Vegan Christmas – Gaz Oakley

Vegan Christmas: Over 70 Amazing Recipes for the Festive Season by Gaz Oakley delivers fantastic alternatives to the traditional turkey and trimmings. Gaz is an expert in bold flavors and textures, so everyone, including vegans, can enjoy a spectacular centerpiece and amazing food throughout the festive season. Vegan Christmas follows his successful debut cookbook Vegan 100 (find out more on this earlier title here). 

Gaz talks you through the menus and the planning, from Christmas morning breakfast like Sweet potato waffles and Tofu Benedict, through to a show-stopping lunch with the likes of Ultimate Christmas Wellington, “Turkey” roast and Festive nut roast wreath served with all the trimmings.  And it’s not just about the big day: Gaz offers a supreme spread of party food for when you’re celebrating with guests.

Packed with suggestions for the festivities and advice on how to keep cool in the kitchen if you’re cooking on the big day, Vegan Christmas Cookbook offers every solution you’ll ever need for what to cook for vegans and vegetarians at Christmas.

This title was released in the UK earlier this month and will be published in the US on October 16, 2018. Gaz is touring here in the US in support of his new book. Check to see if he is in your area while he is on this side of the pond.  

Our   takes you inside this title and features the following dishes  :

 

 

The publisher is offering three copies of this book to EYB Members in the US, UK, NZ and AU. One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

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  • Angryyew  on  September 21, 2018

    "fish" finger sliders

  • jigglesfrog  on  September 21, 2018

    Sweet potato waffles with sautéed mushrooms

  • Dannausc  on  September 21, 2018

    Caramelized bananas

  • MiMi60  on  September 21, 2018

    Rich mushroom and lentil parcels

  • lauriesk  on  September 21, 2018

    Shallot tarte Tatin

  • lydiag12  on  September 21, 2018

    I would want to try Smoked "salmon" with "cream cheese", capers and dill canapés first!

  • kaivulagi  on  September 21, 2018

    The mini sausage rolls sound good. I thin I’d try them first.

  • t.t  on  September 21, 2018

    Sweet potato waffles with sautéed mushrooms

  • shines5  on  September 21, 2018

    Orange Glazed Carrots

  • sequoia55  on  September 22, 2018

    Caramelized bananas

  • Curlyfatkins  on  September 22, 2018

    Rosemary, red wine and garlic "beef" with rich jus

  • Lyndle  on  September 22, 2018

    Definitely “Christmas Cookies.” Yuuuuum!

  • bopper  on  September 22, 2018

    Caramelized Bananas would definitely be one of my first choices to try

  • luccio  on  September 22, 2018

    Crème brûlée tartlets

  • tararr  on  September 22, 2018

    rich mushroom and lentil parcels

  • Su2cool  on  September 22, 2018

    so many choices…crème brulee tartlets

  • mpdeb98  on  September 23, 2018

    Fried doughnut profiteroles

  • thecharlah  on  September 23, 2018

    Tofu Benedict

  • sarahawker  on  September 24, 2018

    Hasselback potatoes with "cheese" sauce

  • banba1  on  September 24, 2018

    Welsh rarebits would be good to try — I do love the standard cheese recipe 🙂

  • kmn4  on  September 24, 2018

    Christmas pudding

  • Siegal  on  September 24, 2018

    I want to make shallot tarte tartine

  • maci234  on  September 25, 2018

    "fish" finger sliders

  • thewoobdog  on  September 25, 2018

    I really want to try the 5-spice pan-roasted mushroom wraps with hoisin sauce

  • crownoflilies  on  September 25, 2018

    tofu benedict

  • TanyaD  on  September 26, 2018

    Sweet potato waffles with sautéed mushrooms

  • babiafi  on  September 27, 2018

    Christmas cookies 🙂

  • chris2468  on  September 27, 2018

    Which recipe in the index would you like to try first? . . . . Welsh Rarebits

  • AlisonL  on  September 27, 2018

    The Fluffy Yorkshire Puddings! I have not had those since I was a kid.

  • TiaKiki  on  September 27, 2018

    Stuffed Squash Roast sounds scrumptious!

  • eatysmith  on  September 27, 2018

    Shallot tarte tatin!

  • Laura1  on  September 28, 2018

    tofu benedict

  • sarahshan  on  September 29, 2018

    Ha ! Tofu benedict too here !

