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1,000 Vegan Recipes
A treasury of meat-free, dairy-free delights from “an acclaimed authority on vegan cooking” (Publishers Weekly). These delicious recipes, for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between, are cholesterol-free, low in saturated fat, and high in fiber and complex carbohydrates. You'll get crowd-pleasing appetizers and snacks like Mango-Avocado Spring Rolls and Savory Artichoke Squares and family favorites like Vegan Margarita Pizza and Baked Mac and Cheeze. Best of all, Robin Robertson gives you an endless variety of recipes from a diverse range of cultures—with something to suit everyone’s taste. For anyone interested in healthy, delicious eating that’s also ethically and environmentally responsible, 1,000 Vegan Includes a “FAST” icon featuring quick and easy recipes that can be ready in 30 minutes or lessProvides kid-friendly recipes to help you get your kids to eat more nutritious foodsOffers detailed information and guidelines on ingredient substitutions, special nutritional concerns, and a handy list of important pantry staples Presents vegan alternatives to restaurant favorites with recipes such as Penne with Vodka-Spiked Tomato Sauce, Fajitas Without Borders, Cheezecake with Cranberry Drizzle, Vegan Tiramisu, and vegan ice creams, sorbets, and granitas
1762 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Robin Robertson
40 books60 followersAn experienced chef and consultant, Robin Robertson worked for many years in restaurants and catering in northeastern Pennsylvania and Charleston, South Carolina before she began writing cookbooks. In 1988, she left the restaurant business and became vegan for ethical reasons. She then rededicated her life to writing and teaching gourmet vegan cooking.
Over the years, she has fine-tuned her plant-based diet into an eclectic and healthful cooking style which she thinks of as a creative adventure with an emphasis on the vibrant flavors of global cuisines and fresh ingredients.
The author of more than 20 cookbooks, including the bestselling Vegan Planet, 1,000 Vegan Recipes, Vegan Fire and Spice, Vegan on the Cheap, and Quick-Fix Vegan, Robin also writes “The Global Vegan” column for VegNews Magazine and was a contributing editor and columnist for Vegetarian Times. She has also written for Cooking Light, Natural Health, Better Nutrition, Restaurant Business, and other magazines.
Robin Robertson has the professional experience in classic, contemporary, international cuisines to show you how to use plant-based ingredients to make the family favorites you grew up with and learn the secrets of exotic international cuisines, too.
Robin lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley with her husband Jon and their cats Gary and Mitzi.
Source: http://robinrobertson.com/about-me/
Over the years, she has fine-tuned her plant-based diet into an eclectic and healthful cooking style which she thinks of as a creative adventure with an emphasis on the vibrant flavors of global cuisines and fresh ingredients.
The author of more than 20 cookbooks, including the bestselling Vegan Planet, 1,000 Vegan Recipes, Vegan Fire and Spice, Vegan on the Cheap, and Quick-Fix Vegan, Robin also writes “The Global Vegan” column for VegNews Magazine and was a contributing editor and columnist for Vegetarian Times. She has also written for Cooking Light, Natural Health, Better Nutrition, Restaurant Business, and other magazines.
Robin Robertson has the professional experience in classic, contemporary, international cuisines to show you how to use plant-based ingredients to make the family favorites you grew up with and learn the secrets of exotic international cuisines, too.
Robin lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley with her husband Jon and their cats Gary and Mitzi.
Source: http://robinrobertson.com/about-me/
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July 5, 2022
I usually read my cookbooks cover to cover but this one is a 612 page book and I read through just enough of it to evaluate the recipes and see how they were laid out.
I am very fond of this cookbook author’s recipes (this is Robin G. Robertson) and the large number included in this book was too tempting to pass up, even though with the more than 100 all vegan cookbooks I already own and all the recipes available via the web and friends, I certainly already had access to many more recipes than 1,000. I probably don’t need this book but now that I’ve skimmed it I’m thrilled to own it.
The main thing I don’t like about this cookbook is the lack of photos. So, I have to share a link to this blog: http://1000veganrecipes.blogspot.com/ because the blog creators made recipes from this cookbook, and they included photos of the prepared food, and all the food looks invitingly delicious. This site is not connected with the author or her site: http://globalvegankitchen.com/ as far as I can tell.
The Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Appetizers and Snacks
Salads
Sandwiches, Pizza, and More
Soups
Pasta and Noodles
Main Dishes
Vegetable Side Dishes
Breads
Desserts
Breakfast and Brunch
Beverages
Sauces, Relishes, and Condiments
Fast Recipes
Menus
Resources
Recommended Reading
Appendix
Index
This is actually a great cookbook for vegans but also for people considering becoming vegan or those who just want to make more vegan meals. She gives tips for how to transition to a vegan diet and gives other helpful information in the introduction, Resources, and Recommended Reading sections. The bulk of this book though is the recipes.
Many of the recipes have the “f” for fast icon, on the recipe page and on the index pages as well. They’re also all listed in the Fast Recipes section, and they all can be made in 30 minutes or less, and it seems to me that quite a few can be made in much less than 30 minutes.
I salivated as I skimmed through these enticing recipes. At some point when I don’t have so many imminent to-read books, I’ll probably revisit this book and read it from cover to cover, noting the recipes I most want to try.
I am very fond of this cookbook author’s recipes (this is Robin G. Robertson) and the large number included in this book was too tempting to pass up, even though with the more than 100 all vegan cookbooks I already own and all the recipes available via the web and friends, I certainly already had access to many more recipes than 1,000. I probably don’t need this book but now that I’ve skimmed it I’m thrilled to own it.
The main thing I don’t like about this cookbook is the lack of photos. So, I have to share a link to this blog: http://1000veganrecipes.blogspot.com/ because the blog creators made recipes from this cookbook, and they included photos of the prepared food, and all the food looks invitingly delicious. This site is not connected with the author or her site: http://globalvegankitchen.com/ as far as I can tell.
The Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Appetizers and Snacks
Salads
Sandwiches, Pizza, and More
Soups
Pasta and Noodles
Main Dishes
Vegetable Side Dishes
Breads
Desserts
Breakfast and Brunch
Beverages
Sauces, Relishes, and Condiments
Fast Recipes
Menus
Resources
Recommended Reading
Appendix
Index
This is actually a great cookbook for vegans but also for people considering becoming vegan or those who just want to make more vegan meals. She gives tips for how to transition to a vegan diet and gives other helpful information in the introduction, Resources, and Recommended Reading sections. The bulk of this book though is the recipes.
Many of the recipes have the “f” for fast icon, on the recipe page and on the index pages as well. They’re also all listed in the Fast Recipes section, and they all can be made in 30 minutes or less, and it seems to me that quite a few can be made in much less than 30 minutes.
I salivated as I skimmed through these enticing recipes. At some point when I don’t have so many imminent to-read books, I’ll probably revisit this book and read it from cover to cover, noting the recipes I most want to try.
November 5, 2011
When it comes to vegan recipes, this is definitely the best cookbook I have ever come across. The range of recipes is wonderful, covering foods for every meal, (breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snack), and every occasion, (simple comfort foods, up to elaborate holiday meals). I really love the variety of recipes for the same food, for instance, instead of just having one lasagna recipe, as many vegan cookbooks do, this one has eight!
There are only two things that I can think of that would make this cookbook better. First, I wish the recipes included a nutritional panel, so I could more easily judge the healthiness of each recipe. It becomes bothersome to figure out how many calories, grams of fat, milligrams of sodium, etc. are in each recipe, so it would be nice if that information was provided. Secondly, I wish that more of the bread/muffins/cookies/etc. recipes were for whole wheat/grain. It wasn't too hard for me to convert them, and I understand that most people are used to white flour, but considering how utterly devoid of nutrients white flour is, I guess I just expected this cookbook to include more health-conscious recipes when it came to baked goods. Aside from these two minor complaints, I really believe this is a wonderful cookbook, and a great addition to anyone's library, whether they be vegan or not!
