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# The Engine 2 Cookbook: More than 130 Lip-Smacking, Rib-Sticking, Body-Slimming Recipes to Live Plant-Strong

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Review: Delicious recipes for whole-foods, plant-based (WFPB) eating - I pre-ordered this six months ago, and am so glad that it's finally here in time for the new year! I own two other Engine 2 books, but this is the first book in the Engine 2 series that is an actual cookbook. While the previous Engine 2 books do include recipes, this one is unique in that its focus is on the recipes themselves -- and it's full of beautiful photos to showcase them all! The book is divided up into several main chapters: * Firefighters -- gives some background on the development of the Engine 2 diet, and how Rip Esselstyn converted his fellow Austin firefighters to begin eating a plant-based diet to decrease their risk of heart disease and quell inflammation * Getting Your Kitchen into Plant-Strong Shape -- offers tips for those new to plant-based eating * Breakfast -- contains recipes for things like Sunday Morning Blueberry Pancakes, Sedona Sweet Potato Waffles, and various granolas, mueslis, and oatmeals * Sauces, Spreads, Salsas, Dressings, Dips, and Hummus -- includes some standard items like marinara and peanut sauces, but also some interesting variations (things like Thai Curry Hummus and Garlic Lover's Hummus) * Appetizers and Sides -- contains recipes for things like Roasted Cauliflower Steaks, BBQ Eggplant Rounds, Kale Chips, and Beer Biscuits * Salads and Croutons -- this chapter doesn't have as many salad recipes as other cookbooks I own, but it does contain a few, and has some really interesting recipes for Toasted Pepitas, Homemade Croutons, Hot Chickpea Croutons, and Sweet Potato Croutons * Soups and Sandwiches -- includes recipes for various soups and sandwiches * Suppers and One-Bowl Meals -- this section includes a lot of the bowl recipes that are a part of the Engine 2 lifestyle, as well as 12 different Warrior Pocket sandwich recipes, a recipe for homemade pizza dough, and various chili recipes * Desserts -- includes different baked goods and cookies, as well as Frozen Frosted Fudge Squares, Stones Scones, some breads, and some pudding/parfait recipes If you're new to the Engine 2 lifestyle, its focus is on whole-foods, plant-based (WFPB) eating, with no use of added oils or refined sugars or of any animal products. I've been vegan/plant-based for almost five years, and find that when I eat this way consistently, I stay at a healthy weight and have a lot more energy. Other books in this genre are the Forks over Knives, China Study, Plant Pure Nation, and the How Not to Die series. (The Engine 2 folks also run a free Seven-Day Rescue Challenge, which is great if you need support in transitioning to plant-based eating. You can find more info about it on their website or by searching for their Facebook page.) On the The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet: Eat Plants, Lose Weight, Save Your Health book's Facebook page, they lay out the key principles of this way of eating (although the Rescue Diet includes a stricter version of the Engine 2 plan since it's designed to kick-start healthier eating): "Enjoy the Simple Seven: 1. All Vegetables: Leafy greens, potatoes, squash and more 2. Whole Fruit: Fresh or frozen (thawed - no smoothies!) 3. Intact Whole Grains: Brown rice, oats, quinoa, farro, bulgur etc. 4. 100% Whole Grain oil-free items: Breads, pastas and tortillas 5. Legumes: Black beans, lentils, pinto beans, chickpeas, split peas, oil-free hummus 6. Sparks: Herbs, spices, vinegars, hot sauce, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce 7. Beverages: Water, tea, coffee - black only (For cereal only: Unsweetened almond, oat or soy milk) 8. We do not add sweetener to beverages, cereals etc as an added sweetener at the table. Unless it's in a recipe in the book, please no sweeteners." The recipes in this particular cookbook are all simple to make and they don't require special ingredients or trips to specialty stores. The emphasis is on hearty, home-style meals that come together quickly. I love making easy one-bowl meals on weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook, and this cookbook fills that need for filling entrees that I can get on the table quickly. In keeping with the Engine 2 guidelines, there are only a few recipes (maybe six) that use tofu, but the rest do not include refined grains, vegan meat substitutes, or added salt, or extracted oils. Each recipe includes clearly broken-down instructions, along with the recommended serving size. I wish that the total prep and cooking times had been included. Scattered throughout are also small blurbs where people who have been following the Engine 2 lifestyle talk about how it has benefited them. Also, there is a thorough index at the back of the book, but I wish that each main chapter section had included a list of the recipes that would be in them or that there was a master Table of Contents that included all the recipe titles at the front of the book to make it easier to find things. AAlso, while I love the Engine 2 recipes I've made in the past, I tend not to cook from those prior books that often since I like photos to inspire me to try out recipes, and those previous books only contained the recipes at the very end, with no photos. While there aren't photos for every single recipe, there are quite a few. Since I subscribe to the Engine 2 newsletter, I've already had the chance to try out two of the recipes from this book -- the Magnetic Rice Salad (which I brought to Christmas Eve dinner this year -- and which was a total hit!) and the Hot Shot Biscotti. I'm including photos of both recipes from the book so you can see how lovely the photos are, as well as photos of two other pages so you can see the overall layout. Here's to a healthy 2018! UPDATE ON 12-29-17: Last night I made the Yummy Yam and Split Pea Soup (see third photo). I couldn't find yams or split peas (yellow or otherwise) at my local store, so I made it with sweet potatoes and red lentils in my Instant Pot. It came out good; it did lack the richness of similar recipes I've made that use coconut milk or oil, but was still hearty and delicious.
Review: Fun Book With Great Recipes! - The Engine 2 Cookbook is filled with scrumptious vegan recipes made from whole food ingredients. They really are lip-smacking and rib-sticking! I have certain favorites that I have made many times, and I have also given the book to friends as gifts. Many vegan recipes can be sort of bland and boring, but this book is full of lively, tasty dishes, all served up with a generous helping of humor. It is a good one to have on board if you are trying to sell yourself or family members on the vegan diet.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #66,790 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #25 in Vegetable Cooking (Books) #36 in Weight Loss Recipes #50 in Vegan Cooking (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,307) |
| Dimensions  | 7.8 x 1 x 9.55 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1455591203 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1455591206 |
| Item Weight  | 1.8 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 288 pages |
| Publication date  | December 26, 2017 |
| Publisher  | Grand Central Publishing |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious recipes for whole-foods, plant-based (WFPB) eating
*by L***E on December 26, 2017*

