UPDATE: The two winners of the giveaway are Tiffany K. and Kittee – congratulations!
The nice folks over at Harvard Common Press let me know that Robin Robertson—seasoned chef, food blogger and highly acclaimed author of 19 well-known cookbooks—will be releasing her latest cookbook, Fresh From the Vegan Slow Cooker, in early October, and are offering two free hot-off-the-press copies through this blog post. I’m excited about this new release because I already own two of Robin’s cookbooks, Vegan Fire and Spice and Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker, which I love, refer to and use often.
Robin’s new cookbook is filled with innovative ideas, tips and recipes for your slow cooker, which include dips, pâtés, innovative soups, filling main courses and desserts. It’s also a great reminder that slow cookers are not only a convenient tool in the kitchen, but also amazing vessels for creating a countless array of unique and delicious recipes.
One fresh and novel idea among many included in Robin’s cookbook is her Puttanesca Pizza (pictured above). Homemade dough is placed into the vessel to create a deep-dish style pizza, which looks and tastes absolutely amazing. After about 20 minutes, it creates a beautiful aroma and, when it’s done, produces a perfect crust with a pillowy soft center. During cooking time, the toppings develop a complex taste and texture, creating the perfect pizza without a lot of work. I love this recipe and method for its ease and innovation, which is a common theme throughout Robin’s new cookbook, which includes other amazing recipes like caramelized onion soup, seitan ropa vieja, slow-cooker pho and french toast bread pudding.
Now, on to the giveaway!
Two lucky readers who comment on this post will each receive a new copy of Robin’s latest cookbook directly from the publisher. (To be released on October 2.) To enter the giveaway, you may enter separate comments for any or all of the following to be entered into the drawing, and I will use random.org to choose the two winners.
- Simply leave a comment below, including your favorite slow cooker recipe;
- tweet about this giveaway, using this optional text and shortlink: Enter to win Robin Robertson’s newest cookbook! http://bit.ly/NQEJQT #freshfromtheveganslowcooker;
- pin one of these pictures to Pinterest, indicating that it’s a giveaway;
- leave a comment that includes the title of your favorite Robin Robertson cookbook; and/or
- post a link to this giveaway on Facebook.
All comment(s) should include some way to contact you in the case you are a giveaway winner. The giveaway will close at midnight on September 28 and the two winners will be announced at 9 a.m. ET on September 29. Good luck!
Rooted Vegan says
Linked to you on our site. http://rooted-vegan.blogspot.com/
erinwyso says
Thank you! : )
Anonymous says
I have many of Robin's cookbooks, with easy to make, easy to get ingredients. I would love to win "Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker".
Cheryl hayton says
I love Robins 1000 Vegan Recipes book!! But all of hers are great!!
Cheryl hayton says
I tweeted about the giveaway – https://twitter.com/Curlyredhedgirl
Cheryl hayton says
My favorite slow cooker dish is a Vegan Mexican Lasagna I make… simply delicious!!
Cheryl hayton says
Pinned it!!
http://pinterest.com/pin/148337381447740533/
Margaret says
My favorite slow cooker recipe is a simple bean and rice dish – rice, pinto, black beans, olive oil, onions and some spices. Simple, healthy, cheap!
Kim says
I don't have a favorite slow cooker recipe yet, but that pizza looks and sounds amazing!
maria elena says
i love making chili in a slow cooker– thats my fave =]
Katie Rose says
I've been vegan for four years but I'm new to slow cooking! So far I have made chili from my own recipe, slow simmered for hours with beans, peppers, onions, mexican beer, etc. I'm really looking forward to this cookbook!
Megan says
I am a little boring with my slowcooker use. My favorite 'recipe' is to use it to make seitan. No braininess! I generally use the recipe from Appetite for Reduction.
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Megan says
I just got Robin's Quick Fix Vegan and absolutely love it! Can't wait to check this new one out!
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Sam says
Also, I pinned you pizza, because it looks amazing.
http://pinterest.com/pin/564075922047692909/
Sam says
Also, I'm a fan of vegan on the cheap, and I don't even own the book. (:
Sam says
I'm so excited about this book!
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Shirah says
I love using my slow cooker to make "incubate" vegan yogurt
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Shirah says
I bought my mom a copy of Vegan Fire & Spice for her birthday last year and have been enjoying the recipes (so much!) vicariously through her ever since
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Unknown says
I love the shepherd's pie from 1000 Vegan Recipes
naomicatgirl says
I love making chili in my slow cooker! Just wish my kids would eat it – I need new ideas!
