Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every Day of the Week

This book is a tome, a beautiful, wonderful, amazing, drool-inspiring tome. It's the kind of thick, heavy hardcover book that you could use to knock someone out with - and it's loaded with delicious recipes. I am a big fan of Isa, her recipes are always fantastic, and I've had such great luck with all of her books. Her last book "Appetite for Reduction" has long been one of my favorite cook books. I loved it for it's simplicity, it's ease, and it's deliciousness but I think Isa really outdid herself with this book. Two recipes in and it already won my heart, becoming my new favorite and my new `go-to.'For the most part the recipes are simple, and easy to prepare - as the title might suggest. Most of the ingredients are common pantry staples, and the focus of the recipes is on whole foods, rather then processed meats/cheeses/sauces. There are a few more complicated dishes meant to be made on days off or during periods of free time, but most recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less which I love. It's been my experience that a lot of quick recipes rely heavily on processed ingredients to keep the cooking time short, or else they are pretty uninspired. Not so with Isa's recipes, every recipe feels gourmet, every recipe looks and tastes like it took you hours but they all come together in a snap. This is the first cook book I've bought in a while where I really - honestly - want to make every recipe. In fact, everything looks so good that it's been very hard for me to decide what to make next.A few other things you may like to know before buying this book are that thee is no nutritional information. Also many of the recipes use seitan, tofu, and cashew cream. None of these things bother me, but it may be of a concern to anyone who follows a gf, sf, or nut-free diet. On the plus side Isa includes possible substitutions for these things, and provides a wealth of information - not only on quick and easy substitutions - on basic kitchen skills, tofu butchery, make-ahead tips, pantry staples and so on. The photography is also gorgeous, and there are many full-page color photos - every other page it seems like. The paper used for the pages is thick, heavy duty so it won't tear easily like in other books. My only real complaint is that the writing for the recipe introduction, ingredient list and notes or tips is quite small. This may not be a big deal for some, but for those of us with less then perfect eyesight it can be somewhat challenging especially when the writing is set against colored pages. Some people may also be dismayed that several of the recipes in the book are offered on Isa's Post Punk Kitchen blog for free, but this doesn't bother me. I love blogs, but I prefer cook books - they're a lot easier to bring into the kitchen then my computer.I've tried quite a few recipes from the book so far, and I can honestly say that each one has been a winner. I haven't made a single recipe yet that I didn't like, nor a recipe my husband didn't like. Each one has been delicious and full of flavor, some of them have real depth of flavor which amazes me due to their ease and simplicity. It's obvious that Isa put a lot of hard work into this book, and I very much appreciate it. This is what I've made so far.Sweet Potato and Red Curry Soup with Rice and Purple Kale - LOVED ITHarina with Eggplant and Chickpeas - Loved it!Wild Rice Soup with Browned Seitan Strips - Loved itNew England Clam Chowder - Loved it!Pesto Soup with Gnocchi, Beans and Greens - Loved it!Butternut Bisque with a Coconut Swirl - Loved it! Probably the best butternut bisque ever!Sesame Slaw with Warm Garlicky Seitan - Loved itQuinoa Caesar Salad - Loved it!Dragon Noodle Salad - Loved it!Ranch Salad with Red Potatoes and Smokey Chickpeas - Pretty good, but the chickpeas were PHENOMENAL!Sweet and Sour Brown Rice Salad - Loved it!Baked Garlic-Curry Fries - Loved it!Olive Lentil Burgers - Pretty good!Chicky Tuna Salad Sandwiches - Loved itEdamame Hummus and Tofu Wraps - Amazing - the Edamame Hummus is incredible!Ancho Lentil Tacos - Loved it!Roasted Red Pepper Mac and Cheese - Pretty goodRoasted Butternut Alfredo - Loved it, simply Amazing!Tofu Mushroom Stroganoff - Loved it -however my favorite is still her stroganoff from VWAVLentil-A-Roni - Loved it!Acorn Squash Risotto - LOVED IT! Really, really amazing!White Wine Risotto with Peas and Shiitake Bacon - Loved it!Lentil Quinoa Stew with Lots of Kale - Loved itCoconut Chana Saag - Loved it!Seitan and Wild Mushroom Stew - Loved it, seriously best stew ever!Everyday Pad Thai - Loved it, best Pad Thai I've ever made, and I'm super picky about my Pad Thai.Good Gravy Bowl with Broccoli and Seitan - Loved it, the gravy alone is amazing!Cozy Hummus Bowl - Loved it!Pizza Bowl - Loved it!Nirvana Enchilada Casserole - Loved it!Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Seared Brussels Sprouts and Tarragon Cream - Loved it, just `to die for!'Steamy Beany Sausages - Loved them,. Probably some of the best seitan sausage I've ever made.Classic Baked Tofu - Loved itScrambled Chickpeas - LOVED IT! I really can't stress enough how amazing this was!My Thai Overnight Scramble - Pretty goodChipotle Sausage Hash - Loved itPuffy Pillow Pancakes - Loved itCarrot Cake Pancakes - Loved itSinfully Wholesome Waffles - Loved it!Lemon Blueberry Loaf - Loved itCorn Muffins - Loved it!Rosemary Chocolate Chip Cookies - Loved it, these were seriously incredible!Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies with White Chocolate Chips - Loved it, simply amazing!Orange Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake - Loved itBecause of the ease of the recipes, and the diversity I think this would be the perfect cook book for a curious omnivore, a newbie vegan, a seasoned busy vegan, or anyone really. The book is amazing on every level, and I really can't say enough good things about it!

