Best vegan cookbook on Reddit

226 reviews from r/vegan, r/veganrecipes, r/Cooking and 10 more subreddits

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#1

Isa Chandra Moskowitz

4.9
(34)
"I Can Cook Vegan is specifically for beginners. It’s great."
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"I Can Cook Cegan by Isa Chandra Moskowitz is also excellent."
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"Anything by Isa Chandra Moskowitz."
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"I Can Cook Vegan by Isa Chandra Moskowitz is great."
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""Isa Does It" is one of my favourites."
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"Isa Does It"
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"Veganomicon, super fun times holiday cookbook, vegetable kingdom!"
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"Good wholesome food."
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"Any of hers really she’s one of the OGs."
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"Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz."
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#2

Veganomicon

4.8
(11)
"Is a really standout cookbook."
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"Still a top contender for me after fifteen years"
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"By Isa Chandra Moskowitz. Happy herbivore books are good too."
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"Her newer cookbook “Isa Does It” is fantastic."
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"Veganomicon."
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"Veganomicon."
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"The veganomicon 100%. It breaks down the basics for you."
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"I'm gonna second Veganomicon. Or 'Isa Does it.' She's a genius."
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"Veganomicon. HANDS DOWN. It covers the basics."
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"Super delicious but really labor intensive."
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#3

Thug Kitchen

4.4
(10)
"Super easy. I was able to make a ton of stuff in it without having to go to the store."
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"Has loads of delicious wholesome food."
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"I really like Minimalist Bakers as well."
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"I second the Thug Kitchen rec."
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"The 3 thug kitchen books!!"
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"My friend got me a copy of one of the Thug Kitchen vegan cookbooks."
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"Thug Kitchen"
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"I love my Thug Kitchen books."
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"Second Thug Kitchen books like u/amy06513 suggests. They're fairly easily laid out... and make it fun."
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"Controversial books, but the old Thug Kitchen books did have good recipes for someone first entering the world of a plant based diet."
#4

BOSH

4.8
(9)
"I really love the Bosh cookbooks"
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"The BOSH books are ace."
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"Everything is easy to make with common ingredients and really good"
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"Most of those have several books and all have good recipes in!"
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"Are both good books - enjoy…🤗"
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"The Bosh books are awesome."
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"Its my bible!"
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"Not sure where you’re based but the BOSH books are great."
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"Bosh and dirty vegan are all good."
#5

N/A

4.9
(8)
"This cookbook is my favorite."
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"It's also a great Whole Foods cookbook if that's more your style."
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"A lot of the recipes are 10 ingredients or less, 30 minutes, and tend to use 'normal' ingredients."
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"I really like ohsheglows and minimalistbaker's blogs."
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"Thug Kitchen!!"
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"My favorite in terms of simplicity and taste."
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"Both good, real food. And really fun books, too!"
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#6

Gaz Oakley

4.6
(8)
"The Avant Garde Vegan himself, Gaz Oakley. Really enjoy his recipes."
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"Anything by Gaz Oakley aka AvantGardeVegan."
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"Gaz Oakley's cookbooks, either Vegan 100 or Plants Only Kitchen."
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"Gaz Oakley's cookbooks, either Vegan 100 or Plants Only Kitchen."
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"Vegan 100 by Gaz Oakley."
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"Gaz Oakley - Plants Only Kitchen"
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"Nice variety of dishes."
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"Great recipes with accessible ingredients and some fresh ideas."
#7

Bryant Terry

4.9
(7)
"Bryant Terry’s Afro-Vegan and Vegetable Kingdom are both amazing!"
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"Vegan Soul Kitchen by Bryant Terry is one of the only cookbooks I've owned that I didn't end up feeling was a waste of money."
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"I’m kind of excited for this one."
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"Are two of my kitchen bibles."
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"Vegetable Kingdom by Bryant Terry has been my favorite for a year or two."
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"Vegan Soul Kitchen- Bryant Terry (one of his other books)"
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"Maybe Afro-Vegan by Bryant Terry?"
#8

