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Practically Vegan: More Than 100 Easy, Delicious Vegan Dinners on a Budget: A Cookbook
More than 100 quick, delicious, and colorful vegan dinners on a budget from the founder of the massive social media platform Cooking for Peanuts, with a foreword by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Nisha Melvani appreciates that it's hard for many people to commit to being 100% vegan. But committing to one vegan meal a day--dinner--is much more feasible. For those trying to incorporate more vegan meals into your diet, Practically Vegan is your go-to weeknight dinner cookbook and the perfect entry to veganism.
A certified dietitian and nutritionist, Melvani offers solid, tested vegan recipes and a non-militant approach for those wanting to eat less meat. Plant-based cooking will no longer feel intimidating with easy-to-find ingredients that you will use in the kitchen over and over again. Inspired by the flavors she was introduced to while growing up in Jamaica, England, and Canada, as well as her own Indian heritage, Melvani shares over 100 delicious recipes, including Creamy One-Pot Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Soup, Cauliflower Sweet Potato Curry, Sesame Noodle Veggie Stir-Fry, Mushroom Bourguignon, and more, accompanied by a foreword written by bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer, who urged Melvani to write this cookbook after feeding his family her recipes.
With easy-to-follow directions and handy sidebars offering substitutions and culinary tips and tricks, Practically Vegan will be the helping hand you need to prepare a vegan dinner for yourself or your family with confidence.
Nisha Melvani appreciates that it's hard for many people to commit to being 100% vegan. But committing to one vegan meal a day--dinner--is much more feasible. For those trying to incorporate more vegan meals into your diet, Practically Vegan is your go-to weeknight dinner cookbook and the perfect entry to veganism.
A certified dietitian and nutritionist, Melvani offers solid, tested vegan recipes and a non-militant approach for those wanting to eat less meat. Plant-based cooking will no longer feel intimidating with easy-to-find ingredients that you will use in the kitchen over and over again. Inspired by the flavors she was introduced to while growing up in Jamaica, England, and Canada, as well as her own Indian heritage, Melvani shares over 100 delicious recipes, including Creamy One-Pot Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Soup, Cauliflower Sweet Potato Curry, Sesame Noodle Veggie Stir-Fry, Mushroom Bourguignon, and more, accompanied by a foreword written by bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer, who urged Melvani to write this cookbook after feeding his family her recipes.
With easy-to-follow directions and handy sidebars offering substitutions and culinary tips and tricks, Practically Vegan will be the helping hand you need to prepare a vegan dinner for yourself or your family with confidence.
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Published March 29, 2022
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May 28, 2022
During the last more than two years of pandemic living I’ve gotten used to e-books and sometimes even prefer them to paper books (though I still read paper books the most) but I’ve decided that unless I can’t get hardcover/paperback/spiral bound paper editions, I don’t like to read (or use) e-book editions of cookbooks.
This is a good primer and contains good information.
I appreciate that the author prioritizes healthy foods & recipes.
I didn’t like yet another cook/parent letting her kids think they don’t like a food (here it is tahini) when in fact they like it hidden in many dishes. Otherwise, I loved all the short personal stories. I also liked the information about various foods and other short info blurbs.
Many of the recipes were too basic for me or not quite basic enough but she gives great tips and most of the recipes looked interesting to me. As usual, there are too many featured ingredients I don’t like in many of the recipes. These include vinegar, coconut, mustard, tempeh, and others. I can always tweak but many recipes that were heavy on these ingredients I am not listing as ones in which I had interest unless VERY little tweaking needed doing.
There are some wonderful photos, including of the author and her family, and of plain foods (sans recipes/concoctions) and of prep steps too that are included. What was frustrating was the photos made everything look scrumptious and yet it was only the minority of recipes that had photos. I didn’t count. There were quite a few recipes that had photos but I think there were even more than didn’t. That was disappointing. I’d love to have seen a photo for every recipe.
