Vbq the ultimate vegan barbecue cookbook free download

Image Courtesy of The Experiment. Make your summer cooking carry on all year long. Mother and daughter team Linda and Alex Meyer, inspired by their family road trips to South Carolina, Louisiana and Texas, show you how to recreate classic BBQ flavors with a vegan twist.

Image Courtesy of Page Street Publishing. I generally jot down recipes from books that are going to expire soon, but I ended up not finding anything that I wanted to keep.

All that said, this is probably a fantastic cookbook for most vegan cooks -- especially if you are not gluten-free. It's likely to inspire a lot of barbecue adventures and will certainly show that there's a lot more for vegetarians to grill besides tofu and peppers.

View 2 comments. Jun 26, Lara rated it it was amazing Shelves: read-in , food , non-fiction , libraried , faves-from Okay, who wants to have a vegan barbecue party with me? Seriously, I want this to happen like, right now. Or at least sometime this summer. Or fall. Or winter--whatever, it's Texas, we can barbecue all dang year around here! I requested this not really expecting much. Let's face it, barbecues are not really known for being vegan or even vegetarian friendly, and I sort of assumed this would consist of like, sad vegan weenies and black bean burgers or something.

I thought it would be lame and I'd Okay, who wants to have a vegan barbecue party with me? I thought it would be lame and I'd roll my eyes and say, yep, barbecuing still sounds like no fun. The layout is really nice--full-page yummy-looking photograph on the left, ingredients and simple directions on the right, with number of servings, amount of grill time and prep time along the top, with maybe 2 sentences max of recipe intro shit.

Lots of white space, not a lot of text. It's pretty wonderful. There are a few instructions that seem slightly vague to me, but probably mostly because I have no idea what the hell I'm doing with a grill, and I assume I could google a few things I'm unclear on and be just fine. Or, you know, just read all the how-tos at the beginning of the book, because this thing actually walks you through everything like you've never even seen a grill before, which You in?

May 16, Peacegal rated it really liked it. The grill is for us, too! There's no reason why vegans can't enjoy food celebrations like cookouts, and if you're not, you're doing it wrong. VBQ is an ode to all things barbecue, from choosing a grill to grill care, etiquette, and so forth. There are lots of full-page photos of beautiful food. There are some recipes I think I'll use, but VBQ was also one of those cookbooks that seems too advanced for me.

I don't really see the necessity of making my own beer brats from scratch when brands like The grill is for us, too! I don't really see the necessity of making my own beer brats from scratch when brands like Tofurky make ones that are so tasty.

There is also a lot of from-scratch making of dressings and dips, which I also don't think I would do. Unfortunately, that's the problem with a lot of vegan cookbooks, I've found. If you are already aware of enough convenience products to lighten the load, books like this can be very helpful. For omnis who are unaware of the sheer amount of premade vegan products out there, plant-based eating may seem to be way too involved, expensive, and time-consuming. Great all-around manual for vegan barbequing including information on grill preparation, what types of charcoal to use, how to clean and maintain a grill, as well as many recipes.

The recipes section starts off with comprehensive techniques for barbecuing vegetables, and tips on grilling tofu and tempeh. The book looks like a complete and thorough guide to vegan barbecuing.

The recipes look bright and delicious, and the sauce section has recipes for several types of barbecue sauces, salsas, yogur Great all-around manual for vegan barbequing including information on grill preparation, what types of charcoal to use, how to clean and maintain a grill, as well as many recipes. The recipes look bright and delicious, and the sauce section has recipes for several types of barbecue sauces, salsas, yogurt sauces, flavored butters and dips.

Jul 07, Amanda Knox rated it it was ok Shelves: cookbooks. There is nothing wrong with this cookbook. The layout is perfect, the pictures are beautiful. The problem is that the recipes just did not strike me as anything I really need to try. May 01, Chris From RecipesNow! Barbecue means summer, flames, and meat for most people. Before getting down to the recipes, the About Barbecuing section covers many aspects of barbecue.

First Is The Basics. This section covers how to choose the right barbecue for you, the right barbecue tools, and even cleaning utensils. Other accessories like pans, pizza stones etc. Next is a helpful hint on how not to annoy your neighbors with your barbecue, and information on barbecuing in the great outdoors, or even out of season.

A section on the best fire for a charcoal barbecue covers the various fuels like charcoal, briquettes etc. Next comes information on controlling the temperature, and the various cooking methods, like direct and indirect cooking as well as others. Smoking is also covered, including what to smoke and what not to smoke. Cleaning the barbecue and safety follow.

