No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook: 100 Plant-Based Recipes and 100 Kitchen-Tested Tips for Waste-Free Meatless Cooking

by Celine Steen

You can eat incredibly well and make a significant contribution to saving the planet. Celine Steen's uplifting No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook shows you how with delicious recipes and practical advice.

Plant-based foods have a dramatically lower negative impact on the environment than meats and animal products , as hundreds of studies have revealed. If you are a vegan and eat plant-based foods only, chances are you know this already. If you are a vegetarian or an omnivore, you probably have heard that this is one of the many reasons—quite aside from the ample health benefits of eating more plants and plant products—for adding more plant-based meals to your weekly routine.

In the pages of this inspiring and eminently practical book you will Imagine how good you will feel by upping your game at dinnertime and at the same time reducing your food-related carbon footprint as far as it will go.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food, Cooking, Vegan

184 pages, Hardcover

Published August 10, 2021

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Veganism is immensely popular today in Australia with the city of Melbourne, a renown cultural capital, having many specialist restaurants. Having a vegan (and vegetarian) in the family, combined with a love of cooking, garners some insight into this handy cookbook. With health benefits and environmental impact, notably our carbon footprint, this is a timely publication. The No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook by Celine Steen has a hundred waste free meals, from soups, sides, main courses, sweet desserts and of course salads. There are also handy tips for shopping and eating local produce. With great photos and easy to follow recipes, the cookbook is a must have for cooking enthusiasts. A most enticing addition to culinary tomes with a four-star rating. With much thanks to The Overlook Press and the author for an uncorrected proof copy for review purposes.

[Deanne Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a vegan I feel so much better, more energetic,stronger,etc with eating this type of diet.
Plant-based foods have a dramatically lower negative impact on the environment than meats and animal products, as hundreds of studies have revealed. If you are a vegan and eat plant-based foods only, chances are you know this already. If you are a vegetarian or an omnivore, you probably have heard that this is one of the many reasons—quite aside from the ample health benefits of eating more plants and plant products—for adding more plant-based meals to your weekly routine.
I highly recommend this book and look forward to adding many of it's delicious sounding recipes to my lifestyle.
#NoWasteSavethePlanetVeganCookbook #NetGalley.


Pub Date 10 Aug 2021
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.

[Nicola Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some great recipes in here and some really sound advice on waste free cooking.

Plant based is rapidly becoming more of the norm and an increasingly widespread phenomenon which is why books like these are great! I did find some of these recipes to be a little complicated though with a few ingredients I wouldn’t even know where to start with sourcing, but that’s more a problem with me and my culinary skills!

Plenty of these recipes had me dribbling at the thought and the accompanying pictures are really enticing. The overall layout made for very easy reading and was very legible and would be easy to follow. I am more of a staple food, simple cook with simple cupboard ingredients kind so I do find it hard to fully immerse myself into a cookbook which is slightly out of my available time or skill set but this one would definitely be a great one to help you develop your cooking skills and make great food along the way.

Thank you to the author and publishers via NetGalley for this book, in return for my honest thoughts and review.

[Diane Hernandez · Rating 3 out of 5]

I made limiting my food waste my number one New Year’s Resolution this year. My resolution was to eat all the fresh produce I have left at the end of the week rather than throwing it out. The No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook goes at least 99 steps further on the no waste ladder. Using banana peels in pie is a non-starter for me. However, there are many less severe ways to reduce your food waste.

Many of the recipes are engineered to use the leftover vegetable pieces from other recipes. Almost all of the recipes include ingredient substitutions so you can use up what you have on hand. That action will save the environment and some money.

The recipes have an international feel. Breakfast, desserts and snacks are included along with main and side dishes. All the recipes are vegan. Most are gluten-free too.

I have only the usual two complaints about this cookbook. There are not enough pictures of the finished dishes. Strangely enough, there are several of the ingredients, which are kind of useless in my opinion. There is also no nutritional information or allergen warnings within the book.

I love the idea of no waste cooking. The 102 Plant Saver Tips throughout the book were interesting and useful. However, ultimately this is a cookbook. With limited pictures and no nutritional info, The No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook receives just 3 stars from me.

Thanks to Harvard Common Press and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Jenn L · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not sure what I expected when I opened this book, but omg... it's my dream vegan feast.
To start, plant-based foods and low waste, what a combo!

