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Shayaa grew up eating everything from oxtails to jerk chicken to curry goat—to mac ’n' cheese and roti—and it was all delicious. But it wasn’t healthy. After attempting the pescatarian diet and later trying to go vegan the first time, Shayaa tossed meats and dairy for good. It was his reality that neither the pescatarian diet nor a tasteless vegan diet catered to the desire he had for healthy, delicious, and flavorful foods.
In this crafty little cookbook, filled with childhood memories and recipes, Shayaa recalls helping with family meals as early as age eleven and setting out on his own at age eighteen. As the Coo Coo Vegan emerges, Shayaa ultimately creates that which he desires for himself to share with the world: healthy and delicious food.
This book will inspire you to eat healthier and love it! So, don’t wait! The best you still has time.
Dive into The Coo Coo Vegan and enjoy the culinary journey of exquisite flavors, good health, and unique explorations that await you! Feel inspired and never be disappointed by another vegan dish again.
Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite
Originally from Trinidad, Shayaa Muhammad embraces his family legacy and the culture of his Caribbean home. In The Coo Coo Vegan, he discusses recipes handed down from his talented great-grandmother and uncles and he adds his own flair to the dishes. Without using meat or animal products, readers will learn how to make breakfast foods, smoothies, main dishes, sweets, and baked goods. Muhammad also includes a section on milks, marinades, and dressings. The author provides a list of ingredients, detailed cutting styles, and all the kitchen tools you will need. The Coo Coo Vegan is both a tribute to the skilled chefs in his family and a gift to aspiring cooks who share his love for well-made vegan dishes.
By his own admission, Shayaa Muhammad stumbled during his conversion to a vegan diet, but you can benefit from the trial-and-error in his kitchen by producing delicious food every time you open The Coo Coo Vegan. From the first page, the beautiful food and Muhammad's experience with it will entice you. The recipes encouraged me to try foods I never thought I'd enjoy, and my children are excited about incorporating them into our meal plans. Full-color photos show every detail of the food and include examples of the tools and ingredients you will need. The recipes are easy to prepare, and the colorful dishes will entice your tastebuds, motivating you to eat healthier. With food, culture, and the family history that has inspired him, Muhammad passes his recipes on to his son and the world, hoping a new generation of people will share his ideas and food as they happily gather around their dinner tables.