What looked especially good to me (and these dishes are not representative of the wide variety of recipes included in this book):
From Pastas: Lentil Bolognese, Tofu Bolognese, Creamy On-Pot Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Soup, One-Pot Nut-Free Creamy Spaghetti, Eggplant Parmesan Meatballs, Chickpeas & Broccoli in Béchamel Sauce, Miso Sweet Potato Pasta with Sage, Pasta Alfredo with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
From the Beans & Chili: Sweet Potato Baked Beans, Potato Bean Chili, Peanut Pinto Chili
From Curry: Red Lentil Go-To Curry, Thai veggie Curry with Tofu, Butternut Squash Tahini Curry, Cauliflower-Sweet Potato Curry, Creamy Dal, Tofu Curry
From Burgers & Patties/Stuff It, Wrap It, Top It: “I Can’t Believe It’s Tofu” Burgers, Black Bean Corn Burgers, Chickpea Quinoa Patties, Cheesy Broccoli Fritters, Chickpea Fritters
From Asian Fake-Out: Sesame Noodle Veggie Stir-Fry, Miso Eggplant Steaks with Spicy Peanut Noodles, Sticky Sesame Tofu, Chickpea Eggplant Stir-Fry in Peanut Sauce
From Comfort Food: Tofu & Sweet Peas in Béchamel Sauce, Chickpea Cashew Loaf with Ketchup, Cauliflower Lentil & Mushroom Stew, Mushroom Bourguignon
From Sides: from Salads & Veggie Sides: Mediterranean-Inspired Salad, Roasted Carrots in Garlic-Chili Oil with Crunchy Pepitas – From Protein Sides: Crispy Baked Tofu Cubes, Cornflake-Crusted Tofu, Chickpea Croutons – From Potato Sides & Starchy Sides: Perfectly Crisp Roasted Baby Potatoes, Smashed Potatoes, Lemony Cauliflower Rice (this is with riced cauliflower and not rice and as the author says doesn’t really belong in this starchy section but in the vegetable section), Spicy Peanut Miso Noodles, Cornbread Mug Cake
From Dips, Dressings & Sauces: Light & Fluffy Hummus, Easy Guacamole, Cashew Cream
Contents:
Foreword: HELP is on the Way (by Jonathan Safran Foer)
Introduction: The Cook Behind the Book
Pantry Staples
Kitchen Essentials
Techniques & Tips
Chapter 1: Pasta
Chapter 2: Beans & Chili
Chapter 3: Curry
Chapter 4: Burgers &Patties
Stuff It/Wrap It/Top It
Chapter 5: Asian Fake-out
Chapter 6: Comfort Food
Chapter 7: Sides (Salads & Veggie sides, Protein sides, Potato & Starchy sides)
Chapter 8:Dips, Dressings & Sauces
Acknowledgements
Index
This is a great family cookbook and I can see parents & older children having fun using it to cook together. I could see trying several of the recipes and using many recipes as inspiration. The author is personable and this was a fun book to read and the author shows a lot of creativity with technique and flavor combinations. She went to culinary school and it shows.
ETA: I appreciate that the author frequently mentions when a choice is environmentally friendly or not that environmentally friendly but she still gives each as a choice. I like that she cares about the environment and uses this cookbook to teach/remind people of how their behaviors effect it.
This is a good primer and contains good information.
I appreciate that the author prioritizes healthy foods & recipes.
I didn’t like yet another cook/parent letting her kids think they don’t like a food (here it is tahini) when in fact they like it hidden in many dishes. Otherwise, I loved all the short personal stories. I also liked the information about various foods and other short info blurbs.
Many of the recipes were too basic for me or not quite basic enough but she gives great tips and most of the recipes looked interesting to me. As usual, there are too many featured ingredients I don’t like in many of the recipes. These include vinegar, coconut, mustard, tempeh, and others. I can always tweak but many recipes that were heavy on these ingredients I am not listing as ones in which I had interest unless VERY little tweaking needed doing.