I was drooling from the first recipe (mandarin-white chocolate scones) and the gems just didn't stop: Sichuan-flavoured mushroom, sriracha bbq sauce, kimchi, smoky carrot spread, pink latte(!!), 3 types of waffles... I could probably list most of the book here because I loved the sound of it all.
I can see this becoming a firm favourite for me!

[I received a copy of this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review]

[Lindsay Nixon · Rating 3 out of 5]

overall: If you are not a gourmand (gourmet cook) this cookbook isn't for you.

I also don't think the recipes live up to the title of the book. I expected recipes that use up entire ingredients with no leftovers (no waste) or that found interesting uses for parts of vegetables that usually get discarded such as making pesto from carrot tops (this is actually in the book, but it's the only one of it's kind). The obscure ingredients seem contrary to the title mission ?!

THINGS I LIKE:
- weight measurements are included (example: "1 3/4 cups flour (150g)"
- directions in step format (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4)
- plant-saver tips

The plant saver tips (there's one on nearly every page) were my favorite aspect of the book. Some are 'throw away duh' such as "cook your own beans!" however there were others that I found intriguing or very helpful. For example, she notes that you can puree the entire fruit for most fruits, just remove the seeds. You don't need to remove skin or core with an apple, for example. Some of the tips aren't tips but explain how she figured something out to make a recipe and I enjoyed that too, even if it wasn't a "plant saver tip" in the way I consider a "tip"

- interesting use for ingredients.

For example kombucha is an ingredient for waffles! mind blown! "stale vegan beer" is also an ingredient in another recipe and sparkling water appeared in a recipe for cookies.

ON THE FENCE ABOUT:

- non-specific ingredients (ex: "liquid sweetener of choice" "plant-based milk")

While I prefer not to have to have multiple plant-based milks on hand and "like" that I could use whatever I've got... All milks execute and perform different with cooking and baking. For example, sometimes a thicker, creamier milk (like soy or oat) is needed for the best result while other times a thinner milk (like almond or flax) is best. I can generally guess as to which to use but would have liked a note or author's preference. Ditto for the liquid sweetener. Agave, maple, etc. have such different tastes! Unsure here. Same for using "vegan beer" sometimes she specifies lager but often it's just "beer" I'm not a beer drinker but lager, IPA, stout all seem like they'd make quite the dramatic difference in a recipe!

- the photos are pretty but there aren't a lot of them.

- strange organization. For example trail mix cookies are in "breakfast" with scones and muffins. Maybe I'm not American enough but cookies just aren't a breakfast food for me, even if they have granola in them. Then there was a savory pickle pancake and onion scone in "sides"

THINGS I DO NOT LIKE:

- uses a lot of beer
- many "obscure" ingredients that I cannot find locally (some I've never even heard of) and/or are so expensive I couldn't possibly justify the cost for a token dish or two.

examples--not all of them:

toasted coconut flakes
roasted peanut oil
hazelnut oil
vegan white chocolate chips
golden milk powder
vegan halva (If I wasn't jewish I'm not sure I'd know what this is)
coconut manna (still am unsure what this is)
dried hibiscus flower
culinary-grade rose buds
pomegranate molasses
maca powder
shiitake mushroom powder (I suppose I could pulverize dried mushrooms?)
chaat masala blend
lapsang souchong tea
umami sofrito
mushroom dashi
red yuzu paste
wasabi powder
mushroom powder
double-concentrated tomato paste (have literally never seen this)
vegemite
chinkiang vinegar
shaoshing rice cooking wine
roasted pistascio oil
ground sumac
soy curls

- you have to make one recipe to make another recipe. (e.g. I can't make the waffles without "sourdough discard" which is another recipe in the book. I'd say every 3rd recipe does this and it's usually an ingredient you couldn't just substitute with something store-bought or you already have. However, to her credit, she often uses that 'ingredient' in a few other recipes so you get your monies worth so to speak.

For example to make meatballs I have to first make beet crumbles, a smoky carrot spread, and a miso sauce.

- not comprehensive directions. (e.g. the ingredient is "stale beer" forgive me I'm not a drinker, how do I stale a beer?)

- author assumes cook is an expert in cooking/ingredients. (e.g. "1 tbsp neutral-tasting oil" I literally have no idea which oils would classify here).

To be fair, there might be a glossary of ingredients and I missed it because I was eager to get to the recipes and the font is really tiny in my ebook format. I have to literally screenshot and zoom in to read. I hope the publisher fixes this with the actual book.

