But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan!: 125 Recipes to Win Everyone Over

by Kristy Turner, Chris Miller (Photographer)

Overview

“Proves that going plant-based doesn’t have to mean going without—armed with a positive attitude, playful wit, and an array of mouthwatering recipes!” —Angela Liddon, New York Times–bestselling author of The Oh She Glows Cookbook

With her first cookbook, But I Could Never Go Vegan!, Kristy Turner deliciously refuted every common excuse to prove that, yes, anyone can go vegan. Now, But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! serves up 125 all-new, scrumptious, satisfying recipes—organized around 20 too-familiar objections to eating vegan as a family:

• Don’t have time to cook elaborate family dinners? Whip up an easy weeknight solution: Quick Cauliflower Curry, BBQ Chickpea Salad, or Cheesy Quinoa & Veggies.
• Worried about satisfying the “meat and potatoes” eaters? Wow them with Lazy Vegan Chile Relleno Casserole, Jackfruit Carnitas Burrito Bowl, or Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes.
• Hosting a special event? Try Pizzadillas for game day, Champagne Cupcakes for bridal showers, Maple-Miso Tempeh Cutlets for Thanksgiving, or Herbed Tofu Burgers for your next potluck.

Easy-to-follow, bursting-with-flavor recipes—free of all animal products!—make it easier than ever to please vegans and non-vegans at gatherings. Even your most skeptical relatives will be begging for more!

“Turner dreamed up lighter, vegan alternatives to her family’s favorite dishes. . . . Get ready to warm up from the inside out.” —InStyle

“With a great sense of humor and a riposte for every possible excuse, Turner’s book may have even the most reluctant family considering going vegan.” —Publishers Weekly

“Turner does a great job of keeping the reader’s mouth-watering. Her writing is cheery and informal . . . this is a book to enjoy.” —Booklist

“Dishes that will make even your non-vegan family members beg for second helpings.” —The Nest

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781615193431
Publisher:	The Experiment
Publication date:	06/02/2021
Series:	But I Could Never Go Vegan!
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	63 MB
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About the Author

A self-described former “die-hard cheese nerd,” Kristy Turner is now the writer, recipe developer, and food stylist behind the vegan food blog Keepin’ It Kind. Once a professional fromagier and mutterer of the words, “I could never be vegan,” Kristy now loves her compassionate lifestyle and works with her photographer husband, Chris, to make veganism accessible, fun, and delicious for everyone. She lives in Marina del Rey, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

I Got This Book. Now What? 8

I Don't Want to Be One of "Those" Vegans 9

My Family Won't Be Cool with Me Filling Our Kitchen with Weird Gadgets! 21

1 I don't know what we'd do without so many of the staple ingredients we use every day! Vegan Pantry Staples that your Family will be Willing to Use

Quick Bacon Crumbles 24

Basic Cashew Cheese Sauce 27

Pepita Parmesan 28

Pickled Red Cabbage & Onion Relish 31

Cream of Mushroom Soup 32

Avocado Ranch Dressing 35

Lemon Tahini Sauce 36

2 My family demands bacon and eggs for breakfast. Vegan Dishes to Get Everyone's Day Off to a Good Start

Tofu Rancheros 39

Maple-Peanut Butter Pancakes 40

Savory Breakfast Casserole 43

Everyone's Favorite Oatmeal 44

Vanilla French Toast with Strawberry Sauce 47

Mushroom-Kale Skillet Hash 50

Quick & Easy Avocado Toast 53

3 I don't have time to cook elaborate family dinners! Easy Vegan Weeknight Meal Solutions

Tips & Tricks: Weeknight Meal Preparation 55

Mexican Pizza with 15-Minute Retried Beans 56

Potato Leek Soup 59

Quick Cauliflower Curry 60

BBQ Chickpea Salad 63

Spicy Sesame Soba Noodle Bowl 64

Cheesy Quinoa & Veggies 67

Jackfruit Crabless Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli 68

4 My kids think vegan food is weird. Kid-Friendly Vegan Meals

Hidden Veggie Mac 'n' Cheese 73

Tempeh Nuggets 74

Cheesy Trees 77

PB&J Roll-Ups 78

Fruity Granola Bars 81

Bean & Cheese Quesadillas 82

5 My teenagers just want to "fit in" with their friends when it comes to what they eat. Vegan Food Cool Enough for Sports Games, Sleepovers and just Hanging out

