Sweet Potato Soul: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes for the Southern Flavors of Smoke, Sugar, Spice, and Soul: A Cookbook

Vegan Soul Food? It may seem like an odd combination but Jenne’ Claiborne knows her stuff and delivers a cookbook full of flavorful, nourishing recipes that are 100% plant based. Recipes range from vegan takes on soul food classics (red beans and rice, collard greens, Cajun blackened tofu sandwich) to brand new treats that draw on - and shine a new light on - nostalgic flavors and ingredients (black eyed pea hummus, coconut collard salad, sweet potato tahini cookies). There is SO much here! The book starts out with a primer on vegetables, fruits, spices, and other staples of a vegan soul food kitchen. Personally, I like grounding a cookbook with context and providing readers the tools and knowledge to inspire experimentation, so I enjoy this info. The actual recipes are divided into 6 chapters: Breakfast Salads and Soups Greens and Sides Mains Sweets and Drinks Pantry Staples and Sauces I’ve made about 10 recipes and honestly, they have all turned out fantastic. The Happy Hearts Crab Cakes with Red Pepper aioli is almost worth the price of the book alone- it is SO good. Spicy, tender, and so full of flavor. Bourbon BBQ Tempeh and Red Beans and Rice are also great, filling, and just spicy enough to keep you coming back for more. The Quick Pickled Onions go with so many salads and sandwiches I keep them on hand. I haven’t made any of the breakfast recipes yet. I have only made one dessert, and I don’t think I’ve ever had a flavor quite the Sweet Potato Tahini Cookies - delicious: sweet and umami at the same time. My toddler loved them and they are full of nutritious ingredients. The Spicy Peach Tomatillo salsa is NOT playing around with the word spicy… the cookbook itself doesn’t play around with the title “sweet potato soul” - sweet potatoes are in no less than 20 different recipes, but they are used in such different ways that it never feels repetitive. Related: the author may be some kind of sweet potato wizard… in any case, I can’t wait to jump further in, but the few recipes I’ve already tried have made this cookbook well worth the price. Highly recommend!

I bought this cookbook because as a mostly veggie/plant based eater who lives in the South, I feel like I’m so often missing out on classic southern dishes because of the meat that is so often included in them. I bought this book not really having an introduction to Jenne, though I do follow her on Instagram. I keep coming back to this book. There are so many amazing recipes that are healthy, fresh and light with enough southern flair to feel authentic yet creative. There are also tons of recipes that are rich, tasty and include a few processed ingredients but are amazing as a treat that feels so decadent. I don’t feel like I’m missing out on the indulgent southern experience at all, yet so many of the recipes are super healthy and easy to make. There are also some recipes that take a little more prep- but I love that on a rainy afternoon when I want to cook for hours. So far I have made the tender mess of greens, the skillet cornbread, sweet potato biscuits, the pan fried butter beans and greens and the low country grits with the red bean sausage. I’ve never made my own sausage before but it was super easy and delicious and I will incorporate this recipe into my regular rotation. I’ve also made the chicken fried cauliflower but I baked it instead of frying it. My meat eating fiancée gobbled everything up. I think the recipes are easy to tweak if you want to make them even healthier. This book gets thumbs up from me!

I have made a number of the recipes. Everyone has been excellent. Here are my early favorites: SWEET POTATO GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE - this is an excellent side dish particularly for a special occasion holiday meal. LOW COUNTRY GRITS - This definitely going into my favorites notebook and will be on regular rotation. BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD - This is a perfect dish to take to a pot luck to polish your image as a vegan cook extraordinaire. It is out of the park good. SWEET CORN SUCCOTASH - Easy and delicious. Another keeper BLACK-EYED PEA HUMMUS - This dish is so good I can not stop myself from detouring by the fridge for a taste. Possibly addictive and a candidate for becoming a "controlled substance." My best hummus recipe by a long shot. SMOKEY BLACK EYED PEAR CAKES - I screwed it up the first time I made them and they were still delish. Will try again. I plan to prepare the Mac and Cheese tomorrow and expect to work my way through the whole cook book. I almost never dive in as deeply as I have with this one. Obviously, I have been swooned by the recipes. I must say also that the book is carefully and artfully put together with vivid photos that I refer to as I am preparing to present each dish. Sweet Potato Soul shows that Southern food can be delicious, memorable, and healthy. Thanks Jenne!

Nice attempt at southern swings vegan but southern soul food is not vegan. If you find yourself cooking for a vegan then this is an excellent source of recipes. Vegan is not healthy especially for children and I was tempted to not review the book at all but thought of the divided family tables and well intentioned cooks trying to keep the peace and appease the vegan at the table maybe even impress them.

