The Best Vegan Cookbooks to Buy That Include the Best Vegan Recipes for Every Occasion
Vegan cookbooks are a great way to add variety to your vegan diet and enhance your cooking skills. Yes, you can get millions of recipes on Pinterest, but there is nothing quite like a real cookbook.
The best vegan cookbooks available right now are Veganomicon, BOSH! Simple Recipes, Isa Does It, But I Could Never Go Vegan, Thug Kitchen, Vegan 100, Vegan Soul Kitchen, and My Sweet Vegan.
In the article, I want to explore the best vegan cookbooks around. I’m not just talking about the most popular cookbooks, but the ones I feel offer the most value. It feels like everyone has a vegan cookbook nowadays trying to ride the vegan wave.
So, let’s look at the best vegan cookbooks in terms of variety, best recipes, and committed vegan authors to embody the lifestyle.
Top Must-Have Cookbooks
Here are the must-have vegan cookbooks to buy. These are great for any level of cooking and are just fabulous all-round.
1. Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
This is the best vegan cookbook I’ve personally used, and it is the one that most people recommend to each other. Isa Chandra Moskowitz now has several successful vegan cookbooks that many vegans live by.
Veganomicon is an excellent introduction for any newbies to vegan cooking. The book will guide you on the most important aspects of vegan cooking and will have you fall in love with veggies.
Inside, you get over 250+ recipes that cover everything from standard vegan meals to low-fat meals and even gluten-free meals. There are also essential sections that discuss pantry and equipment essentials.
I think of Veganomicon as the guide to setting yourself up as a competent vegan cook. It’s now my vegan cooking bible that goes everywhere with me.
2. BOSH!: Simple Recipes. Amazing Food. All Plants
The guys behind BOSH have risen to fame and success very quickly. They started out with their famous video cooking channel on YouTube. This has now developed into several successful cookbooks and their own TV show in the UK.
BOSH has been successful because it has taken vegan cooking to the next level. BOSH recipes are often simple to make but are incredibly complex in flavor and texture. They include recipes for veganized versions of some of your favorite pre-vegan dishes.
Inside, you can expect to find over 100 delicious vegan recipes that are simple to make and will wow you and any guests you have over for dinner. The BOSH guys are the face of the new food revolution, and this book is proof of why that is.
3. Isa Does it
Another top-quality vegan cookbook from Isa Chandra Moskowitz. This time, it’s Isa Does it, and depending on who you speak to, they might tell you this is her best recipe book to date. Personally, I prefer Veganomicon, but we’re all different.
Isa Does It is a bit more innovative and exciting than Veganomicon. Inside, you get over 150 delicious vegan recipes, including Sweet Potato Red Curry, Bistro Beet Burgers, and a Summer Seitan Saute.
If you’ve mastered her Veganomicon cookbook, this book is the natural next step where things start to get inventive. All the recipes are supermarket-friendly, too, which means no exotic unattainable ingredients are lurking in there.
4. Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook
Thug Kitchen (recently changed the name to Bad Manners) started out as a hugely successful vegan website. This is no-nonsense vegan cooking that will inspire you to cook and eat vegetables like never before! This isn’t about eating kale and green smoothies, it’s about hearty vegan food.
Thug Kitchen brings vegan cooking back to the real world with simple recipes made with simple and affordable ingredients. Some of the highlights include Roasted Beer and Lime Cauliflower Tacos, Pumpkin Chili, and Grilled Peach Salsa.
If you’re looking for high-quality vegan recipes that will change your diet to new and exciting levels, Thug Kitchen has got you.
5. Vegan Comfort Cooking
It’s easy to get trapped into the idea that vegan food is all lettuce leaves, raw veggies, and pumpkin seeds. Time to get a reality check with Vegan Comfort Cooking. This book is dedicated to providing wholesome and delicious vegan recipes that will warm your soul and excite your taste buds.
Inside, you get hundreds of great vegan recipes that will become a staple in your household. Try the Soul-Warming Stew and Dumplings, Sticky Sweet-and-Sour Tofu, and Rich and Saucy Bolognese.
There are recipes for every occasion. Don’t let anyone tell you that vegan food is not satisfying, fling, and delicious. This book is proof that that is a load of bs.
