Food is not just about eating. The food we eat also embraces celebration, family, togetherness, fuels our souls and energizes our spirit. Preparing great food captivates these experiences and sharing them enlightens it. These books are favorites of our board, as we feel they embrace the many healing aspects of food:
For those just getting started on the plant-based journey:
Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking by Dana ShultzFeaturing 101 all-new simple, vegan recipes that all require 10 ingredients or less, 1 bowl or 1 pot, or 30 minutes or less to prepare.
The Happy Herbivore by Lindsay S. NixonOver 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes. This book will save you money by using “everyday” inexpensive ingredients, save you time with easy, no fuss recipes and improve your health with each nutritional bite!
Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every Day of the Week by Isa Chandra MoskowitzHow does Isa Chandra Moskowitz make flavorful and satisfying vegan meals from scratch every day, often in 30 minutes or less? It’s easy! In Isa Does It, the beloved cookbook author shares 150 new recipes to make weeknight cooking a snap. Mouthwatering recipes like Sweet Potato Red Curry with Rice and Purple Kale, Bistro Beet Burgers, and Summer Seitan Saute with Cilantro and Lime illustrate how simple and satisfying meat-free food can be.
Forks Over Knives The Cookbook by Del SroufeThe book. The film. And now a cookbook. Over 300 whole-food, plant based recipes.
The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions by Celine Steen and Joni Marie NewmanSimply look up whatever non-vegan ingredient you want to sub out, and this expert author will explain exactly what substitution is best to use and how to make it without compromising taste or flavor, so you’ll create dishes that are not only better than the “real” thing, but healthier, too.
Sweet Potato Soul: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes for the Southern Flavors of Smoke, Sugar, Spice, and Soul by Jenne Claiborne 100 vegan recipes that riff on Southern cooking in surprising and delicious ways, beautifully illustrated with full-color photography.
Eat to Live by Dr. Joel FuhrmanThe Eat To Live 2011 revised edition includes updated scientific research supporting Dr. Fuhrman’s revolutionary six-week plan and a brand new chapter highlighting Dr. Fuhrman’s discovery of toxic hunger and the role of food addiction in weight issues.
The Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela LiddonFeaturing more than 100 vegan recipes also includes many allergy-friendly recipes — with more than 90 gluten-free recipes — and many recipes free of soy, nuts, sugar, and grains, too.
Chloe’s Kitchen by Chloe CoscarelliWhether you’re newly transitioning to veganism, a long-time vegetarian looking for some new ideas, you’ll find quick and easy recipes that will convert even the most reluctant to the delicious rewards of a plant-based diet.
Hot for Food Vegan Comfort Classics by Lauren ToyotaA fun and irreverent take on vegan comfort food that’s saucy, sweet, sassy, and most definitely deep-fried, from YouTube sensation Lauren Toyota of Hot for Food. In this bold collection of more than 100 recipes, the world of comfort food and vegan cooking collide as Lauren Toyota shares her favorite recipes and creative ways to make Philly cheesesteak, fried chicken, and mac ‘n’ cheese, all with simple vegan ingredients.
Healthy Happy Vegan Kitchen by Kathy PatalskyAlong with the inventive recipes, the book also includes guides to help “veganize” your kitchen, cooking techniques for vegan staples, and wellness tips, making it the perfect book for both long-time vegans and newcomers alike.
Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope RomeroOver 250 recipes that includes meals for all occasions and soy-free, gluten-free, and low-fat options, plus quick recipes that make dinner a snap.
Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope RomeroDon’t run. Don’t hide. Vegan cookies are going to invade your cookie jar, one delicious bite at a time!
Alkaline Vegan Mommy’s Nutritional Guide to Health and Healing by Deondra GreeneAlkaline Vegan Mommy’s Nutritional Guide to Health and Healing is the perfect cook book for those who wish to transition to a plant based diet. This cook book includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Desserts and Beverages to give you a variety of dishes to make your transition easy.
Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen: Epic Anytime Recipes with a World of Flavor by Richa HingleThese unique recipes have amazing depths of flavor, are easy to make, and have allergy-friendly options. Enjoy Richa’s wow factor in sensational curries, comforting casseroles, and the next-generation of plant-based burgers, and more.
For the more advanced culinarian:
The Plant Power way by Rich Roll and Julie PiattAuthored by ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll and wife Julie Piatt, chef and spiritual guide. A transforming book that showcases 120 wholesome recipes, lifestyle and transformation.
Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed by Bryant TerryRenowned chef and food justice activist Bryant Terry reworks and remixes the favorite staples, ingredients, and classic dishes of the African Diaspora to present more than 100 wholly new, creative culinary combinations that will amaze vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike.
This Cheese is Nuts!: Delicious Vegan Cheese at HomeRich Roll and Julie Piatt’s second cookbook! A stunning collection of flavorful nut-based cheeses, with eventy-five beautiful recipes using almonds, cashews, and other nuts to create cheeses anyone can make right at home.
Chloe’s Vegan Italian Kitchen by Chloe CoscarelliIf you think a healthy vegan diet means giving up pasta in creamy sauce, cheesy pizza, and luscious tiramisu, think again! Following her hit cookbooks Chloe’s Kitchen and Chloe’s Vegan Desserts, Chef Chloe goes to her family’s homeland to veganize its time-honored delicacies—and add some distinctively delicious twists.
Crazy Sexy Kitchen by Kris Carr and Chef Sarno150 delicious, nutrient dense recipes designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul.
My New Roots by Sarah BrittonWhether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.
The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples by Miyoko Schinner A guide to creating vegan versions of pantry staples–from dairy and meat substitutes such as vegan yogurt, mayo, bacon, and cheese, to dressings, sauces, cookies, and more.