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Great British Vegan: Simple, Plant-Based Recipes to Cook the Nation's Favourite Dishes by Aimee Ryan
sarahp85's review
4.0
Got this for my birthday and I can not wait for my holidays as I'll be making a lot of these recipes for sure!
jennie_cole's review
4.0
If you love classic British food and a vegan (or want to eat vegan) then this is the cookbook for you. You can have your English Breakfast, Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips, or Yorkshire pudding without any animal products. Just about every quintessential recipe is in here including those that an American would get at a British style pub. I am excited to try the Tofu and Chips as well as the Yorkshire Pudding. About half of the book is desserts with everything from Sticky Toffee Pudding to Victoria Sponge and Bread Pudding.
While I had hoped for more pictures there always seemed to be a picture of the dished I really needed since I was not sure what they were. Also some ingredients are called different things in England so there is a handy list at the front of the book along with a vegan substitutes chart. I can't wait to try these. Now only if there was a vegan British pub near me so I didn't have to cook.
While I had hoped for more pictures there always seemed to be a picture of the dished I really needed since I was not sure what they were. Also some ingredients are called different things in England so there is a handy list at the front of the book along with a vegan substitutes chart. I can't wait to try these. Now only if there was a vegan British pub near me so I didn't have to cook.
zjn's review
4.0
I was provided with an advance copy of this book through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
I've been Vegan for over a year now and while I enjoy experimenting with new dishes sometimes nothing hits the spot like something cosy and familiar. That's where Great British Vegan comes in. Aimee Ryan has put together a book full of nostalgic British dishes - from pub grub to afternoon tea. The recipes are nicely laid out with simple instructions. I'm excited to try out some of these recipes on family and friends, especially those who are nervous to try new and/or Vegan foods.
I'll update this review once I've tried a good selection of the recipes but so far I'm excited!
I've been Vegan for over a year now and while I enjoy experimenting with new dishes sometimes nothing hits the spot like something cosy and familiar. That's where Great British Vegan comes in. Aimee Ryan has put together a book full of nostalgic British dishes - from pub grub to afternoon tea. The recipes are nicely laid out with simple instructions. I'm excited to try out some of these recipes on family and friends, especially those who are nervous to try new and/or Vegan foods.
I'll update this review once I've tried a good selection of the recipes but so far I'm excited!
misslezlee's review
3.0
I stumbled across this ebook while cruising Hoopla for something else totally unrelated. Turns out I *was* craving some of my favorite British comfort foods, things like Bakewell tarts that I hadn’t even thought about in at least a decade ( Mr. Kipling where have you been all that time?). I have a few legacies that I make regularly (mince pies every Christmas), hot cross buns infrequently at Easter, and trifle when I have enough willing participants to help eat it up. Mostly festive foods because I can honestly say I don’t miss a full English breakfast tinned baked beans and all. And I’ve never understood why a vegan would want to eat fake sausages or bacon.
Hoopla doesn’t play well with Apple devices and the index of recipes stops at D. The recipes don’t have titles on the page and the photos of the finished dishes don’t correspond to the recipe on the double spread. The search feature did being up the chocolate orange Christmas pudding recipe one time, but then reverted to the unhelpful version that had a recipe for something else opposite the picture. That’s really frustrating. I found the Wallflower Kitchen website and the recipes are on there but the recipe print option wants to print 32 pages. Also very frustrating. Maybe this is why I haven’t made any of this stuff in ages. Pumpkin pie, anyone?
Hoopla doesn’t play well with Apple devices and the index of recipes stops at D. The recipes don’t have titles on the page and the photos of the finished dishes don’t correspond to the recipe on the double spread. The search feature did being up the chocolate orange Christmas pudding recipe one time, but then reverted to the unhelpful version that had a recipe for something else opposite the picture. That’s really frustrating. I found the Wallflower Kitchen website and the recipes are on there but the recipe print option wants to print 32 pages. Also very frustrating. Maybe this is why I haven’t made any of this stuff in ages. Pumpkin pie, anyone?
coepi's review
2.0
I received a copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was just slightly underwhelmed, to be honest. There were lots of recipes that seemed needlessly complicated to me (I'm never making my own vegetarian sausages or other meat substitutes, because Linda McCartney is just too good) or that didn't really introduce anything new (e.g. bubble and squeak - isn't that always vegan?). Nothing really caught my eye or inspired me, and I didn't feel like I particularly wanted to try any of the recipes.
