Even though the weather is already climbing into the 80s in Ocala, chili for dinner still sounded fantastic this evening.
I’d say it’s never too hot for chili, but I’m pretty sure that’s a lie. It does get too hot for chili, but it never gets too cold for ice cream!
Tonight I prepared a big batch of vegan chili that I made by following a recipe from Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps.
The book was sent to me a few weeks ago as part of a Blogger Book Tour and, while I’m not vegan myself, I love preparing delicious, meatless meals and am always game for enjoying both vegetarian and vegan dishes.
I thought the book would include a lot more recipes detailing how to transform a traditionally meat-heavy recipes (like chili) into something delicious and vegan, but I was mistaken.
While there are a handful of vegan recipes included, the book is more of a vegan guidebook and provides a “label decoder” for vegans to break down ingredient listings on labels to make sure they’re eating 100 percent vegan. (I actually found this section really interesting, as it taught me about some of the obscure ingredients I see on many labels!)
The book also lists vegan-friendly restaurants by city, dairy swaps and brands that make great vegan food and where to find their products. A very large portion of the book is dedicated to listing vegan-friendly foods and alternatives which I would imagine would be a great resource for vegans, especially those who are new to veganism.
Unfortunately I am not vegan, so I’m not really the target market for this book and really was hoping it would be more of a recipe book that I would be able to frequently use. Luckily, the recipes that were detailed in the book that I did try, like the chili I made this evening, were very good!
The chili was hearty and packed with beans and flavor. Plus, it was incredibly easy to make which is always a great thing in my book!
Since I am not vegan, I figured that one of you out there who is vegan or would like to learn more about vegan alternatives would really enjoy this book and use it to its full potential, so I’d love to mail it to one of you!
If you’d like to receive my copy of Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps, simply comment below and let me know and I’ll randomly select someone tomorrow morning.
Enjoy your night! 
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I’m a vegetarian and I’m always trying to eat fewer animal products so I would love to get a look at that book!
I’m almost completely vegan (minus eggs and the occasional seafood) and always looking for new recipes.
I eat a mostly vegetarian diet, but love eating entirely vegan meals. I would love to learn some new recipes to cook for my family and friends to prove that eating vegan is still yummy!
I probably would not define myself as a true vegetarian, but I do not eat red meat or pork, and my first choice is always a veggie dish or meatless option. My sister is vegan and she intrigues me with the recipes she concocts! I would love to delve further into this lifestyle. Please pick me for the book 🙂
I would like to read this book. I like to eat mostly vegetarian and would like to learn more about eating vegan.
Hi Julie:) I’d love to try that book! I’ve always thought of becoming vegan, just for a personal challenge. Please include me in your random draw! p.s. LOVE reading your blog!
As a practicing vegetarian, I would love to incorporate some vegan recipes into my diet!
I would love to learn more about vegan products/recipes!
I’m not vegan but would to incorporate more vegan dishes into my diet, while I overhaul my eating habits!
Hi Julie!
First of all, I love your blog. I have found so many interesting food ideas and have tried a couple of them so far (which were great!). I also love cookbooks and would love to win this one. I am not vegan or vegetarian but love trying new and healthy recipes.
I eat vegetarian but also enjoy many vegan dishes (and would like more in my recipe collection!) This chili would certainly be enjoyed by my family! 🙂
After being a vegetarian for over 15 yrs (I started young), I decided to try being vegan this year for health benefits. Now that I am pregnant, I would love to read about more alternatives for healthy, vitamin-rich foods.
I would put the book to great use if you really would not get use of it! Thanks
I would love to win the book, as I’m looking for more dairy-free meatless meals to make!
I would love this book! I am trying to eat more vegetarian/vegan, so this would be awesome!
I would love to read it 🙂 I just bought Skinny Bitch (a little late to that party) and would like to read some more about veganism.
The chili looks great! I’m not a vegan, but I love experimenting with vegan recipes from time to time. The book sounds really interesting!
