Showing posts with label World Vegan Feast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World Vegan Feast. Show all posts

Friday, March 15, 2013

Mashed Potatoes with Sautéed Chard and Garlic

Saint Patrick's Day is just a few days away, and people all over will be donning their finest green attire and celebrating with feasts consisting of Irish stew, soda breads, vegan corned "beef" and cabbage. This recipe for Mashed Potatoes with Sautéed Chard and Garlic from Bryanna Clark Grogan's World Vegan Feast is a Mediterranean take on the classic Irish potato and cabbage dish colcannon.

Ingredients:
  • 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 
3/4 pound green swiss chard, tough stems removed and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices 
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 
1/2 cup hot nondairy milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 
freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
  1. Place a metal colander or steamer insert in large pot or Dutch oven. Add enough water to barely reach the bottom of the colander. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Transfer the potato chunks to the steamer/colander, cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and the tip of a paring knife inserted into a potato chunk meets no resistance.
  2. While the potatoes cook, sauté the garlic and chard in hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Keep stirring, adding a tiny bit of water or broth if necessary, but the chard should exude its own liquid. When all of the liquid has evaporated and the garlic and chard are tender (but still bright green), remove from heat and set aside with a lid over the skillet to keep it warm.
  3. Set a potato ricer or food mill over the empty pot. Working in batches, transfer the potatoes to the hopper of the ricer or food mill and press or grind them through the holes, removing any potatoes that stick to the bottom. Press all the potatoes through the ricer or food mill into the pot. If you do not have a ricer or a food mill, transfer the potatoes to the pot, which has been drained of water and mash with a potato masher. 
  4. Stir in the salt until well-mixed. Stir in the hot milk and beat the potatoes with a wooden spoon until they are smooth and fluffy. Add the chard and garlic and lots of black pepper. Mix well and taste for salt. Serve immediately.
Serves 6


From World Vegan Feast by Bryanna Clark Grogan. ©2011 Bryanna Clark Grogan. Used by permission from Vegan Heritage Press.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

American Vegan Kitchen or World Vegan Feast Giveaway

February is cold and dreary in most parts of the US, and many of us just want to stay inside with bowls of steaming hot soup or warm and comforting soup. To help you stay warm and cozy, we're having a comfort food cookbook giveway! Chose from either American Vegan Kitchen by Tamasin Noyes or World Vegan Feast by Bryanna Clark Grogan.

American Vegan Kitchen is full of recipes to make vegan versions of favorite comfort food dishes found in diners, delis, and cafes across the US. Spaghetti Pie with Arrabbiata Sauce, Southern Fried Seitan and Beer-Simmered Seitan Stroganoff with Cracked Pepper are just a few of the many warm and hearty dishes in this book.

World Vegan Feast includes authentic dishes from around the world that you won’t find in other vegan cookbooks. Ugandan-Style Peanut Butter Stew, Seitan Wellington and Curried Vegan Meatloaf are some of the comforting recipes you'll find within the pages of this book.


To enter, leave a comment listing which of these two cookbooks you’d like to win.  To increase your chances of winning, in addition to leaving your initial comment, you can do any or all of the following, and leave a separate comment here for each that you do:
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  6. Link to this giveaway on your blog

Winners will be chosen at random for each book. Contest ends on Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 at 11:59pm, EST. US residents only please. One winner will be chosen at random for each book.



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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Smoky Spicy Hominy Soup

Most of the country is in the middle of a brutal cold snap, with temperatures in some areas well below the freezing point. Weathermen are saying this is the coldest weather of this winter so far. We say stay in and keep warm with this hearty winter soup! This Smoky Spicy Hominy Soup from Bryanna Clark Grogan's World Vegan Feast is a vegan twist on the traditional Mexican posole, and it's "meaty" enough to please even the pickiest of omnivores at your dinner table.

