I first met Kim Barnouin about seven years ago. We share a best friend who I know agrees with me that it’s been so incredibly inspiring to see her spread the message that veganism is easy and delicious, with too many health benefits to count via both her Skinny Bitch books and her Healthy Bitch Daily site.
So you can imagine how excited I was when Kim sent me a copy of her latest book: Skinny Bitch Ultimate Everyday Cookbook. It’s fast becoming one of my favorite cookbooks, due to the innovative recipes that even a novice cook like me doesn’t find daunting.
Her butternut squash sage ravioli was even served as a hors d’oeuvre at a recent wedding I attended and got rave reviews from all the non-vegans in the house.
While admittedly, I generally face plant first into the dessert section of any cookbook, I found myself riveted to the condiment section. Don’t get me wrong: the dessert section is stellar (even featuring a recipe from the Spork sisters), but what had me especially enticed were the inventive sauces, drooling over everything from rich and creamy squash sauce to avocado and jicama salsa, champagne vinaigrette and even veganized versions of blue cheese and ranch.
Not to mention, any healthy cookbook that features a recipe for “antioxidant sangria” gets an A in my book (if you insist, I need some antioxidants, I’ll whip up a batch. Twist my arm…)
In fact, I like this cookbook so much that I am going to give a copy to a lucky winner.
To enter, either respond to this post with your favorite vegan dish to make with 5 ingredients or less or Tweet the following:
“I want to win a copy of Skinny Bitch Ultimate Everyday Cookbook from @dreamofgreenie http://t.co/kRh4GlU“
Giveaway ends next Wednesday at 6pm PST-trust me you want these recipes in your belly!
Posted by movesnmunchies on August 17, 2011 at 6:44 pm
tweeted!!
Posted by Abby Bean on August 17, 2011 at 6:58 pm
Has to be nachos:
chips
salsa
black beans
Daiya
diced jalapenos
I usually go from the desserts to the dressings, so condiments will work!
Posted by idreamofgreenie on August 17, 2011 at 7:12 pm
YUM! Though I would probably omit the jalapenos so that I could have some tequila on the side as my 5th ingredient
Posted by Abby Bean on August 18, 2011 at 6:47 am
new fave: watermelon margarita
Posted by Shelley on August 17, 2011 at 7:06 pm
My favorite dish this summer has to be cucumber salad: cukes, red onion, splash of red wine vinegar and olive oil, and fresh dill. YUM…make it at least once week
Posted by Elisabeth @CzechVegan on August 17, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Five or less ingredients? Probably my couscous salad:couscous,kalamata olives,sun-dried tomatoes,roasted red peppers and vegan feta cheese
I also tweeted 
What a cool giveaway!
Posted by idreamofgreenie on August 17, 2011 at 8:53 pm
Want.this.now!!!! What recipe do you use for your vegan feta?
Posted by MelissaNibbles on August 18, 2011 at 12:52 am
I need to win this! I’m trying to change my diet to help with my fibromyalgia. This would help so much. I guess homemade pizza is my favorite thing to make with 5 ingredients or less. Thanks for the opportunitity!
Posted by MelissaNibbles on August 18, 2011 at 12:52 am
Tweeted!
Posted by JL goes Vegan on August 18, 2011 at 1:45 am
I came up with this last weekend:
rice-pasta blend
water
earth balance
sea salt
nutritional yeast
Cook first four ingredients in the rice cooker and stir in nooch in the final minutes. YUM! (a friendly blog reader suggested it was was a vegan version of Rice-a-Roni. Love that!)
Great giveaway opportunity! Thanks!
Posted by Angela on August 18, 2011 at 3:31 am
I’m going back to some more vegan ways, so this cookbook would be awesome. I have been loving a quinoa, red cabbage, green lentils, mint & walnut salad lately. The dressing is made with tahini, oil, red wine vinegar, garlic & tamari. Ok, so it’s really two 5 ingredient recipes. Hope my entry still counts!
Posted by idreamofgreenie on August 18, 2011 at 6:44 am
This recipe was MADE for my rotation!!!
Posted by Sara @ Plant-Powered Mom on August 18, 2011 at 8:42 am
One of my favorite vegan dishes is what I call my “vegan comfort food” and it’s good old fashioned fried potatoes.
Slice potatoes, boil, drain, saute onions, add potatoes, salt and pepper and fry until golden and a little crispy.
Ingredient number #5 is ketchup on the side!
Posted by colourfulpalatedotcom on August 18, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Tweeted!
And this is one of my favorite vegan comfort foods (MAC and Cheese) http://www.colourfulpalate.com/2011/08/03/super-fast-vegan-mac-cheese/
Posted by idreamofgreenie on August 18, 2011 at 12:34 pm
That looks incredible! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by shannonmarie (rawdorable) on August 18, 2011 at 1:03 pm
I entered my favorite 5 ingredient of less vegan recipe in the latest hot raw chef contest. Here’s my video for a Rawdorable 5 in 5 Banana N’ice Cream Split: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxf5Oe0KqzQ
Posted by Donna C on August 18, 2011 at 2:46 pm
I tweeted about the giveaway.
http://twitter.com/#!/donna_cairns/status/104322990409388032
I already have Skinny Bitch in the Kitch and Skinny Bitch. Great books! This would be an excellent addition to my collection. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by Ashley on August 19, 2011 at 10:48 am
Roasted chickpea tacos are my favorite lately..thanks so much for the giveaway!!
Posted by sue on August 19, 2011 at 8:31 pm
i dont know if this is really a meal but my favorite thing to make/eat lately is guacamole- avocado, tomato, cilantro, onion and jalapeno…exactly 5 ingredients!
Posted by sue on August 19, 2011 at 8:33 pm
and tweeted about the giveaway! @sweet26tweets
Posted by Abby Bean on January 26, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Being enjoyed!
http://a-soy-bean.blogspot.com/2012/01/skinny-bitch-ultimate-everyday-cookbook.html
Posted by idreamofgreenie on January 26, 2012 at 6:34 pm
yay! what are your fave recipes so far?