The official Party Vegan review thread (to be updated).
Add your reviews for Robin Robertson's Party Vegan here, and they will be added to the list. Thanks to Erin for handing over this recipe list!
Anytime Gatherings
A Dinner Party Italian with a Twist
Artichoke Tapenade
Yummy! This is extremely simple and very flavorful. I just did some modifications, to taste, and reduced the capers by a bit and increased the lemon juice a bit. We both really liked it, and it took about 15 minutes. I'd make this again, especially for a party/gathering with dips. (AC)
Sun Dried Tomato and Green Olive Biscotti
As soon as I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. I was unsure how a savoury biscotti would come out - really well as it tuns out. I loved the combo of flavours and am defini:tely making these again. However, my biscotti didn't come out crisp enough after the stated baking time and I ended up cooking them for the second time for over twice as long as called for. So maybe next time I'd do a longer first bake and see what happens. A winner of a recipe. (shelloid)
Butterhead and Radicchio Salad with Walnut Pesto Dressing
Wild Mushroom Ragu over Polenta
Orange Kissed Chocolate Tiramisu
This cake is really worth the effort. The flavor combination is just amazing. We don't usually make desserts. So the 6-8 servings is probably more 8-10 by our scale. (nickandnora)
Crowd Control Moroccan Station
Fava Bean Hummus
Smoky Baba Ghanoush
Spiced Pita Dippers
Mini Falafel
Good falafel! I didn't have any cilantro to add for the parsley, so I just tried to up the dried herbs. By the recipe, the mixture was way too crumbly in the processor. There was no liquid added! I added about a lemon's worth juice and still a splash of water. I might have added a bit too much water because they were slightly fragile when frying. But with no liquid in the ingredients, I don't see how they would come together otherwise. I only had like 1 crumble, so it wasn't a big deal. The flavor is good, and texture was almost there. (AC)
Stuffed Dates
Crowd Control Japanese Station
Edamame
Japanese Pancakes
Teriyaki Shiitake Sticks
Sushi Rice Balls
Gingered Crab Cups with Wasabi Cream Cheese
Crowd Control Antipasto Station
Antipasto Skewers
Mini Focaccia with Tapenade
Very delicious! Much better than I expected. I thought the focaccia might come out a bit plain with an off texture, but it had a nice flavor, and excellent texture-puffy and light. Very cute. The tapenade was pretty much perfect. I used mostly kalamata, but a few Spanish green to fill out the rest. Will make these again. P loved them. (AC)
Zucchini Cups with Tomato Concasse
Arugula and White Bean Crostini
Pesto Stuffed Baby Potatoes
Crowd Control Dessert Station
Coconut Snowballs
Cherry Pecan Bars
Italian Wedding Cookies
Chocolate Chunk Blondies
Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate
A Picnic Lunch
Southern Fried Seitan
best version I've ever had. (Tamasin)
Fingerling Potato Salad with Pan Fried Arugula Pesto
Chilled and Dilled Green Beans
Caramel Almond Oat Bars
Effortless Potluck
Spiced Chickpea and Couscous Pilaf
Very Veggie Lasagna
Two Potato Shepherds Pie
this was great! I used a bag of frozen mixed veggies in addition to the onions and mushrooms...liked both potato topping sections equally. Andy actually went back for seconds, which is rare. (erinmonster)
We made this after seeing the positive review from erinmonster5. It IS great. Frozen veg worked very well. The recipe is listed as a "Potluck" recipe, but the leftovers were really good. So we would definitely make this for guests or just for busy weeks when we want leftovers in the fridge. We will make this again. (nickandnora)
Antipasto Rice
Creamy Noodle and Vegetable Bake
I had some weird amateur user errors with this casserole, but that's nothing against the recipe. I ended up with something a bit different, but still using all the same components (but left off breadcrumbs). I just couldn't get my sauce quite right, but the flavor profile is definitely solid and comforting. I would think that this would be good for a potluck type thing. (AC)
Just Desserts
Chocolate Lovers Brownies
Pine Nut Anise Cookies
Ginger Spice Cupcakes
Pistachio Dusted Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Fresh Berry Tartlets
Fresh Fruit with Two Dips
A Child's Birthday Party
It's My Party Mix
Personal Pizzas
Mutant Ants on a Log
Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundaes
A Teen Party
Baked Potato Skins
Five Story Bean Dip
Seitan Buffalo Wingz
I used the breading, sauce, and baking recipes/techniques, but I subbed tempeh for the seitan. These were great! I've been looking for a mild buffalo sauce that doesn't contain cayenne, and this is the only recipe I've found. It's great, perfect for people who can't handle hot stuff like me! (lebkuchen)
Ultimate Taco Bar
Everyone's Favorite Ice Cream Cake
A Tapas Table
Patatas Bravas
Spanish Orange Salad
Sherried Mushrooms
Olive and Caper Stuffer Cherry Tomatoes
Garlic Chickpeas and Spinach
Super simple but yummy. I think it's key to have a broth that you like and season well with salt and pepper. I made this just as is, and we thought it was great with crostini. It would be good for a party, because it takes no time to make, and is all around tasty and healthy. I might just squirt some Bragg's in next time, and decided that I will smear my crostini with garlic in the future for this. (AC)
Chinese New Year
Pearl Balls
Hot and Sour Soup
Pan Fried Sesame Noodles and Broccoli
Brown Rice with Pineapple and Green Onions
Caramelized Tofu
really tasty. (Tamasin)
Szechwan Green Beans and Shallots
Curry for Company
Curried Pakora Puffs
Mixed Vegetable Curry
I used a bit less curry powder (2 tsp vs 3 tsp), frozen green beans, and subbed 8-oz of sliced baby bellas and 1 chopped red bell pepper for the cauliflower. This was really good and very flavorful. I had it over brown basmati rice, which was nice. (lebkuchen)
Spinach Flecked Chapati
Mango Mint Chutney
Coconut Basmati Rice with Cashews
Cardamon Rice Pudding
Robin's response to the stock photos issue.