Make-Your-Own Cheese Pizza 85

Smashed Lentil Tacos 86

Tempeh Sloppy Joe Sliders 89

Tater Totchos 90

Just Fries 93

Hot Fudge Ice Cream Sundaes 94

6 If forced to choose between chicken wings and me, my spouse would choose the wrings. Vegan food for your-Meat and Potatoes Family Members

Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs 99

Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes 102

Double-Double Cheeseburgers 105

Beer-Marinated Portobello Tacos with Avocado-Corn Salsa 106

Lazy Vegan Chile Relleno Casserole 109

Jackfruit Carnitas Burrito Bowl 110

7 My partner doesn't think veganism is part of a well-balanced diet. Vegan Meals that Health Nuts can Get Excited About

Chinese Chickpea Salad 115

Pecan Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Peas & Kale 116

Chile-Roasted Tofu Lettuce Cups 119

Buddha Bowl 120

Beet Hummus Collard Wraps 123

Green Quinoa Salad 124

No-Bake Zucchini Manicotti 127

8 My parents don't understand why I Won't eat my childhood favorites. Homestyle Vegan Food-Just Like Mom Makes It"

Chickpea & Dumplin' Soup 131

Shiitake Stroganoff 132

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls 135

Not-Tuna Casserole 136

BBQ-Glazed Tempeh 139

Smoky Shroom Sausage & Red Potato Goulash 140

9 The in-Laws will just add this to their list of my faults. Impressive Meals that will Leave them with only Good Things to Say About You

Balsamic-Roasted Beet & Cheese Galette 143

French Onion Soup 147

Truffled Mashed Potato-Stuffed Portobellos 148

Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Butter 151

Kung Pao Cauliflower 152

Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Pasta 155

10 My brother thinks there's no such thing as a "meatless Sandwich." Healthy and Satisfying Meat-Free Sandwiches

Fillet o' Chickpea Sandwich with Tartar Sauce Slaw 157

The Portobello Philly Reuben 160

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich 163

The Avocado Melt 164

Chickenless Salad Sandwich 167

Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi 168

11 My sister thinks vegan baking is something only hippies do. Vegan Baked Goods that you Don't Have to be a Nippie to Love

Blueberry-Banana Muffins 173

Chocolate Layer Cake 174

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies 179

Salted Vanilla Maple Blondies 180

Pumpkin Chai Scones 182

Strawberry-Peach Crisp with Vanilla Whipped Cream 185

Uncle John thinks his comfort food is better than mine… and won't shut up about it.

Hash Brown Casserole (aka Company Potatoes) 188

Roasted Carrot b Wild Mushroom Ragout 191

Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie 192

Lasagna Soup 195

Cauliflower Parmigiana 196

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches 199

13 There's no way vegan food can make everyone happy at once. Adaptable Meals that even the Pickest Eaters

Artichoke-Kale Hummus 202

BLT Summer Rolls with Avocado 205

Perfect Roasted Potatoes 206

Cauliflower Alfredo Baked Ziti 209

Creamy Roasted Garlic-Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons 210

Chocolate-Peanut Sutter Truffles 213

14 What can I serve at the big game day part that won't get pushed to the side? Decadent Snakage that nobody will guess is vegan

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings with Blue Cheese Dip 216

Jalapeño Popper Bites 218

Cheesy Spiced Popcorn 221

Chickpea-Avocado Taquitos 222

Pizzadillas 225

Cilantro Chile Almond Dip 226

15 What will we do about birthdays/graduations/baby & bridal showers? Special Meals for Fachcier Get-Togethers

Avocado b Hearts of Palm Tea Sandwiches 228

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Cucumber Cups 231

Chickpea Caesar Pasta Salad 232

Sun-Dried Tomato & White Bean Bruschetta 235

Chickpea Croquettes with Dill Yogurt Sauce 236

Champagne Cupcakes 239

What will I bring to potlucks and summer barbecues? Vegan Recipes Big Enough to Feed a Crowd