I’d love it! The title is too funny! 🙂
That chili looks amazing! I’d love to try it out and would really love the book! 🙂
I’d love to read it! I’m like you, I flirt with meals that have vegan/vegetarian influences … what started as Meatless Monday has transformed into something more! While I would never give up meat entirely, it’s nice to have options 🙂
That looks great! I love any kind of vegan/vegetarian dish – it’s fun to experiment. I also have a few vegetarian friends/family I love cooking for!
i’m definitely curious about it! i like learning more…about different ways to eat! yum!
Oh I so want this book! I have celiac disease AND lactose intolerance so vegan recipes tend to be a huge part of my new diet. I’m still learning how to make all the swaps and make it work. I might have to buy it even if I don’t win, so thanks!
I would love to receive a copy! I want to make a meal for my boyfriend and see what he says… Before I tell him it’s vegan 🙂
i’m not vegan but i eat vegan 4 out of 7 days a week! i would love to win this book and try some new recipes 🙂
The chili looks amazing!
I would love this book! I’m a vegetarian and always looking for new yummy recipes!
I have definitely toyed with the idea of going vegan, I just don’t know if all of the alternatives are really better for you, or if you just shouldn’t mess with those kinds of things at all.
I am vegetarian and would love to make some of these recipes!
This would be a fun addition to my cookbook collection-I’m 6 months vegan and would love to read this book.
I own the first Skinny Bitch book and would definitely be interested in reading another from the collection. Thanks for being so generous, Julie!
I’d love a copy of this book. My family has recently gone vegan and the alternatives and vegan-friendly restaurants would be incredibly beneficial.
I’m a vegetarian/sometimes vegan and have all of the other skinny bitch books–I’d love to take a look at this one!
I would love this book. I’ve been a vegan since August, but I am still getting adjusted and am always looking for new recipes and tips.
I’d love a copy of the book. I’ve actually just been talking on my blog about how I watched “Forks over Knives” this past weekend, and now I want to try to start moving away from eating quite so many animal-based products!
I’d love a copy of the book! New recipe books get me excited! 🙂
I am always looking for meatless alternatives and would love to see what this book has to offer. It’s so nice of you to offer it up to a reader!
Not a vegan, but do enjoy my share of veggies! I’d love a copy:)
I’ve been thinking about trying more vegan foods lately. Having this book would be a great start!
I’m the same way. I’m not a vegetarian or vegan but I’m always game to try meatless dishes. I’ve flipped through the original skinny bitch book and am intrigued by this “vegan swaps” book.
I would love a copy of this book! I’m not vegan but have found that lately I have been eating less and less meat, and just not craving it much anymore! Would love to see the recipes to incorporate more veggies into my meals!
-Mendie
Heard so much about this book – definitely want to check it out
I am not vegan but I do like to eat more vegetarian meals than meat meals and would love read this book and try out some recipes!!
I’d love to read that book! I eat mostly vegetarian food – it’s a great way to get in your 5 a day!
I would love it!
I’m lactose intolerant (for the last 15 yrs) and I HATE it when I don’t realize there are dairy products in a dish or product.
Thanks PBF!
I’m new to veganism, primarily because I’m extremely lactose intolerant. Unfortunately, I love baking, yogurt and cheese…so if this book has swap ideas for all that good stuff I’d be extremely interested in reading through and using it to it’s full potential 🙂
Btw…so thoughtful of you to pass the book along!!
I am not vegan, or vegetarian, but I do enj
I went Vegan not too long ago, and it’s always tough to try and come up with good ideas that both me AND My boyfriend can enjoy, so we always end up eating separately 🙁 This would be a GREAT thing to help get us cooking together and trying some new recipes!!!
Thanks 🙂
Vanessa
Enjoy meatless recipes****
I would love this book! I am lactose intolerant, and I don’t like the taste of most meats, so I’m sort of a vegan by default. I would love some new recipes, as I always struggle to find new things to eat!