Top Cookbooks for Beginners
These cookbooks have been specially made for beginners to vegan cooking and serve as excellent starting points for any vegan.
6. Vegan 100
Avant-Garde Vegan, or Gaz Oakley, quickly rose to fame through his vegan YouTube cooking channel. He makes delicious and innovative vegan meals while making it look easy. To help his fans replicate his delicious vegan meals, he created Vegan 100.
Vegan 100 is designed to get you started in your vegan cooking journey and discover some excellent vegan meals. You can expect to find 100 tasty vegan recipes such as a Smoked Chilli “Dog” and even British “Fish and Chips.”
Gaz Oakley offers a young and modern twist on vegan cuisine that shouldn’t be missed. This is a book that belongs in every vegan’s kitchen.
7. But I Could Never Go Vegan!
Kristy Turner has created one of the best vegan cookbooks filled with delicious and naughty vegan recipes. For example, the Tempeh Bacon Mac’ n’ Cheese with Pecan Parmesan is ridiculous.
If you’re looking to move to the next level in your vegan cooking, look no further. If you’re after some naughty/unhealthy vegan recipes, this is a great cookbook. Vegans don’t have to be healthy all the time, we can enjoy naughty treats. That’s our right!
Inside, you get over 125 delicious vegan recipes that will change your view of vegan food forever.
8. Forks Over Knives
You may have seen the famous Forks Over Knives documentary, but did you know they have a cookbook? They also have a Facebook group with over a million users, sharing recipes and tips for plant-based living.
The Forks Over Knives cookbook is stuffed with 300 top plant-based recipes that are simple, delicious, and healthy. In fact, health is a central theme throughout this cookbook. If you don’t know about Forks Over Knives, they are huge advocates of a healthy plant-based diet to improve health and reverse and prevent disease.
Forks Over Knives have a loyal following and have helped millions of people switch to a wholesome and healthy vegan diet.
9. Oh She Glows Every Day
This is actually the follow-up to the phenomenal “Oh She Glows Cookbook,” which topped the New York Times bestseller list. Oh She Glows Every Day is a bit more simple and focuses on easy-to-make and quick delicious vegan recipes.
The author, Angela Liddon, is a fantastic plant-based chef whose recipes are full-proof and some of the most popular vegan recipes on the planet. If you’re looking for simple vegan recipes from a vegan cooking master, look no further.
Some highlights include Fusilli Lentil-Mushroom Bolognese and Ultimate Flourless Brownies. This home comfort food is made vegan and easy.
10. Vegan On a Budget
One big misconception about veganism is that it’s expensive. As all-vegan will tell you, it’s only as expensive as you make it, just like any diet. Vegan On a Budget has been made to show you how easy and cheap a vegan diet can be, without sacrificing any flavor.
You won’t find any fancy or expensive ingredients, just simple food that can be whipped up quickly and satisfy your tastebuds. There are over 112 recipes to choose from, including Half-Baked Cookie Dough Pancakes, Famous Lasagna Soup, Sweet Sriracha Cauliflower Wraps, and a Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai.
11. The Vegan Stoner Cookbook
I love the idea behind this cookbook; it’s full of vegan recipes, so simple to make, a stoner could make them. This cookbook proves that vegan cooking can be simple, fun, and cheap.
Inside you’ll find tons of great vegan recipes that are quick to put together and delicious. If you are a stoner, you can enjoy recipes such as the Churro Chips and Animal Cookies.
Top Cookbooks About Cuisines Around the World
These vegan cookbooks allow you to explore something different while offering wholesome and delicious plant-based foods. From Africa twists to vegan stoner food, this section is for the chilled foodies.
12. Vegan Soul Kitchen
I have to admit, after a while, it feels like a lot of recipes are quite similar. That’s why, as a vegan, it’s essential to explore other cuisines. Modern western vegan recipes are great, but don’t forget the rest of the world!
Vegan Soul Kitchen is brought to you by Bryant Terry and features over 100 vegan recipes with a twist. Expect to see real plant-based, farm-to-plate wholesome recipes that pack some serious flavor.
Many dishes are inspired by African, Caribbean, African-American, Native American, and European staples. You’ll also find some unique cooking techniques and excellent advice throughout the book.