- Diamond kosher salt is required for every recipe. I'm sure any salt will do but why this brand specifically?

RECIPES I TRIED:

I wasn't able to make any recipe with what I had on hand already, and sadly, most of the recipes are impossible to make because of to all the hard-to-find ingredients. (I live in a progressive, very vegan-friendly town in the Pacific Northwest. I could probably find most of these obscure things in my native NYC but I also don't know that I'd want to haul my bottom to chinatown...)

HOWEVER I wanted to make something for a fair review... first I made the Sriracha Barbecue Sauce. It was much, much too sweet for us (3/4 c agave, 1/2 c ketchup, 1/4 c molasses, 1/4 c coconut sugar plus spices and 2 tbsp sriracha, which also has sugar) however there was one ingredient in there that surprised me and I added that (plus sriracha) to my usual homemade bbq sauce and we really loved it!

I tried to make the pulled pork sandwiches and they were just okay; far far too sweet (1/2 cup sweet red chili sauce). I think if I'd been able to find wasabi powder and mushroom powder (and used double-concentrate tomato paste instead of 'regular') it would have helped tremendously.

The spicy bean burgers are more or less the same bean burger I've made for ages, the only difference is she adds chipotle powder and the elusive mushroom powder, which I'm sure adds a nice little zip and umami taste.

Overall, I really love the idea of a no-waste cookbook (this isn't it) and all of the recipes were original/new/interesting--even if it was something I've seen 100 times (e.g. scones) she still does different flavors or ingredients. I even 'like' the idea of using the "weird" ingredients just not at home. These recipes and ingredients aren't practical for me. Even if I lived in NYC or LA, I wouldn't necessarily want to own or buy all these ingredients or pay so much for a recipe at home, but I would love to see these recipes as meals at a cool restaurant.

Thanks netgalley for my ARC!

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really loved the idea of this book, but it wasn't for me, unfortunately. There are some, but not many, pictures, no nutrition facts, and long ingredient lists. I just didn't find the recipes to be practical to integrate into my day. Most are also pretty carb heavy, which my body doesn't tolerate, so it doesn't work for me, but had some nice tips and may be well loved by others.

[Cathy Geha · Rating 3 out of 5]

No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook by Celine Steen
100 Plant-Based Recipes and 100 Kitchen-Tested Tips for Waste-Free Meatless Cooking

Though this book is probably not one I would buy for my bookshelves, I did enjoy looking through it and thinking about the recipes and ideas shared within its pages. I was able to “taste” some of the recipes easily without having to make them though I am not sure I would combine the ingredients together as the auth or did…trying to wrap my mind around pomegranates, cranberries, pomegranate molasses and halvah was…interesting. Anyway…

What I liked:
* The photos that were provided
* The Planet Saver Tips with each of the 100 recipes
* The preface and list of suggested equipment
* The recommendation to buy enough but not too much
* The suggestions for using more of the produce purchased
* The idea of composting at home or contributing to community composting
* The labeling of: Soy Free (SF), Gluten Free (GF), and Fast Forward(FF) under thirty minute recipes
* The Chapter Choices:
- Breakfast
- Main Courses
- Sides
- Soups & Stews
- Desserts & Snacks
* Some of the fusion food ideas

What I didn’t like:
* No nutritional information provided
* Ingredients I cannot find locally
* Flavor profiles that did not appeal to me

Did I like this book? In some ways
Would I buy this book for myself or someone else? Probably not BUT I might borrow it from a library


Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing – Harvard Common Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars

[Tess Lloyd · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've recently gone vegan for health reasons and was looking for inspiration, so I was so please to be approved to read an ARC of this book. The recipes are great but a lot of the ingredients are not items you would generally have in your kitchen and I was looking more for simple recipes I could make based on what I had in my fridge/ pantry.

[L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspired by her mother’s dedication to saving food, financial hardship and the COVID19 lockdown, this book, packed full of vegan recipes, is for those of us who like to use every single thing, wasting as little as possible.

According to statistics from The World Counts, roughly a third of the world’s food is wasted. That’s a shocking 1.3 billion tonnes each year. To add to this, much of the food that is thrown away is actually perfectly fit for eating.

With this shocking statistic in mind, let’s all be more conscious about what we throw away. If composting is an option for you, the book explains the different alternatives and how to start your own.