There are some wonderful photos, including of the author and her family, and of plain foods (sans recipes/concoctions) and of prep steps too that are included. What was frustrating was the photos made everything look scrumptious and yet it was only the minority of recipes that had photos. I didn’t count. There were quite a few recipes that had photos but I think there were even more than didn’t. That was disappointing. I’d love to have seen a photo for every recipe.
What looked especially good to me (and these dishes are not representative of the wide variety of recipes included in this book):
From Pastas: Lentil Bolognese, Tofu Bolognese, Creamy On-Pot Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Soup, One-Pot Nut-Free Creamy Spaghetti, Eggplant Parmesan Meatballs, Chickpeas & Broccoli in Béchamel Sauce, Miso Sweet Potato Pasta with Sage, Pasta Alfredo with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
From the Beans & Chili: Sweet Potato Baked Beans, Potato Bean Chili, Peanut Pinto Chili
From Curry: Red Lentil Go-To Curry, Thai veggie Curry with Tofu, Butternut Squash Tahini Curry, Cauliflower-Sweet Potato Curry, Creamy Dal, Tofu Curry
From Burgers & Patties/Stuff It, Wrap It, Top It: “I Can’t Believe It’s Tofu” Burgers, Black Bean Corn Burgers, Chickpea Quinoa Patties, Cheesy Broccoli Fritters, Chickpea Fritters
From Asian Fake-Out: Sesame Noodle Veggie Stir-Fry, Miso Eggplant Steaks with Spicy Peanut Noodles, Sticky Sesame Tofu, Chickpea Eggplant Stir-Fry in Peanut Sauce
From Comfort Food: Tofu & Sweet Peas in Béchamel Sauce, Chickpea Cashew Loaf with Ketchup, Cauliflower Lentil & Mushroom Stew, Mushroom Bourguignon
From Sides: from Salads & Veggie Sides: Mediterranean-Inspired Salad, Roasted Carrots in Garlic-Chili Oil with Crunchy Pepitas – From Protein Sides: Crispy Baked Tofu Cubes, Cornflake-Crusted Tofu, Chickpea Croutons – From Potato Sides & Starchy Sides: Perfectly Crisp Roasted Baby Potatoes, Smashed Potatoes, Lemony Cauliflower Rice (this is with riced cauliflower and not rice and as the author says doesn’t really belong in this starchy section but in the vegetable section), Spicy Peanut Miso Noodles, Cornbread Mug Cake
From Dips, Dressings & Sauces: Light & Fluffy Hummus, Easy Guacamole, Cashew Cream
Contents:
Foreword: HELP is on the Way (by Jonathan Safran Foer)
Introduction: The Cook Behind the Book
Pantry Staples
Kitchen Essentials
Techniques & Tips
Chapter 1: Pasta
Chapter 2: Beans & Chili
Chapter 3: Curry
Chapter 4: Burgers &Patties
Stuff It/Wrap It/Top It
Chapter 5: Asian Fake-out
Chapter 6: Comfort Food
Chapter 7: Sides (Salads & Veggie sides, Protein sides, Potato & Starchy sides)
Chapter 8:Dips, Dressings & Sauces
Acknowledgements
Index
This is a great family cookbook and I can see parents & older children having fun using it to cook together. I could see trying several of the recipes and using many recipes as inspiration. The author is personable and this was a fun book to read and the author shows a lot of creativity with technique and flavor combinations. She went to culinary school and it shows.
ETA: I appreciate that the author frequently mentions when a choice is environmentally friendly or not that environmentally friendly but she still gives each as a choice. I like that she cares about the environment and uses this cookbook to teach/remind people of how their behaviors effect it.
April 7, 2022
So many beautiful plant-based cookbooks being released these days! I’m not sure how “practical” all of the recipes here are—as many do call for a lot of ingredients—but they do look yummy, and there are lots of Indian-inspired dishes, so if you love that cuisine, you’ll want to check out this book.
The recipes rely on whole plant foods rather than pre-made products such as vegan meats and cheeses. I do plan on making some of these recipes—the coffee mug-cornbread sounds intriguing.