Cookbook Content: 5 stars Condition of Cookbook: 2.5 (sticky smudged fingerprints on front cover) I'm not sure if Amazon or the seller is responsible, but please make sure whoever is packing and handling your products wears gloves and has clean hands. This book had a few sticky smudged fingerprints on the front cover. I couldn't capture it on camera, unfortunately, though. Two other books I ordered that arrived today had the same sticky prints on the front and back covers. Fortunately there appeared to be no other markings or damage on the interior. Same with this book. I just wiped them all down with soap and a damp cloth, so it's all good now. But I'm still a bit grossed out cuz there's no telling what the "stickiness" is from. Aside from that, I can see this being a go to cookbook for me. I grew up eating Black American soul food, but have been plant based for over 20 years so this is right up my alley. I enjoy cooking, but put it on the back burner so to speak, because life has been pretty overwhelming for me the past few years. However, I vowed to start back up again. This is the perfect restarting point for me because I simply don't have the time, energy or mental capacity to make anything overly complex at this time, but I definitely want to get my groove back in the kitchen. It is/was my happy place. For the most part, the recipes seem pretty simple with no marathon lists of obscure, hard to find ingredients. Anywho, once I've had a chance to make a few recipes, I'll update my review.

I originally got this from the library and after renewing it over and over, I knew it would be worth it to purchase.I made a dinner for a friend using the recipes in this book. She is not a vegan but said if this is the kind of food I make she can see why I eat this way. She loved it! She was also surprised because we usually go out to eat. However, the recipes in this book are manageable, making it no big deal to cook at home. Several of the recipes are one pan or a mixing bowl then one pan.

This is one of the best vegan books I've had, the recipes are awesome.. Whether you're craving a classic comfort dish or something adventurous, this cookbook has you covered. she also includes nutritional insights, offering a holistic approach to plant-based living and innovative use of plant-based ingredients to her creative twists on classic recipes, each page reflects her passion for inventive, delicious, and cruelty-free cuisine. Whether you're a vegan enthusiast or just curious about exploring plant-based dishes, this book is a must-have. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates good food and the joy of compassionate cooking! I am vegetarian and looking for more books like this.. this is a good buy!

Jenne is just fantastic. I've been following her vlogs for years and already had an idea of what to expect from this cookbook. One of my all time favorite recipes is included-the Coconut Corn Chowder. That is the perfect bowl of summer flavors for me. I've also tried her Skillet Cornbread and Tender Mess o' Collards. The cornbread has such a nice texture and this greens recipe has finally taught me how to make greens taste great (I love plants but usually hide my greens within meals because they aren't my fav). Right now I'm enjoying the Cure-All Lentil Soup. It is just so comforting and flavorful (mmm the fennel!) and will be in regular rotation for me with crusty bread on the side or fluffy rice. I can't wait to work my way through this book. The recipes aren't fussy and do not need 5 other recipes prepped first to make the main dish making them great for busy folks. So many wonderful whole foods are used and I love that Jenne is not afraid of herbs and spices. I also love all the food history in this book! I read it front to back to learn more about soul food.

As a vegetarian who loves soul food, I was keen to get this book and see how I could create some of my favorite recipes. Though a bit different from how I grew up eating it, the Bootylicious gumbo is quite delicious, and there are so many other great recipes that I'd like to try. One great thing about this book is that Jenne gives you a framework for how to put these meals together, and then you can add or takeaway what you like to make it perfect for you. Definitely recommend!

C’est un livre parfait pour les vegans, mais en fait vraiment utile pour tout le monde !!! J’ai déjà fait plein des recettes- ils sont très bonnes, parfaitement expliquées et assez faciles ! It is a very good book, with so many just marvellous tasting, good explicated and easy recipes. It’s a book for every vegan - actually for everyone, it’s so good !!

Es un libro sobre cocina sureña americana, pero vegan y utilizando mucho el boniato. Interesante y con buenas ideas.

Can I say that I was a little on the fence about whether I would like this cookbook? Like, I knew that I would enjoy one or two recipes but sometimes, especially with cookbooks, many of the recipes can seem similar to something we already have, or they are filled with things that I just won't end up cooking. I took a chance anyway and boy am I ever glad that I did. Visually, this book is beautiful. Clear, pretty pictures. Excellent formatting, even a good font. It has a first chapter of basic info, but the vast majority of this book is recipes, which is always something I look for. The recipes are clearly laid out and don't require the use of many different recipes to create a final dish. Each recipe provides an introduction, all of which read like letters to friends, to be passed down with the recipes. It's such a cozy touch. And with recipes like Spicy Fried Cauliflower "Chicken," Bourbon BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches, and Cardamom Apple Pie, I am beyond pleased. There is literally something wonderful sounding every couple of pages, and I am excited to try everything out. And my kiddo is excited to have new comfort foods to try to.

Leckeres, häufig sogar gesundes Essen aus den Südstaaten der USA. Und gleichzeitig ist es trotzdem comfort food. Wie der Name verspricht gibt es einige Gerichte mit Süßkartoffeln und auch viele Gerichte mit diversen Hülsenfrüchten. Wer das nicht so mag, sollte sich lieber was anderes suchen. Davon abgesehen ist in diesem Buch alles enthalten: Frühstück, Salate und Suppen, Beilagen und Hauptgerichte, Nachtisch und Getränke. Die Gerichte sind überwiegend schnell zuzubereiten und die Zutaten sind in den meisten gut sortierten Supermärkten erhältlich.