Celine introduces the book with useful information on kitchen tools, the shelf lifespan of food and common ingredients. The book is nicely organised, and there is a clear division of sections for different meal times, making it very easy to read.

One thing I did find was that there are a number of ingredients I wasn’t familiar with and probably wouldn’t have in my cupboard without buying in – I often try to avoid doing this just for one recipe, as this can lead to food waste itself. Celine makes suggestions for alternative ingredients throughout the book, and this is really useful. Many of my American reader’s may be more familiar with some of these ingredients, as Celine is based in the US herself.

One recipe that really stood out to me was the Baked Banana Nut Oatmeal. Sounds like a basic oatmeal recipe, right? Well, just a small difference – this one calls for the use of whole bananas, including the skin! Yes! And as Celine explains, it’s a very common ingredient in many parts of the world – and it really is saving waste!

Celine provides lots of other Planet Saver Tips throughout the book – and I absolutely love these. It adds something a little different to the book.

In my opinion, this book is suitable for a confident cook, rather than someone just starting out. However, it’s definitely a book for anyone who wants to discover new and interesting ways to cook new and interesting ingredients! I definitely recommend it.

[Olivia Fink (NatureGraceReader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

With every single recipe, there is a tip at the bottom that will be related to the recipe in some way. There have tips on how to make better use of not only the ingredients that you use, but also the tools that you used to make the food. There are many different tips that I never thought about before and will incorporate in my kitchen. These tips also have a humorous tone and make the book more than a cookbook because the author adds her own experience with some funny side points in a lot of the tips.

There are many wonderful recipes in this book. The photos of the food make everything look appetizing. I have to say I would have liked to see more photos of the food because for me I want to see it and then look at the recipe because what it looks like makes me want to try that recipe. So it would have been better if there were more photos in the book but the photos that were there were very eye-pleasing.

I'm not sure if I am going to try any of the recipes simply because a lot of the recipes have ingredients that I don't normally buy and are too expensive. Other recipes... well for a lot of the recipes there were ingredients that I just don't eat. For example, a lot of the recipes included beer and I don't use alcohol in my cooking. Even if I don't follow the recipe exactly there are recipes in here that stirred my creativity to try something different. I'm sure everyone will find a recipe that they will love, as there are many different ideas.

I think this book is well suited for vegans and non-vegans. It includes many good planets sailing tips as well as mouthwatering recipes.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Plant based eating has grown rapidly in popularity in recent years, due both to the boom in veganism and an increase in omnivores like me seeking to reduce their overall meat intake for the sake of the environment.

I wouldn't describe this as an entry level book into plant based eating. Some of the recipes are quite complex,  at least for a reluctant cook like me. The author also calls for some fairly obscure ingredients, at least for the uninitiated. However,  if you do manage to track down a supply of agave nectar and pomegranate molasses (tip: in the UK, just take a trip to Waitrose or Sainsburys), then these ingredients appear in a number of recipes and so certainly won't go to waste.

As you might expect from the title,  Celine Steen excels at suggesting how the leftovers from one meal can be incorporated into other recipes. The book is also scattered with one hundred hints and tips covering how to extend the shelf life of the food you buy, substitution ideas if there are ingredients in the recipe that you don't have or don't like,  and more.

Recommended for the slightly more experienced cook (!!) looking to reduce or eliminate the amount of meat in their diet.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harvard Common Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[jamadoria reads Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure: I started a plant-based diet to improve my health, but I am not 100% vegan. I am also Celiac, so I cannot consume gluten, but these recipes were easy to adapt to fit my gluten free diet and I greatly appreciate it.

These recipes are all prefaced in a way to help you reduce wasting food, water, and energy in the kitchen which originally attracted me to this cookbook. Recipes are marked with icons to show how it's possible to make them free of gluten or soy. The other thing I like is there is an icon which tells you about the recipes which take less than 30 minutes to prep and cook - a must for people who don't have a lot of time to cook, but want to serve healthy options.

There are 100+ delicious recipes in this cookbook and I will be using some of them as staples going forward. My kids, aged 12 and 14, especially liked the Morroccan Quinoa Veggie Bowls and the Chili Mac Gratin. I loved the Everything But The Kitchen Sink Leftover Veggies Stew. I will definitely be buying this cookbook for myself!

