Vegetarian Star

Chloe Coscarelli, the young chef who wowed Food Network judges with her animal-free cupcakes on Cupcake Wars, has published a cookbook containing 125 vegan recipes for tantalizing meal ideas like Falafel Sliders and Spaghetti Bolognese.

Chloe’s Kitchen is available for order online at her official website as well as bookstores like Barnes & Nobles.
The 24-year old recently sat down with the Humane Society to discuss vegan and health, her adopted dogs and her favorite recipes from the book.

On Vegan and Health:
There is a connection between a plant-based diet and [the prevention of] heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Incorporating a couple of meatless meals into your diet, even if it is just once a month, once a week, a couple of times a week—it is a step in the right direction. I always tell people that this is not an all or nothing type of diet—it doesn’t need to be looked at so strictly. If you can reduce the amount of saturated animal fat in your [diet], then you are helping yourself so much.

On her Adopted Dogs:
We had two adopted dogs, and then we took in two baby Chihuahuas who were going to be put down. Of course, after one day of fostering, they were ours to keep. They are so amazing and adorable. It really breaks my heart to think if I hadn’t gotten that call or picked them up—they’re wonderful.

On her favorite recipes from Chloe’s Kitchen:
I love the Maple-Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Kale is an amazing vegetable—it has so many nutrients and is so delicious and versatile. I make a pizza with kale, roasted sweet potatoes, pesto, a balsamic reduction … it’s a grilled, stovetop pizza. That’s one of my favorites.

More at the Humane Society.

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