I loved Nisha's first book, this one is even better! I love how it teaches techniques and flavor bombs that can be used in dishes outside of the recipes in the book. Highly recommend!
I'm here in Halifax, anxiously awaiting the Big Vegan Flavour book bought online through Indigo. So happy you're choosing to review this book. I have a loose plan of trying everyone of the recipes in the book. I enjoy her recipes so much and she is so thoughtful about her recipes.
Just want to say how much I love these videos. Thank you for making them! I happened upon them because I saw this video shortly after I had purchased this cookbook and thought, 'what a coincidence I'll see what someone else thought of it'. Well I have now binged every single one of your cookbook reviews and checked out quite a few new cookbooks from the library that I'm excited to try. It's so comforting and relatable to watch someone cook like a regular person who makes substitutions and can't always find the right ingredients at the store, just like most of us! Your presentation is delightful :)
Thank you so much for your kind words! It really means a lot to hear that the videos resonate with you and that you’ve been binging the cookbook reviews-that’s the ultimate compliment! 😊 I love that you’re diving into new cookbooks and getting inspired to try out recipes. And yes, cooking like a "regular person" is exactly the vibe I aim for-substitutions, missing ingredients, and all. I think it’s what makes cooking approachable and fun! Thanks again for your support and for taking the time to share this-it truly makes my day! 🙌📚🍴
I really enjoyed the video. Thanks for your time and effort on it. I recieved my copy of Big Vegan Flavor this week and am looking forward to following the recipies. I would say that the cook book is WFPB, it is just not SOS (no salt, oil, sugar). It was nice to see you alter the recipies for those who are SOS.
I really like her recipes but I also definitely think she uses too much salt and oil. I’ve moved back toward SOS. Helped to normalize my blood pressure and my waistline 🤭
Nisha is a great cook and I have learnt a lot from her youtube recipes. Am so happy for her as this video proves her credibility. Thanks guys, so nice recipes there and great swaps. ❤ Jeremy you should interview her. 🎉
Thank you - glad this was helpful! Oh - she's on my interview list - she's just incredibly busy - so hopefully it'll happen at some point :) Poke her on her socials and tell her too :)
I pre-ordered the book and got it early from Amazon. I haven't made anything from it yet, but the photos are incredible and so many recipes have me excited to try them!
I’m so happy you made this video! I didn’t know where to start but these recipes look delicious. Having made many of Nisha’s food plans, I picked up Aleppo pepper and Harissa powder from Amazon to have in hand. Google says you can make paste from the powder but it involves adding olive oil. This was all before my friend and I made a trek to are closest Asian Market. They might have these items. From a fellow Canadian who likely has access to the same stores as you.
Previously frozen tofu will take up marinades/rubs/sauces more readily and penetrate better. It has to do with that texture change - I think there are more tiny crevices for flavors to get into and then remain so we can taste them; tearing/crumbling the tofu instead of neatly cutting can even intensify that effect. Pre-ordered this book and it's even better than I thought it would be. Only about half-way through, but have already learned a lot even though I am already a pretty experienced and adventurous family cook. It would be invaluable for a beginning vegan, but it is so packed with information and explanation and recipes, you really get your money's worth. So many things I want to try right away - this video is very timely.
had to buy the book! Especially, after seeing how much you and your family enjoyed it!!! Loved this segment of your show. Love your channel and family! Thank you!
Just found you today. It was very entertaining getting to know your family this way!😅 Loved how your kids know their way around food and the kitchen so well 🙌
I have the book sitting right next to me. Now I am pumped to start cooking from it. And it was awesome that your kids were willing to try everything. I have kids and I know that is not easy.
Let us know what you think. The rule in our house is to have to try everything - you don’t have to like it - and you can choose to stop eating it and make your own dinner. Our kids are pretty adventurous all things considered.
Thanks for this review!! I love RPL recipes, they are truly so flavorful! Just need to be aware that if you are minding your oil consumption it may be difficult to get the same results (it’s not her intention to be low oil so I get it). The saucy black beans in sofrito is so yummy and is on the RPL website, called Mexican black beans. I have made those beans so many times lol. Thank you PB with J and Nisha!
I have this book, and I love it. I really like how she has set it out, very informative on everything to do with cooking a dish. ie, the section on condiments etc. So good ❤
umeboshi -- OO-MAY-BO-SHE It's pickled Japanese plum (ume). It''s tart and briny and packs a serious punch. If you have an Asian/international grocery near you, get some!
We get Harissa paste in our "ethnic foods" section of most large grocery chains (Ralphs/Kroger, Alberstons/Vons/Safeway etc.) Might even be able to get the alpepo pepper (ground) in the same section!