There are only two things that I can think of that would make this cookbook better. First, I wish the recipes included a nutritional panel, so I could more easily judge the healthiness of each recipe. It becomes bothersome to figure out how many calories, grams of fat, milligrams of sodium, etc. are in each recipe, so it would be nice if that information was provided. Secondly, I wish that more of the bread/muffins/cookies/etc. recipes were for whole wheat/grain. It wasn't too hard for me to convert them, and I understand that most people are used to white flour, but considering how utterly devoid of nutrients white flour is, I guess I just expected this cookbook to include more health-conscious recipes when it came to baked goods. Aside from these two minor complaints, I really believe this is a wonderful cookbook, and a great addition to anyone's library, whether they be vegan or not!
January 21, 2019
This is my go-to recipe book, with hundreds of varied recipes that are unique, healthful, and delicious. It makes me look great as a cook!
So far, after 8 months of cooking with this book, I've only found one erratum: rosemary scones as it is written is a disastrous combination of sweet and savory. I think it got muddled up with the wonderful blueberry and almond scones on the next page, and I've had to create a new ingredient list in order to bake something palatable. There may be more errors, but I haven't found them yet.
In the future I am hoping for a vegan cookbook that moves away from soy, which is nearly universally genetically modified. This book still relies on tofu far too heavily for my preference, but I am hopeful that Ms. Robertson will adapt to our evolving understanding of nutrition in the future.
All in all, I think this is the best cookbook of the decade. Thank you, Robin Robertson, for your excellent work!
So far, after 8 months of cooking with this book, I've only found one erratum: rosemary scones as it is written is a disastrous combination of sweet and savory. I think it got muddled up with the wonderful blueberry and almond scones on the next page, and I've had to create a new ingredient list in order to bake something palatable. There may be more errors, but I haven't found them yet.
In the future I am hoping for a vegan cookbook that moves away from soy, which is nearly universally genetically modified. This book still relies on tofu far too heavily for my preference, but I am hopeful that Ms. Robertson will adapt to our evolving understanding of nutrition in the future.
All in all, I think this is the best cookbook of the decade. Thank you, Robin Robertson, for your excellent work!
December 4, 2014
I bought this book shortly after becoming vegetarian. I've never been much of a cook. In fact, I learned to cook when I was 18 and was obliged to know the affairs of pans and pots because I started living on my own.
As someone who grew up and was raised in a place that was almost Mediterranean I already knew many of the ingredients in this book, since the writer has Italian origins. I felt at ease with this book at a glance and I will make a little summary of each aspect.
Cover and Artwork
The book comes with a lovely paper cover over the book's real hardcover. The hardcover is nothing special and it really was made to protect the massive amount of recipes it contains.
The book doesn't have any photography or pictures inside because all the pages were used for recipes and techniques worth learning. But you won't miss them, I promise.
Index & Content Layout
This book looks almost intuitive on its own because you have a huge index with Entrées, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Sandwiches, Toasts, Crepes, Pastas, Saladas, Soups, Desserts, Salad Dressings, and even some recipes to help you veganize foods that contain, by tradition, animal ingredients (such as mayonnaise or fresh pasta, both contain egg). In the last pages you also have a glossary in case you're looking for a recipe with a certain ingredient.
There's also a little guide with symbols in case the recipe is fast so you can cook it in no time.
Recipes: Easy of Execution & Equipment Needed
You're in for a treat. The 1000 recipes in this book - big and small - are all very easy to implement in your daily life and the ingredients are, usually, very easy to find (I can tell you that! I live in Angola and I selected all the recipes I could make here and out of those 1000 I'm still able to cook about 350-400!) so that's definitely not a problem.
The material cited on the book is your usual share of household props (pans, pots, skillets, food processor, grinder, blender, a good set of knives, that sort of thing), so nwo you have all the tools you need to get cooking.
Additional Information
The author was also very kind in explaining how to clean and organize your pantry so you have all the dry and canned ingredients ready to be used. She also explains and reforces the idea of having everything - ingredients and equipment - in sight (the good old mise en place) before you roll up your sleeves with knife in hand. She teaches some crucial information about techniques needed to follow some of the recipes but believe me, it's no big deal, most of them you know already.
Final Evaluation: 10/10.
This is by far my favorite vegan cookbook because it's so easy to cook with it and the ingredients are so easy to find. Simple food, simple cooking. That's what soul kitchen is about.