13. East Meets Vegan
East Meets Vegan is about “veganizing,” the author’s traditional Asian home foods. When Sasha Gill went vegan, she was not too keen on leaving her favorite flavors and texture behind. This cookbook will add variety to your vegan meals and add a huge punch of flavor.
Asian foods are some of the best vegan dishes out there. There are usually only a few animal products used, which can be easily swapped out, such as ghee and milk. If you’re looking to create some delicious Asian flavors, East Meets West will teach you how.
14. Caribbean Vegan
I’m always amazed to discover so many people that haven’t explored the flavors of the Caribbean. Before I went vegan, I could be frequently found inside a Jamaican food joint. That jerk flavor is insanely good and shouldn’t stop once you go vegan!
Caribbean Vegan is a great entry point for vegans looking to introduce some Caribbean flavor into their kitchen. Taymer Mason has compiled over 200 authentic Caribbean meals that have been veganized just for you.
Expect to find Jerk Sausages, Cassava Pancakes, Trinidadian Doubles, and a Papaya Chia Smoothie Bowl.
15. Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen
In my opinion, there is no better vegan food than Indian food. I’m always ordering Indian cuisine to the house, and I love to make my own vegan Dal Tadka and Dal Makhani. This book from the famous vegan chef Richa Hingle is a must-have for any Indian food lovers.
Vegan Richa is a very popular vegan blog full of great vegan recipes that have now been turned into this cookbook. Each dish is inspired by traditional regional foods from India and includes much more than just curry. You will learn to make dosa, pakora, samosas, and much more too.
Top Vegan Dessert Cookbooks
Vegan desserts can be immensely rewarding if you know what you’re doing. Unfortabulety, many vegans have not started their vegan baking journey. These books are sure to get you started and indulging your sweet tooth in no time.
16. My Sweet Vegan
Hannah Kaminsky is deeply passionate about plant-based desserts. She has successfully found some great ways to swap out the animal ingredients that are usually found with your desserts. This book is full of vegan sweet treat recipes, including all your faves.
Learn to make a Triple Threat Chocolate Cheesecake, Coconut Cream Pie, Golden Glazed Donuts, Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie, and Brilliant Berry Parfaits. That should have got your mouth watering!
17. Chocolate-Covered Katie
Katie is proof that you can eat ALL your favorite desserts as a vegan. This is vegan desserts 101, filled with over 80 unique and delicious vegan dessert recipes. Recipes such as Chocolate Obsession Cake and Peanut Butter Pudding Pops are quite literally to die for.
What I really love about these recipes is that Katie has not included any added fats or sugars. I’m not saying they are healthy but healthier than maybe other vegan dessert recipes.
18. Chloe's Vegan Desserts
You may recognize Chloe, she was the first winner of the Cupcake Wars. Now, she has created a vegan dessert cookbook with recipes for vegan cakes and cupcakes. You will also find recipes for ice-cream, doughnuts, and even vegan sweet pies.
Chloe has you covered for pretty much every type of dessert you can imagine, including special holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Some highlights include Lemon Olive-Oil Cake, Rosemary Ice Cream with Blueberry Sauce, and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
19. Ani's Raw Food Desserts
If you haven’t yet discovered the joy of raw vegan desserts, now is the time. When I first went to a vegan raw cafe, I couldn’t believe how tasty the desserts were. Nothing is baked and no sugar either. It’s quite incredible!
Ani Phyo is the vegan raw dessert master and has created a book to pass on her skills and knowledge. In true vegan raw tradition, all the desserts are wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, processed sugar-free, and cruelty-free.
20. Rawsome Vegan Baking
Ani’s book above is a good start for raw vegan baking, and this book from Emily von Euw takes you to the next level. Emily kickstarted her career through her popular blog, which won multiple awards.
This cookbook is excellent for anyone wanting to get experimental in the kitchen and master some vegan dessert staples such as Peppermint Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes, S’ mores Cupcakes, and Go-Nuts Donuts.
Final Thoughts
The vegan food scene is currently exploding worldwide. As a result, we now have some incredible vegan cookbooks, as listed above. There are vegan cookbooks for every level of ability and occasion.
If you’re new to vegan cooking or just looking for something fresh, the two books I recommend are Veganomicon and Thug Kitchen. These two should get you set up in no time and give you some massive inspiration in the kitchen. Enjoy!
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