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 12 medium green onions, sliced 1/8-inch thick

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika (pimentón)

  • 5 cups chicken-style vegan broth
  • 
1 (29-ounce) can (3 1/2 cups) golden or white hominy, rinsed and drained
  • 
4 cups reconstituted soy curls (4 ounces or 3 cups dry); or 16 ounces seitan, cut into strips

  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes and juice or sauce
  • 1 small chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
  • garnishes (all or a few): tortilla chips; avocado
    cubes tossed in lemon or lime juice; chopped sweet onion; vegan sour cream; shredded savoy cabbage; sliced radishes; chopped cucumbers; toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas); shredded vegan cheese; chopped red bell pepper; sliced hot chiles; lime wedges
Directions:
Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the green onions, garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Sauté until the onion are wilted. Add the broth, hominy, Soy Curls or seitan, tomatoes, and chipotle. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Ladle the soup into large bowls and serve hot with the garnishes.


From World Vegan Feast by Bryanna Clark Grogan. ©2011 Bryanna Clark Grogan. Used by permission from Vegan Heritage Press.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Vegan Heritage Press Big Book Giveaway

 Vegan Heritage Press is celebrating a new year and a new look with a big giveaway!
 
With a new logo, a new look to our blog, and two new great titles coming soon, we're excited about 2013, and we want to share our excitement with you. One lucky winner will receive all six of our current titles!

175 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries
BRYANNA CLARK GROGAN
Leading vegan cooking expert Bryanna Clark Grogan shares recipes from her 22 years of experience in international cuisines. The book includes authentic dishes from around the world that you won’t find in other vegan cookbooks. It features an international bread sampler, gluten-free and soy-free options, as well as helpful sidebars, tips, and menus.
A Harvest of Seasonal Vegan Recipes
BETSY DIJULIO
This book is a celebration of fresh, seasonal produce, and features a wide range of recipes from easy homestyle dishes to creative upscale fare including American favorites and global cuisines. These 175 recipes showcase the taste, beauty, and nutrition of seasonal ingredients. Also includes recipe variations, menu suggestions, season­al icons, and tips.
 
A Pantry Cuisine Cookbook and Survival Guide
JON ROBERTSON with recipes by ROBIN ROBERTSON
Your go-to source for gourmet pantry cooking, these easy recipes can all be made in fifteen minutes or less, often in the same pan. With an emergency guide for family and pets, this book is a must-have during power outages. Also ideal for camping, boating, or anytime you just don’t feel like cooking.
 
Delicious Comfort Food from Blue Plate Specials to Homestyle Favorites
TAMASIN NOYES
This cookbook provides recipes to make vegan versions of favorite comfort food dishes found in diners, delis, and cafes across America. The 200+ recipes will satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike with deli sandwiches, burgers and fries, pastas, pizzas, omelets, pancakes, casseroles, desserts, and more.
Flexible Raw Recipes Anyone Can Make
AMBER SHEA CRAWLEY
This innovative raw food recipe book offers cooked options for many of the recipes. Plus, all of the recipes can be made with or without specialized equipment. With creative, satisfying  recipes and full-color photos, the book will appeal to seasoned raw foodists, newbies, and anyone who wants delicious, flexible, high-nutrition food.
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200 Sultry and Savory Global Recipes
ROBIN ROBERTSON
Organized by global region, these mouthwa­tering recipes from the spicy cuisines of the world range from mildly spiced to nearly incendiary. This book features 200 international recipes that use readily available ingredients. Enjoy spicy recipes from the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia.





Enter the contest below.  (US residents only please.) The contest ends at midnight EST on January 16th.





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Monday, July 30, 2012

VHP Cookbook Giveaway


Here at Vegan Heritage Press, we continue to work hard publishing quality cookbooks to promote a vegan lifestyle.  Recently, two of our bestselling titles, Practically Raw and Vegan Fire & Spice, became available for Kindle, and we’re also busy getting our exciting 2013 titles ready to publish. We are grateful for your support.

As a special "thank you", we’re hosting a special giveaway of our cookbooks.  If there is a particular VHP title that you have yet to add to your collection, now’s your chance to win it!  Just leave a comment at the end of the post telling me which of these six books you’d like to win:



175 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries
BRYANNA CLARK GROGAN
Leading vegan cooking expert Bryanna Clark Grogan shares recipes from her 22 years of experience in international cuisines. The book includes authentic dishes from around the world that you won’t find in other vegan cookbooks. It features an international bread sampler, gluten-free and soy-free options, as well as helpful sidebars, tips, and menus.


