12 best vegan recipes

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Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

A sweet, magical film filled with great music, likable characters, and striking effects, Frozen is a fairy tale about overcoming obstacles and the power of true love. Princesses Anna and Elsa are sisters and the closest friends until one day Elsa discovers that she can no longer control her power to create ice and snow. Terrified for the safety of her sister and everyone around her, Elsa isolates herself and vows to never feel any sort of passionate emotion again in hopes of suppressing her powers. But when Elsa comes of age and is set to be crowned queen, she must open the gates of the palace and let in the public, not to mention her sister Anna. Things go horribly wrong and Anna pursues her sister into the mountains in an attempt to save Elsa and reverse the deep freeze that Elsa has inadvertently released on the kingdom of Arendelle. Along the way, Anna joins forces with Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), an ice seller with a strangely close relationship with his reindeer Sven, and Olaf (Josh Gad), a goofy snowman whom she suddenly remembers from early childhood. In the end, Anna and Elsa discover that only by embracing their deepest feelings do they have a chance of saving themselves and the kingdom. Inspired by "The Snow Queen" story by Hans Christian Andersen, the film has plenty of quirky, lovable characters along with a nice blend of corny humor, serious sentiment, suspense, and peril. Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel deliver rousing performances of great music that includes original songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and an original score by Christophe Beck, and the visual effects are simply stunning. Frozen definitely succeeds in captivating audiences young, old, and every age in between. --Tami Horiuchi

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Frozen

Disney's hit comedy adventure Frozen is now available for you to enjoy in the warmth of your own home. Relive memories of Anna and her sister, Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.

Magic in the details

Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven, to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

Tech Specs:

• Presentation: Widescreen
• Sound: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital. French 5.1 Dolby Digital. LAS 5.1 Dolby Digital
• Subtitled: English ESL, English SDH, LAS, French Canadian
• Running Time: 102 minutes
• DVD: For Region 1 use (US and Canada) only

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When Driss, an ex-con from the projects, is hired to take care of an eccentric French aristocrat named Philippe, his newfound job quickly becomes an unpredictable adventure. Speeding a Maserati through Paris, seducing women and paragliding over the Alps is just the beginning, as Driss turns the often humorous world of upper-class Parisian society upside-down. As this unlikely duo overcome adversity of every flavor in this true story, they also shatter their preconceptions of love, life and each other. Based on the #1 international best-selling book, “You Changed My Life.”

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Going Green

Vegan for Everybody will teach you how to prepare, combine, and—most important—reimagine foods to maximize their flavor without spending a fortune on specialty ingredients. You can rely on these exhaustively tested recipes for everything from Blueberry Muffins (we baked 100 batches to get them right!) and truly great Black Bean Burgers to Baja-Style Cauliflower Tacos paired with spicy mango slaw and cilantro cream and a Yellow Layer Cake that will knock your socks off.

Tofu Scramble

Our Tofu Scramble with Bell Pepper, Shallot, and Herbs offers a quick breakfast option packed with protein; a pinch of curry powder adds flavor and color. It’s great with toast and jam or tucked into a burrito to go.

Shiitake Ramen

Start with a package of instant ramen noodles, and then go rogue (dump the spice packet) for a big, hearty bowl of steaming-hot, tender-chewy noodles in an irresistible savory stock.

Pumpkin Cashew Cheesecake

This creamy, spice-tinged, dairy-free marvel is the holy grail of vegan desserts. Cashews take on a whole new dimension of flavor and texture with our simple prep technique.

Cauliflower Steaks with Salsa Verde

Recipes for nutty, sweet, caramelized cauliflower steaks abound, but many of them involve fussy transitions between stovetop and oven. We wanted—and found—a simpler solution.

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Rice, Beans, Tofu, and Greens

This dish grew out of my tremendous love of rice and beans, as well as my tendency to load up the dish with extras: greens, peppers, sauteed mushrooms, tofu or tempeh, and whatever else strikes my fancy. I love it because it’s fast and filling, and it all comes together in a single pot. I’m the sort of person who can eat plain tofu right out of the package, so adding unmarinated, uncooked tofu doesn’t bother me. If naked tofu is a turnoff for you, feel free to use 8 ounces (225 g) smoked or baked tofu instead.

Optional Toppings

Crumbled corn chips, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce

Recipe

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion is tender and translucent. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt, then stir in the beans, tomatoes, rice, and water. Add the tofu and stir gently to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring gently from time to time, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes for white rice or 40 minutes for brown rice.

Add the greens, cover, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the greens are wilted. Season with red pepper flakes and stir in lime juice to taste. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired. Serve right away, with any additional toppings you like.

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Crispy Crabless Cakes

The first time I had a vegan crab cake I was shook! John and I were eating at Lakeside (Wynn Hotel) in Las Vegas and devoured chef Tal Ronnen’s crab cakes in seconds. There was no way I could get access to his secret recipe, but I carefully examined every bite so I could figure it out at home. There are a lot of vegan crab cake recipes made from artichokes or hearts of palm floating around the Internet, and while they’re all pretty delicious, ours has been tried and tested by many former seafood addicts who claim they’d rather eat this than the real thing any day!

Makes 10 cakes.

Preparation Time 30 minutes.

Cook Time 15 minutes.

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Start with the basics

This book begins with an overview of what veganism is, it’s benefits, and a crash course in how to make plant-based foods delicious.

Serve up plenty of options

Recipes range from breakfast to dessert and are inspired by different regions of the world, ensuring you’ll never get bored.

Learn to shop vegan

Each meal plan has a complete shopping list, along with tips for choosing the best vegan options at the store.