Stacey says
I can't wait for Robin's book to come out!! With the fall weather upon us, I'm eager for some warming soups and stews for dinner!
Rachel says
I used to be afraid of my slow cooker. I'm not sure why. But TODAY I made vegan lasagna in it! I think I am being converted to slow cooking!!
Danielle R. says
Oh wow! So glad I stumbled upon your blog! I too am vegan and dating a meat and potatoes type of guy. He does eat my creations and always talks them up to his friends which I think is adorable But I am always looking for heartier dishes that will satisfy him. So glad I found your site!
Fav slow-cooker recipe: There are so many…vegan chili, lentil soup (any soup really), rice pudding…I’m now hungry! It’s so easy and I love coming home after a long day at work to an already ready meal and my apartment smelling so divine!
miss_mermaid says
I echo what someone said earlier: my favorite slow cooker recipe is not really a recipe but a technique. I LOVE cooking dried beans in a slow cooker! There's no soaking required, and of course, cooking beans from dried yields a much tastier result – not to mention it's so much cheaper!
miss_mermaid says
I love Robin's book, "Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker". My slow cooker is my favorite kitchen appliance, and there is a nice variety of types of foods and flavors in this cookbook.
Jill McCarthy says
I really love to make Apple Butter in the slow cooker–it's a great holiday gift!
Megan says
A slow-cooker vegan chili is always delicious and easy too.
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Megan says
My favorite Robin Robertson cookbook is 1,000 Vegan Recipes. We've never had a bad meal from that!
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LilAli89 says
Unfortunately I tryed only 1 recipe, but my favorite is "The Vegetarian Meat & Potatoes Cookbook", because I read a lot of recipes there what seems very tasty!
Ivy says
Shared on FB
Ivy says
I cook vegan food, but never cooked it in the slow cooker. This book sounds great.
Billiejean says
Pinned!
http://pinterest.com/pin/21462535695328983/
Billiejean says
Shared on Facebook!
Billiejean says
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/billiejeanie327/status/244919371221307393
Billiejean says
I love slow cooker recipes! My favorite has to be steel cut oatmeal or brown rice pudding! The flavors are amazing an soak in better than a stove top or oven!
Audrey says
I don't make a lot of slow-cooker recipes, but I have made some soups that turned out pretty good. I liked the African Sweet Potato Lentil Peanut Stew I made once.
Anonymous says
Shared and FB. My favorite cook book by Robing is 1000 Vegan Recipes.
Birgit Davis on FB.
Jessica Caneal says
Rice pudding for sure!
Kier says
Soup! Butternut squash soup with coconut milk. YUM.
Lindsey says
Favorite slow cooker recipe is definitely vegetable bean soup.
Lindsey says
My favorite Robertson cookbook is vegan planet.
Jasmine Briones says
Jackfruit "carnitas". SO freaking delicious'
Basil says
I don't actually own a slow cooker, but really want to get one soon! I have seen so many yummy bean stew recipes – one of those would for sure be my favourite.
Anonymous says
This is to add contact info for a previous comment left:
My favourite thing to make in the slow cooker is a criollo lentil stew.
Aracelis
veganapr at gmail dot com
Anonymous says
My favourite book of Robin's is Vegan on the Cheap. Most recipes are easy but full of flavour.
Aracelis
veganapr at gmail dot com
Anonymous says
My favourite thing to cook in the slow cooker is a criollo lentil stew.
Aracelis
Elizabeth says
As a new vegan, I don't own any cookbooks of my own yet, but I've been hoarding a copy of Robin's Vegan Planet that I checked out of the library for several weeks! Every recipe I've tried has been fantastic!
Angie says
I have never tried vegan crockpot cookery! I have only made my fave BBQ chicken in the crockpot. I would love to win this so I can start vegan crockpotting!
Susan G says
I have most of her books but my favorite is Vegan Planet.
GrahamForeverInMyHeart says
I own a number of Robin's cookbooks. My current favorite is The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook.
Kerry says
I love making applesauce in my slow cooker!
Beverly says
I made Robin's Black Bean Soup with Kale and Rice this morning. It turned out great. This is her Vegan on the Cheap crockpot recipe. I love this cookbook and all of her suggestions. I bought a breadmachine and have been making her bread recipe too!
T.M. says
And I shared on FB.Thanks for the chance to win.
