The Unofficial Harry Potter Vegan Cookbook: Extraordinary plant-based meals inspired by the Realm of Wizards and Witches

by Imana Grashuis, Tylor Starr, Evanna Lynch (Introduction)

Overview

"This magical book offers a selection of recipes for delectable dishes from the wizarding world without any animal-derived ingredients."
—Ingrid Newkirk, President of PETA

The Unofficial Harry Potter Vegan Cookbook is a stunning, visual delight that features more than 75 mouth-watering recipes certain to be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.

Created by Imana Grashuis, kitchen witch, recipe developer and photographer and Tylor Starr, founder of The Protego Foundation and the Chickpeeps podcast, the book is both an amazing recipe collection as well as an encouraging, uplifting invitation to the vegan lifestyle.

From Molly Weasley’s Breakfast Spread to Giant Pumpkin Patch Brownies, the authors imbue every recipe with text and imagery that capture the feel of the Wizarding World, with a bit of storytelling thrown in for good measure.

The book's foreword is written by Harry Potter actor/icon Evanna Lynch, best-known for her role as Luna Lovegood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781956403060
Publisher:	Media Lab Books
Publication date:	11/01/2022
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	103,665
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

IMANA GRASHUIS is the founder and soul behind Magical Food Department. A Dutch practicing Kitchen Witch obsessed with the wizarding world, Imana is a full-time food photographer, stylist and recipe developer. Emotions and scents have stuck in her memory from childhood and made her the Kitchen Witch she is today. Her love for her heritage and passion for witchcraft came together as one and forged a path where she creates dishes she wishes existed. This process has made for an explosion of work and creativity, a dream that nurtures her purpose to inspire others to try vegan food and heal the world through every recipe in an immersive way. To follow Imana’s work, visitmagicalfooddepartment.com or her Instagram: @magicalfooddepartment.

TYLOR STARR is the world’s foremost expert on “Animal Rights in the Wizarding World” fan activism, creator and co-founder of the wizarding-inspired animal rights charity The Protego Foundation, co-host of The ChickPeeps vegan podcast and producer of the Radicals & Revolutionaries podcast. Tylor’s full-time work in animal rights began in 2012 when he joined PETA working in youth outreach as a senior strategist to mobilize young people for animal liberation. He currently lives in his hometown of Greeley, Colorado, with his partner, Danielle and their beloved rescue pup, Roxy. To follow Tylor’s work, visit tylorstarr.com.

EVANNA LYNCH is an actress, writer and podcaster. Her professional career began at the age of 14 when she played the role of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series. A lifelong animal lover, Evanna went vegan in 2013 and in 2017 launched a vegan podcast, The ChickPeeps, to explore veganism in a friendly, fun, accessible way. She began her literary journey in October 2021 by publishing her memoir, The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and the Glory of Growing Up. She lives in London with her cat friend, Puff, where she divides her time between acting, writing and animal rights activism.

Table of Contents

Iconic Locales Guide 3

Foreword 4

Introduction 8

What Does Vegan Mean? 9

Learn the differences between observing a plant-based diet and going vegan.

Magical Vegan Alternatives 12

Sourcing ethical ingredients made easy.

Kitchen Witch Tips 16

Mindful meal prep to elevate your cooking (and eating) experience.

Magical Mornings 20

Bewitching breakfasts to kick off the day.

Spellbinding Starters 36

Accio alluring appetizers and hors d'oeuvres.

Mystical Munchies 58

Light bites that don't skimp on flavor.

Greenhouse Salads 74

Delicious leafy greens by the bowlful.

Main Feasts 88

Sumptuous spreads for just about any occasion.

Hallowe'en 116

Spooky meals to celebrate one of Hogwarts's favorite feasts.

Potions & Elixirs 132

Healing libations and other plant-based juices.

Enchanting Desserts 160

Toothsome treats to end your feast on a sweet note.

Appendix 196

Conversion Guide 198

Index 202

About the Authors 206

About The Protego Foundation 207

Editorial Reviews

"Best Vegan Cookbook" Nominee
—VegNews's 2023 Veggie Awards

"The Unofficial Harry Potter Vegan Cookbook is a stunning treat that any Harry Potter fan, vegan or not, will find magical and enchanting. This terrific tome merits shelf space and a place in the heart and home of all Potterheads."
—MuggleNet

"This magical book offers a selection of recipes for delectable dishes from the wizarding world without any animal-derived ingredients."
--Ingrid Newkirk, President of PETA

"If you are a fan of Harry Potter Don’t miss this cookbook with 75 delicious vegan recipes perfect for a magical world."
— DeliciousFood.com

"You can now cook your own vegan Harry Potter dishes with the help of this exquisite cookbook!"
— Girl Gamer Galaxy

"Enjoy your own self-guided Potions course by mixing up a cauldron of pumpkin juice or try your hand at Dark Arts Fudge. Some recipes do take time, but the instructions are simple enough that even Crab or Goyle could perfect them."
— VegNews

"If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, you won’t want to miss out on this cookbook."
— PETA

"The book is both an amazing recipe collection as well as an encouraging, uplifting invitation to the vegan lifestyle."
— Wild Hearted

From the Publisher