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Great British Vegan

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This cookbook is accessible for beginner to advanced cooks. The recipes are easy to follow and don’t require strange ingredients that a lot of vegan cookbooks ask of there audience.
The replacements of famous British dishes are creative and well thought out. Its a complete cookbook from breakfast to pub grub. It has a lot of alternatives to the meat version. And the pictures are beautiful.
I would recommend this book for people wo are starting there vegan journey or like to bring more plant base recipes in their menus.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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My son is currently a vegetarian who has been thinking for a while about completely converting to a vegan diet.

After looking through and seeing delicious recipes one after the other, I quite fancied trying numerous recipes myself!

There is a handy store cupboards staples section and also a seasonal guide. I found this particularly useful to see exactly what fruit and vegetables are in season at various times of the year.

The photos throughout the book are colourful, vivid and make you want to try every meal. What I particularly like is that a colour photo is include for every recipe. For me personally this is super important as I am a very visually person and seeing what I should be aiming for with the end result really motivates me!

The recipes- Well as someone who currently follows a non vegan and non vegetarian diet, I must say that reading through this book has really encouraged me to consider having several non meat based meals each week.

Meanwhile my vegetarian adult son has already marked numerous recipes up to try as he begins his new vegan diet.

There is also a section with step by step instructions for how to make mayonnaise, pastry, icing etc.

The recipes are set out in a easy to follow, clear and concise way and I know this book will be well used in our home especially the mouth watering dessert section!

Thank you to the publisher Quarto Publishing Group-White Lion for sending me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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A fantastic cookbook wiht some delicious recipes. I've tried two so far (the Shepherd's Pie and the Millionaire's Shortbread) and loved both.

Great whether you're looking to cut down on meat and dairy, or already follow a vegan diet.

Love the ease with which I can alter some of my favourites to suit many different dietary needs.

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When it came to British cuisine all I knew were English Breakfast, the infamous Haggis and maybe a handful of other dishes, so I was really curious to learn more about the typical British cuisine and as a vegan, I was glad to get a cookbook full of vegan recipes.

The recipes variate from easy day-to-day recipes (using mostly simple ingredients) to festive meals for holidays — and yes, the book also includes recipes for English Breakfast and a plant-based version of Haggis and of course a vide rage of recipes for a typical Afternoon Tea.
I totally loved the variation of dishes, from Breakfast to ‘Pub Grub’ and sweets.

I also appreciate that the index is not only listed by names but also by ingredients.
A wonderful cookbook for new and old vegans and everybody who wants to learn more about what British people eat.

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4☆ Delicious, Wholesome, Vegan Cookbook

Wow this book literally has something for everyone. I'm not vegetarian or vegan so this is a review based on my love for cooking and trying new things.
I was very pleasantly surprised at just how much was in here that I would actually eat.

I'm a keen Baker and always looking for new healthier recipes and never really find any vegan / vegetarian recipes that appeal to me. However I think this book has nailed it.
Exciting wholesale bakes that everyone loves such as Millionaire Shortbread,  Hot Cross Buns, Carrot Cake, Viennese Whirls, Jaffa Cakes, Victoria Sponge, it even includes Home Made Pastry Recipes!
Oh and the other recipes are just as Mouthwatering....British Veggie Burger, Vegan Sausage Rolls, Yorkshire Puddings, Easy Lentil Loaf,
Beefy Mushroom Stew with Cauliflower Mash, Spag Bol, Lancashire Hotpot,  Shepherd's Pie with Champ Mash.... just to give you an example of some of the hearty and comforting recipes included.

There is even a handy stockist guide at the back and a list of some of the ingredients to look out for if you have never heard of them before. Ie, Aquafaba which is the liquid from a can of beans or legumes as a substitute for egg whites.

All the recipes ingredients are written with several metric options including Spoons, Grams, Oz, & occasionally cup measurements. The methods are pretty easy to follow.

