Video: Caroline's Cookbook Shelf

One of the most frequent requests I receive from Broccoli Hut readers is for cookbook recommendations. As a self-proclaimed cookbook addict, I am more than happy to oblige. While I derive inspiration for my meals from countless sources, here are a few cookbooks that consistently yield tasty results. View the video below for my thoughts on Eat, Drink, Be Vegan, Totally Vegetarian, The Imus Ranch Cookbook, and Clean Eating Magazine.

Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan by Dreena Burton

Cashew Ginger Tofu

Orange Sesame Tofu

White Bean Walnut Bruschetta

Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting

Totally Vegetarian by Toni Fiore

Tofu Sour Cream (topping for layered Mexican Dip)

Jamaican Jerk Tofu (adapted from Jamaican Jerk Tempeh recipe)

Pasta with Red Onion, “Bakin,” Radicchio, and Edamame

Pumpkin Bulghur Chili, garnished with pumpkin seed butter

The Imus Ranch Cookbook by Deirdre Imus

Tofu Banana French Toast

Tofu-Banana batter enjoyed as pudding/dip for waffles

Tofu-Banana batter blended into oat bran

Mango Avocado Raspberry Salad

Clean Eating Magazine

Caribbean Chickpea Salad (adapted from Caribbean Tuna Salad recipe)

Curried Tofu Salad with Tropical Fruit (adapted from Curried Chicken Salad with Tropical Fruit recipe)

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Avocado Tofu Salad (adapted from Avocado Egg Salad recipe)

What are your all-time favorite cookbooks?

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19 Responses to “Video: Caroline's Cookbook Shelf”

1. Nicole, on July 5th, 2009 at 11:58 am Said:

   My favorite cookbook is Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World! I use it the most often, by far!

2. Shelby, on July 5th, 2009 at 12:24 pm Said:

   ED&BV, V’con, and La Dolce Vegan are some of my favorites!

3. VeggieGirl, on July 5th, 2009 at 12:56 pm Said:

   Great cookbook selections, my fellow cookbook addict!! I too love ED&BV; but I’ve never even heard of Totally Vegetarian or The Imus Ranch Cookbook (**hides in embarrassment**).

   Haha, loved your enthusiasm when you expressed your love for the French toast recipe in the Imus Ranch Cookbook

   CLEAN EATING MAGAZINE = YOU KNOW I’M BEYOND OBSESSED WITH THAT PUBLICATION!!!

4. fleur, on July 5th, 2009 at 12:57 pm Said:

   I love new cookbooks too, but I need to use the ones I have more so sadly I wont be buying any new ones for a while
   You are so natural infront of the camera I would be a bumbling mess!

5. Danica, on July 5th, 2009 at 6:21 pm Said:

   Fantastic post – LOVE it! I am a total cookbook addict too. I can’t pick a favorite because honestly it depends on what I am in the mood for.

6. Christina, on July 5th, 2009 at 6:45 pm Said:

   Yay, I needed this post! I’ve been thinking of buying Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan. My favorite cookbook of all times is Betty Crocker Whole Grains since I’m a total grainiac

7. Ruth, on July 5th, 2009 at 7:20 pm Said:

   Thanks for the suggestions! I am always looking for new cookbooks!

8. glidingcalm, on July 5th, 2009 at 7:43 pm Said:

   This is such a great post!!! So detailed and organized and I loved the video!! I really liked that you added the difficulty-rating for each cookbook as well!!

   Thanks so much for an awesome blog! I love reading Broccolihut!! (And love that I can listen/watch now too!!! )

   Take care beautiful lady!!!

   Love,
   G.C.

9. burpexcuzme, on July 5th, 2009 at 7:49 pm Said:

   What a great post! All of them sound fantastic but the one that seems most appealing to me is the Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan! What amazing recipes!
   My all-time fav cookbook is actually a baking book by Dori Greenspan, from my kitchen to yours.

10. april, on July 5th, 2009 at 7:56 pm Said:

    I like the Clean Eating cookbook and Hungry girl!

11. JB, on July 5th, 2009 at 10:10 pm Said:

    everything looks amazing. but the orange sesame tofu, the tofu sour cream, the pumpkin bulgur chili, and the tofu banana french toast look particularly delicious. obviously i kindaaaa like tofu…haha. thank you for the cookbook recommendations. i want to buy a few really good ones before going off to college (i’m sharing an apartment with a fellow vegan, and we’re going to be in the kitchen A LOT!) i’ve been wanting to get eat, drink, and be vegan for a while now so i think that’ll be my first buy. anyway, thanks again!

    -JB
    http://cardiovegsular.wordpress.com

12. Erik, on July 6th, 2009 at 7:30 am Said:

    EDBV <3

13. Anna, on July 6th, 2009 at 8:20 am Said:

    Great reviews! My favorite cookbook might be Veganomicon, but I also like the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook for solid basic recipes, as well as the venerable Joy of Cooking.

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16. Damjana, on July 10th, 2009 at 4:48 am Said:

    Thanx a lot for sharing, the magazine Clean Eating sounds fabulous!

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