Already-established herbivores may look askance at the book jacket that promises that it’s not out to try and turn anyone vegan, but I get it. Anything having to do with food--especially meat—raises many peoples’ hackles, and reassuring people ahead of time that they’re not in for a lecture will allow readers to cool their jets and simply explore the wide world of plant-based recipes like those in this book!
Author Jonathan Safran Foer provides a pitch-perfect introduction, and I liked this paragraph so much that I’m sharing it here:
Relatively few people want to become vegetarians or vegans, but everyone wants to reduce the amount of destruction and suffering in the world. It is no one’s opinion but scientific fact that reducing the amount of animal products we consume is one of the most powerful ways, as individuals, to reduce destruction and suffering. That doesn’t mean we have to change our identities. And it doesn’t mean that our choice is between “going all the way” (as if anyone on earth were even capable of such perfection) and doing nothing at all. Our eating choices are essential parts of vast and vastly important cause-and-effect chains; making sensitive choices as often as possible will reduce the amount of destruction and suffering in the world.
The recipes rely on whole plant foods rather than pre-made products such as vegan meats and cheeses. I do plan on making some of these recipes—the coffee mug-cornbread sounds intriguing.
Already-established herbivores may look askance at the book jacket that promises that it’s not out to try and turn anyone vegan, but I get it. Anything having to do with food--especially meat—raises many peoples’ hackles, and reassuring people ahead of time that they’re not in for a lecture will allow readers to cool their jets and simply explore the wide world of plant-based recipes like those in this book!
Author Jonathan Safran Foer provides a pitch-perfect introduction, and I liked this paragraph so much that I’m sharing it here:
Relatively few people want to become vegetarians or vegans, but everyone wants to reduce the amount of destruction and suffering in the world. It is no one’s opinion but scientific fact that reducing the amount of animal products we consume is one of the most powerful ways, as individuals, to reduce destruction and suffering. That doesn’t mean we have to change our identities. And it doesn’t mean that our choice is between “going all the way” (as if anyone on earth were even capable of such perfection) and doing nothing at all. Our eating choices are essential parts of vast and vastly important cause-and-effect chains; making sensitive choices as often as possible will reduce the amount of destruction and suffering in the world.
June 23, 2022
Practically Vegan contains a nice collection of basic, beginner-level vegan recipes. Pastas, beans, and curries make up the majority of the dishes. Tofu, chickpeas, lentils, and tahini feature prominently. Each and every recipe is uncomplicated and attainable for the average home cook. Artichoke pinto burgers and eggplant Parmesan meatballs are two example of dishes that I found unique and delicious. Recipes are strictly savory and the vast majority are recipes that I have seen in many other cookbooks. For this reason, I recommend this book to those who are uninitiated in vegan cooking and are looking for a solid, basic set of recipes with which to begin.
Disclosure: I received a free copy from Rodale Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review.
Disclosure: I received a free copy from Rodale Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review.
May 12, 2022
An intriguing intro to cooking vegan meals once a day, at dinner.
Sadly, the author’s personality and writing style didn’t click for me (too many jokes about how beans make you gassy. True, but...odd). I’m not vegan, but I already make tempeh and tofu and beans regularly. There are a few fun new flavors and ideas—like Chickpea Nuggets, Chickpea and Sun-Dried Tomato Stew, and a Cornbread Mug Cake.
I think I favorited the most recipes from the pasta section, but since this is a library borrow, I’ve only tried one so far: Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Pasta. Forgot how much I love sun-dried tomatoes! The hummus sounds weird as a sauce, but it adds a deliciously creamy flavor. We’re saving it to make again :)
Overall, it’s a decent cookbook, the final chapter is sauces to jazz up a lot of meals, or everyday veggies. I took away a star because not every recipe has a photo (a cookbook pet peeve of mine).
Sadly, the author’s personality and writing style didn’t click for me (too many jokes about how beans make you gassy. True, but...odd). I’m not vegan, but I already make tempeh and tofu and beans regularly. There are a few fun new flavors and ideas—like Chickpea Nuggets, Chickpea and Sun-Dried Tomato Stew, and a Cornbread Mug Cake.