In regards to the recipes being cost effective, I'm afraid I can't comment as I've never purchased substitute ingredients before so don't know how expensive they are or how long they last once opened.

Overall I'm very excited about this book.
It's everything I love in a cookbook, Mouthwatering Photography, Easy and Recognisable Recipes none are overly complex or particularly fancy.
Just wholesome, hearty, food that is a great alternative to cooking/ baking.

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I've tried a lot of Wallflower Kitchen recipes since going vegan 7 years ago, so I was really excited about this recipe book and to be given access to it via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I'm not disappointed at all - I'm actually slightly obsessed with these recipes!

Visually, Great British Vegan is a beautiful book. The text is really easy to read, and there are lots of stunning photographs of the recipes. I prefer photo-heavy recipe books like this because it's so much easier to find the recipes you're looking for, not to mention the photos giving me quite an appetite!

I've tried a few of these recipes so far: dippy soldiers, eccles cakes, cheese and marmite straws, and tofu korma. I will definitely be making all of them again - my (non-vegan) fiancee and I both loved all of them. These recipes would be simple to follow even if you're quite new to cooking, so the cooking process was relaxing rather than stressful - just what I needed! The food itself was delicious, too. My fiancee requested the korma for their birthday dinner - due to my food intolerances we can't often order curry from our local takeaways, and they've really been craving it recently - and I can see it becoming a regular recipe for us.

I'm really looking forward to making more of the recipes from this book and will definitely be buying a physical copy to add to our kitchen library.

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This is a gorgeous book and will be running out to get myself a physical copy for my shelf! My favourite thing about it is there is a perfect combination of vegan takes on traditional dishes (tofish and chips, anyone?) but lots of new ideas to try as well. It really offers a wide variety of recipes from across the British Isles. The dessert recipes in particular are my favourite - I can't wait to make the jaffa cakes! I'm really pleased to have gotten access to this book to try and highly recommend it.

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I'm not a vegan but this book still has recipes I would use. Some great information and great hacks for vegan recipes. I had no idea how to make vegan bacon before reading this book.

Some great tips on vegan baking and also so lovely salads that vegans and non vegans can enjoy.

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For years, Aimee Ryan has been providing the world with delicious recipes and gorgeous food photography; this cookbook extenuates her talent. Brimming with drool-worthy pictures and simple recipes, Great British Vegan, is a fantastic cookbook for non-vegans and vegans alike. Aimee gives us classic British cuisine with a twist, coming from someone who has never had a British dish in her life, this is the most exciting part. I get to travel through my food at home. All these recipes are simple, straight-forward, and consist of easy-to-obtain ingredients. Before I dive into any recipe from a cookbook, I flip through every page, read every single word on the page, and bookmark all the recipes I find interesting; I have nearly every single page bookmarked! I can't wait to cook through this cookbook!

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First of all, this is a pretty book. Very organized content and beautiful photos makes it a collectible that I am happy keep around and pass on to my children when they grow up.

My daughter is allergic to dairy and eggs so I am constantly on the look out for new recipes that could excite her taste buds. It is lovely to see a collection of classic British dishes being executed with vegan ingredients.

Quite a handful of recipes call for "vegan essentials" items such as vegan mayo, vegan butter, coconut cream, cashew cream etc. which can be made from scratch (instructions provided) or purchase in store for convenience. These ready-to-eat essentials makes preparation easier and open doors to endless creativity.

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It’s a really nice cookbook with classic British recipes made vegan. Definitely a book that had been missing on the market and so helpful for family dinners and Sunday lunches. Can’t wait to try more recipes and experiment.

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This is one of my favourite vegan cookery books to come out recently.
There are versions of all the classic British comfort foods. The recipes are easy to follow and don't require lots of hard to find ingredients and most importantly, they work and taste great.
The baking section is fantastic.
It's really nicely laid out with clear instructions and great photography.
I will definitely be recommending this one.

