The Vegan Divas Cookbook: Delicious Desserts, Plates, and Treats from the Famed New York City Bakery

by Fernanda Capobianco

Overview

The Vegan Divas Cookbook is a beautiful, elegant, and delicious cookbook full of healthy, cruelty-free fare from Fernanda Capobianco, owner of the Vegan Divas Bakery in New York City.

Fernanda began her confectionary career as a manager and owner of the Payard Restaurant and Pastry shops in Rio de Janeiro. In The Vegan Divas Cookbook she makes vegan cooking easy and accessible, with more than 75 recipes for sweet and savory dishes without butter, eggs, or refined sugars and flour, accompanied by dozens of color photographs. Unlike many vegan cookbooks that rely heavily on grains and nuts, her fresh and wholesome recipes offer all the benefits of a plant-based diet, plus a light and healthy dose of flavor.

In The Vegan Divas Cookbook, Fernanda guides you step-by-step through the basics of plant-based cooking and baking, offering tips for stocking a healthier pantry and easy swaps to replace animal-based oils and fats for healthier, lighter dishes. Discover the secrets to her coveted low-cal desserts, including remakes of familiar classics like Chocolate Chip Cookies and show-stopping treats like Lime-Raspberry Cheesecake Pie. Go guilt-free with savory lunches like Spiced Red Lentil and Coconut Milk Soup, and stay low-fat and full-fiber with hearty loaf breads (some gluten-free) such as Jalapeno Corn Bread.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062244833
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/08/2013
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Fernanda Capobianco is the founder of Vegan Divas Bakery in New York City. Previously a manager and owner of the Payard restaurant and pastry shops in Rio de Janeiro, Fernanda translated her classic pastry skills into plant-based prowess, using healthy, organic, and fresh ingredients to create delectable desserts, sandwiches, and breakfast items at her café. Vegan Divas has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Vogue, New York magazine, People, and Martha Stewart Weddings, and is a favorite of many vegan (and vegan-leaning) celebrities, including Alicia Silverstone, Madonna, and Bethenny Frankel. Fernanda lives with her husband, pastry chef François Payard, in New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1 Stocking the Vegan Diva Pantry 11

Part 2 Let's Do Brunch 27

Part 3 Afternoon Pick-Me-Ups 45

Part 4 Diva Licious Desserts 77

Part 5 Let's Have a Party 105

Part 6 Breadwinners 127

Part 7 Soups, Sandwiches, Salads, and Such 153

Part 8 Vegan Diva Basics 193

Vegan Ingredient Sources 203

Acknowledgments 207

Index 209

What People are Saying About This

Alicia Silverstone

“I save my dessert palate for only the most Kind treats, and Vegan Divas is delish. They’re a great gift, even for your non-vegan friends. They’re that tasty.”

Madonna

“When I need to get a gift for someone I get a Vegan Divas gift basket! You can’t go wrong and people love it!”

Editorial Reviews

Fernanda is living proof that eating vegan is sustainable and delicious! She undertook a big challenge by replacing unhealthy ingredients with creative and tasty substitutes. She succeeds where many others have fallen short. I will choose Fernanda’s delectable desserts any day!” — Jacques Torres, Master Pastry Chef, Owner of Jacques Torres Chocolate, Dean of Pastry Arts at the International Culinary Center

“It’s not often that we can find a vegan cookbook with a sense of style, taste, and fun! The Vegan Divas Cookbook brings a refreshing and original approach to this style of cooking.” — Daniel Boulud, James Beard Award-winning Chef and Owner of DANIEL and The Dinex Group Restaurants

“The Vegan Divas Cookbook is filled with delicious recipes and great tips on healthy eating. Fernanda shows us that cooking and baking vegan is much easier than one might think. She will leave you eager to try her recipes!” — Eric Ripert, Chef and Co-Owner of Le Bernardin

“Get ready to have your taste buds blown away because these delicious goodies are to die for! (Oh, and no animal stuff in any of them... hoorah!)” — Kathy Freston, Author of The Veganist and The Lean

“Fernanda’s playful approach allows home cooks to create vegan dishes that are delicious and decadent. Vegan Divas is a creative cookbook that everyone should have on their bookshelf. ” — Laurent Tourondel, Executive Chef and Owner, BLT restaurants; author of the James Beard Award-nominated Bistro Laurent Tourondel: New American Bistro

From the Publisher

It’s not often that we can find a vegan cookbook with a sense of style, taste, and fun! The Vegan Divas Cookbook brings a refreshing and original approach to this style of cooking.

Daniel Boulud

Get ready to have your taste buds blown away because these delicious goodies are to die for! (Oh, and no animal stuff in any of them... hoorah!)

Kathy Freston

The Vegan Divas Cookbook is filled with delicious recipes and great tips on healthy eating. Fernanda shows us that cooking and baking vegan is much easier than one might think. She will leave you eager to try her recipes!

Eric Ripert

Fernanda is living proof that eating vegan is sustainable and delicious! She undertook a big challenge by replacing unhealthy ingredients with creative and tasty substitutes. She succeeds where many others have fallen short. I will choose Fernanda’s delectable desserts any day!

Jacques Torres

Fernanda’s playful approach allows home cooks to create vegan dishes that are delicious and decadent. Vegan Divas is a creative cookbook that everyone should have on their bookshelf.

Laurent Tourondel

After tasting Vegan Divas’ treats you would be completely shocked to discover how good they are for you. Our guests were wowed.

Martha Stewart Weddings

I save my dessert palate for only the most Kind treats, and Vegan Divas is delish. They’re a great gift, even for your non-vegan friends. They’re that tasty.

Alicia Silverstone

When I need to get a gift for someone I get a Vegan Divas gift basket! You can’t go wrong and people love it!

Madonna