I pre-ordered this six months ago, and am so glad that it's finally here in time for the new year! I own two other Engine 2 books, but this is the first book in the Engine 2 series that is an actual cookbook. While the previous Engine 2 books do include recipes, this one is unique in that its focus is on the recipes themselves -- and it's full of beautiful photos to showcase them all! The book is divided up into several main chapters: * Firefighters -- gives some background on the development of the Engine 2 diet, and how Rip Esselstyn converted his fellow Austin firefighters to begin eating a plant-based diet to decrease their risk of heart disease and quell inflammation * Getting Your Kitchen into Plant-Strong Shape -- offers tips for those new to plant-based eating * Breakfast -- contains recipes for things like Sunday Morning Blueberry Pancakes, Sedona Sweet Potato Waffles, and various granolas, mueslis, and oatmeals * Sauces, Spreads, Salsas, Dressings, Dips, and Hummus -- includes some standard items like marinara and peanut sauces, but also some interesting variations (things like Thai Curry Hummus and Garlic Lover's Hummus) * Appetizers and Sides -- contains recipes for things like Roasted Cauliflower Steaks, BBQ Eggplant Rounds, Kale Chips, and Beer Biscuits * Salads and Croutons -- this chapter doesn't have as many salad recipes as other cookbooks I own, but it does contain a few, and has some really interesting recipes for Toasted Pepitas, Homemade Croutons, Hot Chickpea Croutons, and Sweet Potato Croutons * Soups and Sandwiches -- includes recipes for various soups and sandwiches * Suppers and One-Bowl Meals -- this section includes a lot of the bowl recipes that are a part of the Engine 2 lifestyle, as well as 12 different Warrior Pocket sandwich recipes, a recipe for homemade pizza dough, and various chili recipes * Desserts -- includes different baked goods and cookies, as well as Frozen Frosted Fudge Squares, Stones Scones, some breads, and some pudding/parfait recipes If you're new to the Engine 2 lifestyle, its focus is on whole-foods, plant-based (WFPB) eating, with no use of added oils or refined sugars or of any animal products. I've been vegan/plant-based for almost five years, and find that when I eat this way consistently, I stay at a healthy weight and have a lot more energy. Other books in this genre are the Forks over Knives, China Study, Plant Pure Nation, and the How Not to Die series. (The Engine 2 folks also run a free Seven-Day Rescue Challenge, which is great if you need support in transitioning to plant-based eating. You can find more info about it on their website or by searching for their Facebook page.) On the The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet: Eat Plants, Lose Weight, Save Your Health book's Facebook page, they lay out the key principles of this way of eating (although the Rescue Diet includes a stricter version of the Engine 2 plan since it's designed to kick-start healthier eating): "Enjoy the Simple Seven: 1. All Vegetables: Leafy greens, potatoes, squash and more 2. Whole Fruit: Fresh or frozen (thawed - no smoothies!) 3. Intact Whole Grains: Brown rice, oats, quinoa, farro, bulgur etc. 4. 100% Whole Grain oil-free items: Breads, pastas and tortillas 5. Legumes: Black beans, lentils, pinto beans, chickpeas, split peas, oil-free hummus 6. Sparks: Herbs, spices, vinegars, hot sauce, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce 7. Beverages: Water, tea, coffee - black only (For cereal only: Unsweetened almond, oat or soy milk) 8. We do not add sweetener to beverages, cereals etc as an added sweetener at the table. Unless it's in a recipe in the book, please no sweeteners." The recipes in this particular cookbook are all simple to make and they don't require special ingredients or trips to specialty stores. The emphasis is on hearty, home-style meals that come together quickly. I love making easy one-bowl meals on weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook, and this cookbook fills that need for filling entrees that I can get on the table quickly. In keeping with the Engine 2 guidelines, there are only a few recipes (maybe six) that use tofu, but the rest do not include refined grains, vegan meat substitutes, or added salt, or extracted oils. Each recipe includes clearly broken-down instructions, along with the recommended serving size. I wish that the total prep and cooking times had been included. Scattered throughout are also small blurbs where people who have been following the Engine 2 lifestyle talk about how it has benefited them. Also, there is a thorough index at the back of the book, but I wish that each main chapter section had included a list of the recipes that would be in them or that there was a master Table of Contents that included all the recipe titles at the front of the book to make it easier to find things. AAlso, while I love the Engine 2 recipes I've made in the past, I tend not to cook from those prior books that often since I like photos to inspire me to try out recipes, and those previous books only contained the recipes at the very end, with no photos. While there aren't photos for every single recipe, there are quite a few. Since I subscribe to the Engine 2 newsletter, I've already had the chance to try out two of the recipes from this book -- the Magnetic Rice Salad (which I brought to Christmas Eve dinner this year -- and which was a total hit!) and the Hot Shot Biscotti. I'm including photos of both recipes from the book so you can see how lovely the photos are, as well as photos of two other pages so you can see the overall layout. Here's to a healthy 2018! UPDATE ON 12-29-17: Last night I made the Yummy Yam and Split Pea Soup (see third photo). I couldn't find yams or split peas (yellow or otherwise) at my local store, so I made it with sweet potatoes and red lentils in my Instant Pot. It came out good; it did lack the richness of similar recipes I've made that use coconut milk or oil, but was still hearty and delicious.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Book With Great Recipes!
*by S***E on January 7, 2026*

