Hot for Food Vegan Comfort Classics: 101 Recipes to Feed Your Face [A Cookbook]

by Lauren Toyota

Overview

A fun and irreverent take on vegan comfort food that's saucy, sweet, sassy, and most definitely deep-fried, from YouTube sensation Lauren Toyota of Hot for Food.

In this bold collection of more than 100 recipes, the world of comfort food and vegan cooking collide as Lauren Toyota shares her favorite recipes and creative ways to make Philly cheesesteak, fried chicken, and mac 'n' cheese, all with simple vegan ingredients. Never one to hold back, Lauren piles plates high with cheese sauce, ranch, bacon, and barbecue sauce, all while sharing personal stories and tips in her engaging and hilarious voice. The result is indulgent, craveworthy food - like Southern Fried Cauliflower, The Best Vegan Ramen, and Raspberry Funfetti Pop Tarts - made for sharing with friends at weeknight dinners, weekend brunches, and beyond.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780399580147
Publisher:	Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Publication date:	02/27/2018
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	250,171
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

LAUREN TOYOTA is a former MTV Canada host and a YouTube sensation. Her channel and blog, hot for food, attract a wide and engaged audience of young people curious about how to make vegan food fast and fun.  In less than two years, her YouTube channel has gained over 391,000 subscribers. She lives in Toronto, Canada.

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COLD CUCUMBER- CHILE NOODLES
Makes 4 to 6 servings  

1 pound thick flat rice noodles 
2 English cucumbers 
2 green onions, white and green parts, finely sliced diagonally 
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 
2 tablespoons sesame seeds 
1 ⁄4 to ½ teaspoon sea salt 
4 tablespoons chile oil 

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If your rice noodles already contain salt, do not add salt to the water. Cook the noodles until al dente, approximately 6 minutes. 

Meanwhile, cut the cucumber into ribbons using a vegetable peeler or slice very thin using a mandolin. 

Drain the noodles, rinse under cool water, and place in a large bowl. Toss with the cucumber ribbons, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds (reserving 1 teaspoon for garnish), and 1 ⁄4 teaspoon of the salt (more to taste, if necessary). Divide among serving plates. 

Drizzle each portion with 1 tablespoon of the chile oil (or use more sesame oil if you don’t want spice) and garnish with the remaining sesame seeds. You can also toss the noodles in only the sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds, leaving the cucumber ribbons and green onions to place on top of the noodles in each serving. I think this looks prettier! 

If you have leftovers, soften the noodles by heating them with a bit of water in a covered pan or heat in a microwave. Drain any excess water before serving. 

