Quick and Easy Low-Cal Vegan Comfort Food: 150 Down-Home Recipes Packed with Flavor, Not Calories (Quick and Easy (Experiment))
“This is an excellent cookbook, whether you are watching your calories or just need some old-fashioned comfort food without the guilt.”—Tucson Citizen"InQuick and Easy Low-Cal Vegan Comfort Food, Atlanta-based author Alicia Simpson offers dishes that decidedly don't sound like diet food, but each weighs in at around 350 salaries (or fewer) per serving. . . . Simpson's Southern roots come through in her recipes, especially evident in dishes such as Hoppin’ John, Fried Green Tomatoes, Spicy Kale Slaw, and Andouille Gumbo. Beyond the down-home favorites, Simpson explores deliciously new culinary territory. Her Lavender Pancakes sound like something out of a fantasy, her White Lasagna defies dieting, and her Butter Rum Pound Cake will soon become a necessary part of any Sunday brunch."—VegNews“Alicia’s enticing recipes are nutrient-rich, flavor-packed, and built from familiar, whole ingredients, and her delightful descriptions make you feel like she’s in the kitchen with you preparing delicious, sensible meals.”—Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, best-selling author ofColor Me Vegan,Vegan’s Daily Companion, andThe 30-Day Vegan Challenge“Alicia has really outdone herself with this book. Finally we can have decadent soul food without the calories or fat. Many of Alicia’s recipes are made without oil and using wholesome, fresh ingredients. I highly recommend this book!”—Lindsay S. Nixon, author ofThe Happy Herbivore CookbookandEveryday Happy Herbivore“If you think that rich-tasting, luscious-flavored dishes can’t be part of a healthy, plant-based diet, Alicia Simpson is here to prove that it can be done. Combining old-fashioned comfort cooking with solid contemporary nutritional know-how, Alicia’s cozy classics will become delicious standards in your vegan repertoire.”—Nava Atlas, author ofVegan Holiday KitchenandWild About Greens“Forget having to drop the fun and flavor from your meals in order to make them figure-friendly, because Alicia’sQuick & Easy Low-Cal Vegan Comfort Foodwill have you dreaming of lower-calorie vegan Cheese Fries, Chorizo Breakfast Quesadillas, and Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, and devouring them too!”—Celine Steen, coauthor ofHearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites“WithQuick and Easy Low-Cal Vegan Comfort FoodAlicia Simpson combines a sensible approach to a whole-foods vegan diet with delicious down-home recipes like Sweet Potato Soufflé, Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich, and Butter Rum Pound Cake. Healthy eating never tasted so good!”—Robin Robertson, best-selling author ofQuick-Fix Vegan,Vegan on the Cheap, andVegan Fire & Spice“This book is a must have for anyone (vegan or not!) who is looking to get rid of excess calories, and keep all of the fun and flavor in comfort food favorites.  Alicia shows us how to control portions while discussing the nutritional science from a vegan point of view in a book that is thoughtfully laid out and fun to read.”—Joni Marie Newman, author ofThe Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions“From Baked Hush Puppies and Vegetable Noodle Soup to Chickpea Cacciatore and Lemongrass Soda, Alicia has some amazing recipes in store for you. Welcome to the new world of good-for-you comfort food!”—Kathy Hester, author ofThe Vegan Slow Cooker“Low-cal has never been more delicious, thanks to Alicia C. Simpson! Alicia has taken our favorite, down-home dishes, from breakfast to dessert, and given them a healthy makeover, with all of the flavor and satisfaction of the originals, and none of the guilt. Sign me up!”—Julie Hasson, author ofVegan Diner"If you’re vegan and looking for a great way to get or stay in shape and eat right while still enjoying great-tasting, familiar dishes, you’ll enjoy Alicia C. Simpson’sQuick and Easy Low-Cal Vegan Comfort Food."—VegKitchen.com