America's Test Kitchen

4.6
(7)
"America's Test Kitchen's Vegan for Everybody and I Can Cook Vegan are great for beginners."
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"Has been my favorite cookbook lately."
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"Great book. amazing chocolate chip cookies and banana bread."
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"It’s from America’s Test Kitchen and it’s so good."
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"Vegan For Everybody is a pretty good book with a lot of basic recipes."
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"I like ATK Vegan for Everybody, Isa Does It, and Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen."
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"Was my first all vegan cookbook six years ago."
#9

Vegan Richa

5.0
(5)
"I've had it for years, use it constantly, and I've never had a bad recipe from there."
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"I love this one because so much easy stuff..."
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"Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen."
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"Vegan Richa's indian kitchen."
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"Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen."
#10

Oh She Glows

4.8
(4)
"Oh she glows."
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"Oh She Glows is excellent."
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"Oh She Glows: http://www.amazon.com/The-Oh-She-Glows-Cookbook/dp/1583335277"
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"I've found the recipes in 'Oh She Glows' to be relatively simple to make and quite tasty."
#11

Happy Herbivore

4.5
(4)
"My wife cooks from the Happy Herbivore books and meal plans."
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"Happy Herbivore is really easy and simple especially Everyday Happy Herbivore."
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"I really like the Happy Herbivore cookbooks."
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"Oh, also, on the fat-free vegan front, there are the Happy Herbivore cookbooks."
#12

Plant You

4.3
(4)
"Recipes couldn’t be simpler, everything looks delicious."
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"I think plant you is a great cookbook. Very simple but tasty recipes."
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"Plant you is a good starter."
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"Plant You"
#13

Isa Moskowitz

5.0
(3)
"Especially Vegan with a Vengeance, Veganomicon"
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"ISA does it."
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"I give a second thumbs up for Isa Moskowitz."
#14

The Korean Vegan

4.7
(3)
"Yes I got The Korean Vegan’s cookbook for my birthday this year and I love it!!"
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"The Korean Vegan"
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#15

Lauren Toyota

4.7
(3)
"My top 3 are hot for food Vegan Comfort Classics."
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"Vegan comfort classics by Lauren Toyota."
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"Vegan Comfort Classics by Lauren Toyota"
#16

Meera Sodha

4.3
(3)
"Delicious recipes, all recipes vegan or have vegan swap options."
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"East by Meera Sodha is all vegetarian/vegan recipes."
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"Meera Sodha - East."
#17

Mark Bittman

4.3
(3)
"If I was only allowed one book to cook from for the rest of my life, it’d be a Mark Bittman book, probably this one."
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"How to cook everything vegetarian by mark bittman is a great starting point, though not Indian focused."
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"Mark Bittman's 'How to Cook Everything Vegetarian' is pretty great."
#18

Bosh!

4.3
(3)
"Are amazing."
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"Any of the BOSH! cookbooks."
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"I like the Bosh books."
#19

Minimalist Baker

4.3
(3)
"Absolutely, cannot go wrong with Minimalist Baker!"
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"Is another great one."
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"Minimalist Baker"
#20

The Vegan 8

4.0
(3)
"I really enjoy “The Vegan 8”"
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"The Vegan 8 by Brandi Doming."
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"Would be good if you're trying to look for simple recipes."
#21

Bad Manners

3.7
(3)
"Their first and second books are my favs"
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"Bad manners or thug kitchen cook books are great."
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"Bad manners food (formerly thug kitchen)."
#22

America’s Test Kitchen

5.0
(2)
"Vegan for Everybody by America’s Test Kitchen :) no special ingredients and great explanations."
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"I love America’s Test Kitchen Vegan for Everybody."
#23

East

5.0
(2)
"East by Meera Sodha is incredible, and the few vegetarian recipes in there have easy vegan substitutes!"
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"If he likes Indian food, East by Meera Sodha is really good - everything I’ve cooked out of it is really tasty"
#24

Joanne Lee Molinaro

5.0
(2)
"The Korean Vegan is a FANTASTIC cookbook."
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"The Korean Vegan by Joanne Lee Molinaro."
#25