Thank you from the Peak District in the uk. I'm a big fan of Nisha although I've not bought this book yet, very tempted now! This is a really useful series of videos 😎
Thanks for doing this one! I’m a big Nisha fan and subscribe to her weekly meal plans. I thought I was a pretty good cook but she has made me so much better. Can’t wait to try some things in this book which is just a masterpiece in my opinion. Thanks for showing the swaps. You’ve made me more adventurous as far as adapting for no oil! Julie from Omaha, Nebraska.
Hey J: I'm Eleanor from Tanzania, but I'm a retired American educator. Just decided to go vegan for my 73rd birthday. Enjoying your videos, but Here's my problem: being in Africa, we don't have
So glad you did this review!! Yesterday was our payday and so I was able to treat myself to Nisha’s book!! I was so excited!! Since her book came out on the 3rd, I’ve been super excited to go get my copy!! I have lots of digital cookbooks, but this one looked so beautiful, I wanted to be able to really, really look at it!! ❤️💕 While at Powell’s, (Americas largest bookstore, Portland, Or, USA) I was also able to get a few used vegetarian cookbooks from the early 80’s, from when I was a kid! So fun!! Such a fun day!! I’m LOVING Nisha’s book so far!! Just love it! Thanks again for the video. P.s Annie still makes me smile at her reactions!! 😂💕…. So I know if Annie likes it… it’s REALLY good! She’s so funny 😂❤
Thanks Trina! I'm glad Annie brings you such joy :) One day I will come to Portland and browse that bookstore - sounds dreamy!!!! And yes - this book is worth having in hardcover.
I got this book last week and I loved the one dish I've made so far from it. I'm really looking forward to trying a lot more recipes from it, especially since I've loved almost every recipe I've made from her other cookbook.
Harissa paste is very hot & spicy, use with caution! It's extremely flavorful though. I get mine from Trader Joe's. It pairs well with parsley, cilantro, mint, and basil, depending on the dish. 🙂
Thanks for the review Jeremy! I bought this book when it came out but the size of the book deterred me from spending the time to look through it in detail. 😳 I am going to try the recipes you demonstrated and may have to start with those brownies! Appreciate the cookbook reviews and hope you continue with the reviews. Thanks again!😊
Hi Jeremy, Woolie, Ephraim and Annie! I would try a few of the recipes you tested. The shakshuka, rice noodle bowl, mango tart, black bean tacos and brownie all look good. Can you substitute oat milk for the coconut milk? How much would you use in the brownie next time to make it less sweet? The mango tart is beautiful and impressive. Indian spices and curries are not my cup of tea, but there were a few recipes I will try from Nisha's first book, the IP book, because I want to use my IP more. I borrowed it from my library. I ordered this new book from your channel and it is coming Friday. It looks like a beautiful, comprehensive book. I think Nisha is delightful to watch on UA-cam. Thanks everyone for this review!
Thank you for your reviews. I agree that the substitutions may have changed the taste/texture from the original recipes. I have this book and love the 'cooking school' chapters at the beginning as we are early in our plant-based food journey. Thus far we have thoroughly enjoyed every recipe we have tried. 👍
Hi! Great video again. I already wanted this book, but was very curious for your review. Im vegaterian for i think 10 years now. Eating more and more vegan/plant based. So i think im gonna love this book. I am watching from the Beemster in the Netherlands🎉 ❤
@@pbwithjeremy Crispy Indian-ish Lentils with rice and yogurt, Grain salad with garlickey spiced oil and herbs, Buttery Brown rice with warm spices. Yum!!
Thank you for the tips on doing the swap for PBWF for this cookbook . I've been on the fence about purchasing and wanted to buy but knowing that it's Vegan but not PBWF. I always love Nisha's flavouring especially the spiciness of them and have swamped some of her ingredients in the past, but since seeing your tips on aquafaba, it has been a game changer instead of using water, or broth all the time. Much appreciates your family's honesty on all the taste testing because this would be the same type of reaction from my family! LOL
I ordered the book right away, i like her cooking videos and thought why not .., look forward to the delivery. I like that it seems to incorporate vegan cooking basics. Don't have her previous book, so this will be my first from her. This will probably be my only cookbook in a while. Little sad it's not without oil, but I got scrappy cooking cookbook as well.
Between Scrappy Cooking & this book you are SET for a good long while. Both are cooking-school-in-a-box. Between our videos and Carleigh's book you should be able to do your own swaps to make some/most(?) of Nisha's stuff WFPB
Just received my copy of this book, and Chef AJs dessert book!! Love Nisha and her channel. She does use a lot of oil, and spices that might be hard to find, but generally great tasty recipes. Great reviews as usual!! Glad to see Rufus...was worried about him!!
Jeremy, you said that not all the recipes can be adapted to wfpb. Could you share the tip offs of how you know when you can adapt a recipe and when it won't work trying to adapt? Thanks
YOu know what - I'm getting ready to work on a Mailbag type episode so I'm going to answer this question there since I'm sure a lot of people are curious about this - thanks for asking it!
