What we’re about
Compassionate Action for Animals encourages people to embrace their empathy for animals and move towards a plant-based diet so all animals, human and non-human, can thrive.
Whether you're looking to eat more plant-based dishes, you're vegetarian or vegan, or you're curious about going veg, this is a great group to get information, tips, and recipes while sharing delicious food together.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- (online) Vegan Recipe Club -- April Cookbook: Happy Vegan FoodLink visible for attendees
The cookbook for this month is Happy Vegan Food: Fast, Fresh, Simple, Vegan by Bettina Campolucci Bordi.
If you are curious about vegan cooking, this club is for you! Each month, participants make three recipes from popular cookbooks then share their reflections with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome, as are interested non-cooks. Registration for this online meeting is not required–get log-in information below.
About Happy Vegan Food
The publisher describes the book: “Bettina proves that nutritious food doesn’t have to be restrictive. Happy Vegan Food is designed to take you through your busy day by including ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, meals for one, desserts and snacks, and will easily meet the needs of any modern household. Whether you’re looking to eat more veggies or have decided to turn vegan but don’t want to compromise on taste, Happy Vegan Food is the perfect book for you.”
This month’s featured recipes
In the recipe club this month we will discuss these recipes:
- One-Pot Curry in a Hurry – pg 48
- Spicy Thai Noodles with Creamy Peanut Dressing – pg 50
- Beetroot Quinoa Macadamia Ricotta & Orange Dressing – pg 94
- Macadamia Ricotta – pg 144
optional:
- Multi-Vegetable Paella & Avocado Aioli – pg 106
- Pumpkin Seed Pesto – pg 151
- Strawberry & Cream Cake – pg 164
Vegan Recipe Club General Details
The Vegan Recipe Club is for everyone—those curious about vegan cooking and those more experienced with it. The club explores plant-based recipes created by cooks of varying cultures and nationalities and cookbooks are suitable for the novice to experienced cook.
This club aims to feature recipes that are great tasting and support the health of participants. It’s a chance to build community with others interested in vegan cooking. Best of all, these meals also help the animals and the environment!
How does it work?
In the month prior to the Vegan Recipe Club meeting, you can download the recipes for free.Try making one or more of the recipes then come to share and discuss what you thought about them with the group.
The group is facilitated by volunteer Henry Patterson of Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA).
If you have questions about the recipes or the Vegan Recipe Club between meetings, email info@exploreveg.org.
Join us online!
The club meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held via Zoom, with passcode 467109. - (online) Vegan Recipe Club -- May cookbook: Simple and Delicious VeganLink visible for attendees
The cookbook for this month is Simple and Delicious Vegan by Michaela Vais.
If you are curious about vegan cooking, this club is for you! Each month, participants make three recipes from popular cookbooks then share their reflections with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome, as are interested non-cooks. Registration for this online meeting is not required—get log-in information below.
About Simple and Delicious Vegan
The publisher describes the book: “Eat Plants, be happy. Simple and Delicious Vegan makes cooking healthy food that tastes good easy as pie. Enjoy original, easy recipes that are healthy, allergy-friendly, delicious, and good for both your body and the planet. Only a few recipes contain nuts, soy, or corn, with substitutions always provided. This cookbook keeps things simple by providing metric and imperial measurements (cups, ounces, and grams). Lovingly photographed, Simple and Delicious Vegan also offers ingredient shots, so you see what to buy—getting you cooking—and eating—faster!”
This month’s featured recipes
In the recipe club this month we will discuss these recipes:
- Potato Flatbread – pg 96
- Creamy Pasta Soup – pg 130
- Mujadara (Lentils & Rice) – pg 162
- Peanut Butter Truffles – pg 222
optional:
- Smashed Potatoes – pg 95
- Avocado Basil Pesto – pg 39
- Vegan Cheese Sauce – pg 31
Vegan Recipe Club General Details
The Vegan Recipe Club is for everyone—those curious about vegan cooking and those more experienced with it. The club explores plant-based recipes created by cooks of varying cultures and nationalities and cookbooks are suitable for the novice to experienced cook.This club aims to feature recipes that are great tasting and support the health of participants. It’s a chance to build community with others interested in vegan cooking. Best of all, these meals also help the animals and the environment!
How does it work?
In the month prior to the Vegan Recipe Club meeting, you can download the recipes for free here.Try making one or more of the recipes then come to share and discuss what you thought about them with the group.
The group is facilitated by volunteer Henry Patterson of Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA).
If you have questions about the recipes or the Vegan Recipe Club between meetings, email info@exploreveg.org
Join us online!
The club meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held via Zoom, passcode 467109.
- (online) Vegan Recipe Club -- June cookbook: Veg ForwardLink visible for attendees
The cookbook for this month is Veg Forward by Susan Spungen.
If you are curious about vegan cooking, this club is for you! Each month, participants make three recipes from popular cookbooks then share their reflections with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome, as are interested non-cooks. Registration for this online meeting is not required—get log-in information below.
## About Veg Forward
The publisher describes the book: “In this vegetable-forward cookbook, veteran cookbook author and food stylist Susan Spungen highlights the vegetables and fruits of each season–from spring to early summer to the bursting harvest of late summer, then ebbing into autumn and, finally, into the earthy flavors of winter.”
## This month’s featured recipes
In the recipe club this month we will discuss these recipes:
- Warm-Weather Farro Bowls with Grilled Tofu – pg 5
- Kale and Snap Pea Salad with Sunflower Seed Dressing – pg 39
- Simple Gazpacho – pg 83
optional
(vegetarian recipes can be made vegan with a simple substitution; recipe edits available in the recipe file)
- Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Crispy Spiced Chickpeas – pg 149
- Stuffed Spaghetti Squash – pg 187
- Slow-Roasted Tomatoes – pg 216
## Vegan Recipe Club General Details
The Vegan Recipe Club is for everyone—those curious about vegan cooking and those more experienced with it. The club explores plant-based recipes created by cooks of varying cultures and nationalities and cookbooks are suitable for the novice to experienced cook.
This club aims to feature recipes that are great tasting and support the health of participants. It’s a chance to build community with others interested in vegan cooking. Best of all, these meals also help the animals and the environment!
## How does it work?
In the month prior to the Vegan Recipe Club meeting, you can download the recipes for free from the top of this page.
Try making one or more of the recipes then come to share and discuss what you thought about them with the group.
The group is facilitated by volunteer Henry Patterson of Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA).
If you have questions about the recipes or the Vegan Recipe Club between meetings, email info@exploreveg.org.
## Join us online!
The club meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held via Zoom with passcode 467109.
