Krimsey’s restaurant was a real favorite of ours. We had her food at Billie’s rehearsals often…fortunately for all of us, she just put out a Cajun vegan cookbook. - Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish and FINNEAS and founder of the plant-based food initiative Support+Feed
Plant-based foodies rejoice- you can finally indulge in New Orleans’ iconic cuisine thanks to the 130+ recipes in this first-ever Cajun vegan cookbook.
Classic Cajun dishes like jambalaya, etouffee, gumbo, and hushpuppies have gone vegan in this delicious plant-based cookbook created by Krimsey Lilleth, founder of the late-and-great Los Angeles restaurant Krimsey’s Cajun Kitchen. The Cajun Vegan Cookbook blends Louisiana’s beloved flavor profiles with plant-forward ingredients that are fresh and sustainable, yet still authentic and delicious.
130+ recipes inspired by the Big Easy (including 90+ gluten-free options)-
. Breakfasts and Breads- Molasses & Roasted Pecan Pancakes, Backwoods Buttermilk Biscuits and Gray, and Strawberry Peach Heart Tarts
. Soups, Salads, and Poboys- Southern Belle Pepper Salad, Gulf Coast Oyster Mushroom Soup, and Swamp Queen Poboy
. Entrees- Heart of the Bayou touffee, Jambalaya Collard Wraps, and Chili-Rubbed Butternut Squash Steaks
. Sides- Fried Green Tomatoes, Kale & Tempeh’d Black-Eyed Peas, and Cajun Potato Wedges
. Dressings, Sauces, and Toppings- Tangy Tabasco Dressing, Cajun Nacho Sauce, and Smoky Maple Bacon Bits
. Desserts- French Quarter Beignets, Cinnamon King Cake, and Salted Pecan Pralines
. Drinks- Jalapeno Cauldron Lemonade, Cafe Au Lait, and Hurricane Party
Each of the recipes was created under the influence of powdered sugar, cafe au lait, Louisiana jazz, and a sprinkling of ‘90s jams. May this cookbook inspire you to try new things, have fun with your food, and be reminded that life is one big party. Enjoy!
