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Vegan Pie in the Sky: 75 Out-of-This-World Recipes for Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, and More

by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero

Description
Holidays? Check. Birthdays? Check. Tuesdays? Check! Our research says life is 100% better any day pie is involved. There’s nothing like a rich, gooey slice of apple pie straight from the oven, baked in a perfectly flaky crust and topped with cinnamon-sugar. And now it can be yours, along with dozens more mouthwatering varieties, vegan at last and better than ever.

‘Vegan Pie in the Sky’ is the latest force in Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero’s baking revolution. You’ll find delicious and adorable pies, tarts, cobblers, cheesecakes and more—all made without dairy, eggs, or animal products. From fruity to chocolaty, nutty to creamy, Vegan Pie in the Sky has the classic flavors you crave. And the recipes are as easy as, well, you know.

Learn how to rock (and roll) the perfect pastry crust, whether butter, graham cracker, chocolate cookie, or gluten-free almond. Luscious toppings transform your pie into a showstopper. And you’ll even find handheld treats, to make getting your recommended daily allowance of pie more convenient! With gorgeous color photos and Isa and Terry’s irreverent commentary throughout, ‘Vegan Pie in the Sky’ is the modern baker’s bible for pie that’s out of this world.

Reviews
I own a few cookbooks from Post Punk Kitchen, and they are all wonderful!
I must say that I'm not a huge "sweets" fan, but I enjoy baking for others. The first recipe I made was The Blueberry Ginger Hand Pies. The recipe makes 8 and all were gone in less than 24 hours...2 people mind you.
I would recommend this cookbook to anyone, vegan or not.
VeganGopherFan (amazon.com)

This book just misses five stars for me. There are so many things I love about it, the main thing being the use of nuts and other ingredients over commercial vegan dairy alternatives. I tried three recipes this year for my Thanksgiving dinner, and all three tasted fantastic! The only minor issue I had was that for two of the pies the texture was off. The pumpkin pie wasn't that smooth, and the maple pecan pie never firmed up completely. The chocolate pudding pie was fantastic and so easy to make!
Overall it is a great book, and I'm sure my copy will be getting a lot of use.
C. Vegan (amazon.com)