A Harvest of Seasonal Vegan Recipes
BETSY DIJULIO
This book is a celebration of fresh, seasonal produce, and features a wide range of recipes from easy homestyle dishes to creative upscale fare including American favorites and global cuisines. These 175 recipes showcase the taste, beauty, and nutrition of seasonal ingredients. Also includes recipe variations, menu suggestions, season­al icons, and tips.


 
A Pantry Cuisine Cookbook and Survival Guide
JON ROBERTSON with recipes by ROBIN ROBERTSON
Your go-to source for gourmet pantry cooking, these easy recipes can all be made in fifteen minutes or less, often in the same pan. With an emergency guide for family and pets, this book is a must-have during power outages. Also ideal for camping, boating, or anytime you just don’t feel like cooking.

 

Delicious Comfort Food from Blue Plate Specials to Homestyle Favorites
TAMASIN NOYES
This cookbook provides recipes to make vegan versions of favorite comfort food dishes found in diners, delis, and cafes across America. The 200+ recipes will satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike with deli sandwiches, burgers and fries, pastas, pizzas, omelets, pancakes, casseroles, desserts, and more.



Flexible Raw Recipes Anyone Can Make
AMBER SHEA CRAWLEY
This innovative raw food recipe book offers cooked options for many of the recipes. Plus, all of the recipes can be made with or without specialized equipment. With creative, satisfying  recipes and full-color photos, the book will appeal to seasoned raw foodists, newbies, and anyone who wants delicious, flexible, high-nutrition food.




200 Sultry and Savory Global Recipes
ROBIN ROBERTSON
Organized by global region, these mouthwa­tering recipes from the spicy cuisines of the world range from mildly spiced to nearly incendiary. This book features 200 international recipes that use readily available ingredients. Enjoy spicy recipes from the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia.


 
We’ll be giving away a total of THREE cookbooks.  To increase your chances of winning, in addition to leaving your initial comment, you can do any or all of the following, and leave a separate comment here for each that you do:
  1. “Like” Vegan Heritage Press on Facebook
  2. Subscribe to this blog
  3. Link to this giveaway on Twitter
  4. Link to this giveaway on Facebook
  5. Link to this giveaway on your blog
The giveaway closes Monday night 8/6 at midnight.  The winner will be announced on Tuesday 8/7. So, choose the Vegan Heritage Press cookbook you'd like to win, and good luck to one and all!


Tuesday, June 19, 2012

World Vegan Feast's Bryanna Clark Grogan

World Vegan Feast author Bryanna Clark Grogan is keeping extremely busy these days!  She is featured in the current issue of American Vegan magazine.  In addition to a great Q&A interview, there are also two sample recipes from her book, World Vegan Feast, published by Vegan Heritage Press.

On July 1st, Bryanna be participating in the Victoria Vegan Fest where she will teach a class on how to make her amazing homemade “vegan butter.” She will also discuss the perils of palm oil, the production of which typically destroys rainforests and endangers many animal communities, including orangutans.

If you don't own World Vegan Feast yet, it should definitely be put at the top of your wish list.  Bryanna is the consummate cooking teacher -- having this book in your kitchen is like having your own personal cooking instructor with delicious vegan recipes and tips in this book that you won't find anywhere else.  Here are just a few photos of recipes from World Vegan Feast:

Italian Pear Tart
  


Seitan Wellington



Triple-Ginger Cake with Espresso Frosting

Friday, January 6, 2012

News from Vegan Heritage Press

The new year is shaping up to be a busy one for Vegan Heritage Press and its authors.

Tamasin Noyes, author of American Vegan Kitchen is hosting a giveaway on her Vegan Appetite blog to win a copy of Bryanna Clark Grogan's new book World Vegan Feast. Enter now to win a copy of this fabulous book. Tami will also be featuring World Vegan Feast in an upcoming Vine and Dine segment on her blog.

Betsy DiJulio, author of The Blooming Platter Cookbook has some exciting news too:  her gorgeous Great Dane, Huff, is a finalist in a Super Bowl commercial.  Read all about it here.  Watch the commercial and vote for Huff!

