When I learned one of my favorite blog authors, Sarah, aka Mama Pea, was coming out with a cookbook, I anxiously awaited its release.
Every single recipe I’ve tried on Mama Pea’s blog has been fantastic, so I knew her cookbook had to be added my to collection. Â When it hit stores on July 26th, I was the first in line at Barnes and Noble to secure my copy.
Since then, I’ve been cooking up a storm, trying her fabulous “meatless meals the whole family will love.” Â Guess what? Â No surprises here. Â Each recipe’s been a hit.
First I tried the chickpea strawberry mango salad. Â (pictured without the amazing cinnamon vinaigrette dressing)
This is easily one of the best salads I’ve ever had. Â And I’ve had a lot of salads. Â The roasted chickpeas, the fruit, the dressing–I’m in love. Â I’ve made it three times already–Tim is obsessed. Â He said, “I gotta hand it to this Pea Lady, she can make a great salad.” Â When a man loves a salad that much, you know you have a winner.
I also tried the mediterranean lentil meatballs. Â I served them with whole grain spaghetti and her homestyle spaghetti sauce.
I loved the unique flavor of these “meat”balls and was happy to find they had a great texture, too. Â That’s important when you are talking about a meatless ball. Â It can’t be too soft, it needs to hold together, and it absolutely can’t be mushy. Â These balls are spot on in both taste and texture.
I liked them with the spaghetti sauce, but thought they’d pair nicely with a variety of different sauces as well. Â You could take these in a lot of different directions.
Another recipe I tried was her mini tofu frittatas.
I was really testing Mama Pea by trying this recipe. Â You see, I’m not the biggest tofu fan. Â I don’t like its flavor, so it must be completely hidden. Â I hate the texture, so that must be changed. Â It really takes a lot for me to like a tofu recipe, especially one where tofu is supposed to act like something else rather than just tofu. Â (In this case, eggs)
Well, I was totally impressed with this recipe. Â Mama Pea is all about flavorful dishes, and this one is no exception. Â The flavors were outstanding. Â I made these for lunch, but they’d make a great breakfast, lunch, or even dinner.
I didn’t have Meghan try them, but I think these could be kid-friendly, too.
There’s a sampling of the recipes you’ll find in this outstanding cookbook. Â But it doesn’t stop there. Â This is more than just a cookbook, friends. Â So much more.
Included with every recipe, along with the colorful photos, is a story that propels you into the Pea family’s life. Â You will be laughing from the first story and want to stay up late reading about their escapades. Â I feel like I know them all after delving into this cookbook.
So, you want a copy, right? Â If you already have a copy, you want an extra one. Â Just think, you can cross someone off of your Christmas list in August. Â How often does that happen?
I have TWO (2) copies of Peas and Thank You to give away! Â You can enter to win up to four times. Â Here’s how:
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The winner will be chosen randomly next Monday, August 22nd.  This giveaway is sponsored by me because I love my readers and want to help you make more delicious plant-based meals for your families!   Thanks for reading and helping me spread the word about Happy Healthy Mama. 🙂
Sophia says
o and sorry i dont have a facebook, but i had all my friends like you , i tell everyone i love your site (and mama peas)