My review is given freely in exchange for receiving the ARC from Netgalley.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love to cook, so having a great cookbook is always handy. With the cost of living crisis have little to no waste is crucial, so that is one of the reasons why I go this No-Waste Save-The-Planet Vegan Cookbook. I've always been nervous about cooking vegan food, partly because some recipes need so many ingredients it's untrue.
With this cookbook I have 2 thoughts about it, one I like some of the recipes as they are simple and make delicious food, the other recipes do need a large number of ingredients, which I find a little OOT. The only other issue that I have with this book is that the pictures are only of certain recipes, so I'm not 100% sure how it should look at the end.
The recipes that I have tried are the spicy bean burgers (has a picture) and this was a fantastic recipe, I loved making it and the family really enjoy it too, just watch out for the chilli. The other recipe chocolate banana peanut pie (no picture), turned out well and was enjoyed, but as I didn't have any pictures to follow, I sort of had to wing how it looked.
Overall I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. Worth it for the good recipes.

[The Shakti Witch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful vegan cook book for those turning to the lifestyle due to wanting to be more sustainable for the health of the planet. Excellent advice is even provided on how to make your kitchen more waste free. Everything is shared alongside terrific photography. Probably not for new or basic cooks, more intermediate cooks to advanced will whip these up in no time. Lots of global ingredients listed so makes for use across all nations. There is even a mention of Vegemite! Australians keep it on the door of the fridge to stop it liquefying and spoiling in the heat not in a cupboard - just sayin’

Full disclosure, I did not cook anything yet as I’m putting in a new kitchen and am currently without a stove etc. I will purchase a copy of the book on release.


*eArc provided by publisher and NetGalley

**I’m vegan, so if you are reading this please DO NOT comment with recommendations for books that endorse the use and consumption of animal products. IT MAKES ME REALLY REALLY MAD 😡 and it makes you look like an idiot.

[Tove R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a wonderful and refreshing cookbook, which is taking both no-waste and exciting recipes. I immediately found many interesting recipes I will try as soon as possible. I am especially excited about the recipes with miso, beer, and peanut butter (I don't mean in the same recipe). I like to add these ingredients into my cooking, but lately I haven't really found the right inspiration. Now I have!

I don't want to discourage anyone from getting this book, but if you are a newbie you might want to try out some simpler recipes with fewer ingredients first, so that you won't feel too overwhelmed, and get discouraged. For people like me, who are excited about mixing and matching, playing around with interesting combinations and lots of ingredients, well, this is the right book for us! I wish every recipe had a picture attached, becuse I have a hard time seeing what the end result should look like with a few of the dishes.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five Stars. I’m not actually vegan - or even vegetarian - but I have been making an effort to eat more healthily, more plant based. So I’m always excited to review a new cookbook like The No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook. I really love the environmental aspect, both the no-waste part, and the plant-based recipes, which have a lower impact on the environment. But these are also really great recipes. Thanks to this book, there are so many delicious recipes that have been added to my repertoire already -- Miso Caramel, Sour Cream Onion Scones, Everything but the Kitchen Sink Soup, most of Chapter 6 (lol) -- and so many more that I can't wait to try. I also love that so many of these recipes don't rely on processed foods and vegan meat replacements. This book will definitely have a permanent place on my cookbook shelf. Thanks again to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group/Harvard Common Press for the opportunity to read and review The No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received the No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook as part of a NetGalley giveaway

Pretty much what it says on the tin, this selection of vegan recipes emphasize ingredients that will produce minimal waste and contribute to a more environmentally-friendly lifestyl.e.

This may go without saying, and probably expected, but these recipes heavily feature vegan substitute ingredients that may be expensive or difficult to find. If you're a vegan, this may be all well and good, but for an omnivore or vegetarian just looking for a few veggie-centric recipes, this probably isn't it. I appreciate that the recipes aren't mostly simply copycat recipes for non-vegan favorites, but instead celebrates the flavors inherent in plant-based ingredients. The art style is lovely and the breadth of recipes is impressive. If you have a well-stocked vegan kitchen, it's well worth picking up.

[AnnMarie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the overall concept of this cookbook but there are some choices that drive me nuts. One of things I hate most in cookbooks is circular recipes, or recipes that point you to other recipes in the book. It's annoying to have to keep flipping pages or start to make a recipe labeled as taking 30 minutes only to find out it takes more than an hour to make the sauce that is supposed to go with it. In addition, some of the recipes have ingredients such as "sautéed greens" - which gives no direction for those who might need a little more direction, and also adds about 15 minutes to a recipe if you don't have left over, pre-sautéed greens. I wouldn't say there are any standout recipes and the advice comes off a bit like preaching at times.