So glad you made this video! I love her content but do eat SOS-free, so thought the cookbook wouldn't be for me. You've made me confident that swaps will be possible. I just added it to my cart.
Nice video. The black bean sofrito and lentil bolognese dishes from her website are in my rotation for sure, both easily made oil free. And also some version of her dal makhani. I made baingan bharta once but it was too messy, lol.
Yeah, when I use canned tomatoes, I have to run the tomatoes just a little in my food processor, my husband is such a child! Just like he won’t eat the peppers when I make stuffed peppers, so I usually make unstuffed peppers. The exact same ingredients, I just cut up the peppers and throw everything in a pot. Easier for me, and everyone loves it.
Cannot wait to try some of her recipes! Love the substitutions. Also, thank you for the Lentil Stew and Mash recipe. I made it and it was pretty good. Gave it an A-.
I just made the Aloo Gobi from her website. So flavorful! It is spicy. I didn't have amchur (just added lime juice to taste at the end), but I ordered asafoetida from Amazon because it's used in a ton of Indian recipes and isn't easily substituted. Really makes me want to try more of her recipes.
Hi! I love your channel. My doctor recommended me a plant based diet and I found your videos very interesting and informative, you guys are funny and I love your family. I bought 5 books already, and plant based diet is not boring or bad at all. Question, do you take vitamin B12? Thanks for all you do.
Thank you so much! You've got a smart Doctor!!! I do take b12 - but I actually started taking this all-in-one that has B12 in it along with all the other stuff our bodies need (plant-based or not): lovecomplement.com/products/complement-essential-vegan-multivitamin?aff=584
Hi Jeremy. It’s Judy from Coconut Creek Florida. I ordered it months ago and received it the other day. It was my birthday present to myself since my birthday was this week. I can’t wait to look through it and try the recipes. I caught a peek of Dr Barnard’s Power Foods cookbook. Is that a hint of what we might be seeing in the near future?😊
@@pbwithjeremy Tank you. I read the book and have made a couple of the recipes. I’ll be anxiously waiting to see what recipes you choose and what you think
If you try the shakshuka again… I highly recommend topping with Kalamata olives (if you like them) and definitely fresh parsley. And for the harissa paste, we like the Dea harissa paste but have to order it online. :)
I was wondering how you care for your cast iron pan. I'm afraid to ruin it since I went plant based as you're supposed to glaze it with oil to take care of it. Any tips? Thank you for your wonderful videos.
I was WFPB for 13 years.... started adding oil back in and loving it! I feel more satiated. I know they say it does not make a difference but it does for me. I was really overeating on wfpb. And hungry all the time. Have started eating more protein (again, they say If you eat enough you will eat enough protein) and more fats and feeling so much better, and full for hours. Now hopefully I will lose some of the weight I gained with the overeating.
Thanks for sharing!! I mostly avoid oil as a weigh maintenance strategy - also not the healthiest fat - but if it works for you and you're healthy - that's great!
Yay! Glad you liked this so much; i love all of her recipes I have tried. I have a question about aquafava- do you find it makes you really gassy? What about beans in general? I've gotten better with them but they always make my partner and I gassy so we usually soak and discard the water yet I keep hearing about how great aquafava is. Let me know your thoughts 😊
I'm new to your channel and have been loving in. Your swaps are helpful and it's nice to learn about a cookbook before buying it. My only comment would be that it's difficult to hear your other family members since they're so far from the mic and it seems like they often don't speak loudly.
Thanks for the feedback! It's hard to get everyone near the mic at once, haha! I try to boost them as much, but I'll do my best to do a better mix in the edit. Sorry about that.
@@pbwithjeremy No need for an apology. I know it's hard when the mic is far away. I just thought I'd make you aware that it's hard to hear sometimes and maybe your family can speak louder. Also, I should tell you I've always been a cook by the recipe type of person and your swaps have made me brave enough to swap things out if I don't have something. It's so much better because if I wait to make something because I don't have an ingredient, by the time I get it I've forgotten which recipe I wanted it for 🙂 Thank you for that.
Thanks for the review. Would you say, if I am already a whole food plant based expert level (imho, haha) cook that my sticking to her UA-cam recipes is probably my route? It seems like 3/4 of the book probably isn’t meant for me.
Does anyone have suggestions about what to swap for coconut milk and coconut cream? I’m trying to avoid it because it is high (relatively speaking) in saturated fat.