I think I favorited the most recipes from the pasta section, but since this is a library borrow, I’ve only tried one so far: Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Pasta. Forgot how much I love sun-dried tomatoes! The hummus sounds weird as a sauce, but it adds a deliciously creamy flavor. We’re saving it to make again :)
Overall, it’s a decent cookbook, the final chapter is sauces to jazz up a lot of meals, or everyday veggies. I took away a star because not every recipe has a photo (a cookbook pet peeve of mine).
April 15, 2022
I really like this book. For the most part, the recipes are down-to-earth and realistic for dinner. They are mostly healthful and provide recipes for making your own sauces (like stir fry sauce, pasta sauce). This gave me lots of ideas. There were a good number of photos of the food, but not for very recipe.
January 26, 2025
Several months ago now, I chose to change the way I eat, giving up all meat, and most dairy. Not for political reasons nor to save the earth, not even to save the animals. I did it to save my health -- or at least to reduce some of the accumulated damage I'd already done to it by the things I've put in my mouth over the years. This is perhaps the tenth or twelfth vegan cookbook I've checked out at my local library, but it is, by far, the best so far. Ms. Melvani is a registered dietitian but the book is not preachy or restrictive. She just does a nice job of providing guidance, recipes, suggested alternatives, ways to make the food more inviting yet not more complicated. There are other excellent vegan influencers online these days that provide exciting and nuanced meals, but many of them involve more steps and more ingredients, lots of the new highly processed vegan alternatives, and more pre-thought than I want to give to the making of meals any longer. It's not that I wouldn't love to eat those amazing vegan dishes; it's that I no longer want to cook them myself.
This book is exactly what the title says -- it is practical, instructive, and easy to follow, and --more importantly to me -- tasty and healthy [note the order of importance]. And for me, it puts all the newer vegan cooking practices together in one place so I don't have to wander the internet trying to find the best recipe for hummus or how to prep soy curls or tempeh or cashew cream. If a bound book is not your preferred medium, she also has a website at cookingforpeanuts.com/ that is full of recipes and helpful advice.
This book is exactly what the title says -- it is practical, instructive, and easy to follow, and --more importantly to me -- tasty and healthy [note the order of importance]. And for me, it puts all the newer vegan cooking practices together in one place so I don't have to wander the internet trying to find the best recipe for hummus or how to prep soy curls or tempeh or cashew cream. If a bound book is not your preferred medium, she also has a website at cookingforpeanuts.com/ that is full of recipes and helpful advice.
June 2, 2022
“It is fairly simple to want change in one's life, altogether possible to make change, and extremely difficult to sustain change. It's embarrassing, maybe even shaming, to think of the promises we've made to ourselves: less screen time, more exercise, less one-click shopping, more reading. I've made all of those vows and enacted those changes, and then, fairly quickly, reverted to my old ways. Mark Twain supposedly said, "Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times. It's not enough to have
good intentions or even to act on those intentions. What matters is our ability to shape habits over time.”
“Relatively few people want to become vegetarians or vegans, but everyone wants to reduce the amount of destruction and suffering in the world. It is no one's opinion but scientific fact that reducing the amount
of animal products we consume is one of the most powerful ways, as individuals, to reduce destruction and suffering. That doesn't mean that we have to change our identities. And it doesn't mean that our choice is between "going all the way" (as if anyone on earth were even capable of such perfection) and doing nothing at all. Our eating choices are essential parts of vast and vastly important cause-and-effect chains; making sensitive choices as often as possible will reduce the amount of destruction and suffering in the world.”
Another book I want to own 😅
good intentions or even to act on those intentions. What matters is our ability to shape habits over time.”