T.M. says
I think it's hard to choose but right now I'm using "Vegan Planet" alot.
T.M. says
Pinned to Pinterest ('cause I don't spend enough time on there already…teehee)
T.M. says
I tweeted this 🙂
T.M. says
Right now my favorite slow recipe is black bean, rice and kale soup from "Vegan on the Cheap".
KelliD says
I love her 1000 vegan recipes book
KelliD says
my favorite slow cooker recipe is black bean chili
Anonymous says
The Spinach-Potato Quesadillas from Robin Robertson's Party Vegan is one of my favorite recipes.
Patti
KateM says
My favorite Robin book is Vegan on the Cheap!
KateM says
One of my favorite and most used crock pot recipes is your overnight oats!
amberpepe says
Aaaand Facebooked.
amberpepe says
My favorite Robin Robertson book is Vegan on the Cheap. It is easily the most used cookbook in my ridiculously large collection.
amberpepe says
pinned! 🙂
amberpepe says
I have a hard time picking just one favorite slow cooker recipe… my two favorites are curried split pea soup and the etouffe from Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker. I'm so excited for the sequel!
Michelle says
My favorite Robin Robertson's cookbook is 1000 Vegan Recipes. It was my first vegan cookbook.
hsw says
Also tweeted the giveaway: https://twitter.com/homawoodrum/status/243709207944261632
hsw says
My favorite of Robin Robertson's cookbooks so far is Quick Fix Vegan, we adapted her "Freeburgers" to be nut free (used sunflower seeds instead) and love that they were already gluten free so they are an allergy friendly choice for our family!
ewlake says
Quick-Fix Vegetarian and Vegan on the Cheap are two of the best cookbooks around. Thanks for offering the giveaway!
hsw says
I love making refried beans in my slow cooker, I have the recipe posted to my blog if anyone is curious! Turns out great and freezes well.
Kat says
Pinned
Kat says
Oh MY I NEED this cookbook!
Anna says
My favorite slow cooker recipe is fresh garden tomato sauce with vegetables from my outdoor garden. I serve it over quinoa with some fresh grated cheese and it's delicious with a glass of red wine.
mel says
Looks delish! I love my slow cooker for stews, and curries, but making a pizza in it sounds amazing. melahayes (at) gmail.com
Mary says
tweeted!
Mary says
Vegan Planet is my favorite Robin cookbook!
Mary says
I've only just started slow cooking, so I don't have a favorite recipe yet!
valeri.caskey@att.net says
valeri.caskey@att.net: My favorite Robin Robertson cookbook is 1000 Vegan Recipes.
EMC says
Tough to pick a favorite slow cooker recipe… Pretty thrilled with making beans (so easy!) and breads and monkey bread, especially during the summer.
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EMC says
Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker is probably my favorite Robin Robertson. Loving my slow cooker more and more these days! 🙂
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AudreyQ says
Hard to pick a favorite cookbook, but I like Vegan Fire & Spice, and Vegan Planet.
Beth says
I MUST have this cookbook! I love slowcooker recipes! My favorite is a basic ratatouille… goes great with wine 🙂
Jessica Caneal says
Vegan Fire and Spice is my favorite Robin Robertson cookbook!
Jessica Caneal says
I tweeted about the giveaway!
Jessica Caneal says
Rice pudding is my favorite slow cooker recipe, hands down!
moonsword says
"Vegan Fire and Spice" is my favorite Robin cookbook. 🙂
moonsword says
Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Stew is my favorite. Thanks!
rpkregar@gmail.com says
I just tweeted the contest!
rpkregar@gmail.com says
Vegan Planet is a standard go-to cookbook in my library.
rpkregar@gmail.com says
A veganized version of my childhood that is a favorite is vegan ham, potatoes and cabbage or green beans. =)
Ashley says
Love Vegan Planet!
Ashley says
I twitter!
Ashley says
I love stew in my slow-cooker! Thank you so much for this awesome giveaway!
supercarrot says
i retweeted your post with my @vegancoupons account <3
supercarrot says
vegan on the cheap, of course. 🙂
supercarrot says
ohhhhhhhh! i love her 3 spicy sisters stew from vegan on the cheap
AbsurdistGap says
Also, my favorite slow cooker recipe is actually the "recipes" (they're more accurately called "instructions") for cooking your own tomatoes and beans and stuff to freeze and use instead of cans, and also the homemade boullion cubes, all in the first section of The Vegan Slow Cooker.
