This edition of Feel Fabulous Friday involves something that I’m sure will make me feel fabulous by whipping up some new fun recipes via this neat cookbook that was sent to me yesterday: Peta’s Vegan College Cookbook!
I was so thrilled and can’t wait to start diving in and trying out some recipes… Although I’m not a vegan, I love my veggies and like eating meat-free occassionally… I already scanned through some of them and I can’t wait to try the quick and easy microwaveable desserts, plus they have a whole section devoted to peanut butter!
But the good news is… you can try these recipes out too! I was offered the opportunity to receive a 2nd cookbook so I decided to give it away to my wonderful readers… so my question for you all is… do you want to Feel Fabulous on this Friday too?
Well guess what?
I’m giving one away to one lucky reader!
You will have until midnight tonight to leave a comment on this post with your favorite vegan dish, snack, dessert, recipe, etc. I will select the winner at random and announce it tomorrow morning!
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Meg Wolff says:
This looks like an interesting book. Congrats to the winner (I’m too late!).
I liked your “about me” story.
Mimi (Damn the Freshman 15) says:
Best vegan snack is almond butter and bananas!
Megan says:
my fav vegan food= homemade vegan ice cream! everyone thinks that healthy food=foul-tasting cardboard. NOT! vegan ice cream is just as good, if not better than regular ice cream. yum!
Lea says:
Vegan must eat is of course sweet potato silly.
sihaag1 says:
I don’t follow a vegan diet at all, but I am a vegetarian and my new favorite thing that would be considered vegan is homemade sweet potato fries with cayenne pepper seasoning! Yum!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says:
What a great giveaway!! I will have to go with a Quinoa dish! Soo good
jds says:
Vegan chocolate chip cookies – I had one from whole foods tonight!!
Laura E says:
Thanks for the opportunity! My favorite vegan snack would be Stonyfields Chocolate Soy yogurt with homemade granola!
Lisa says:
Definitely lentil soup!
Melissa says:
I don’t have a favorite vegan snack yet but would love to find one………………..HINT HINT, that means I need the cookbook
JW says:
OH Pick me! Vegan Boca burgers are my favorite quick dinner!
hopeinpeanutbutterandoats says:
UGHH i’ve been wanting that book so badly! i see it on everyone’s blogs and secretly curse them because i want it
haha
my fav vegan food item thus far has GOT to be VeggieGirl’s Peanut Butter Puffin Carob Chip Pecan Blondies she so graciously sent to me! so decadent and delish!
Tara says:
My favorite vegan food is BLACK BEAN SOUP! Sooooo good!
Ilene says:
My favorite vegan dish – fruit? Haha I haven’t experienced with vegan food much, but I would DEFINITELY be willing to!
Cecilia says:
I love the Jelly Donut Cupcake in V’con, infreakingfantabulous – sorry!
PLEASE let me win, I can never get enough of vegan cookbook
Martha says:
My favorite vegan snack has to be hummus with celery, cukes, and green peppers for dipping. A classic!
Heather says:
I am in LOVE with any kind of nut butters! Definitely the best vegan food!
I would love to win this cookbook! I’m going off to college in a year, and this would be SUCH a lifesaver for dinner meals
Anna says:
My favorite vegan dish is Moroccan Lentil Soup! Not only is it vegan, it’s a CrockPot dish and it is AMAZING!!! I think I could eat it everyday and be happy.
Suzanne says:
Sweet potatoes with black beans
Yum!
Amanda says:
Lentil Chili!
erica says:
my favorite vegan dessert is any cake made by vegan treats! they’re to die for!
Help Meghan Run says:
Easy! Oatmeal
Almond butter is vegan and oh-so-delicious…
Jess M says:
My favorite vegan snack is a banana sliced with almond butter!
verbalriot says:
My favorite vegan dish is sweet potato/butternut squash fries!
The Healthy Hostess says:
There are so many! Guac and hummus are always a fave but I would love some new recipes!!
Marla says:
The cookbook sounds great!
My favorite vegan recipe is: Lentil Tacos
* 1 cup finely chopped onion
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 teaspoon canola oil
* 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
* 1 cup salsa
* 12 taco shells
* 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
* 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Uncover; cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly.
2. Stir in salsa. Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce and tomato or salsa.
Laurie says:
my favorite vegan meal would definitely be a sweet potato covered with black beans! it is so easy and so tasty!