This book looks gorgeous and everything I bet was delish, but personally it's just too many ingredients, too much weird stuff, and too many cooking techniques I don't wanna try. But then, I'm a crappy😂 cook! I think though you've sold a lot of people for sure Jeremy, you make stuff look easy! Great video🎉
Nisha has a recipe on her channel to make mushroom haters like mushrooms; I HATED them for 33years, after cooking them the way Nisha suggested slowly started to like them-now eat them every week, and have gone from only tiiiiny crispy mushrooms to sliced mushroom 😂 still can't stand the whole/quartered ones that are basically boiled in their own juice but I am greatful to find a way to enjoy these super nutritional funky dudes! ❤ Recommend to anyone who has a 🍄 aversion 🎉
Another awesome cookbook review of the Big Vegan Flavor by Nisha from Rainbow Plant Life. When I do recipes from a cookbook that contains oil and other ingredients that aren't whole plant foods I tweak them by not using oil and sugar and replace with other natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, date syrup or replace with additional spices or herbs. I don't know if I could be friends with Jeremy and Woolie since they don't like Egg Plant(Aubergine)😭 because I do. Love 🥰 the video and love ❤️ Jeremy & family.
I loved Nisha's first book, this one is even better! I love how it teaches techniques and flavor bombs that can be used in dishes outside of the recipes in the book. Highly recommend!
Thank you, this amount of detail is what I was looking for!
I love how you teach us how to use replacements for oils and other high caloric fats. Helps me alter all kinds of recipes ❤️
You are so welcome!
I'm here in Halifax, anxiously awaiting the Big Vegan Flavour book bought online through Indigo. So happy you're choosing to review this book. I have a loose plan of trying everyone of the recipes in the book. I enjoy her recipes so much and she is so thoughtful about her recipes.
Oh wow. That’s an ambitious plan because this book is HUGE.
Fellow Haligonian here, anxiously awaiting her book as well.
Just want to say how much I love these videos. Thank you for making them! I happened upon them because I saw this video shortly after I had purchased this cookbook and thought, 'what a coincidence I'll see what someone else thought of it'. Well I have now binged every single one of your cookbook reviews and checked out quite a few new cookbooks from the library that I'm excited to try. It's so comforting and relatable to watch someone cook like a regular person who makes substitutions and can't always find the right ingredients at the store, just like most of us! Your presentation is delightful :)
Thank you so much for your kind words! It really means a lot to hear that the videos resonate with you and that you’ve been binging the cookbook reviews-that’s the ultimate compliment! 😊 I love that you’re diving into new cookbooks and getting inspired to try out recipes. And yes, cooking like a "regular person" is exactly the vibe I aim for-substitutions, missing ingredients, and all. I think it’s what makes cooking approachable and fun! Thanks again for your support and for taking the time to share this-it truly makes my day! 🙌📚🍴
I love your review videos- I love how your whole family is involved. Y hey are so fun! Thanks for going to all that effort for us💕
Thank you Nancy!!!
I really enjoyed the video. Thanks for your time and effort on it. I recieved my copy of Big Vegan Flavor this week and am looking forward to following the recipies. I would say that the cook book is WFPB, it is just not SOS (no salt, oil, sugar). It was nice to see you alter the recipies for those who are SOS.
Thanks! My definition of WFPB includes SOS - and my pleasure - it's easy enough to do once you know the tricks
I really like her recipes but I also definitely think she uses too much salt and oil. I’ve moved back toward SOS. Helped to normalize my blood pressure and my waistline 🤭
Thx! Will order now. I love these videos because I have plant based teens as well and I love seeing the reactions and getting new ideas.
So glad! Hope they like it.
Nisha is a great cook and I have learnt a lot from her youtube recipes. Am so happy for her as this video proves her credibility. Thanks guys, so nice recipes there and great swaps. ❤ Jeremy you should interview her. 🎉
Thank you - glad this was helpful! Oh - she's on my interview list - she's just incredibly busy - so hopefully it'll happen at some point :) Poke her on her socials and tell her too :)
I pre-ordered the book and got it early from Amazon. I haven't made anything from it yet, but the photos are incredible and so many recipes have me excited to try them!
I’m so happy you made this video! I didn’t know where to start but these recipes look delicious.
Having made many of Nisha’s food plans, I picked up Aleppo pepper and Harissa powder from Amazon to have in hand. Google says you can make paste from the powder but it involves adding olive oil. This was all before my friend and I made a trek to are closest Asian Market. They might have these items.
From a fellow Canadian who likely has access to the same stores as you.
Could you add aquafaba to make a paste?
Thanks Deanna - I just combined the powder with water and it was fine - no need for oil!
So excited to see this review! I’ve been waiting for this!
Previously frozen tofu will take up marinades/rubs/sauces more readily and penetrate better. It has to do with that texture change - I think there are more tiny crevices for flavors to get into and then remain so we can taste them; tearing/crumbling the tofu instead of neatly cutting can even intensify that effect. Pre-ordered this book and it's even better than I thought it would be. Only about half-way through, but have already learned a lot even though I am already a pretty experienced and adventurous family cook. It would be invaluable for a beginning vegan, but it is so packed with information and explanation and recipes, you really get your money's worth. So many things I want to try right away - this video is very timely.