Amber Shea (Ford) Crawley, the newest member of the Vegan Heritage Press family, now has an Author Page on Amazon, where her upcoming book, Practically Raw, is available for pre-order.  Read more about Amber and Practically Raw on the Vegan Heritage Press website.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

"World Vegan Feast" top 5 cookbooks of 2011

Food columnist Grant Butler of Portland's Oregonian, included Bryanna Clark Grogan's World Vegan Feast in his top-five favorite picks for  2011 cookbooks. Touting World Vegan Feast as "the first [book] in almost a decade from one of the pioneers of ambitious plant-based cooking," Grant described the directions for these ethnic dishes from around the world as
"so instructive you're sure to pick up new tricks and techniques."

"Looking back on 2011," he writes, "it's clear that veganism went mainstream in a big way."

I couldn't agree more. This is a big triumph for vegan and vegetarian coalitions from the environmentalists, to the animal rights groups, to the growing ranks of health-conscious Americans looking to plant-based foods as genuine "health care." 

Click here to read Grant's article.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

News from Vegan Heritage Press


Things have been hectic here at the press as we prepare our next new title for an early Spring release.  More on that soon! In the meantime, our Vegan Heritage Press authors have been busy, busy, busy:

American Vegan Kitchen author, Tamasin Noyes, was recently featured on Cookstr along with several sample recipes from American Vegan Kitchen including one of my personal favorites, Country Skillet.

Betsy DiJulio, author of The Blooming Platter Cookbook, is also on Cookstr as are the Kung Pao Broccoli and Tofu and other amazing recipes from her book. Betsy was also recently a guest on It's All About Food with Caryn Hartglass. Listen to her interview here.

On December 14, Bryanna Clark Grogan, author of  World Vegan Feast, will also be a guest on It's All About Food where she will discuss her new book.  We're happy to announce that World Vegan Feast is featured on the Holiday Vegan Gift Guide on Vegan.com.

Reminder: The Holiday Sale is still going on at Vegan Heritage Press. Order direct and save 25% on all VHP titles -- and support a vegan business in the process!

Happy Holidays!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

World Vegan Feast – What They’re Saying...





World Vegan Feast author, Bryanna Clark Grogan is truly an expert on vegan cooking and has 20 years of experience and research to back that up.  But don't take my word for it.  See what some prominent vegan authors and chefs have to say about World Vegan Feast:  

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 Bryanna Clark Grogan is a master of the art and craft of cooking, and this collection of international recipes is her crowning achievement. The book is rich with helpful tips, generous instructions, and well-researched food facts. With many low-fat recipes and special icons to indicate gluten-free and soy-free recipes, this is an essential book for anyone who wants to eat a healthy plant-based diet and still enjoy the flavors of traditional international dishes.
— Neal Barnard, M.D., president of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart
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 Bryanna’s highly anticipated eighth cookbook is inspiring, unique, beautifully written, and sure to become a classic. Browsing through these exceptional recipes was so exciting, I felt compelled to start cooking my way around the world. You’ll find fascinating details on ingredient basics, an abundance of helpful sidebars and tips, menus, and much more. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, a vegan, vegetarian, or just thinking about trying something new, you’ll want this book. It’s like having Byranna in your kitchen cooking with you.
— Fran Costigan, author of More Great Good Dairy-Free Desserts Naturally
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 World Vegan Feast is a culinary trip around the word that will introduce you to exciting dishes you never heard of and offer new twists on old favorites. From Creole Grits and Grillades to Peruvian Caramel-Filled Pastries, you’ll find enticing recipes with clear instructions and tips that will help even novice cooks create gourmet vegan meals.
— Susan Voisin, publisher of FatFreeVegan.com
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 World Vegan Feast is destined to become a classic, with flavorful, inspired and satisfying meals from around the globe. It’s an extraordinary collection of delicious homestyle recipes, perfect for everyday meals to special occasions. This is the cookbook that you will reach for again and again! 
— Julie Hasson, author of Vegan Diner


Friday, August 5, 2011

Where Can You Buy World Vegan Feast?

