7 Vegan Cookbooks To Enjoy on National Vegan Day (Nov. 1)

Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every Day of the Week, by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
This one’s an easy (and delicious!) gateway cookbook into the world of vegan cuisine. The author and columnist, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, charms readers with her engaging tone and draws them further in with a cartoonish font. She starts off simple with introductions on gadgets, pantry necessities, and simple swaps. From their, the book dives into recipes, like Puréed Split Pea and Rutabaga Soup and Cucumber Avocado Tea Sandwiches.

Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed, by Bryant Terry
Environmentally-conscious chef and food justice activist Bryant Terry brings people into the fold by inviting them to the kitchen table and cooking them a meal they can’t get enough of. With recipes pulling from the African diaspora, Terry presents a book of enticing recipes like Stewed Tomatoes & Black Eyed Peas with Cornbread Croutons, Chermoula Tempeh Bites, and Sweet Potato Granola with Molasses-Glazed Walnuts.

The No Meat Athlete Cookbook: Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipes to Fuel Your Workouts-and the Rest of Your Life, by Matt Frazier and Stepfanie Romine
Often athletes are concerned about giving up meat and not meeting their protein needs. Yet there are many famous athletes who have gone vegan—both Williams sisters and Mike Tyson, to name a few. For those considering doing so, check out the mouthwatering recipes from The No Meat Athlete Cookbook, written by marathon runner Matt Frazier, and yoga instructor Stepfanie Romine. Warm up with Slow Cooker Matcha Brown Rice, get hot with Pasta Marinara & Spicy Italian Bean Balls, and cool down with Banana Cream Chia Pudding Parfaits.

Chloe’s Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way, by Chloe Coscarelli, Neal D. Barnard, and Miki Duisterhof
Chloe Coscarelli rose to prominence after winning first prize on Food Network’s popular tv show, Cupcake Wars, also making her the first vegan chef to ever win a TV cooking contest. Coscarelli helped make vegan food trendy with her fast casual eatery, by CHLOE. Choose from 125 delightful vegan dishes, like Tomato-Basil Bisque, Moo Shu Vegetables with Homemade Chinese Pancakes, and of course, her winning cupcakes.

Farm to Table Asian Secrets: Vegan & Vegetarian Full-Flavored Recipes for Every Season, by Patricia Tanumihardja
As food journalist and author Patricia Tanumihardja points out in her book, “much of asian cooking is authentically vegetarian—and very often vegan.” She couples her knowledge of her Asian heritage with her commitment to eat seasonally and locally, and from there sprouted this beautiful cookbook that covers many facets of the vegan lifestyle. Enjoy colorful and flavorful dishes like Blanched Baby Spinach with Sesame Sauce and Broiled Shiitake Mushrooms.

Big Vegan: More than 350 Recipes No Meat/No Dairy All Delicious, by Robin Asbell and Kate Sears 
Leave it to prolific cookbook author Robin Asbell to write a cookbook that covers not one hundred, not two hundred, but THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY vegan recipes. Just like the title states, this book is big, and is perfect for the cook who loves to try new meals all the time. Asbell’s writing style is welcoming, as are her recipes. Best of all for those who miss meat, she explains how to make Mock Beef, Mock Duck, or Mock Seitan.

Bake and Destroy: Good Food for Bad Vegans, by Natalie Slater
Just because it’s vegan, doesn’t mean it can’t be decadent. In fact, there are numerous plant-based desserts that could have even the most die-hard milk-lover’s head turning, like Banana Bread French Toast Cupcakes and Bike Messenger Brownies. The book is tons of fun, as author and food blogger Natalie Slater brings her love of pro-wrestling and punk rock to every page.
How are you celebrating National Vegan Day?