Thanks for adding this to the conversation, Sharon! Agreed with all you've said about the book,
Love, love, love this book! ❤ Recipes and instructions are delightful!
Oil softens hot spices. When going oil free you may want to consider cutting anything spicy by half.
had to buy the book! Especially, after seeing how much you and your family enjoyed it!!! Loved this segment of your show. Love your channel and family! Thank you!
Glad it inspired you!
I ordered the book 3/4 of the way through. I watched her but was always hesitant because of oil, thanks for solving that problem.
Glad we could help! You're gonna love it!
Just found you today. It was very entertaining getting to know your family this way!😅 Loved how your kids know their way around food and the kitchen so well 🙌
We love having them in the kitchen!
I have the book sitting right next to me. Now I am pumped to start cooking from it. And it was awesome that your kids were willing to try everything. I have kids and I know that is not easy.
Let us know what you think. The rule in our house is to have to try everything - you don’t have to like it - and you can choose to stop eating it and make your own dinner. Our kids are pretty adventurous all things considered.
Thanks for this review!! I love RPL recipes, they are truly so flavorful! Just need to be aware that if you are minding your oil consumption it may be difficult to get the same results (it’s not her intention to be low oil so I get it). The saucy black beans in sofrito is so yummy and is on the RPL website, called Mexican black beans. I have made those beans so many times lol. Thank you PB with J and Nisha!
We love her too! This book is a TREASURE. Glad you enjoyed this!
I have this book, and I love it. I really like how she has set it out, very informative on everything to do with cooking a dish. ie, the section on condiments etc. So good ❤
It's a masterpiece
umeboshi -- OO-MAY-BO-SHE
It's pickled Japanese plum (ume). It''s tart and briny and packs a serious punch. If you have an Asian/international grocery near you, get some!
Like ooomah,I think. ❤
We get Harissa paste in our "ethnic foods" section of most large grocery chains (Ralphs/Kroger, Alberstons/Vons/Safeway etc.) Might even be able to get the alpepo pepper (ground) in the same section!
I found the harissa - will keep an eye out for the pepper
Thank you from the Peak District in the uk. I'm a big fan of Nisha although I've not bought this book yet, very tempted now! This is a really useful series of videos 😎
Our pelasure!
Thanks for doing this one! I’m a big Nisha fan and subscribe to her weekly meal plans. I thought I was a pretty good cook but she has made me so much better. Can’t wait to try some things in this book which is just a masterpiece in my opinion. Thanks for showing the swaps. You’ve made me more adventurous as far as adapting for no oil! Julie from Omaha, Nebraska.
Hi Julie! I can see how Nisha's work can make anyone a better cook. Flattered our swaps have made you more adventurous :)
Hey J: I'm Eleanor from Tanzania, but I'm a retired American educator. Just decided to go vegan for my 73rd birthday. Enjoying your videos, but Here's my problem: being in Africa, we don't have
what don't you have in Africa?
I have this book, even though I am not Vegan. It is wonderful, I highly recommend this cookbook.
Yeah :) Vegan books aren't exclusive to Vegans :) Good on you for grabbing it!
So glad you did this review!! Yesterday was our payday and so I was able to treat myself to Nisha’s book!! I was so excited!!
Since her book came out on the 3rd, I’ve been super excited to go get my copy!! I have lots of digital cookbooks, but this one looked so beautiful, I wanted to be able to really, really look at it!! ❤️💕
While at Powell’s, (Americas largest bookstore, Portland, Or, USA) I was also able to get a few used vegetarian cookbooks from the early 80’s, from when I was a kid! So fun!!
Such a fun day!! I’m LOVING Nisha’s book so far!! Just love it!
Thanks again for the video.
P.s Annie still makes me smile at her reactions!! 😂💕…. So I know if Annie likes it… it’s REALLY good! She’s so funny 😂❤
Thanks Trina! I'm glad Annie brings you such joy :)
One day I will come to Portland and browse that bookstore - sounds dreamy!!!!
And yes - this book is worth having in hardcover.
I got this book last week and I loved the one dish I've made so far from it. I'm really looking forward to trying a lot more recipes from it, especially since I've loved almost every recipe I've made from her other cookbook.
What dish did you make?
Thanks for another great family cookbook review, you guys are the best 🎉!
Thx!
love Nisha- been following her a loonnnggg time - thx for the reviews!
Harissa paste is very hot & spicy, use with caution! It's extremely flavorful though. I get mine from Trader Joe's. It pairs well with parsley, cilantro, mint, and basil, depending on the dish. 🙂
I just watched this, bought Big Vegan Flavor through your link, thanks for the review, I'm excited to try it out!
I hope you love it!
Great video, I’m so pleased I pre-ordered months ago! Gonna start with these recipes ❤
Hope you enjoy!
OMG AWWWWWW
I had literally been waiting for this for so long
It's worth it when you can afford it - I'm sure your library might have a copy....