Thanks for posting that. It's still a bit baffling to me that she wasn't aware or didn't notice, but I have no other problem with her response. Hopefully she has better luck with publishers in the future.
I think she missed the mark. Yes, the photos should be vegan food. But, they really ought to be food from her book.
I think she missed the mark. Yes, the photos should be vegan food. But, they really ought to be food from her book.
Yep, def. Doesn't make much sense.
I think she missed the mark. Yes, the photos should be vegan food. But, they really ought to be food from her book.
Yep, def. Doesn't make much sense.
I know its all so weird, post photos of YOUR recipes, thats what I want to make RR, In fact skip the cost of putting other food photos in, I don't care, I like to look at photos of the recipes themselves!
I love this cookbook, but haven't made much from it yet, the tres leche cake was great though!
New comment from Robin on her blog:
;)b
Although I'm still not happy that stock photos were used, I'll be looking forward to seeing what she comes up with next. I think this whole VegNews situation will give her a little more clout with her publisher the next time an issue like this comes up.
Her new book has a picture of eggplant, which is cool.
Man Size Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are great! I was pretty sure they would be good after mixing up the dough..it looked like a good dough. I used all AP flour. They have quite a bit of EB, but hey...they are cookies. The flavor is very good. Classic, and not too rich. The texture is soft. I don't like the name, but I do love the cookies. Maybe my fave choc. chip! I don't think I got 2 dozen...but maybe kinda close. I'd make these again. I baked both batches 15 minutes.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224330_10150587008140533_507120532_18730613_5898569_n.jpg
sundried tomato and green olive biscotti
As soon as I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. I was unsure how a savoury biscotti would come out - really well as it tuns out. I loved the combo of flavours and am definitely making these again. However, my biscotti didn't come out crisp enough after the stated baking time and I ended up cooking them for the second time for over twice as long as called for. So maybe next time I'd do a longer first bake and see what happens. A winner of a recipe. (shelloid)
"Man Size Chocolate Chip Cookies"
I don't like the title either, especially because a woman like me just ate six of them in one sitting. But I do love the taste. The combination of unbleached white flour and whole wheat pastry flour give the dough just the right texture, chewy with crispy bottoms and golden tops. The brown sugar melds wonderfully with the Earth Balance for that buttery, caramelized taste. Chocolate chip-to-cookie dough ratio is perfect. 15 minutes in the oven is just right. If you use a darker baking sheet you might want to pull them out of the oven a little earlier, unless you like darker, crispier cookies. Best baked on a chilly night, and enjoyed right of the oven with a cup of soymilk to dunk them in.
Mini Falafel
Good falafel! I didn't have any cilantro to add for the parsley, so I just tried to up the dried herbs. By the recipe, the mixture was way too crumbly in the processor. There was no liquid added! I added about a lemon's worth juice and still a splash of water. I might have added a bit too much water because they were slightly fragile when frying. But with no liquid in the ingredients, I don't see how they would come together otherwise. I only had like 1 crumble, so it wasn't a big deal. The flavor is good, and texture was almost there.
Chickpea Artichoke Bites with Rosemary Aioli
I made the aioli to go with the falafel bites. (no artichoke bites) The aioli is great! Anything with vegenaise is probably going to be great.. I decreased the rosemary slightly because I didn't want it to be strong with the falafel, but it's delicious. Very, very quick and a yummy sauce.
(pic in Vegan Diner review thread)
Mini Focaccia with Tapenade
Very delicious! Much better than I expected. I thought the focaccia might come out a bit plain with an off texture, but it had a nice flavor, and excellent texture-puffy and light. Very cute. The tapenade was pretty much perfect. I used mostly kalamata, but a few Spanish green to fill out the rest. Will make these again. P loved them.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/378153_10150963922655533_507120532_21899767_966486385_n.jpg
Seitan Buffalo Wingz - I used the breading, sauce, and baking recipes/techniques, but I subbed tempeh for the seitan. These were great! I've been looking for a mild buffalo sauce that doesn't contain cayenne, and this is the only recipe I've found. It's great, perfect for people who can't handle hot stuff like me! (lebkuchen)
Mixed Vegetable Curry - I used a bit less curry powder (2 tsp vs 3 tsp), frozen green beans, and subbed 8-oz of sliced baby bellas and 1 chopped red bell pepper for the cauliflower. This was really good and very flavorful. I had it over brown basmati rice, which was nice. (lebkuchen)
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