12 best healthy cookbooks from 2011
Celebrate Vegan: 200 Life-Affirming Recipes for Occasions Big and Small
By Dynise Balcavage (Lyons, 2011)
Wondering what to serve your omnivore relatives on Rosh Hashanah, Cinco de Mayo, Eid Al-Fitr, or Barbados Independence Day? This fun, practical book offers a mouthwatering collection of animal-product-free festive foods for every occasion, including suggestions for a slumber party and Girls’ Night In. I do wish the book included photos, but I’m glad that each recipe includes icons noting fast, frugal, kid-friendly, make ahead, and omnivore-friendly dishes. Sample recipes: Polenta-Kale Cutlets with Basil Aioli (Christmas Eve), Indian Shepherd’s Pie (Guy Fawkes Day), and Brownie-Gianduja Cake with Chocolate-Gravitas Frosting (Grown-Ups Birthday).