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Cooking with Plant-Based Meat: 75 Satisfying Recipes Using Next-Generation Meat Alternatives

by America’s Test Kitchen
America’s Test Kitchen. Apr. 2022. 192p. ISBN 9781954210028. $27.99. COOKING
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The latest from America’s Test Kitchen includes 75 vegan and vegetarian recipes that use plant-based “meat”—rather than tofu or seitan—to satisfy meat cravings. There are recipes for snacks, appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, pasta, noodles, bowls, soups, skillet meals, and sheet-pan meals; some are building blocks (seasonings; doughs; cashew cheeses) for more complex dishes. The book also includes a section on flavor boosters that enhance meatiness. None of the recipes requires a particular brand or type of plant-based meat, giving home cooks the flexibility to use their preferred varieties or the ones they have on hand. A guide to cooking times, volume in relation to animal protein, and “doneness” will be useful for readers who are new to plant-based meat.
VERDICT This niche collection has the right quantity of recipes, for variety that isn’t overwhelming. The tips on handling, cooking times, and doneness are particularly useful.
Reviewed by Gricel Dominguez, Florida International Univ. Lib., Miami , Mar 01, 2022
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