Deviled Potato Salad 242

Herbed Tofu Burgers 245

Ranch-Seasoned Corn on the Cob 246

Creamy, Crunchy Coleslaw 249

Grilled Veggie Kebabs 250

Rainbow Fruit Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing 252

17 It's just not the holidays without Aunt Betty's pumpkin pie.

Vegan Dishes that will Start New Holiday Traditions

Cheesy Roasted Sweet Potatoes 254

Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onion Topping 257

Mashed Potatoes 258

Maple-Miso Tempeh Cutlets 261

Easy Tahini Gravy 262

Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake 263

Gingerbread Cookies 266

18 But this recipe has been passed down for generations! Classic Family Recipes (Veganized) that Even Grandma will Appeove OPI

Tips b Tricks: Veganizing Your Family's Favorite Recipes 269

Tempeh Sausage Minestrone 272

Pot-obello Roast 275

Sweet Potato Casserole 276

Skillet Cornbread 279

Grandma's Famous Date Nut Bread 280

Peanut Butter Pie 283

19 Vegan food will zap all the romance on date night. Romantic Vegan Meals that will Really set the Mood

Silky Cheese Fondue 286

Avocado, Pomegranate & Pine Nut Salad 289

Deconstructed Sushi Bowl 290

Sun-Dried Tomato Linguine 293

Scallops with Creamy Mushroom-Leek Sauce 294

Mini Salted Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Tarts 297

How do I thank my family for welcoming my Vegan diet? Homemade Epible Gifts to show your family Your Application

Rescue Puppy Chow 299

Caramel Cashew Granola 300

Wild Rice, Mushroom b Lentil Soup in a Jar 303

Make-Your-Own Cornbread in a Jar 304

Apricot Pistachio Chocolate Bark 307

Spiced Nuts 308

Gratitude 310

Index 313

Editorial Reviews

11/07/2016
Coming off the success of her debut cookbook, But I Could Never Go Vegan!, Turner delivers a cookbook designed to handle all the typical excuses or doubts for not eating vegan food. For example, “I don’t know what we’d do without so many of the staple ingredients we use every day!” highlights vegan pantry staples such as basic cashew cheese sauce. Turner’s wit and charm shine through the stories and chapter titles: “If forced to choose between chicken wings and me, my spouse would choose the wings.” Many recipes are naturally vegan, such as mushroom kale skillet hash and a green quinoa salad. However, the Double-Double Cheeseburger, which requires vegan substitutions and seemingly a great deal of work, is a gamble with carnivores and may not be worth the effort. The book is organized by excuses and not set out as typical cookbooks are. Helpful icons at the beginning of each recipe label those that are gluten-free, nut-free, or in need of some advanced preparation. Recipes are outlined with prep time and active time commitments and photographs are plentiful. With a great sense of humor and a riposte for every possible excuse, Turner’s book may have even the most reluctant family considering going vegan. Photos. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

"This comprehensive resource for creating vegan versions of family recipes means we’re loving our favorite childhood foods without relying on animal products."

Veg News

"2016 Foreword INDIES Silver Winner

"Turner dreamed up lighter, vegan alternatives to her family’s favorite dishes. . . . Get ready to warm up from the inside out."

InStyle

"With grace and humor, and more than 100 exceptional vegan recipes, Kristy Turner helps people take significant steps toward eating more healthfully, living more mindfully, and creating positive dining experiences for both vegans and non-vegans sitting at the same table."

Gene Baur

"No one wants to say goodbye to their favorite childhood meals or family traditions. Luckily, in But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan!, Kristy Turner once again proves that going plant-based doesn’t have to mean going without—armed with a positive attitude, playful wit, and an array of mouthwatering recipes!"

Angela Liddon

"An absolute treasure for the whole family—vegan or not!"

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

"A tender, humorous tribute to food as a form of connection, But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! is a family-friendly cookbook and so much more! Ever gentle, welcoming, and wise, Kristy Turner will ease any new vegan’s trepidations and she guides all readers through the ins and outs of sharing vegan food with reluctant—or even stubborn—family members. These vibrant, satisfying recipes are proof that plant-based food can occupy a celebrated place on any family’s table."

