About the Author

Laura Theodore is an award-winning public television personality and host of the Jazzy Vegetarian. She is a vegan chef, radio host, jazz singer, and the author of Jazzy Vegetarian Classics and Jazzy Vegetarian. In 2014, Laura was honored with a Special Achievement Taste-Award; she has also been recognized by VegNews magazine with a Totally Tubular Veggie Award. Laura hosts the popular podcast radio show, Jazzy Vegetarian Radio, now in its 7th year, and has appeared on every major TV network. She writes a weekly food column for Mother Earth Living and has been featured in many highly respected news, food and lifestyle-related journals. A critically acclaimed jazz singer and songwriter her CD, Tonight's the Night, received a Musician Magazine Award. Laura has appeared in many plays and musicals, including the Off Broadway hit show Beehive, earning her a coveted Backstage Bistro Award and was honored with the Denver Critics Drama Circle Award as Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role as Janis Joplin in the world premiere production of Love, Janis.

Reviews

"Laura Theodore, the jazziest chef on the planet, offers exquisite recipes in an easy to follow format that will elevate your cooking to gourmet level. Her genius is making healthy food taste both sinful and divine." -- Jane Velez-Mitchell, NYT bestselling author/journalist, JaneUnChained.com editor

"I'm not vegan, but the food in this book looks so gorgeously delicious that it practically jumps off the page. What I love most about Laura's cooking is her creativity. She's able to take simple ingredients and transform the way your family eats, delighting vegans and meat-lovers alike." -- Sri Rao, author "Bollywood Kitchen"

"I simply love Laura's delicious and very easy vegan recipes in this new book! You will never believe you're eating vegan, with dishes such asStuffed ManicottiandDivine Chocolate MousseCake.Scrumptious!" -- Chloe Coscarelli, vegan chef and author

"Laura Theodore makes vegan cooking fun and accessible for everyone. The mouthwatering recipes inJazzy Vegetarian's Deliciously Veganare easy to whip up, and they'll please even the pickiest of eaters." -- Dianne Wenz, vegan health and lifestyle coach, diannesvegankitchen.com

"Laura Theodore's Deliciously Vegan is chock-full of the most inviting, heart-warming, soul-comforting mealsand they're easy and healthy to boot! This cookbook will bring joy into your kitchen and into the hearts and bellies of those you nourish." Ruby Roth , author-illustrator of "That's Why We Don't Eat Animals"

"Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian, does it again with a gorgeous new cookbook filled with easy and appetizing recipes. From Cashew-Stuffed Artichokes and Garam Masala Sweet Potato Bites, to Gingered Portobello Steaks and Divine Chocolate Mousse Cake, each recipe is a winner." Robin Robertson , bestselling author of "Vegan Planet," "1,000 Vegan Recipes," "Veganize It"! and more than 20 others

"Simple elegance is what comes to mind when Laura Theodore is in the kitchen. With this new offering, Laura once again brings modern taste to the vegan table. With her easy style, she shares her bounty of scrumptious recipes that are quick to prepare, creative in design and are Deliciously Vegan! " Zsu Dever , author of "Aquafaba: Sweet and Savory Vegan Recipes Made Egg-Free with the Magic of Bean Water"