AbsurdistGap says
I love Quick Fix Vegan soooooo much! Every recipe I've made from it has been super-easy and surprisingly creative and delicious (for something made so fast). It's one of my favorites.
nicklovin says
Tweeted about it! @plantbasedpunk
nicklovin says
I love the pot roast seitan recipe from Vegan on the Cheap. My favorite slow-cooker recipe!
bitt says
pinned it
http://pinterest.com/pin/398920479462686662/
bitt says
i like slow cooker chili!
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T.M. says
Gosh, it's so hard to pick just one recipe. Right now my favorite recipe is skillet lasagna-so easy and so good.
Also the truckstop risotto from "1000 Vegan Recipes".
I've pinned on Pinterest, tweeted and shared on FB. Thanks.
Melissa Dion says
Vegan Planet is one of my fave cookbooks!
Melissa Dion says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/mgonyeo/statuses/243401208784633856
Melissa Dion says
I love to make oatmeal in the slow cooker!
Rakli says
I pinned this on pinterest.com/lhochan.
Love Robin's cookbooks. I have Vegan Fire and Spice
bookwormbethie says
favorite slower cooker recipe….. something sweet like apple cobbler!
bookwormbethie says
hello! looks like i might be the first to commment?! my fave cookbook of robin's is "quick fix vegan" the first vegan recipe i tried came from that cookbook, Vietnamese tofu wraps, and after that, I was hooked!
Aimee B. says
My favorite slow cooker recipe right now is ratatouille. 🙂
Thanks so much! aimeesavon(at)hotmail(dot)com
Michelle says
I love slow cooked breakfast foods and then soups and stews the best!
Anonymous says
I am a long-time fan of Robin's books, but my favorite is The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook. Can't wait to sink my teeth into her new book!
Thanks, Eva
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Anonymous says
shared on facebook! rhonnamarie@net7.us
Kittee Bee Berns says
I'd love to win a copy. I love my crock pot, I use it to make stock and beans.
xo
kittee
hollyfrench says
Pinned!
hollyfrench says
Not exactly a recipe, but I like to slow-cook beans for the freezer to save money over buying canned.
hollyfrench says
My favorite Robin Robertson book is her vegetarian slow cooker book. It was one of my first vegetarian cookbooks, and I used it a ton.
Anonymous says
pinned! rhonnamarie@net7.us
Anonymous says
my favorite slow-cooker trick is cooking my chickpeas without having to babysit them! rhonnamarie@net7.us
Lauren (PB&G) says
Steel cut oats or quinoa!
gail says
i like quick fix vegan
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gail says
favorite would be mashed potatoes
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Anonymous says
Kristin Troska (facebook): posted and shared contest on Facebook
Anonymous says
Kristin Troska (facebook): Favorite cookbook is Quick Fix Veg.
Anonymous says
despite long ago dumping the loser boyfriend i bought it for, i still go back to robin's vegan planet over and over again. completely love your recipes as well! rhonnamarie@net7.us
Anonymous says
Kristin Troska (facebook): pinned
Anonymous says
Kristin Troska (facebook): tweeted
Anonymous says
Kristin Troska (facebook): My fav slow cooker treat is my friend's hot chocolate cake in the crockpot.
Elle says
I love Quick-Fix Vegan by Robin Robertson! 🙂
Anonymous says
The 1000 Vegan Recipes is my all time favorite. Birgit Davis on FB 🙂
Lisa is Raw on $10 a Day (or less!) says
I don't have a favorite vegan slow cooker recipe, I haven't used my slow cooker in years … but judging by Robin's recipes and some of the comments above, I need to explore! Yum!
fondducoeur says
My favorite slow cooker recipe is overnight oatmeal!
fondducoeur says
My favorite cookbook is Vegan Fire and Spice! So good! I strongly suggest the lentil/veggie sambar.
Tiffany K says
my favorite cookbook is vegan planet…and my favorite recipe is the ultimate shepherd's pie 🙂
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KellyC says
Shared on Facebook as well.
Sarah says
Shared on FB!
KellyC says
I tweeted about the giveaway! (@kellycvegan)
Sarah says
My favorite Robin Robertson cookbook is Vegan Planet 🙂
Sarah says
My husband and I love making taco soup in the slow cooker. Quick and convenient!
KellyC says
I love Robin's book 1000 Vegan Recipes!
KellyC says
My favourite slow cooker recipe is apple butter!