@@pbwithjeremy I’ll have to look but ya know student life 😂😂
Loved the video, looking forward to getting my copy. It was helpful to see you alter them to be oil free etc.. 😊
Just what I needed to help me get creative without the oil in this lovely book. Thanks!
I’m so glad this is helpful for you!
We love her recipes. The instapot recipes have some of our favourites. The hummus recipe I make weekly with extra garlic❤️
Thanks for the review Jeremy! I bought this book when it came out but the size of the book deterred me from spending the time to look through it in detail. 😳 I am going to try the recipes you demonstrated and may have to start with those brownies! Appreciate the cookbook reviews and hope you continue with the reviews. Thanks again!😊
I think it's a great book, and I am sure you will find it inspiring to try new things! And we'll be doing the cookviews for awhile - no worries!
Hi Jeremy, Woolie, Ephraim and Annie! I would try a few of the recipes you tested. The shakshuka, rice noodle bowl, mango tart, black bean tacos and brownie all look good. Can you substitute oat milk for the coconut milk? How much would you use in the brownie next time to make it less sweet? The mango tart is beautiful and impressive. Indian spices and curries are not my cup of tea, but there were a few recipes I will try from Nisha's first book, the IP book, because I want to use my IP more. I borrowed it from my library. I ordered this new book from your channel and it is coming Friday. It looks like a beautiful, comprehensive book. I think Nisha is delightful to watch on UA-cam. Thanks everyone for this review!
Hello from St. Louis, Missouri!
I just got this book! Been reading part 1. Thanks for the review. The food looks marvelous!
Glad you're enjoying is Shelaine!
Sue from Rockford, IL is happy to join you again. Hope all is only the best with all of you.
This was fun, thank you! I actually just looked at this book at our local bookstore today. I knew it was big, but it is BIG!!
I love Nisha and just got her cookbook. Thanks for adapting the recipes and reviewing the book.
You are so welcome!
I like your categories…I use Sumptuous, Excellent+, and Ho-hum.
Thank you for your reviews. I agree that the substitutions may have changed the taste/texture from the original recipes. I have this book and love the 'cooking school' chapters at the beginning as we are early in our plant-based food journey. Thus far we have thoroughly enjoyed every recipe we have tried. 👍
The "cooking school" chapters are definitely a great place to start!
Wow, I’m so looking forward to this! 🎉
Hope you like it!
Hi! Great video again. I already wanted this book, but was very curious for your review. Im vegaterian for i think 10 years now. Eating more and more vegan/plant based. So i think im gonna love this book.
I am watching from the Beemster in the Netherlands🎉 ❤
Hey Sanne! This book will be VERY helpful on your journey!
I was vegetarian/pescatarian for about a decade before I went fully plant-based.
I purchased the Kindle version to cut down on all the paper. Love the recipes. We tried three so far, YUM!
What did you try???
@@pbwithjeremy Crispy Indian-ish Lentils with rice and yogurt, Grain salad with garlickey spiced oil and herbs, Buttery Brown rice with warm spices. Yum!!
Great video, even greater kids. They're so game to eat anything and to be on video! As a mom of four kids, I'm super impressed by your family.
Thank you!!!
Thank you for the tips on doing the swap for PBWF for this cookbook . I've been on the fence about purchasing and wanted to buy but knowing that it's Vegan but not PBWF. I always love Nisha's flavouring especially the spiciness of them and have swamped some of her ingredients in the past, but since seeing your tips on aquafaba, it has been a game changer instead of using water, or broth all the time. Much appreciates your family's honesty on all the taste testing because this would be the same type of reaction from my family! LOL
So glad our tips have been helpful!
I ordered the book right away, i like her cooking videos and thought why not .., look forward to the delivery. I like that it seems to incorporate vegan cooking basics. Don't have her previous book, so this will be my first from her. This will probably be my only cookbook in a while. Little sad it's not without oil, but I got scrappy cooking cookbook as well.
Between Scrappy Cooking & this book you are SET for a good long while. Both are cooking-school-in-a-box. Between our videos and Carleigh's book you should be able to do your own swaps to make some/most(?) of Nisha's stuff WFPB
I roast mine in an air fryer till crisp. Less mess. Also do chilis like jalapeños
nice
Just received my copy of this book, and Chef AJs dessert book!! Love Nisha and her channel. She does use a lot of oil, and spices that might be hard to find, but generally great tasty recipes. Great reviews as usual!! Glad to see Rufus...was worried about him!!
Yeah - glad you got them - Rufus is alive and well :)
I ordered it now and I cannot wait to use it 😊
Nisha loves her food spicy so beware! Love her recipes and her new book. I have made many recipes of hers.
I've preferred this book. Can't wait for it to arrive!
