Vegan Lunch Box: 130 Amazing, Animal-Free Lunches Kids and Grown-Ups Will Love!

by Jennifer McCann

Overview

Quick and easy plant-based recipes and menus -- with allergen information and allergen-free options -- for feeding happy, healthy kids.

If you think vegan lunchtime means peanut butter and jelly day after day, think again! Based on the wildly popular blog of the same name, Vegan Lunch Box offers an amazing array of meat-free, egg-free, and dairy-free meals and snacks. All the recipes are organized into menus to help parents pack quick, nutritious, and irresistible vegan meals. Ideal for everyday and special occasions, Vegan Lunch Box features tips for feeding even the most finicky kids. It includes handy allergen-free indexes identifying wheat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free recipes, and product recommendations that make shopping a breeze.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786721740
Publisher:	Hachette Books
Publication date:	08/05/2008
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Jennifer McCann is the creator of the award-winning Vegan Lunch Box blog. She lives with her husband and eight-year-old son in Kennewick, Washington.

Table of Contents

Foreword   Erik Marcus     xiii
Introduction     xvii
How to Use This Book     xxi
The Lunch Menus
Quick and Easy: Start with menus that are fast, simple, and convenient     3
Rise and Shine: Lunch menus for those mornings when you have more time to make it great     17
Ready and Waiting: Fix these dishes the night before, and lunch will be ready and waiting in the morning     27
Lunch Box Adventure: Fun, exotic menus from around the world     41
Special Occasions: Special lunches for special days, from holidays and birthdays to graduation     53
The Recipes
Appetizers and Snacks     65
Salads and Dressings     91
Dips, Sauces, and Spreads     105
Soups and Stews     113
Sandwiches     127
Mains     143
Veggie and Bean Sides     189
Breads and Muffins     207
Desserts     231
Beverages     257
Recommended Resources     261
Allergen-Free Index     265
Index     271

Editorial Reviews

"McCann's recipes are easy to follow."—Library Journal Xpress Review

"A fun new collection of vegan recipes that I will be turning to regularly this fall."—New York Daily, food editor's blog

"The recipes are fun to make as a family and good enough for Mom and Dad to enjoy as well."—Boston Metro

"McCann's book is great for children willing to try new foods, but who might be stuck in a lunchbox rut. As the title implies, the recipes are all vegan, but they still offer plenty of appeal."—Associated Press

"Chock full of uncomplicated recipes for clever noontime fare."—Mothering

"Even if you're not vegan, I would give this cookbook a look. It can be an inspiration."—Colorado Springs Gazette

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