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Sara D says:
I have two…the first is those amazingly delicious vegan cookies from Whole Foods….YUM!!! and also hummus!!! OMG cant go wrong!!!!
runeatrepeat says:
Today my fave vegan recipe is Frijoles with spinach
Jacquelyn says:
OMG this book looks really cool and Me being a college student very convienient! My favorite meal, vegan or not is deiffinately black beans and sweet potatoe so delicious!!
dana says:
Hummus is one of my favorite vegan meals! Yummmm! This cookbook looks awesome!
Hallie says:
I’d have to say #1 is hummus! But I’m sure there’s vegan desserts that I’d love as well
Gar says:
my favorite vegan dish is steamed vegetables with tahini dressing, cooked beans, and brown rice. A macro plate!
Sarah (from See Sarah Eat) says:
My favorite vegan dish is tofu chocolate pudding! I just love tofu though in general
Skye says:
Amy’s Roasted Vegetable Pizza (no cheese) is vegan!! The crust is so good it really wouldn’t matter what was on it.
Melissa S. says:
snack: happy herbivore’s blueberry breakfast bread!
Cate says:
I don’t know much about vegan cooking so this cookbook would be a great addition to my cooking. Not sure if this is vegan, but I love baked soy sauce tofu with black and white sesame seeds.
Annie says:
I would looove this book! I actually dont have a favorite recipe cause well, Ive never prepared a vegan meal, so this book would make it so much easier to try! Thanks for the giveaway
Lori Z says:
Snobby Joes from Veganomicon are my favorite meal because the whole family loves them! But I also can’t not mention how much I love hummus and sweet potatoe or butternut squash fries.
Lori Z says:
Snobby Joes from Veganomicon are my favorite meal because the whole family loves them! But I also can’t not mention how much I love hummus and sweet potatoe or butternut squash fries.
Stephanie says:
My favorite vegan food is out of Vegan with a Vengeance. The Best Pumpkin Muffins!! They are so moist and yummy
Laura T says:
I have been a vegetarian for years and am seriously considering becoming a vegan. I would love this Peta Vegan cookbook to get me inspired with new dishes to try!!
ashley says:
I LOVE Butternut Squash, seriously, I could live off of it. I hope I win this book, I’m a full time student and worker so it would be perfect for me!
Ashley says:
I’m not a very good cook (yet), so I enjoy the simple / easy things! My favorite snack would be a green smoothie….1 cup almond milk, 1 banana (or frozen fruit), 1 cup spinach, tbsp flaxseed. A simple, but healthy green smoothie!
Maura says:
I love vegan hummus wraps
Especially the ones made with a spinach wrap. Mmmz
runjess says:
Trail mix!
Lindsey says:
Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Chunk Cookies are the yummiest!!!
Maddy says:
oo does sushi count? i love veggie rolls and california rolls =)
Kate says:
Alternative Baking Company, INC. COLOSSAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE!! yum…
Tina says:
My favorite dish would be dahl and basmati rice and tons of other indian dishes my mom taught me to make!!!!
maxine says:
I’m gonna have to go with Fraiche Soy Frozen Yogurt with raspberry puree and walnuts!
Megs says:
Larabars!!! So many flavors I cant stand it
mama says:
i luv edemame!!
Amanda says:
I do not have a favorite but maybe this cookbook could help me find one!!
monica says:
tofu cheesecake!! or I make muffins and sub eggs w/pureed tofu…
Michelle says:
I love “Snobby Joe’s” from Vegaminocon. And it seems to be a good crowd pleaser as well!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says:
my fave vegan snack — ‘tookies!’ Vegan cookies from a retaurant near my house.
Tina says:
The best vegan food…homemade sweet potato fries dipped in hummus are AMAZING!
This book would be awesome as I’m leaving for college this summer
janetha says:
my fave vegan dessert to bake:
peanut butter bars
4 cups oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup margarine (vegan), melted
1 package (6 ounce size) vegan chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup peanut butter
mix and bake first 3 ingredients for 10 min at 425 degrees. let cool and spread peanut butter layer on base and then melted chocolate layer on top of that.
Hillary B. says:
simple… apple & raw almond butter! yummmm
Kate says:
My fave is DEFINITELY lentil stew. Or, if you know Rachael Ray lingo, lentil stoup (stew + soup). I add in whatever I have on hand… other beans, edamame, spices, cilantro, parsely, canned tomatoes, etc. Definitely a pantry cleaner.
I hope I win, I’d love to see this cookbook!
Brooke says:
My fave vegan option right now is hummus. That cookbook would really help me expand my culinary skills!