As someone who grew up and was raised in a place that was almost Mediterranean I already knew many of the ingredients in this book, since the writer has Italian origins. I felt at ease with this book at a glance and I will make a little summary of each aspect.
Cover and Artwork
The book comes with a lovely paper cover over the book's real hardcover. The hardcover is nothing special and it really was made to protect the massive amount of recipes it contains.
The book doesn't have any photography or pictures inside because all the pages were used for recipes and techniques worth learning. But you won't miss them, I promise.
Index & Content Layout
This book looks almost intuitive on its own because you have a huge index with Entrées, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Sandwiches, Toasts, Crepes, Pastas, Saladas, Soups, Desserts, Salad Dressings, and even some recipes to help you veganize foods that contain, by tradition, animal ingredients (such as mayonnaise or fresh pasta, both contain egg). In the last pages you also have a glossary in case you're looking for a recipe with a certain ingredient.
There's also a little guide with symbols in case the recipe is fast so you can cook it in no time.
Recipes: Easy of Execution & Equipment Needed
You're in for a treat. The 1000 recipes in this book - big and small - are all very easy to implement in your daily life and the ingredients are, usually, very easy to find (I can tell you that! I live in Angola and I selected all the recipes I could make here and out of those 1000 I'm still able to cook about 350-400!) so that's definitely not a problem.
The material cited on the book is your usual share of household props (pans, pots, skillets, food processor, grinder, blender, a good set of knives, that sort of thing), so nwo you have all the tools you need to get cooking.
Additional Information
The author was also very kind in explaining how to clean and organize your pantry so you have all the dry and canned ingredients ready to be used. She also explains and reforces the idea of having everything - ingredients and equipment - in sight (the good old mise en place) before you roll up your sleeves with knife in hand. She teaches some crucial information about techniques needed to follow some of the recipes but believe me, it's no big deal, most of them you know already.
Final Evaluation: 10/10.
This is by far my favorite vegan cookbook because it's so easy to cook with it and the ingredients are so easy to find. Simple food, simple cooking. That's what soul kitchen is about.
May 15, 2010
I'm not vegan, not even vegetarian. Perhaps I'm an "accidental vegetarian" since I don't find meat all that interesting to prepare or eat, not compared to the wonderful world of grains, legumes, veggies and fruits that beckon.
But I'm a sucker for a cookbook on sale. This doorstop was 50 percent off at Queen Anne Books and it promises years of fun now that it's mine!
Lemon-kissed linguine with garlicky white bean sauce; pistachio-pear couscous salad; coconut jasmine rice and edamame; seitan brochettes with peaches and herbs; cardamom carrots with orange; maple-baked rice with cranberries; caramelized figs with tuiles and 993 other really delectable-sounding recipes to go....At the moment, Brown rice with artichokes, chickpeas and tomatoes is simmering away.
My only beef (ha!) is the lack of nutritional information. Oh, and the fact that this giant tome won't fit into my cookbook stand.
But I'm a sucker for a cookbook on sale. This doorstop was 50 percent off at Queen Anne Books and it promises years of fun now that it's mine!
Lemon-kissed linguine with garlicky white bean sauce; pistachio-pear couscous salad; coconut jasmine rice and edamame; seitan brochettes with peaches and herbs; cardamom carrots with orange; maple-baked rice with cranberries; caramelized figs with tuiles and 993 other really delectable-sounding recipes to go....At the moment, Brown rice with artichokes, chickpeas and tomatoes is simmering away.
My only beef (ha!) is the lack of nutritional information. Oh, and the fact that this giant tome won't fit into my cookbook stand.
May 22, 2014
An amazing collection of wonderful looking dishes with readily available ingredients! I am returning this book to the library and ordering one for myself today. I hope I won't need to give it a lower rating after I try some of the dishes. I've had success with Robertson's recipes in the past and am excited to try these. I like that this one has more common ingredients than one of her other books,Vegan Planet, which I also own. When I bought Vegan Planet, I thought it was going to be more like this one: a comprehensive guide to vegan cooking. Instead, it contains global-inspired dishes, which makes sense. There's nothing wrong with it, but I just don't reach for it on my shelf as often as I see myself using this one. I'll update this review if needed after trying more of the recipes, but I love that this is a nice, thick volume to answer all the people who ask me, "So, what do you eat?"!