  • RuthHarwood  on  September 30, 2018

    Rosemary, red wine and garlic "beef" with rich jus

  • MissisG  on  September 30, 2018

    Festive nut roast

  • melbot  on  September 30, 2018

    Shallot Tarte Tatine

  • lapsapchung  on  October 1, 2018

    Smoked chilli and rosemary dough-ball fondue

  • flickingthevs  on  October 1, 2018

    Tofu benedict sounds perfect for Christmas day breakfast!

  • HArlow  on  October 1, 2018

    Welsh rarebits

  • Annekajane85  on  October 2, 2018

    I love everything that Gaz makes, but would love to try making the tofu Benedict

  • jmay42066  on  October 2, 2018

    Orange Glazed Carrots

  • tennyogirl  on  October 3, 2018

    Sweet potato waffle with sauteed mushrooms

  • jd5761  on  October 3, 2018

    sweet potato waffle with sauteed mushrooms for me

  • Breeze81  on  October 4, 2018

    Shallot tarte tatin sounds lush

  • cake17uk  on  October 6, 2018

    I'd try Christmas Pudding first so I could do a trial run before the big day

  • clairew137  on  October 7, 2018

    Sweet potato waffle with sauteed mushrooms

  • choppergirl  on  October 7, 2018

    5-spice pan-roasted mushroom wraps with hoisin sauce

  • merkusje  on  October 10, 2018

    Rich mushroom and lentil parcels

  • patioweather  on  October 10, 2018

    dough ball fondue!

  • PurpleFruit  on  October 10, 2018

    Sweet Potato Waffles with Sauteed Mushrooms

  • seb3003  on  October 14, 2018

    Smoked "salmon" with "cream cheese", capers and dill canapés

  • NancyLynn  on  October 15, 2018

    Tofu benedict

  • KarenDel  on  October 17, 2018

    "Scallops" with crispy "bacon", pea purée and taste-of-the-sea foam

  • EmilyR  on  October 18, 2018

    Chocolate orange raw "cheesecake"

  • fionajk42  on  October 19, 2018

    festive nut roast – I have not had a nut roast for years as I always remember them as being rather indigestible, so hopefully this recipe will get me eating them again

  • silversand  on  October 20, 2018

    Fluffy Yorkshire puddings

  • sheridarby  on  October 21, 2018

    Shallot tarte Tatin

  • yd1556  on  October 23, 2018

    The Ultimate Christmas Roast

  • auntietina  on  October 23, 2018

    Stuffed aubergine platter

  • divamode  on  October 24, 2018

    I would love to try the welsh rarebits

  • bikerbill  on  October 25, 2018

    Orange Glazed Carrots

  • gillwill  on  October 26, 2018

    Stuffed aubergine platter.

  • frenchyturner  on  October 26, 2018

    Orange glazed carrots for me!

  • RoseFlower  on  October 26, 2018

    Tofu Benedict 🙂

  • jliddement  on  October 26, 2018

    Tofu Benedict sounds delicious

  • Sand9  on  October 26, 2018

    The Shallott Tarte Tatin sounds lovely x

  • zeenie  on  October 26, 2018

    id try the mini sausage rolls

  • PaulaCheadle  on  October 26, 2018

    Caramelized bananas

  • carajanehunter  on  October 27, 2018

    My genes are screaming for Welsh Rarebits!

  • minilynn3  on  October 27, 2018

    Sweet potato waffles with sateed mushrooms!

  • vickyallum84  on  October 27, 2018

    Smoked "salmon" with "cream cheese", capers and dill canapés

  • woodyhall  on  October 27, 2018

    Tofu benedict sounds really good!

  • Lunababy  on  October 27, 2018

    Smoked 'salmon', cream 'cheese'…….canapes…

  • DimensionAEB  on  October 27, 2018

    Caramelized Bananas would be my first.

  • ruthwollerton  on  October 27, 2018

    Stuffed squash roast sounds yummy scrummy

  • carolann99  on  October 27, 2018

    Caramelized Bananas sounds wonderful. I love eating bananas, this recipe looks delicious.

  • saharapop  on  October 27, 2018

    Rich mushroom and lentil parcels

  • deanfromuk  on  October 27, 2018

    The xmas cookies for sure!

  • Jenamarie  on  October 27, 2018

    Rich mushroom and lentil parcels

  • v.t  on  October 29, 2018

    Rich white wine gravy

  • a1apple  on  November 3, 2018

    Smoked chilli and rosemary dough-ball fondue

  • orchidlady01  on  November 4, 2018

    Grilled mango & coconut panna cotta

  • starzine  on  November 7, 2018

    Caramelized bananas.

  • Lkitchings  on  November 9, 2018

    Stuffed squash roast

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