Here you will find out what to buy and how to prepare tofu for your barbecue. Each of the recipes is accompanied by a full-page four-color photo. The recipes also include serving sizes, barbecue time, and prep time. In all, I believe that the recipes in this book will come in very handy for anyone who wants to expand their grilling repertoire. Reviews And Recipes Magazine. This review is written in response to a complimentary copy of the book provided by the publisher in hopes of an honest review.

Mar 27, Ceci rated it it was amazing. I've long been in the market for a book about vegan barbecue, but even as a vegan, I'm hesitant to barbecue because cooking with tofu, seitan, and tempeh can be tricky in this context. This book covers all the bases. It starts with basic materials, and moves into basic techniques, it makes grilling vegan "idiot-proof" in the best sense.

It looks at the various ingredients and explores how they react to the barbecue heat, marinade, etc. Line a plate with paper towels and put the tofu block on it. Cover with more paper towels and with the second plate. Weigh the whole thing down with a pot or other heavy object. Take off the weight after about 20 minutes and the tofu is ready for the next step. The excess liquid is released during thawing and the tofu becomes firmer and more absorbent.

After the basics, I still felt intimidated. There was so much to learn! Would I like the foods after years of very little grilling?! If there is anything I am obsessed with more than pesto in my life, it's chickpeas. I also thought this book would mostly be about grilling tofu or other soy products, and I'm not a big soy eater.

Thankfully I was wrong. There are tons of ideas for grilling here, all well beyond the tofu burger, though that's in here, too, with fresh twists. It even has many recipes for "steak" like dishes, such as cauliflower steaks and different skewers. I'm trying to stretch and grow my cooking techniques while always keeping our meals fresh, and this is a great place for me to start with grilling.

Also included: tons of beautiful pictures of the food! Of course! I am in love with this book! I read it and it has so many amazing recipes and I highly recommend reading it. They inform the reader about all of the accessories that are useful for vegan grilling , how to use different types of tools and pans, and everything you need to know before you start grilling!

This is the ultimate vegan grilling book! The recipe section tells the cook how to marinate, salt, blanch, and precook the vegetables to get the best flavors from them. You are taught how to buy, prepare, cut and marinate tofu so that it is irresistibly delicious! The portobello mushroom patties look delicious and the recipe is easy to follow.

The eggplant burgers use items that you can buy at your local grocery store, and they are paired with a tahini and yogurt sauce. There are recipes for stuffed mushrooms, grape leaves and stuffed cabbage that look absolutely mouth-watering! There are recipes for pizza bites with tomatoes and mozzarella, grilled pesto tarts, and grilled quesadillas with apricot filling that look so good, I could eat them off of the page!

There are recipes for different types of bbq sauce, a creamy cashew sour cream recipe, flavored butters, hummus and bbq rub recipes. I love this book! There are so many different flavor combos and types of foods to try. It makes me sad that we're in the middle of winter and I'll have to wait so long to try out these recipes. I especially loved the recipe for Plantain Patties, something that I'm sure I'll loe. I appreciated that there were a lot of grilling tips at the beginning, and that there are tips for each type of food to grill: adding extra oil to tofu, etc.

Really helpful information for inexperienced grillers like myself. I'm adding this one to my wish list. I've long been in the market for a book about vegan barbecue, but even as a vegan, I'm hesitant to barbecue because cooking with tofu, seitan, and tempeh can be tricky in this context.

This book covers all the bases. It starts with basic materials, and moves into basic techniques, it makes grilling vegan "idiot-proof" in the best sense. It looks at the various ingredients and explores how they react to the barbecue heat, marinade, etc. Essentially, this is the best part because as a vegan, you're not into wasting food experimenting with unknown variables on the grill.

Moving into the recipes, it's a varied bunch, from veggies and mushrooms, to tofu, etc. Your standard portobello mushroom burger is here, but now you can get a recipe for grilled onigiri. Currently buried under snow, I haven't had the chance to get out my grill yet and really get to work on these in the traditional sense, but what I have tried on the oventop grill so far has been delicious!

It also provides a nice segway into backyard barbecues beyond This book was outstanding! Great tips,excellent photos, and inventive recipes without being too unusual! I love that a barbecue cookbook also contains salads, pickles, dips, and breads. Not to mention all the other grilled veggies for mains and sandwiches. An excellent addition to my collection!