[Juli Rahel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have recently started living with two housemates who are vegan and it has entirely opened up a new way of cooking for me. A revelation was managing to bake traditional christmas cookies without any dairy or eggs, truly miraculous. So I was happy to see that Celine Steen has recipes for whatever you might need, whether it is a salad (obvious) or a fully prepper meal, or rather something sweet. I also really appreciated the 'No Waste' element of the cookbook because I always feel bad about having to waste anything. Finding out tips on how to re=use things, or how to use what might otherwise be waste, is really valuable. I can't wait to add more vegan recipes to my diet thanks to Celine Steen!

[Ace · Rating 1 out of 5]

I will start by saying I am not vegan, but I do very much enjoy vegetarian and vegan dishes from time to time. Sometimes it can be hard to create stand alone dishes without meat if that's what you're used to cooking.

I appreciate the explanations of earth friendly alternatives for storage and small changes to make around the kitchen, but I'm afraid that's where my affection for this book ends.

If almost every other recipe references (and requires as an ingredient) another recipe from the book, it gets very tiresome and actively puts me off wanting to make anything from the book in the first place.

Plus I find the "vegan for the planet" message just a little too 'holier than thou' and heavy handed.

[Opal Edgar · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very interesting cookbook with very bold green flavours. I wanted to like it, I quite enjoy the principle, but the recipes didn't inspire me very much. It's very hard to judge as there weren't that many pictures and I do very much depend on them to be inspired to cook. The flavour combinations were not very much to my likings. While I enjoy sourdough very much, I dislike congee, kimchi, jackfruit, tempeh, the use of pineapple in savoury dishes and carrot tops and I feel like those were used a good number of times. This is very subjective though, and I think fans of Korean cooking and very natural green flavours should enjoy this book.

[Laney Estel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some amazing suggestions on how to prepare for the vegan lifestyle, as well as no waste in the kitchen. I made a lot of notes on this part. The visuals are beautiful and so easy to read. However, I felt like the recipes were the same as others I have read in the vegan genre - high sugar with ingredients not necessarily easy to find. On top of that, there were a lot of dips and side dishes included in the main entrees sections that probably should have been in the sides section. I appreciated the effort and thought but the recipe section could have been improved on.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steen's no-waste cookbook focuses on the importance of using ever ingredient to the fullest. Inspired by helping the planet and animals, this is a no muss cookbook with a variety of recipes. I enjoyed that some of these recipes were full of such different and unique ingredients and flavor profiles. I would have never thought of miso caramel or sweet and sour carrots or orange habanero jam. Definitely a great recipe book for those looking to eat a plant based, fresh, produce reliant diet and find out ways to help the planet in the process!

[Amelia Vegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great vegan cookbook with helpful tips on food waste and saving our planet.
Everytime we make something, we can use all of the ingredients entirely, either in the same recipe or save for something else on another day. And Celine did certainly write this with every single tiny thing in mind.
I already know some of the interesting recipes I will be making from the cookbook, and hopefully reducing my waste with every meal.

[Mary Hart · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Looks really lovely. Definitely a recipe book for the Vegan who loves to cook and source many ingredients.

I always find it a bit difficult to read the book via the pdf app on my laptop but it's an attractive book and some of the deserts look fabulous.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Eleni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprized for a no waste cookbook how many ingredients were actually really what I would consider out of the ordinary pantry/larder contents. I was put off by so many specific items for a one off recipe..... however, there were many interesting and seemingly doable vegan recipes that I have jotted down to try in the future. If I remember to update after trying something, I will.....

[Joni Owens · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m not vegan nor do I plan to be. However, I do try to incorporate non-meat forward meals often. I also like the no waste mentality of this book. That said there’s some interesting things about this book. I honestly believe some recipes really needed a picture. There are a few pictures but the recipes aren’t common so a picture of the process, or final product, would be helpful.

[Mags · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and creative vegan cookbook that provides information on how to cut down on waste. The recipes are super creative. Three will be added to my cooking list this week alone! Can't wait to try spicy pickle waffles, Sriracha BBQ sauce, and baba ganoush soup!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that may take a few people time to get use to. I love the concept of this book however I could see where some might not be able to appreciate what the author is trying to accomplish.