I was just slightly underwhelmed, to be honest. There were lots of recipes that seemed needlessly complicated to me (I'm never making my own vegetarian sausages or other meat substitutes, because Linda McCartney is just too good) or that didn't really introduce anything new (e.g. bubble and squeak - isn't that always vegan?). Nothing really caught my eye or inspired me, and I didn't feel like I particularly wanted to try any of the recipes.
rainbowbookworm's review
5.0
The British are very self-deprecating about their cuisine, but I love British comfort food. I received a digital ARC of this book and decided to order a physical copy because so many of the recipes sounded delish!
I look forward to vegan bangers and mash, fish and chips, coronation chickpeas and more!
I look forward to vegan bangers and mash, fish and chips, coronation chickpeas and more!
booksbysoph's review
5.0
* I recieved this book as a feee eARC from White Lion Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review *
This book is incredible! A perfect collection of recipes for any fan of classic UK meals and pub grub. It included plant-based recipes for all the British staple meals. The writing is accessible, and the book includes lists of frequent substitutions and what fruits and vegetables are in season when. The recipes are broken down into easily accomplishable steps, making even the most labor intensive meals seem accomplishable. I can’t wait to attempt a vegan Welsh Rarebit of my own!
This book is incredible! A perfect collection of recipes for any fan of classic UK meals and pub grub. It included plant-based recipes for all the British staple meals. The writing is accessible, and the book includes lists of frequent substitutions and what fruits and vegetables are in season when. The recipes are broken down into easily accomplishable steps, making even the most labor intensive meals seem accomplishable. I can’t wait to attempt a vegan Welsh Rarebit of my own!
crystalisreading's review
relaxing
4.0
Great British Vegan by Aimee Ryan is an absolutely charming addition to vegan cookbooks collections. The title is obviously a play on the famous British show of the same name, and if you've watched GBBO, you'll be familiar with many of the dishes, especially the baked desserts, mentioned throughout this book. The food photography is stunningly lovely and appetizing, and almost every single recipe has a beautiful color photo accompaniment. No, the recipes aren't particularly healthful. They're certainly not whole food plant based, and are often heavy on flours and fats and sugars and vegan substitutes. But for a cosy treat, they sound perfect!
The book is very helpful, from offering a list of seasonal produce at the beginning of the book, to mentioning gluten free substitutes for some recipes to offering suggestions for plant-based products (Those are from mostly British companies, for what that's worth.) . There's plenty of recipes for building block ingredients that can be used in recipes throughout the book, from "bacon bits" and "crispy bacon strips" to easy custard and cashew cream and cheese sauces. Measurements are provided in both grams and ounces/pounds/etc.
I'm a bit more limited in which recipes I can use, because the author uses oats heavily, and I can't eat even gluten free oats. I also prefer not to eat the amount of refined fat many of these recipes call for. But even so, even for me, there were many recipes that sounded both safe and delightful, from Leftovers Bubble and Squeak, to Cider and Bean Stew with Herby Dumplings, Cheesy Pea Soup, Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon Bits, Beefy Mushroom Stew with Cauliflower Mash, Golden Roasted Parsnips and Carrots, three kinds of gravy, Artichoke Fishcakes with Dill Mayo, and Beer Battered Tofish and Chips with mushy peas (I'd have to do some tweaking on that last one for it to fit my restrictions, but the idea of laying sheets of seaweed across chunks of tofu to create both the skin feel and ocean flavor of fish really seems like it could be amazing.). There's also mouthwatering dessert recipes that would be difficult to tweak to my standards, but gosh it might be worth trying, from Lemon Drizzle Loaf and Earl Grey Tea Loaf, to Christmas Cake and Chocolate Orange Christmas Pudding and Jaffa Cakes and Eton Mess.
Overall, a delightful cookbook, full of gorgeous food photography, mouthwatering, if not super healthy, recipes, and familiar favorite British dishes perfect for cosy treats. As long as you can eat gluten free oats, most of the recipes are or can be made gluten free. Perfect for vegan or vegan-curious cooks, especially if they're also Anglophiles and/or big fans of the Great British Bake Off. An enjoyable browsing experience regardless. Thank you to #NetGalley and Quarto for letting me read a temporary digital #advancedcopy of #GreatBritishVegan in exchange for my honest review.