I bought 2 copies of this cookbook (1 kindle and the hardcopy). This is how much I like it - I want to be able to cook from it when I travel. First, all recipes are so simple to make and flavorful. I tried the following recipes so far:- Creamy potato-leek soup: So delicious and simple!- Babushka Borscht: A great Borscht version. I used to make the Borsch in Deborah Madison's cookbook (Local Flavors), but I prefer this version because it is less complicated for busy nights.- New England Glam Chowder: I made this recipe several time - every time I want to eat "Glam Chowder". I used to live in the Boston area, and I was not vegan at the time. This version is so good, it makes being vegan quite easy!- Roasted Potato & fennel soup: I ended up over-pureeing my soup, which made it a bit gummy. Isa warned me about that but I did not listen. Not her fault! I am looking forward trying this recipe again.- Butternut Bisque with a coconut swirl: Delicious!- Dragon noodle salad: Good but I would omit the garlic in the Peanut Dragon Dressing next time as I do not like raw garlic and it was overpowering. It's completely a personal preference!- Chicky Tuna Salad sandwiches: These were so simple to put together and so flavorful. My sunflower seeds were old and a bit rancid, so I am looking forward trying this recipe again with fresh nuts! (again not Isa's fault at all!)- Edamame Hummus & Tofu Wraps: I omitted the wasabi powder from the Edamame Hummus as I am not a fan. I also replaced the fresh garlic by a pinch of garlic powder. It was still really good and fresh.- Sunflower mac: This recipe was great (a friend made it for us from this book).- Roasted Red Pepper Mac & Cheese: Also a great Mac & Cheese recipe!- Pesto-cauliflower pasta with breaded tofu: This meal was so good!- Tofu-mushroom stroganoff: Quite good, but this recipe did not make it to my meal rotation for some reason. I yet have to find my favorite vegan mushroom stroganoff recipe. I feel like I am just being difficult: this is an excellent recipe.- Dilly stew: This is my favorite stew recipe ever. The Rosemary dumplings add so much to it. Even my husband who usually dislikes soups and stews, love this recipe. I made this recipe so often during chilly winter nights. It is so comforting and good!- Meaty Beany Chili: This recipe is a classic in my household. I had/made this recipe so many times already. A good friend used to make it for us every time we would visit. She would top the Chili with shredded cabbage to replace the cheese. Just eating this Chili makes me feel nostalgic of the days I was living in New England. I feel bad eating any other Chili.- Omaha Yakisoba with Red Cabbage & Corn: This recipe is part of my weekly rotation. I often eat it several times a week since it is so simple to make and so good. I also love the big the fat udon noodles. Even my 3 years old toddler love this recipe! I sometime use whatever cabbage I have and use canned corn from Trader Joe.- Sticky orange chicky stir-fry: I tried this recipe once or twice. It is quite good when I feel in the mood for Chinese food.- Curried peanut sauce bowl with tofu & kale: This recipe is so good, especially the peanut curry sauce. I just made it once and then forgot about it (I am cooking a lot and from many different cookbooks so I certainly did not forgot about it because it is boring). Writing this review reminds me to make it again soon.- Tempeh Agrodolce: I tried this recipe for the first time last month as I had extra polenta and did not know what to do with it. The agrodolce sauce is so good! I will make it again soon for sure just for the sauce!- Chandra Malai Kofta: This recipe is quite good! I loved the curry sauce (I used Madras curry powder for this recipe).- Puffy pillow pancakes: These are the perfect pancakes for lazy weekend mornings!- Sinfully wholesome waffles: These are good but my kids did not like the whole-wheat pastry flour. I guess it was a bit too healthy for them. I would make them again when their taste evolve.- Banana-nut muffin: Great muffins!- Lemon-blueberry loaf: This bread is so good, it is hard not to eat it all by yourself right after baking it!- Banana-berry scones: This recipe is a staple in my household. I am making these all the time. These scones are that good!- Marbled banana bread: This recipe is also on my rotation. Make sure to mix the dry ingredients well to avoid getting chunks of baking soda in the final product. The instructions are not specific regarding this point and as I was a novice baker at the time, my first loaf turned out to be a bit disappointing. Once you master this basic concept, this bread is truly excellent!- Orange-chocolate chip bundt cake: Excellent! The only reason I am not making this cake often is because I am trying to limit my processed sugar intake.These are only a fraction of the excellent recipes offered in this beautiful book. There is a picture for almost every recipe. I highly recommend this cookbook. It is not only beautiful, but you will actually use it quite often if you are vegan and want meals that are both flavorful and easy to prepare. You might want to get it even if you are not vegan, as most recipes in this book are much better than their non-vegan equivalents.