I meant pre-ordered but y'know what I mean! 😂
When I made the shakshuka I substituted Kalamata olive halves for the feta. They’re briny and salty. It worked so well -
Also - date sugar is literally pulverized dates. It does not dissolve. I imagine that is why the brownies were a bit grainy. Just a thought -
Aleppo peppers are only found on Amazon, I have never seen them in a store. I do like their flavor and more mildly spice intensity.
Jeremy, you said that not all the recipes can be adapted to wfpb. Could you share the tip offs of how you know when you can adapt a recipe and when it won't work trying to adapt? Thanks
YOu know what - I'm getting ready to work on a Mailbag type episode so I'm going to answer this question there since I'm sure a lot of people are curious about this - thanks for asking it!
@pbwithjeremy that would be great Jeremy. 😊 thanks
This is so helpful and thoughtful c: thank you so much
You're welcome!
So glad you made this video! I love her content but do eat SOS-free, so thought the cookbook wouldn't be for me. You've made me confident that swaps will be possible. I just added it to my cart.
It really is a great cookbook!
I love Nisha’s absolute dislike of green bell pepper. Her comments about them on her channel crack me up
I got this book as a gift and it looked interesting but intimidating. I’ll have to set aside some time and try the recipes you tested.
Just dive in - you'll be fine :)
Thank for the review. Your family is great!
Thanks for watching!
Nice video. The black bean sofrito and lentil bolognese dishes from her website are in my rotation for sure, both easily made oil free. And also some version of her dal makhani. I made baingan bharta once but it was too messy, lol.
Yeah, when I use canned tomatoes, I have to run the tomatoes just a little in my food processor, my husband is such a child! Just like he won’t eat the peppers when I make stuffed peppers, so I usually make unstuffed peppers. The exact same ingredients, I just cut up the peppers and throw everything in a pot. Easier for me, and everyone loves it.
Cannot wait to try some of her recipes! Love the substitutions. Also, thank you for the Lentil Stew and Mash recipe. I made it and it was pretty good. Gave it an A-.
So glad you liked that recipe!!!
I just made the Aloo Gobi from her website. So flavorful! It is spicy. I didn't have amchur (just added lime juice to taste at the end), but I ordered asafoetida from Amazon because it's used in a ton of Indian recipes and isn't easily substituted. Really makes me want to try more of her recipes.
I am glad it turned out so well!
Hi! I love your channel. My doctor recommended me a plant based diet and I found your videos very interesting and informative, you guys are funny and I love your family. I bought 5 books already, and plant based diet is not boring or bad at all. Question, do you take vitamin B12? Thanks for all you do.
Thank you so much! You've got a smart Doctor!!!
I do take b12 - but I actually started taking this all-in-one that has B12 in it along with all the other stuff our bodies need (plant-based or not):
lovecomplement.com/products/complement-essential-vegan-multivitamin?aff=584
@@pbwithjeremy thank you so much! Happy Holidays!
Same to you!!!
I also purchased this and can’t wait to start cooking
Fantastic review. This book looks amazing. I love super flavourful dishes and spice., so definitely a me book!
Hope you enjoy it!
Hi Jeremy. It’s Judy from Coconut Creek Florida. I ordered it months ago and received it the other day. It was my birthday present to myself since my birthday was this week. I can’t wait to look through it and try the recipes. I caught a peek of Dr Barnard’s Power Foods cookbook. Is that a hint of what we might be seeing in the near future?😊
Hi Judy! Happy birthday!!! And yes - that book is in the works - good eagle eye snooping there :-) It'll be up in a few weeks
@@pbwithjeremy Tank you. I read the book and have made a couple of the recipes. I’ll be anxiously waiting to see what recipes you choose and what you think
Have been waiting for you to review this one!!!🎉🎉🎉
*I have baby mouth too 😊
I mean... it did JUST come out ;-)
@@pbwithjeremy😂 true! I appreciate the kids review in all the recipes as I have picky family members, so it’s a good gauge for me.
I enjoyed this and love seeing you adapt things. It makes me feel more comfortable making adjustments to recipes out here in the wild. Thank you!
Glad it's helpful Shelly!!
My favorite recipe in the book is the mushroom scallops!!
If you try the shakshuka again… I highly recommend topping with Kalamata olives (if you like them) and definitely fresh parsley. And for the harissa paste, we like the Dea harissa paste but have to order it online. :)
We actually added kalamata olives as we were eating :) We're big olive fans :) Thanks Michelle!
I was wondering how you care for your cast iron pan. I'm afraid to ruin it since I went plant based as you're supposed to glaze it with oil to take care of it. Any tips? Thank you for your wonderful videos.
You're welcome. You do still need to season it initially with oil and keep it up. I just don't use it for the cooking process.
I have sometimes added apple sauce to replace oil in baking, and it makes brownies very moist -- have you tried that?
