"The Basics" was written with new cooks or new-to-cast-iron cooks in mind. Even seasoned cooks who are interested in learning about healthier ingredients and vegetarian and vegan options will find ample information. There are full color photos and, to help those who learn best through demonstrations, links to helpful videos.
This is the e-book version of the instructional information at The Cast Iron Veggie website. "The Basics" e-book has a convenient hyperlink Table of Contents that allows you to easily move from one section to another even when you're offline. This e-book also contains additional photos not seen elsewhere as well as new recipes for a Mushroom-based Vegetable Broth, Vegan Butter, Vegan Cream "Cheese," Honey Ketchup, and how to use Eggplant as Pasta.
There is also information on healthier ingredients. Not sure the difference between coconut manna and coconut butter? Are you allergic to nuts and want to know about alternatives to almond flour? Are you trying to set up your first kitchen but you don't even know what equipment or stock foods to buy?
"The Cast Iron Veggie, From My Kitchen To Yours" book set was written for people who want recipes that use healthier ingredients. It's great for vegetarians, vegans, or those who simply want to add new, tasty dishes to their regular repertoire or Meatless Monday menus. The recipes were written for those who are looking for Allergy-aware and Celiac-friendly (gluten-free) meals and yummy baked goods that have a focus on fiber.
So please join me as I share my experience with cast iron cookware and the recipes my family and I enjoy. These are the foods we eat at home and share with our friends. They were created by a home cook for easy use by other home cooks. No cooking degree required.
Although cast iron pots and pans aren’t necessary for any of these recipes, most recipes suggest a cast iron piece that could be used during cooking or baking.
All recipes are dairy-free, gluten-free, and cane sugar-free. Most are made from whole foods and are great for people following a Clean Eating diet. I have been a vegetarian since 1984 and have been raising vegetarian kids for over a decade.
And watch for the other books of the set. Each section will be available to purchase separately or, once all the individual e-books have been released, you will be able to buy the complete e-set. The set includes: The Basics, Soups and Sauces, Breads and Such, Entrees, Side Dishes, and Desserts.