Vegan-Ease is the new cookbook by Laura Theodore, the host of PBS’ Jazzy Vegetarian. Don’t let the name of her show dissuade you, her recipes are vegan. In this comprehensive cookbook, Laura provides us full menu plans, shopping lists, and over 130 delicious, quick-and-easy vegan recipes, each complete with nutritional analysis. In addition to the great recipes, the book is filled with over 200 beautiful photos by talented food photographers, including Hannah Kaminsky. Not only are the recipes easy to make, all the recipes in Vegan-Ease can be made using ingredients found at any supermarket. No need to go hunting for that specialty ingredient. Laura created Vegan-Ease to show how anyone can easily and economically create delectable vegan meals that omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike will love! Laura offers every cook an easy, fresh approach to compassionate, mindful, and healthy eating.

Here is a sample of when you can make with Vegan-Ease:

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Mousse

Photo by Hannah Kaminsky

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Mousse Photo by Hannah Kaminsky

 

 

Makes 4 to 6 servings / Ease Factor 1

Yum and double yum! This super creamy and delightful mousse will please the chocolate and peanut butter fans at your table. Piped into small dishes, this is one special treat.

½ cup nondairy milk
1 block (14 to 16 ounces) firm regular tofu, drained and cubed
3 heaping tablespoons smooth peanut butter
¼ cup vegan powdered sugar
½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips

Heat the nondairy milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming hot but not boiling. Put the tofu, peanut butter and sugar in a blender container, then add the chocolate chips. Pour in the steaming hot nondairy milk and process until completely smooth. Spoon or pipe the mixture into dessert dishes and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours. Serve chilled..

(Recipe © 2015 Laura Theodore, published by Jazzy Vegetarian, LLC, reprinted by permission. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky)

Amount per serving, based on 6 servings: 199 Calories; 13g Fat; 5g Saturated fat; 10g Protein; 51mg Sodium; 15g Total Carbohydrate; 6g Sugars; 4g Fiber

Enter now for your chance to win an autographed copy of Vegan Ease and Pascha Chocolate Bars! Please note, the prizes can only be shipped within the United States.