January 26, 2013
During grocery list making, more often than not I draw a complete blank on what to prepare in the upcoming week. This book makes it super easy for my brain. Almost literally, you can open up to a page and there's dinner for Tuesday (or any other night of the week). Some recipes may be similar to others I've made before, but there's almost always a new variation on it. At the very least you get ideas. It's like a low-tech Pinterest search for recipes (although, sadly, not the yummy looking pictures to accompany it).
I've come to rely on the recipes and books Robin Robertson writes as invaluable sources for recipes that are nutritious, tasty, fairly easy, and economical. I plan on renewing this from my library as long as I can, but this is a must for me to acquire. It'll most likely find a permanent home on a kitchen counter top, and not on the book shelf.
I've come to rely on the recipes and books Robin Robertson writes as invaluable sources for recipes that are nutritious, tasty, fairly easy, and economical. I plan on renewing this from my library as long as I can, but this is a must for me to acquire. It'll most likely find a permanent home on a kitchen counter top, and not on the book shelf.
May 8, 2013
I got this book from the library on the recommendation of a vegan friend.
I tried a bunch of recipes from this book but am not enamored with it. The ones I chose seemed bland, and had a similar cooking style -- throw the list of veggies in a pot and cook -- that didn't take into account differences in cooking times for ingredients. I like Terry Walters Clean Foods better for the taste and the instructions.
I tried a bunch of recipes from this book but am not enamored with it. The ones I chose seemed bland, and had a similar cooking style -- throw the list of veggies in a pot and cook -- that didn't take into account differences in cooking times for ingredients. I like Terry Walters Clean Foods better for the taste and the instructions.
April 26, 2013
If I could only choose one cookbook, this would be it. Hundreds of delicious, varied recipes with accessible ingredients and helpful information regarding various foods central to vegan eating (e.g., tempeh). Introduced me to so many new items in a v usable format.
December 15, 2012
This is our go-to cookbook. All of the recipes are fantastic! In fact, we had scones from a recipe in this book for breakfast today. Although it's vegan, Robertson does not shy away from using "substitute" foods like vegan margarine, so even omnivores would find the food tasty.
January 9, 2018
Read through this book cover to cover (minus recipe ingredients/instructions) and saw so many recipes I want to make. Plus informative tips & suggestions & further reading make it not only a cookbook but a reference book as well.
July 22, 2025
I have had this cookbook for a long time now and I have made a lot of recipes from it. I still have not come anywhere to trying all of them but all the ones I have had were great. It was really useful for my time at college, I would use it to make food on my days off for the rest of the week.
June 10, 2020
Robin Robertson is my favorite vegan cookbook author. Her recipes are tasty and relatively easy to make.
February 11, 2010
I love this book! I am blogging about it now! I am going to make all of the recipes and write about them!! Follow along! We can do it together. The few recipes that I have made from it, have been wonderful!
May 16, 2010
I need to recheck this from the library- she has lots of good ideas.
March 16, 2012
What a great cookbook! I borrowed from the library and it was time to return it. Think I'll be buying a copy to own.
January 4, 2013
This is my absolute favorite vegan cookbook. This book is loaded with so many great recipes. If you only have one vegan cookbook on your shelf, make it this one. Love this book!
February 25, 2013
So far this the third cookbook I have read by Robertson. The recipes are superb.I haven't found a dud in the bunch yet.
July 4, 2013
Endless supply of recipes my personal favorites: tempeh pimento cheeze ball, chocolate and walnut farfalle, macadamia cashew patties, and rotini remoulade
September 10, 2016
A lot of good recipes, some I hadn't even thought of before.
January 22, 2015
It is nice to just open the book to find vegan friendly recipes Instead of having to search. I was amazed at how good the banana walnut muffins turned out, just like traditional banana bread.
February 7, 2015
I use this cookbook ALL the time. It is easy and always delicious.
November 14, 2010
Wow, I love this cookbook!
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