“Relatively few people want to become vegetarians or vegans, but everyone wants to reduce the amount of destruction and suffering in the world. It is no one's opinion but scientific fact that reducing the amount
of animal products we consume is one of the most powerful ways, as individuals, to reduce destruction and suffering. That doesn't mean that we have to change our identities. And it doesn't mean that our choice is between "going all the way" (as if anyone on earth were even capable of such perfection) and doing nothing at all. Our eating choices are essential parts of vast and vastly important cause-and-effect chains; making sensitive choices as often as possible will reduce the amount of destruction and suffering in the world.”
Another book I want to own 😅
June 22, 2022
I received this book from the publisher through the ambassador reading program and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Author, Nisha Melvani is the creator of the Cooking For Peanuts Instagram feed, well known for her healthy budget vegan recipes. The title of the book is perfect as she's not trying to persuade anyone to change overnight into a vegan, but rather to embrace some meals throughout the week that are nutritionally sound while being frugal and delicious. She begins with what many good chefs begin with when they write a cookbook; an outline of pantry staples and kitchen basics. In today's uncertain economy, this is helpful for many items are not expensive and easily sourced. Then on to the good stuff!! Recipe after recipe of delicious meals to explore in several categories allow for variety while using the pantry supplies you need. From curries to Asian, burgers and sides, there's something here for any cook. I'm inspired to add one more, maybe two vegan meals to our summer menu plan.
Author, Nisha Melvani is the creator of the Cooking For Peanuts Instagram feed, well known for her healthy budget vegan recipes. The title of the book is perfect as she's not trying to persuade anyone to change overnight into a vegan, but rather to embrace some meals throughout the week that are nutritionally sound while being frugal and delicious. She begins with what many good chefs begin with when they write a cookbook; an outline of pantry staples and kitchen basics. In today's uncertain economy, this is helpful for many items are not expensive and easily sourced. Then on to the good stuff!! Recipe after recipe of delicious meals to explore in several categories allow for variety while using the pantry supplies you need. From curries to Asian, burgers and sides, there's something here for any cook. I'm inspired to add one more, maybe two vegan meals to our summer menu plan.
December 13, 2022
If tofu and soy products are your thing, there are a lot of recipes here with those ingredients. For people like me who aren't tofu fans, there are enough other recipes to make this book worth investigating.
Pros: Flavors were good, instructions were clear, photos were appealing.
Cons: I'm a fan of leftovers, but many recipes made just a couple of servings. Meanwhile, I've dirtied a pasta pot, a baking pan, a skillet, a saucepan, and a blender to make sweet potato miso pasta ... that's a lot of dishwashing for a total of THREE servings of dinner! Also, the proportions of ingredients often seemed a bit off. For example, the cheesy broccoli pasta soup had too much pasta, while the chickpea sun-dried tomato stew had too much liquid.
Pros: Flavors were good, instructions were clear, photos were appealing.
Cons: I'm a fan of leftovers, but many recipes made just a couple of servings. Meanwhile, I've dirtied a pasta pot, a baking pan, a skillet, a saucepan, and a blender to make sweet potato miso pasta ... that's a lot of dishwashing for a total of THREE servings of dinner! Also, the proportions of ingredients often seemed a bit off. For example, the cheesy broccoli pasta soup had too much pasta, while the chickpea sun-dried tomato stew had too much liquid.
June 10, 2022
I follow Cooking for Peanuts on Instagram, and I am constantly saving Nisha’s recipes! She really does know how to create delicious, easy meals. My favorite section of the book is the Sides, however, because I felt like some meals were repetitive or too complicated. If you make anything in this cookbook, try the Nooch-Crusted Tofu! This recipe is by far the BEST tofu recipe you will ever try. I see myself making everything in the Sides chapter!
July 2, 2022
There is a lot of information packed into this book! This book has over 100 recipes that draw upon the author's experience with Jamaican, English, Canadian, and Indian food. There are detailed instructions and examples for building and stocking a kitchen; it would be great for any young adult learning to cook.
I received a free copy from Harmony Books and Rodale Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review.
I received a free copy from Harmony Books and Rodale Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review.
