Classic French Recipes with a Vegan Twist, Episode 389

Do you need some inspiration for healthy meals at home? Listen to this episode!

Annie Sargent and Sarala Terpstra geek out about French food and how to make it vegan. Tips for home cooks and vegan visitors who love French food. Keep in mind that a lot of classic French recipes that are vegan to begin with, do you know which ones? #joinusinfrance #vegan #recipes

Sarala's and Annie's Cookbooks

Sarala's cookbook: Vegan French Favorites: 30 Beloved French Recipes Reimagined

Annie's cookbook: Join Us at the Table: Easy French Recipes Anyone Can Make at Home

How about vegan visitors in France?

Vegans visiting France can find many food options, especially in big cities. But inexpensive restaurants don't try to make classic French food vegan. Instead, they'll serve you curries or poke bowls, etc. The more expensive restaurants work harder at adapting French food to be, but it's a lot more work than making a basic vegan curry. Michelin Bib restaurants are especially good for vegans looking for an upscale meal in France.

Table of Contents for this Episode

• [00:00:00] Classic French Recipes with a Vegan Twist
• [00:02:37] Interview
• [00:03:09] How long has Sarala been vegan?
• [00:04:02] Indian food is much more flavourful
• [00:04:37] Annie’s book: Join Us a the Table
• [00:05:11] What is it like eating vegan in France?
• [00:05:36] Restaurants aren’t prejudiced about vegan customers
• [00:05:54] Restaurants might try to accommodate vegans
• [00:07:30] Recipes in Sarala’s cookbook: French Vegan Favorites
• [00:09:01] Ratatouille
• [00:09:15] Vegan French onion soup
• [00:09:58] La Pissaladière
• [00:10:35] Vegan sorbet
• [00:11:07] Végan béchamel
• [00:11:33] Blanquette de veau
• [00:11:55] Vegan galettes
• [00:13:20] Pan con tomate
• [00:13:24] Poulet Basquaise
• [00:13:32] Vegan salade juive
• [00:14:11] Soupe au pistou
• [00:14:29] Tian de légumes (always vegan!)
• [00:15:31] Mains in Sarala’s cookbook
• [00:16:32] Beet tartare
• [00:16:48] Cassoulet
• [00:17:48] Cauliflower-au-vin
• [00:18:21] Vegan coq-au-vin
• [00:18:54] A lot of dishes were people just being resourceful
• [00:19:34] Snails
• [00:19:55] French cooking is not that complicated
• [00:22:00] Vegan fondue Savoyarde
• [00:22:34] Vegan gratin dauphinois
• [00:23:27] Vegan spinach souffle
• [00:24:10] Vegan tomates farcies
• [00:24:31] Vegan tomato tart
• [00:25:21] Vegan deserts
• [00:25:50] Vegan clafoutis
• [00:26:10] Reproducing cheese using vegetables
• [00:27:40] Favorite vegan meals you can make at home
• [00:27:58] Vegan braised endives
• [00:28:30] Vegan leeks and chicken
• [00:28:48] Vegan fondue de poireaux
• [00:29:30] Leeks are underrated and used a lot in France
• [00:29:54] Cauliflower florets
• [00:30:42] Using an air fryer
• [00:31:57] Buffalo sauce
• [00:33:01] Vegan sauces and dips
• [00:33:18] How do you find vegan restaurants in France?
• [00:35:19] Which apps can you find vegan restaurants on in France?
• [00:36:17] Do Indian restaurants in France have good vegan options?
• [00:36:27] Where to find Sarala’s cookbook?
• [00:37:15] How is Béziers?
• [00:37:52] No bank account and visa
• [00:39:42] Any discrimination?
• [00:40:57] Thank you, patrons
• [00:42:21] Itinerary consult / Voicemap tours
• [00:44:21] Related episodes
• [00:44:34] French tip of the week
• [00:45:33] This week in French news
• [00:48:29] The Cluny Museum is open again
• [00:49:57] No more mask mandates on public transportation in France
• [00:51:23] Annie’s personal update

 

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