Review: Lunchtime? Think Vegan for good health and good food
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 2, 2014
Ruby Cooper once again has gone out of her way to deliver a definitive book on how to make tasty and nutritious vegan lunches. The introduction restates what most of us have learned about the parameters of Vegan Diet and then proceeds to jump into the best ingredients and follows that with some of the beautifully photographed and described recipes for 50 Vegan Lunch Recipes.The reassuring aspect of Cooper's presentation is not only in the wide variety of lunch ideas is her reminding us that these creations are low in fat, help the diet conscious cooker and eater, keep us feeling healthy as well as satisfied, help detox the body, and gives us the upper hand in keeping health available in a hurry to match busy lifestyles. Just take out one of these creations to your workplace and notice the depth of gathering when you offer to share.Cooper offers a wide variety of lunch recipes  starting with salads: Cucumber and watermelon salad, Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad, Vegan Almond Salad and more. The she lists soups: spicy Peanut and Tomato Soup, Raw Spiced Avocado Soup with Cucumbers, Vegan Apple Soup, Smooth Green Soup and more. A list of recipes for vegan curries follows: Lentil and Cauliflower Curry, Thai Vegan Curry, Coconut Lentil Curry are examples. Sandwiches and Wraps are nest: Tofu Sandwich, Hummus and Veggie Sandwich, Potato and Olive Sandwich, Vegan Tortilla Wraps, etc. Stews come next: Moroccan Stew, Vegan Turnip Stew, Pumpkin Stew with Lentils, etc. Baked and Roasted Lunches round out the book: Baked Black Beans with Vegetables, Quinoa Casserole, Vegetable Tacos and more. Each lunch is thoroughly described, with preparation tips, and is accompanied by a color photograph of the end product that is like a banner advertisement. This is a well designed an excellent Vegan Lunch Cookbook. Happy Eating! Grady Harp, February 14