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I received a digital pdf version of this book through NetGalley for review.

I am not a vegan, but I have been missing England and their food. I was able to do an educational program there a few summers ago, and food connects me to the memories. I wasn't crazy about British food, but I believe it's because it is so heavy. I figured this would be interesting, considering it's a vegan take.

A lot of the recipes call for ingredients I don't normally have in my kitchen because I am not a vegan. Some of the recipes look doable if you purchase just a few ingredients, and others look easy to convert to ingredients I would normally have. There are photos of the foods in the recipe book, and WOW! They look absolutely delicious. If there was a vegan British restaurant that served food like this, it would be very popular and I would eat from there!

I think this is a great cookbook for vegans who are looking to diversify their menu.

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This is such a cool cookbook! It's so nice to see what the British vegan community eats for there different meals. I'm definitely excited to make some of these recipes although I might have to hunt down some of these ingredients or make some substitutions.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!

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A really good cookbook if you are already Vegan or contemplating taking the first steps towards it. There are recipes for all occasions and lots of new takes on classic British dishes, pretty much everything you might fancy is here and reimagined. I particularly loved that there was an Iced Gem recipe!

There's a good mix of recipes and photos, and the photos were bright and colourful and made the contents look very appetising. Most recipes had very few steps as well so I imagine its an easy one to follow. I'd definitely consider purchasing this one for the Vegan's in the family.

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"Great British Vegan" is another perfect cookbook for vegans and people who wants to try veganism, maybe as their new year's resolution.
The theme of the book is "typical British cuisine", which basically means that the recipes included are the veganised versions of staple dishes. The ingredient lists are simple and contain almost exclusively easily accessible products. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Moreover, the photographs of the dishes are absolutely stunning and mouth-watering.

This is one of the cookbooks that I definitely want to own and use as often as I can. I'll be testing some recipes in the coming weeks. "Great British Vegan" is not only a very pretty cookbook, but it is also usable and accessible for everyone.

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Having grown up eating traditional English meals, I was excited to try out some of these recipes made vegan. My absolute favourite was the Yorkshire puddings which I made alongside the Aimee’s other roast dishes - crispy potatoes and maple carrot and Swede. If you enjoy English food and want to try veganised versions then this is the book for you! I loved it and can’t wait to try cooking more of the dishes.

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I feel mean what with being British and proud of my nation's classic dishes, but this book just disappointed me. The tips to make dishes vegan were hardly beyond any competent cook - exchange butter for appropriate spread, exchange meat for mushrooms/beans/tofu. Still, there is a good range of our classics from soups to casseroles to desserts and if it helps vegans to "eat British" then that's a bonus. The recipes are straightforward and most ingredients easily accessible in any average supermarket but I really could have done without the red and blue images, found them distasteful. Thanks to NetGalley and QuartoPublishing Group White Lion for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

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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.

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‘Aimee is an exceptional talent and her fab new book displays her unique gift for making vegan cooking both exciting and comforting. I have no doubt it will quickly become a firm plant-based classic.’ Áine Carlin, Bestselling author of Keep It Vegan and The New Vegan

If you’re craving your favourite British comfort foods, but also want to embrace a plant-based lifestyle, then Great British Vegan is the book is for you.

Whether you’re vegan, flexitarian or merely interested in cutting down on your meat consumption, there’s no reason you can’t still indulge in all your favourite British classics, using easy-to-find ingredients.

With great-tasting, simple to make home-style recipes that will comfort as well as nourish, this book makes sure you’ll never miss out on Sunday roasts, full English breakfasts or afternoon teas again.

This unique take on vegan cooking reimagines over 80 classic British dishes including Full English, Shepherd's Pie, Banger's & Mash, Yorkshire Puddings, Beer Battered (To)Fish & Chips, Sausage Rolls, Welsh Rarebit, Scottish Shortbread, Eton Mess and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

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