Just made a mug cake like that tonight :)
I was WFPB for 13 years.... started adding oil back in and loving it! I feel more satiated. I know they say it does not make a difference but it does for me. I was really overeating on wfpb. And hungry all the time. Have started eating more protein (again, they say If you eat enough you will eat enough protein) and more fats and feeling so much better, and full for hours. Now hopefully I will lose some of the weight I gained with the overeating.
Thanks for sharing!! I mostly avoid oil as a weigh maintenance strategy - also not the healthiest fat - but if it works for you and you're healthy - that's great!
Amazon has a mild harissa paste that is super flavorful with zero heat.
Love the show. Totally inspiring. Jodi from Berkeley CA
Thanks Jodi!
Awesome video! I love Nisha from Rainbow Plant Life!
The coconut oil in the tart would have made the custard a little firmer, but good to know you dont have to add it.
Would love to see you do more recipes with your healthy swaps in this book
I've got an idea for a follow-up to this book actually...
Hi from Perth Western Australia. Looking forward for this book being released in aus.
Hi Mary!
Yay! Glad you liked this so much; i love all of her recipes I have tried.
I have a question about aquafava- do you find it makes you really gassy? What about beans in general? I've gotten better with them but they always make my partner and I gassy so we usually soak and discard the water yet I keep hearing about how great aquafava is.
Let me know your thoughts 😊
Don't cook it in the soaking liquid for sure. I don't find it makes me gassier than usual :)
@pbwithjeremy haha fair enough. By the way, in one of your videos I heard a Greenwood Park reference; I used to live on Ivy ;)
Thank you for another wonderful video.
Our pleasure!
Date powder/sugar doesn't dissolve like sugar so it will add to the graininess. Date paste might work better, but not sure. Thanks for what you do.
Thanks for the info! And you’re welcome!
I'm new to your channel and have been loving in. Your swaps are helpful and it's nice to learn about a cookbook before buying it. My only comment would be that it's difficult to hear your other family members since they're so far from the mic and it seems like they often don't speak loudly.
Thanks for the feedback! It's hard to get everyone near the mic at once, haha! I try to boost them as much, but I'll do my best to do a better mix in the edit. Sorry about that.
@@pbwithjeremy No need for an apology. I know it's hard when the mic is far away. I just thought I'd make you aware that it's hard to hear sometimes and maybe your family can speak louder.
Also, I should tell you I've always been a cook by the recipe type of person and your swaps have made me brave enough to swap things out if I don't have something. It's so much better because if I wait to make something because I don't have an ingredient, by the time I get it I've forgotten which recipe I wanted it for 🙂 Thank you for that.
I'm so glad we've helped you to explore more in the kitchen - that just made my day. It's a gift you've given to yourself :)
Yipee!!!
Thanks for the review. Would you say, if I am already a whole food plant based expert level (imho, haha) cook that my sticking to her UA-cam recipes is probably my route? It seems like 3/4 of the book probably isn’t meant for me.
I do love her recipes that I’ve tried!
Maybe is a library borrow to start?
I love her recipes
Does anyone have suggestions about what to swap for coconut milk and coconut cream? I’m trying to avoid it because it is high (relatively speaking) in saturated fat.
Do with a plant-based yogurt.
@@pbwithjeremy that’s a great suggestion! Thanks!
@@Barbara-ch3qf YOu're welcome!
This book looks gorgeous and everything I bet was delish, but personally it's just too many ingredients, too much weird stuff, and too many cooking techniques I don't wanna try. But then, I'm a crappy😂 cook! I think though you've sold a lot of people for sure Jeremy, you make stuff look easy! Great video🎉
Thank you Bonnie!
i chop my cilantro and freeze it for cooking
Part 2 please!
I do have an idea....
There are recipes online to make your own harissa. It’s yummy
aaaaaahhh so coooll! so curious!!!
Nisha has a recipe on her channel to make mushroom haters like mushrooms; I HATED them for 33years, after cooking them the way Nisha suggested slowly started to like them-now eat them every week, and have gone from only tiiiiny crispy mushrooms to sliced mushroom 😂 still can't stand the whole/quartered ones that are basically boiled in their own juice but I am greatful to find a way to enjoy these super nutritional funky dudes! ❤ Recommend to anyone who has a 🍄 aversion 🎉
I love tomatoes and I also don’t like chunks of canned tomatoes. I get it.
Another awesome cookbook review of the Big Vegan Flavor by Nisha from Rainbow Plant Life. When I do recipes from a cookbook that contains oil and other ingredients that aren't whole plant foods I tweak them by not using oil and sugar and replace with other natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, date syrup or replace with additional spices or herbs. I don't know if I could be friends with Jeremy and Woolie since they don't like Egg Plant(Aubergine)😭 because I do. Love 🥰 the video and love ❤️ Jeremy & family.
I'd had it in a few dishes that I've really liked - but it's not something I grew up with, so I'm still learning how to make it awesome :)