Oh She Glows: For Dinner

5.0
(2)
"The recipes are pretty straightforward but very delicious."
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"Lots of delicious and easy recipes."
#26

Isa Does It

5.0
(2)
"I can’t recommend it enough"
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"I'm gonna second 'Isa Does It'.. I haven't had a bad recipe out of there yet!"
#27

Angela Liddon

5.0
(2)
"I personally like 'Oh She Glows' by Angela Liddon."
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"Is my fave!! Her second book, Oh She Glows Everyday has the bestttt sundried tomato pasta recipe."
#28

Viva Vegan

5.0
(2)
"If they like Latin American cooking, Viva Vegan is **excellent**."
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"[Viva Vegan] by Terry Hope Romero."
#29

Liv B

5.0
(2)
"Liv b vegan on budget(eating Plant-based)"
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"Liv B’s Vegan On A Budget"
#30

The Edgy Veg

5.0
(2)
"Has some excellent savoury recipes."
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"My top 3 are The Edgy Veg."
#31

Ottolenghi

5.0
(2)
"Ottolenghi. Plenty, Plenty More, or Flavour."
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"Maybe some of Ottolenghi's books like Plenty or Plenty More."
#32

Dreena Burton

5.0
(2)
"Dreena Burton (especially Eat, Drink, & Be Vegan)"
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"Dreena’s Kind Kitchen"
#33

The Great Vegan Bean Book

4.5
(2)
"I was gifted 'The Great Vegan Bean Book' and it's been fantastic."
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"I really enjoy “The Great Vegan Bean Book”"
#34

Donna Klein

4.5
(2)
"I adore The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen by Donna Klein--I've never had any of the recipes turn out less than excellent."
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"The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen by Donna Klein."
#35

Vegan Richa: Everyday Kitchen

4.5
(2)
"I have a bunch and this is the one I use the most often."
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"Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen by Richa Hingle."
#36

Gena Hamshaw

4.5
(2)
"Power Plates by Gena Hamshaw and Isa Does It by Isa Chandra Moskowitz are both great."
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"I like a new one - Power Plates."
#37

Dr. Michael Greger

4.5
(2)
"How Not To Diet is my favorite."
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"How not to die, Dr Michael Gregor."
#38

Jean-Christian Jury

4.0
(2)
"'vegan: the cookbook' by jean-christian jury"
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"Vegan: The Cookbook by Jean-Christian Jury."
#39

Madhur Jaffrey

4.0
(2)
"I also really like World Vegetarian by Madhur Jeffrey that has recipes by ingredient."
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"Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian"
#40

Great British Vegan

4.0
(2)
"I really like Great British Vegan because it’s pretty familiar (to me) and not too many ingredients"
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"Great British Vegan is a general british food book with a nice section for Christmas/holiday food."
#41

Moosewood

4.0
(2)
"The vegan recipes in Moosewood cookbooks are family favorites, too"
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"Moosewood."
#42

Forks Over Knives

4.0
(2)
"Forks over knives. They have basic ingredients."
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"Is a good one."
#43

Appetite for Reduction

4.0
(2)
"Appetite for Reduction."
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"Appetite for Reduction would fit the bill nicely."
#44

Wicked Healthy

4.0
(2)
"Wicked Healthy is written by very good vegan cooks."
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"Great flavors !!"
#45

Dustin Harder

4.0
(2)
"The Simply Vegan Cookbook by Dustin Harder I'd imagine to be easy and great."
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"Beginner level vegan cookbooks with many recipes that focus on typical American food."
#46

Robin Robertson

4.0
(2)
"*366 Healthful Ways to Cook Tofu* by Robin Robertson has been my go-to for multiple decades now!"
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"The cookbook I use most often is Robin Robertson's *One-Dish Vegan*."
#47

Vegan Comfort Cooking

5.0
(1)
"Her recipes are well-tested and everything I’ve ever made of hers is scrumptious!"
#48