The book is very helpful, from offering a list of seasonal produce at the beginning of the book, to mentioning gluten free substitutes for some recipes to offering suggestions for plant-based products (Those are from mostly British companies, for what that's worth.) . There's plenty of recipes for building block ingredients that can be used in recipes throughout the book, from "bacon bits" and "crispy bacon strips" to easy custard and cashew cream and cheese sauces. Measurements are provided in both grams and ounces/pounds/etc.
I'm a bit more limited in which recipes I can use, because the author uses oats heavily, and I can't eat even gluten free oats. I also prefer not to eat the amount of refined fat many of these recipes call for. But even so, even for me, there were many recipes that sounded both safe and delightful, from Leftovers Bubble and Squeak, to Cider and Bean Stew with Herby Dumplings, Cheesy Pea Soup, Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon Bits, Beefy Mushroom Stew with Cauliflower Mash, Golden Roasted Parsnips and Carrots, three kinds of gravy, Artichoke Fishcakes with Dill Mayo, and Beer Battered Tofish and Chips with mushy peas (I'd have to do some tweaking on that last one for it to fit my restrictions, but the idea of laying sheets of seaweed across chunks of tofu to create both the skin feel and ocean flavor of fish really seems like it could be amazing.). There's also mouthwatering dessert recipes that would be difficult to tweak to my standards, but gosh it might be worth trying, from Lemon Drizzle Loaf and Earl Grey Tea Loaf, to Christmas Cake and Chocolate Orange Christmas Pudding and Jaffa Cakes and Eton Mess.
Overall, a delightful cookbook, full of gorgeous food photography, mouthwatering, if not super healthy, recipes, and familiar favorite British dishes perfect for cosy treats. As long as you can eat gluten free oats, most of the recipes are or can be made gluten free. Perfect for vegan or vegan-curious cooks, especially if they're also Anglophiles and/or big fans of the Great British Bake Off. An enjoyable browsing experience regardless. Thank you to #NetGalley and Quarto for letting me read a temporary digital #advancedcopy of #GreatBritishVegan in exchange for my honest review.
minaalreads's review
4.0
The Great British Vegan recipe book by @wallflowerkitchen is a great entry point to anyone looking to veganise their favourite British dishes. Over the recent holidays, I tried a few dishes from this book and can confidently say that this is a book I will keep going back to. The recipes are fairly straight forward and created with ingredients that you’ll mostly find in your local supermarket which makes them great for anyone from beginners in the kitchen to cooking connoisseurs.
If you’re looking to decrease your intake of meat or you’re a vegetarian or vegan who misses pub food, English fry ups, sausages, bacon, cakes etc, this could be a great starting point. Now there are a couple of pantry essentials when veganising dishes which are named in the book but I highly recommend investing in them as they are so versatile and can be used in lots of dishes beyond this book too.
Now I know that when some people see the word vegan, their eyes glaze over or they run for the hills out of fear of conversion but as someone who honestly got anxiety when asked to prepare a meal, since cutting out meat, I’ve felt much more confident in the kitchen and I now actively seek out new recipes. Whether you’re someone who likes to experiment in the kitchen or someone who gets a bit nervous at the thought of cooking, I would recommend this book to you because the recipes are simple and easy to follow. Plus @wallflowerkitchen is just so lovely to chat to and very responsive to DMs, so you know you’ll have someone to turn to for help if you have any questions.
If you’re looking to decrease your intake of meat or you’re a vegetarian or vegan who misses pub food, English fry ups, sausages, bacon, cakes etc, this could be a great starting point. Now there are a couple of pantry essentials when veganising dishes which are named in the book but I highly recommend investing in them as they are so versatile and can be used in lots of dishes beyond this book too.
Now I know that when some people see the word vegan, their eyes glaze over or they run for the hills out of fear of conversion but as someone who honestly got anxiety when asked to prepare a meal, since cutting out meat, I’ve felt much more confident in the kitchen and I now actively seek out new recipes. Whether you’re someone who likes to experiment in the kitchen or someone who gets a bit nervous at the thought of cooking, I would recommend this book to you because the recipes are simple and easy to follow. Plus @wallflowerkitchen is just so lovely to chat to and very responsive to DMs, so you know you’ll have someone to turn to for help if you have any questions.