livro com receitas interessantes, mas este e book utiliza um tipo de arquivo que não permite mudar o tamanho da fonte. Letras muito pequenas , parece que tiraram foto de cada página do livro o que torna a leitura desconfortável, já que não é possível aumentar o tamanho da fonte. Sim, eu aproximei a imagem do livro por meio dos controles da tela do computador mas a letra é tão pequena que fica fora de enquadramento pois este livro digital não permite nenhum controle sobre o arquivo enviado tal como outros livros digitais permitem.

This is my favorite book so far of the six or so vegan cookbooks I have purchased in the last six months. Just a ton of dinner ideas here that are separated into categories to make them easier to find. I think that breakfasts and smoothies are no brainers for most vegans but dinner ideas are harder to come by and this book is loaded with them. I love her helpful hints down the right hand side of the page. Everything I have tried from this has been great and does not take a ton of time. I will say that we have a very well stocked pantry and kitchen, a ton of spices and we make our own seitan chicken so I don't have to go out and get ingredients much. Most of what she uses we already have so I can thumb through the book, choose something for dinner and whip it up in no time. I will be using this book for years to come.

This book is great, its packed with tons of recipes and the difficutly level ranges from easy to flamboyant gourmet !

Primero lo había comprado en electrónico pero me di cuenta de que un libro electrónico de recetas no es cómodo de leer. Al menos los libros de recetas valen completamente la inversión en físico.El libro en físico es HERMOSO, a todo color, muy grande, grueso, recetas probadas, fáciles, excelente compra

Plus points: Just what I needed: a huge selection of recipes that are easy to put together and all just amazingly delicious. Whereas before it used to take me hours to make a vegan meal worthy of the name, the ideas in this book show how you can make a satisfying, interesting meal that appeals to even the fussiest of diners. One of the other reviewers has kindly left a list of some of the recipes she tried, so you can see for yourself if you like the look of them.On the down side: Some of the ingredients are a little tricky to find and might put you off because you have never used them before, and at first it might seem like a bit of a gamble: for example if you make your own seitan (vegan meat) and you don't like it, will all that gluten powder go to waste? Also, to make it cost-effective, I've had to bulk buy a lot of ingredients - a kilo of raw cashews... don't tell my partner. So, it seems tough to justify the initial outlay, but I think that if you are becoming vegan, you shouldn't just jump in with both feet anyway, but ease your digestive system in progressively, so that means you can start with the ingredients you think are going to be the most useful in the long run, and build up your pantry like that. I've tried a fair few of these recipes now and they are really all delicious, so you can trust the writer. If you are unsure, check her website and try a few of her recipes there.If you are new to veganism, this would be a great book to start with, as the recipes are unfussy and delicious. If you are a long-term vegan and looking for some fresh ideas, this would also be an excellent choice.WARNING: I bought the kindle version and it's basically PDF scans of the book. There is no way to search for ingredients or recipes, there are no chapters and there is no index at the beginning so you can't skip to the sections you are interested, also there is no way to bookmark or highlight text. You have to laboriously go through the entire book and somehow remember the pages you like and the page number, then use the annoying little slider thing at the bottom of the page to get back to the approximate place... All stupid and time-consuming. Invest in the paper version of this book, or wait until a real Kindle version comes out.