Table of Contents

Hey hot for food farm! 1

Badass brunches 7

But First … Bacon 8

Bacon Marinade

Coconut Bacon

Almond Bacon

Tofu Bacon Crumbles or Slices

Mushroom Bacon

Cassava Bacon

The Big Brekky Skillet 12

Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits 15

The Best Breakfast Sandwich 16

Baked Bean Tostadas 19

Tofu Benny with Hollandaise 20

Mushroom & Leek Quiche 22

Pile o'Waffles 27

French Toast Coffee Cake 28

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes 31

Finger foods 33

Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip 35

Herb-Loaded Sausage Rolls 37

Cheesy Pesto Bread Twists 41

Zucchini-Onion Bhaji 42

Baked Jalapeño Poppers 45

Southern Fried Cauliflower 46

Mac & Cheese Onion Rings 49

Spicy Black Bean Taquitos 50

Crispy Crabless Cakes 53

Veggie sides & big salads 55

Lemony Parm Green Beans 56

Mushroom & Herb Toast 59

Green Curry Cauliflower Roast 60

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad 63

Banh Mi Bowl 64

My Big Fat Greek Potato Salad 67

Southwest Chop Salad 68

Hearty soups 70

Chicken Potpie Soup 73

Real Wonton Soup 74

Gooey French Onion Soup 79

See Food Chowder 81

Cream of Broccoli Soup 85

Curried Butternut Squash Soup 86

Comforting Lasagna Soup 89

Stacked sandwiches 90

Oyster Mushroom Po' Boy 92

Saved by Seitan 95

Philly Cheesesteak 96

Gyro Wrap 99

Filet-O-Tempeh Sandwich 100

Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich 103

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich 107

Monte Cristo 109

The Ramen Burger 110

Oodles of noodles 113

Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo 114

Cold Cucumber-Chile Noodles 117

Creamy Rosé Penne 118

Spicy Peanut Noodles 121

Green Pea Pesto Linguine 122

Eggplant Parm & Spaghetti 125

Butternut Squash Cannelloni 127

Bacon Mac & Cheese Skillet 131

The Best Vegan Ramen 132

The main event 137

Stuffed Crust Pizza 139

Loaded Fries Supreme 140

Orange Tofu & Veggie Fried Rice 143

Fried Avocados with Jackfruit 145

Bean & Cheese Enchiladas Verdes 149

When in Doubt … Put It in a Taco! 150

Sweet Potato Gnocchi 153

Fajita Fiesta Bowls 156

Waffle-Topped Cottage Pie 159

Bangers & Mash 161

Mushroom, Leek & Tomato Risotto 164

Sweet things 167

That Dough 168

Cinnamon Rolls 171

Apple Fritters 172

Customizable Cake 177

Chocolate Cake

Vanilla Cake

Apple Spice Cake

Lemon Cake

Buttercream Frostings 180

Chocolate Buttercream

Vanilla Buttercream

Maple Buttercream

Raspberry Buttercream

Tiramisu Trifle 183

Fudgy Brownies 184

Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies 187

Baked Blueberry Cheesecake 188

Blackberry Crumble Bars 191

Classic Apple Pie 192

Lemon Meringue Pie Tarts 197

Raspberry Funfetti Pop Tarts 199

Get saucy 203

The Nacho Cheese 205

The Parm 207

The Tartar Sauce 207

The Mozza 208

The BBQ Sauce 209

The Guac Sauce 209

The Sour Cream 210

The Maple-Mustard Dip 210

The Red Pepper Relish 212

The Spicy Peanut Sauce 215

The Red Sauce & The Rosé Sauce 216

The Hollandaise Sauce 218

The Gravy 220

The Caesar Dressing 221

Three Easy Dressings 222

The Classic Ranch

The Creamy Cucumber

The Thousand Island

The Aiolis 224

Homemade Vegan Mayo

The Sundried Tomato Aioli

The Horseradish-Dili Aioli

The Roasted Garlic Aioli

The Jalapeño-Lime Aioli

The Spicy Sriracha Aioli

Acknowledgments 229

Index 230

Editorial Reviews

…a lineup of indulgent-by-any-standards classics…[Toyota] understands better than anyone that multiple layers of flavor and texture are crucial when you're not allowed to fall back on butter and bacon fat.

The New York Times Book Review - Jenny Rosenstrach

12/18/2017
Canadian media personality Toyota, creator of the vegan Hot for Food blog and the YouTube channel of the same name, presents satisfying recipes for “indulgent, delectable, gourmet vegan comfort foods.” Toyota refashions classic stick-to-your-ribs fare with vegan substitutes such as nuts, tofu, and friendly fats. A chapter titled “Badass Brunches” showcases buttermilk biscuits, waffles with berry syrup and cream, and six plant-based variations on bacon. Finger foods presented here include crispy crabless cakes and party-friendly jalapeño poppers. Soups include a tummy-warming one made with wontons, and mains include deep-fried avocados stuffed with jackfruit. The Mozz, a meltable cashew-based mozzarella replacement, can serve as a topping for onion soup and gyros. For lighter fare, Toyota suggests Thai-inspired roasted green-curry cauliflower, and though salads and raw-veggie dishes are not Toyota’s focus, there are recipes for rich aiolis for sandwich spreads and dressings for salads. Desserts contain gluten, sugar, and shortening and offer “framework recipes” for customizable chocolate/vanilla cake batter and dough for apple fritters or cinnamon rolls. Some recipes require high-speed blenders, food processors, or a deep-frying setup. In this excellent book of hearty, bold recipes, Toyota makes good on her promise to offer “indulgent, not pious” vegan fare. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

Lauren has absolutely nailed this cookbook. Vegans looking to up their cooking game, or those hoping to try plant-based eating for the first time, will be blown away at the creativity of these recipes. From basic sauces and doughs to the most delicious-looking veggie burgers and cakes, this book has it all. The photos and recipes don’t disappoint!”
—DANA SHULTZ, author of Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking

“Lauren is a genius when it comes to plant-based cooking. Who would have ever thought that recipes like French Toast Coffee Cake, Mac & Cheese Onion Rings, and Stuffed Crust Pizza would be in a vegan cookbook! Hot for food has become my favorite YouTube channel and I’m so excited to cook everything from Lauren’s book.”
— JEANINE DONOFRIO, creator of the popular blog Love & Lemons and author of The Love & Lemons Cookbook

“Lauren is a renegade and hugely responsible for showing the world how incredible plant-based foods can be. Her out-of-the-box brilliance for vegan cooking is in a league of its own. Good luck eating any other vegan food after you try hot for food recipes, because it just does not get any tastier than this. This is basically a bible. Lauren Toyota is above the law.”
—JULIEN SOLOMITA & JENNA MOUREY/MARBLES, YouTubers

"I’m not vegan, and I do eat meat, but I rarely cook it at home. So I’m very, very excited to dive into this new vegan cookbook that is brimming with hearty meals that are vegan, but 100% comforting and satisfying. "
—EMILY POPP, HelloGiggles

From the Publisher

05/15/2018
What constitutes comfort food and what is a classic comfort meal? Hot for Food blogger Toyota answers both questions with menu-spanning recipes. Bacon is often among the most missed foods, taste-wise and texture-wise, that vegans long for—and Toyota offers six ways to replicate it. Achieving authentic taste without animal-based ingredients means more preparation and attention to flavor and mouth feel. While most recipes offered here are from scratch, such as the seitan loaf that is the staple for sandwiches, Toyota also uses vegan butter, some vegan cheeses, and nondairy milks. There are some newer nominees for comfort food, such as a savory butternut squash soup, but also top-of-the-list favorites, such as mac and cheese and brownies. Toyota explains how the idea of "comfort food" is formed over time and culturally flavored; Indian bhaji, black bean taquitos, and wonton soup represent the spectrum of satisfying cuisines. VERDICT Vegan cooks will find this volume true to its title, with recipes that will be among their favorite "classics."—Jeanette McVeigh, Univ. of the Sciences, Philadelphia

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