Vegan Heritage Press is happy to announce that Bryanna Clark Grogan’s new book, World Vegan Feast, is officially in print! It literally rolled off the presses this week.  So, where can you find it?

Since the ink was barely dry just one week ago, it’s little short of a miracle, owing to our alert marketing department, that the book was already available on Amazon.com this Friday.  The actual publication date is September, but there are already four places in the U.S. to buy the book: Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, and books were just shipped to Vegan Essentials and Herbivore. (Both Vegan Essentials and Herbivore ship to Canada.)

Snail-paced distribution channels are why publishers put the pub date out ahead of availability.  As Amazon.ca and Amazon.co.uk’s slow wheels discover that the book is available on U.S. Amazon, they, too, will pick it up in the near future.  I anticipate this within the next two weeks.  For U.K. readers, the book will also be available via TheBookDepository.com in the next few weeks. The book is not yet available at Chapters-Indigo stores, but it is in the works.

Soon, you will also be able to buy books directly from the publisher.  But in the meantime, you can have your local bookstore order the book for you through our distributor: Baker & Taylor Books.  Baker & Taylor has it in their system and are happy to ship anytime. 

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

World Vegan Feast Arrives on Auspicious Day



Yesterday, we received delivery of our latest title, Bryanna Clark Grogan’s World Vegan Feast: 200  Fabulous Recipes from Over 50 Countries, and the book is gorgeous.  This is Bryanna’s first cookbook since 2002, and has been eagerly anticipated by her fans.

In World Vegan Feast, Bryanna shares her vast knowledge of international vegan cooking with over 200 stellar recipes inspired by cuisines around the world. Developed over many years of travel, study, and research, these global recipes include many exciting dishes that you won’t find anywhere else.

Two hours after the truck left, a cool wind brought a hard shower that only lasted a few minutes.  But in the eastern sky, it created this gorgeous double rainbow. 


 What an auspicious launch for this fine new title!  Speaking of launches, Bryanna will be participating on panel discussions at VidaVeganCon, the conference for vegan bloggers, August 26-28 in Portland, OR, where she’ll also officially launch this fantastic new book.  Congratulations Bryanna!

By the way, the first shipment of books left today for Amazon.com, so order your copy of World Vegan Feast now.








Friday, July 8, 2011

Blooming Platter — In the “News”!

—VegNews, that is.  The July issue of the VegNewsletter features the recipe for the luscious Mango Coconut Sorbet from The Blooming Platter Cookbook by Betsy DiJulio.  According to VN, this “refreshing, fruity sorbet is the ideal way to cool down on hot summer days. With just three simple ingredients, you'll be whipping up a tropical blend of mango, coconut, and lime in no time for the ultimate warm-weather dessert.” 

Betsy takes The Blooming Platter Cookbook on the road next week for her West Coast book launch at the famed Millennium restaurant in San Francisco.  Stay tuned for photos of what promises to be an amazing event.

In other VHP news… The countdown begins for the long-awaited publication of Bryanna Clark Grogan’s new book, World Vegan Feast.  With the final editing complete, the book is currently at the printer.  Check back soon for your first look at this fantastic new cookbook.

Monday, June 20, 2011

VHP News Round-Up

Blooming Platter Cookbook author, Betsy DiJulio, had a very successful launch party for her cookbook in May at Mayer Fine Art Gallery in Norfolk, Virginia. A West Coast launch  for this seasonal vegan cookbook will unfold in July at San Francisco’s very fine vegan restaurant, Millennium.  It looks like The Blooming Platter Cookbook is blooming all over the country!

In the meantime, Bryanna Clark Grogan’s World Vegan Feast is nearly ready for the printing press for its mid-August debut.  Endorsers for the book include Neal Bernard, M.D., Fran Costigan, Nava Atlas, Julie Hasson, Susan Voisin, and others, and they are excited indeed about Bryanna’s long-awaited new cookbook.

In other news, we’ve just contracted an innovative new title for 2012 from rising culinary star, Amber Shea Ford.  For now, we’re keeping the title under wraps but it’s one we’re all very enthusiastic about.  Visit http://www.veganheritagepress.com/ for details on all the books published by Vegan Heritage Press.