track to clean and wholesome eating!
Thanks for the opportunity!
I tweeted about it as well!
@lifeslilnibbles
I’d love to prove to everyone around here that just because something is vegetarian or vegan doesn’t mean it’s “bird food”!!
<3 <3
This sounds like a great resource to have in any kitchen! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ohmygosh, I love her recipes. A thousand of them! I would looooove to have this book.
i’m studying nutrition at a culinary school and i’m burning out a bit! i neeed new inspiration and your cookbook looks beautiful! wow. i’ll be following your blog now too
thanks.
That sounds like a phenomenal cookbook. I would like to win this to add some more meals to my vegetarian diet, which often already includes vegan meals.
It’s been tweeted!
Those glazed pecans and five-spice walnuts are enough to want this cookbook! I would love to see the other recipes. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love to cook, and would love some new ideas and recipes!
Very excited about the prospect of winning this book. I’m a veggie converting to veganism and need all the help with recipes I can get!
Yay! I’ve been following someone else’s blog that’s going through that cookbook, and I sit here and drool at everything…..would be great to actually have all those recipes!
I was just looking at this book the other day! I’d love to add more vegetarian/vegan meals to my diet
I’d love to win a copy. I just stopped eating meat 11 days ago and could really use some recipes. They look great!
I mentioned the cookbook giveaway on my blog.
1000 recipes is daunting, and I, like you, was afraid I’d be too overwhelmed to use the book. Your review convinced me it would be a great addition to my ever-expanding collection, and I’m adding it to my wish list.
This would be such an awesome book to have! This afternoon I plan on making the nut recipes you posted- they look delicious.
Oh, and I also shared this on FB page. Thanks!
I so would love to check out this book! I have my first kitchen and I’d love to have it to teach myself to cook healthy meals at home
Great Giveaway!
I have the book in my house right now since I checked it out from the library, and two weeks with a renewal is definitely not enough time to explore all the options in this book. I would love to have it on my vegan cookbook shelf with unlimited time to try the recipes out.
I love Robin Robertson’s books! She is one of my fav cookbook authors. What a great giveaway!!
1000 recipes! SO awesome!
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I’ve been looking forward to this cookbook and would love to have it.
Would love to have this cookbook! We’ve been vegan for about 9 months now and love it! Thanks for the chance!
I also mentioned it on my FB page.
Ohhhh…I’ve been trying to do more meatless dishes and my husband is a bit resistant. I bet this cookbook would have some great recipes that even he would like.