August 11, 2022
I’m still working my way through it, but I’ve liked this cookbook for its nice balance of recipes with familiar flavors as well as ones that are a little more unique. Dishes like Ginger Sesame Soy Curls and Creamy Corn Pasta (loved this one) are not going to push many people out of their comfort zone, but they will add some solid plant-based options to their dinner rotation. Chickpea and Sundried Tomato Coconut Stew or Artichoke Pinto Burgers might expand your palate (or your kids’!) a bit.
September 2, 2022
Practically Vegan is one of the newest additions to my cookbook collection, but it’s already become a favorite. The easy fried rice recipe has become a regular go-to. These are easy-to-make meals that simply shine, and are healthy, but not rigidly so. Good for beginner vegan cooks as well.
Most-returned-to recipes: Tofu Veggie Fried Rice, Tofu Bolognese, Sweet Potato Baked Beans, Coconut Kidney Beans
Most-returned-to recipes: Tofu Veggie Fried Rice, Tofu Bolognese, Sweet Potato Baked Beans, Coconut Kidney Beans
September 2, 2024
Mouthwatering photos with interesting introductions. This is an interesting, informative read, with recipes that don’t disappoint! The Tofu bolognese was easy and best of all delicious beyond expectations. I also enjoyed the potato bean chili and have plans to try many others, including Sun dried tomato hummus pasta and Miso sweet potato pasta with sage!
I have this out from the library, but might need to buy it eventually.
I have this out from the library, but might need to buy it eventually.
March 12, 2023
Disclaimer: I haven't actually had the chance to actually make any of these recipes yet.
Overall, this is one of the best looking vegan cookbooks I've seen. A good variety of recipes with good illustrations. Yes, some are pretty complicated, but nothing unmanageable. Can't wait to start trying them. Will update this review if needed after I've made several of them.
Overall, this is one of the best looking vegan cookbooks I've seen. A good variety of recipes with good illustrations. Yes, some are pretty complicated, but nothing unmanageable. Can't wait to start trying them. Will update this review if needed after I've made several of them.
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September 6, 2022not bad, only slightly preachy, and a good mix of kinds of recipes (flavor, texture, meal type). unfortunately zero mention of how any might work for multiple days/leftovers or meal prep, which i really would've appreciated.
February 14, 2023
Lots of recipes I want to try but at the same time don’t want to make myself but want to have served to me so I can decide if I like it. I’m not vegan but am myself trying to add more plant dishes into my diet. The pictures looked good.
January 5, 2025
Vegan cookbook, recipes look tasty.
* includes oils, including seed oils
* includes processed vegan alternatives like mayo
* lots of recipes are based on pasta/ bread
* includes gluten and gluteny flours
* includes oils, including seed oils
* includes processed vegan alternatives like mayo
* lots of recipes are based on pasta/ bread
* includes gluten and gluteny flours
June 4, 2022
Lots of sauce recipes, yay!
No dish recipes intriguing enough to try, though.
No dish recipes intriguing enough to try, though.
July 7, 2022
Beautiful pictures, too much use of cashew products
September 1, 2022
Unfortunately, I did not find these recipes appealing.
December 3, 2022
I bought this book because it is a great cookbook for solid, fairly basic recipes for when I'm in a giant hurry, or when my teenage daughter is doing the cooking.
January 2, 2023
Some very interesting recipes that I am looking forward to trying!
January 3, 2023
This one was pretty alright. Found a few things to try.
December 8, 2023
This is subjective. The food did not appeal to me.
December 19, 2025
A few recipes I think I am going to try, mainly potato based and some salads. The rest have too many ingredients I would not normally buy and are pricey.
December 30, 2025
Great starter Vegan book, so many practical and tasty recipes.
April 28, 2022
This is one cookbook I really think I'll be returning to time and again! I have many cookbooks that I only utilize for 2-5 recipes, but this one has simple recipes that don't take a lot of time and taste delicious! I have already tagged several favorites!
August 23, 2022
I love this cookbook. Straightforward, easy and delicious recipes with familiar ingredients.
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