Gena Hamshaw

"Turner does a great job of keeping the reader’s mouth watering. Her writing is cheery and informal . . . this is a book to enjoy."

Booklist

"You won’t believe these traditional family recipes gone vegan: Philly Reubens, Tempeh Sloppy Joe Sliders, Buffalo Cauliflower Wings—and Salted Vanilla Maple Blondies for dessert. It’s a feast for every member of the family. Bring it on!"

Chef Chloe Coscarelli

"With more of the witty banter we’ve come to love, Kristy serves up recipes that are friendly to your pantry, traditions, events, family members, and children of all ages! Here are meals that everyone will remember."

Richa Hingle

"We all want to make better choices for our health, but what do you do when your own flesh and blood . . . seems to eat only flesh and blood?! Kristy’s back with another great collection of inventive, delicious recipes that’s sure to please even the most veggie-phobic members of your family!"

Randy Clemens

"Dishes that will make even your non-vegan family members beg for second helpings."

The Nest

Turner dreamed up lighter, vegan alternatives to her family’s favorite dishes. . . . Get ready to warm up from the inside out.”—InStyle

“With a great sense of humor and a riposte for every possible excuse, Turner’s book may have even the most reluctant family considering going vegan.”—Publishers Weekly

“Turner does a great job of keeping the reader’s mouth watering. Her writing is cheery and informal . . . this is a book to enjoy.”—Booklist

“Dishes that will make even your non-vegan family members beg for second helpings.”—The Nest

“This comprehensive resource for creating vegan versions of family recipes means we’re loving our favorite childhood foods without relying on animal products.”—Veg News

“These dishes are created for occasions as important as Thanksgiving and as informal as sleepovers. . . . This cookbook brings an unmatched depth of personal and culinary experience to the subject. Neither comprehensive nor epicurean, these are sensible recipes for real-life eating experiences.”—Library Journal

“No one wants to say goodbye to their favorite childhood meals or family traditions. Luckily, in But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan!, Kristy Turner once again proves that going plant-based doesn’t have to mean going without—armed with a positive attitude, playful wit, and an array of mouthwatering recipes!”
—Angela Liddon, New York Times–bestselling author of The Oh She Glows Cookbook

“With grace and humor, and more than 100 exceptional vegan recipes, Kristy Turner helps people take significant steps toward eating more healthfully, living more mindfully, and creating positive dining experiences for both vegans and non-vegans sitting at the same table.”
—Gene Baur, president and cofounder of Farm Sanctuary, author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food 

“You won’t believe these traditional family recipes gone vegan: Philly Reubens, Tempeh Sloppy Joe Sliders, Buffalo Cauliflower Wings—and Salted Vanilla Maple Blondies for dessert. It’s a feast for every member of the family. Bring it on!”
—Chef Chloe Coscarelli, author of Chloe’s Kitchen, Chloe’s Vegan Desserts, and Chloe’s Vegan Italian Kitchen 

“An absolute treasure for the whole family—vegan or not!”
—Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, bestselling author of The 30-Day Vegan Challenge

“With more of the witty banter we’ve come to love, Kristy serves up recipes that are friendly to your pantry, traditions, events, family members, and children of all ages! Here are meals that everyone will remember.”
—Richa Hingle, bestselling author of Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen

“A tender, humorous tribute to food as a form of connection, But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! is a family-friendly cookbook and so much more! Ever gentle, welcoming, and wise, Kristy Turner will ease any new vegan's trepidations and she guides all readers through the ins and outs of sharing vegan food with reluctant—or even stubborn—family members. These vibrant, satisfying recipes are proof that plant-based food can occupy a celebrated place on any family’s table.”
—Gena Hamshaw, author of Food52 Vegan

“We all want to make better choices for our health, but what do you do when your own flesh and blood . . . seems to eat only flesh and blood?! Kristy’s back with another great collection of inventive, delicious recipes that’s sure to please even the most veggie-phobic members of your family!”
—Randy Clemens, author of The Veggie-Lover's Sriracha Cookbook

2016 Foreword INDIES Silver Winner

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