Thanks for the giveaway!
april says:
my favorite meal would be a pita bread stuffed with hummus and veggies!
heatherfeather says:
I love a medjool date with a spoonful of natural pb on the inside! have a great weekend!
Lauren says:
My favorite vegan food? Any sort of Mexican or Italian meal, veganized! Mmm!
laura says:
Spicy Black Bean Hummus
1 garlic clove
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon tahini
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
Dash of crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Place garlic in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, black beans, jalapeno pepper, and crushed red pepper; process until smooth. Spoon bean mixture into a bowl, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crackers, veggies or pita chips.
Laura J. says:
My favorite vegan treat is pretty much any of the cupcakes from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. Yum!
jvegegirl says:
Cashew creme vegan truffles! I’m a vegan, so I loves me all the vegan treats.
justine says:
Hmmm….I eat a lot of meat so I guess I would have to say butternut squash fries or sweet potato fries
~Justine
SuBoo says:
Pita bread and freshly made guacamole!
Cecile says:
My favorite vegan dessert is pumpkin pudding made with chia seeds and silken tofu!! YUM!
Christina says:
My favorite vegetarian dish is portobello burgers with sprouts, spinach, and italian dressing.
katiek436 says:
oh my i’ve tried to win this before but with no avail! I am so interested in the vegan lifestyle- Currently I label myself as flexitarian, with at least one vegetarian day a week. I don’t have a favorite vegan snack or meal because I do not know much about it- that’s why I’d love to win!
Rae says:
mmmm…part time vegetarian, NO knowlege of vegan cooking….so I NEED this book
Stacey M says:
Favorite: Sunneen and Karen & Sisters/Macro Vegetarian-brand prepared foods from the health food store.
Michelle says:
my favorite vegan food…one HUGE salad…especially from Whole foods =)
jenngirl says:
I’ve made hummus before, but I have NO vegan recipes/skills at all…I want this cookbook!!
Fitzalan says:
My favorite vegan recipe comes from Beverly Lynn Bennett…it is her Baja black bean cakes. I can even get away with serving this to my meat loving husband!
Have a FABULOUS FRIDAY!
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Catie says:
thanks for the fun giveaway!! i love a vegan tomato and avocado salad:)
Anne K. says:
I love vegan oatmeal cookies. I haven’t tried too many vegan recipes though, so I’d love to read that cookbook!
Sharon says:
Oh wow, that is too cool!!
Ryan (Chase Daylight) says:
I’m in love with the Pineapple Cashew Quinoa stir-fry from Veganomicon!!
Rose says:
Vegan Peanut Butter cookies. I want that book so so much!
Michelle says:
I love Indian food and SUSHI!!!
*Andrea* says:
ooh i have so many favs… i love peanut stir fry with tofu!
Natalie says:
hmmm how about hummus!?! it doesn’t get much better than freshly made hummus
runsarah says:
Vegan chili is my favourite meal
Kathi says:
My new favorite meal is Black Bean Taco Salad
You have to try it, it’s the best!!
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
dash of salt
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tomato, chopped
10 whole-grain tortilla chips, crushed
1/4 avocado, chopped
Whisk together lime juice, oil, cumin, garlic and salt. Toss all ingredients together.
Let me know how you like it! Would love to have the cook book to give to my daughter who is heading off to college in the fall, she is a vegetarian.
Kathi
leslie says:
I love Emily’s Desserts vegan cookies and donuts. So freakin’ good. I would love to try out this cookbook. I have heard such great things!
-Leslie
ps i have a giveaway too, check it out:
http://lovejackson.blogspot.com/2009/04/glee-gum-giveaway.html
Yasmin says:
They have these fabulous vegan cookies at Central Market. I would like to experiment more with recipes though.
RunToFinish says:
gosh I’m working on building my vegetarian stash of easy go to meals…so I don’t know many yet. Right now I’m enjoying sweet potato, black beans, spinach as a meal!
janeexplained says:
I’m still trying to learn more about veganism, and don’t really have a favorite yet – thus the need for the cookbook
coco says:
favorite vegan dessert: dairy free chocolate pudding!
ellie says:
my favourite vegan dish is lentil dahl with brown rice
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says:
My favorite vegan dish is my bulgur chili!! http://www.imadedinner.net/recipes/vegetarian-recipes/vegan-chili-with-bulgur
Amy says:
my favorite vegan treat is a banana heated up with cinnamon and peanut butter
Chelsea says:
My fav. vegan treat has to be vegan cookies!
marie says:
Happy Friday!
My favorite vegan snack is homemade guacamole with dehydrated sweet potato chips.