The Engine 2 Cookbook is filled with scrumptious vegan recipes made from whole food ingredients. They really are lip-smacking and rib-sticking! I have certain favorites that I have made many times, and I have also given the book to friends as gifts. Many vegan recipes can be sort of bland and boring, but this book is full of lively, tasty dishes, all served up with a generous helping of humor. It is a good one to have on board if you are trying to sell yourself or family members on the vegan diet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... any cookbook that involves one or more Esselstyns is wonderful, just by definition
*by P***. on June 18, 2018*

I've come to the conclusion that any cookbook that involves one or more Esselstyns is wonderful, just by definition. This book is certainly no exception. I love that this was not written by a chef. It was written by home cooks who know what it's like to keep a family well fed while working full time. I have a whole library of vegan books, but the thing I like about this one is... it doesn't tell you how to create a wonderful vegan masterpiece that your family will love. It tells you how to get dinner on the table. And your family will love it. There are a number of complex and delicious recipes (the two lasagnas come to mind) that take some time to cook (bake two, put one in your freezer for later, if you're going to go to all that trouble). But mostly there are very creative and tasty recipes made from what's in your fridge, freezer and pantry. For me, the sauce chapter is the shining star of the book. For every sauce, there is at least one suggestion as to how to use it to put a meal together. With a good sauce (and all of these are GOOD!) you can toss together a tasty meal. And the hummus options are outstanding! I'm working my way through them, but I can already tell that many of them will earn a place in my regular rotation. I double and triple the recipes and keep them in small containers in the freezer. On many nights, dinner goes like this: Scoop some leftover starch (brown rice, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, whatever's in the fridge) in a bowl, top with leftover beans (or canned, if nothing's cooked), chop in some greens and whatever veggies are in the fridge or freezer, and turn it into something special with one of the spectacular sauces. Boom. A swoon-worthy dinner done in the time it takes to nuke it all. Toss a salad and call it good. This also makes lunch easy to pull together in the morning before work. These people are very serious about getting you to eat oil-free WFPB. This book makes it as easy as possible without skimping on flavor or compromising your health. If you follow the suggestions in this book, you will be able to toss a delicious, ridiculously healthy dinner on the table in no time. Finally, a WFPB cookbook that fits my lifestyle!

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