Vegan: The Cookbook

5.0
(1)
"I think that gives you recipes for a life time"
#49

The Vegan Stoner Cookbook

5.0
(1)
"I always recommend the vegan stoner cookbook."
#50

Chicago Diner Cookbook

5.0
(1)
"It's an awesome vegan restaurant in Chicago and their cookbook is spot on for what they offer at the restaurant!"
#51

Hot for Food

5.0
(1)
"Hot for Food and The Korean Vegan!"
#52

Speedy Bosh

5.0
(1)
"Most of your week night dinners come from there."
#53

Richard Makin

5.0
(1)
"Absolutely love the recipes and such a joy to read"
#54

Toni Okamoto

5.0
(1)
"Plant based on a budget by Toni Okamoto is a great one."
#55

1000 Vegan Recipes

5.0
(1)
"Or really anything by Robin Robertson."
#56

Nisha Bora

5.0
(1)
"Is invaluable!"
#57

Oh She Glows: Dinner Cookbook

5.0
(1)
"Oh she glows is the best."
#58

La Vide Verde

5.0
(1)
"Fantastic!"
#59

Sweet Potato Soul

5.0
(1)
"Her food is spectacular as well!"
#60

Vegan for Everybody

5.0
(1)
"Every recipe is good."
#61

The WFPB Cookbook

5.0
(1)
"Super easy recipes."
#62

The Joy of Vegan Baking

5.0
(1)
"My favorite cookbooks are The Joy of Vegan Baking by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau."
#63

Vegan with a Vengeance

5.0
(1)
"[Vegan with a Vengeance] is awesome. It's the first vegan cookbook I ever used."
#64

Get Healthy, Go Vegan

5.0
(1)
"My absolute favorite vegan cookbook is Get Healthy, Go Vegan."
#65

Mark Reinfeld

5.0
(1)
"Mark Reinfeld is great - simple recipes - super delicious and quick to prepare."
#66

No Meat Athlete

5.0
(1)
"I definitely recommend The No Meat Athlete Cookbook."
#67

The Woks of Life

4.0
(1)
"They have a lot of vegan recipes."
#68

Christopher Boswell

4.0
(1)
"Not vegan but easily adaptable bonus book - 'verdure' by christopher boswell/rome sustainable food project"
#69

Shannon Martinez

4.0
(1)
"Aesthetically pleasing with some easy recipes, as well as some more out there ones."
#70

JL Fields

4.0
(1)
"I really enjoy the individual meals, they're super simple, healthy and delicious."
#71

Nisha Vora

4.0
(1)
"The Vegan Instant Pot by Nisha Vora"
#72

Brandi Doming

4.0
(1)
"The Vegan 8 by Brandi Doming"
#73

East Meets Kitchen

4.0
(1)
"I'm sure you can find something that fits your diet restrictions."
#74

Vegan JapanEasy

4.0
(1)
"I do like the book and plan on using it."
#75

Miyoko Schinner

4.0
(1)
"Some of the gentle chef recipes are a bit involved."
#76

Vegetable Kingdom

4.0
(1)
"It was amazing."
#77

Quick Fix Vegan

4.0
(1)
"I've cooked several things out of 'Quick Fix Vegan' and enjoyed the results."
#78

Anupy Singla

4.0
(1)
"There is a new Vegan Indian cookbook by Anupy Singla that is getting raves."
#79

Afro Vegan

4.0
(1)
"I will say that a lot of the ingredients are difficult to find."
#80

Laurel's Kitchen

4.0
(1)
"I got Laurel's Kitchen as a gift and enjoy it as well."
#81

Enchanted Broccoli Forest

4.0
(1)
"I have the original, the Enchanted Broccoli Forest and the New Recipes books."
#82

Vegan Vittles

4.0
(1)
"My first vegan cookbook was Vegan Vittles, which featured very good recipes that were easy to make."
#83

Supermarket Vegan

4.0
(1)
"Supermarket Vegan by Donna Klein is nice since it uses stuff like canned beans."
#84

Vegan College Cookbook

4.0
(1)
"The Vegan College Cookbook might be good... aimed at young people."

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