The following list of cookbooks grows out of the kitchens of dietitians who love to cook with plants. While most of the recipes are appropriate to vegetarians, some may need to be modified for vegans. All cookbooks are primarily plant based but may contain recipes using non-plant ingredients. We hope you will, in the spirit of a creative chef, be able to use the majority of the recipes to guide you in your quest for delicious and healthful vegetarian cuisine.
Asian Vegetables
by Sara Deseran
ISBN 0-8118-2759-3 $18.95
Authentic Chinese Cuisine for the Contemporary Kitchen
by Bryanna Clark Grogan
ISBN: 1-57067-101-X $12.95
The title says it all — this book features many dishes that taste like those you'd eat at a good Chinese restaurant. All recipes are meat- and dairy-free.
Delicious Food for a Healthy Heart
by Joanne Stepaniak
ISBN: 1-57067-077-3 $12.95
Quick and easy vegan recipes emphasizing whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables.
Eat, Drink and Be Vegan
by Dreena Burton
ISBN: 978-155152-2241 $18.95
A delightful celebration of vegan cooking. Lots of creative recipes featuring grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables.
From Asparagus to Zucchini; A Guide to Cooking Farm Fresh Produce (3rd Edition)
by Madison (WI) Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition
ISBN 0-9721217-8-1 $19.95
The Goodness of Beans, Peas and Lentils
by John Midgley
ISBN 0-679-41624-2 $12.00
30 easy recipes for delicious dishes using beans, peas and lentils. Some recipes not appropriate for vegetarians/vegans.
Local Flavors
by Deborah Madison
ISBN 0-7679-0349-8 $39.95
Cooking and eating from America's Farmers' Markets.
The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook
by Debra Wasserman
ISBN: 0-931411-12-2 $15.00
Traditional Jewish recipes from around the world updated to reduce fat and eliminate animal products. All recipes are vegan and parve.
Meatless Meals for Working People
by Debra Wasserman and Charles Stahler
ISBN: 0-931411-29-7 $12.00
Vegan recipes for meals in minutes. Also includes information on menu items at restaurants and fast food chains that are vegetarian and vegan.
The Millennium Cookbook
by Eric tucker & John Westerdahl; Dessert recipes by Sasha Weiss
ISBN 0-89815-899-0 $19.95
Extraordinary vegetarian cuisine from the famous Millennium restaurant in San Francisco.
The New Moosewood Cookbook
by Mollie Katzen
ISBN 978-1580081306 $19.95
A classic vegetarian cookbook. The soup recipes are especially outstanding.
The New Soy Cookbook
by Lorna Sass
ISBN 0-8118-1682-6 $17.95
The Peaceful Palate
by Jennifer Raymond
ISBN: 978-1570670312 $19.95
This old favorite features tasty, easily prepared recipes for vegan dishes.
The Phytopia Cookbook; A World of Plant-Centered Cuisine
by Barbara Gollman and Kim Pierce
ISBN 0-9661875-4-7
Portobello Cookbook
by Jack Czarnecki
ISBN 1-885183-75-5 $14.95
Although some recipes won't appeal to vegetarians and vegans, this is a great source for the question of what to do with portabellas besides grilling.
Simply Vegan, Updated 4th Edition
by Debra Wasserman
ISBN: 0-931411-30-0 $14.95
This cookbook features quick and easy vegan recipes and an extensive vegan nutrition section. It also includes sample menus and a guide to shopping for vegan food, clothing, cosmetics, and other products.
Still Life with Menu Cookbook
by Mollie Katzen
ISBN: 0-89815-236-4 $24.95
Recipes for fifty meatless menus in a gorgeously illustrated book. Great for entertaining!
Table for Two
by Joanne Stepaniak
ISBN 1-57067-019-6 $12.95
Quick and easy vegan recipes for one or two people.
Vegan Express
by Nava Atlas
ISBN: 978-0-7679-2617-1 $18.95
Most of the 160 recipes in Vegan Express can be made in thirty minutes or less, with a minimum of hands-on time. Despite its emphasis on quickly prepared meals, Vegan Express does not rely heavily on convenience foods. Recipes feature vegetables, whole grains, dried beans, fruits, and other whole foods.
The Vegan Lunch Box
by Jennifer McCann
ISBN: 0-9778218-0-3 $22.95
Recipes and ideas for the lunch box that work for adults or children. A new updated edition is due to be published Fall, 2008.
Vegan Vittles
by Joanne Stepaniak
ISBN 1-57067-025-0 $11.95
Innovative vegan recipes including ideas for vegan "salami" and "pepperoni" and quiche.
Vegetarian Celebrations
by Nava Atlas
ISBN: 0-316-05739-8 $15.95
Holiday recipes and menus for vegetarians. Also includes ideas for other festive occasions like brunches and buffets.
The Vegetarian Family Cookbook
by Nava Atlas
ISBN: 0-7679-1396-5 $17.95
Very family-friendly recipes with suggestions for accompaniments and ideas for modifications to accommodate picky eaters.
Vive le Vegan
by Dreena Burton
ISBN: 978-155152-1695 $19.95
Delicious vegan recipes for entrees, side dishes, breakfasts, and desserts.
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