Big Vegan Flavor : Techniques and 150 Recipes to Master Vegan Cooking

Summary: A groundbreaking and comprehensive vegan flavor biblewith 150 must-make recipesfrom the wildly popular home cook and creator behind Rainbow Plant LifeWith more than 2 million devoted fans online, Nisha Vora has become the trusted source for exceptional vegan recipes for the home cook. Thats because of her flavor first philosophy. It's an approach shes honed from more than a decade creating plant-based dishes that just plain taste amazing, labels aside. Now shes created an essential, comprehensive guide that codifies the good principles of plant-based cooking for the first time, from how to coax the most out of your ingredients and essential flavor pairings, to how to achieve impossible-to-resist, must-have-more textures and embrace the myriad ways vegetables can be enjoyed: roasted, caramelized, braised, pampered in bold marinades and umami-rich sauces, and so much more. As Nisha explains, the creative possibilities are endless because of the rich variety in the plant-based kingdom and the infinite and exciting ways there are to achieve big flavor.This book illuminates not only the how, but the why of these fundamental principles so that anyone can boost their confidence and reach their full, plant-savvy potential in the kitchenwhether they like to rotate in a few veggie meals a week, or they are experienced home cooks looking for next-level, wow-worthy meals. With more than 150 globally-inspired recipes, easy flavor boosters that add crunch, depth, or pop to dishes, simple swaps for whatever youre craving or have on-hand, make ahead tips, and more, BIG VEGAN FLAVOR is packed with ideas and inspiration. Each recipe offers a quick tutorial: Dishes like Miso Butter-Seared King Oyster Scallops will teach you how to brine plants until perfectly tender. Chai-Spiced Custard Tart with Mango will open your eyes to the power of a good spice blend and a sweet-tangy, creamy-crunchy combo dessert. Or use Nishas favorite protein, grains, and sauce recipes to cre