The Essential Vegan Cookbook to Get Started - Vegan Cookbook for Beginners

If you are a sworn carnivore and cynical about vegetarians, then this book is not for you. If you are thinking of converting to an animal product free diet, this book may persuade you.

For the uninformed, vegans are a more specific, albeit radical, form of vegetarianism. They neither eat meat nor animal products such as eggs. What else is left, you ask? Read this book to find out.

Vegans are considered non-dairy vegetarians. There are manifold reasons for following a vegan diet including religious, political and health. These reasons are explored in the well-written and comprehensive book as well as vegan philosophy and recipes.

In the current age of fad-diets and health-crazes, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when it comes to the topic of veganism. The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners helps cut through the clutter of information, providing a comprehensive overview of the history, facts and benefits of veganism and clearly outlining what it means to live a truly vegan life. Informative tools such as step-by-step shopping lists, food preparation tips, and example meal-plans make this far more than just a cookbook, but rather a practical guide to a new way of thinking. And with more than 150 mouthwatering vegan recipes, there’s something for every taste-bud! This thorough and intriguing book is a must-read for new vegans, and proof that changing your eating habits can change your life.

Vegan Cook Book for beginners is an interesting read. The book explains why people become Vegans and what the diet contains. there are many very good recipes in this book and a lot of ways to substitute for things that are in a normal diet, such as dairy foods, poultry and many other animal products. This book also goes into detail about the animal rights and why people choose not to eat any meat or any animal by products.
Vegan Cook Book for Beginners also lists nutritional values and how changing your diet to vegan can help with many illnesses such as cancers, diabetes, and hi blood pressure. There is a lot of great information in this book if you are considering switching to the vegan lifestyle. It is a definite must have!

The Vegan COOKBOOK for Beginners is nothing short of insightful, this book gives all walks of life a reason to consider being Vegan, If you are: religious, a advocate for animal rights, environmentalist, or having trouble loosing weight there is a section within this book in which you can relate to too. This guide walks you through the origination of Veganism, what it’s evolved to and what you can evolve to, too, if your ready and willing to not only live and eat healthier but think healthier, for a better and brighter tomorrow.

Have you been thinking about living a healthier lifestyle? If so Vegan Cookbook for Beginners might be the choice for you. Veganism is a healthy plant based diet that doesn't involve any animal produced meat, dairy, or eggs. This diet provides the body with a much needed boost of energy and plenty of nutrients. Being vegan can also help you maintain a healthy weight.

The personal benefits aren't the only drawing factor. By adopting this diet you'll also help save animals and the environment. Along with tons of helpful information and facts about your new lifestyle, inside of this book you'll also find tasty recipes that will help make the transition easier. Soon you'll forget all about meat!

I was initially concerned about making the switch to veganism but this book had a very thorough introduction to the lifestyle. I liked how it explained many misconceptions about going vegan and the challenges that a new vegan might face. While many of the recipes require a food processor or juicer, I found that these were good investments. The recipes were very straightforward and often under ten steps. Interspersed between recipes were tips on how to stick with veganism; these simple reminders made a big difference. While eating as a vegan still has its obstacles, this book made every day cooking a bit easier.

There are many reasons why people go vegan. It could be a result of a dietary preference, an environmental concern, or a religious belief. Whatever your reasons, there are many health benefits to going vegan. This book helps you make gradual changes. Once you do away with meat, you can begin to give up eggs, cheese, and dairy. The recipes include smoothies and juices. The ginger banana smoothie is sweet and delicious. The salads, such as the lentil and tomato quinoa salad are worthy trying. The easy Mexican rice will be a staple. Steamed sesame coconut broccoli is sweet and crunchy. Most of the recipes are pretty easy to make. . In this book, the grocery shopping guide will be helpful, as wells as the tips on reading food labels.

The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners was an easy read. It clearly outlined what a vegan diet consist of and health risks associated with it. For those looking to transition to an "Animal-product free" life, this book is very helpful. I love the fact that making this change can help people become healthier overall.
I did feel the section about Animal Rights/Welfare was a bit much. It states later that no one reason is superior to another, concerning the reason people become vegan, but to me, reading this makes me think there is a superior reason. There is lots of good information in the book for those looking to become vegan, including a grocery shopping guide, tips for dining out, meal plans, and awesome recipes. If I were to ever make the transition, this would be the book I would go with.

Vegan Cookbook is an excellent cookbook for vegans. It explains very clearly in layman terms what it means to be a vegan, its roots, and health, political, and ethical reasons for being vegan. The author supports all claims with concrete data from valid sources. Another excellent aspect of this cookbook is that it provides more than just recipes. It actually teaches you the basics that are essential to be a vegan, thus allowing you to cook without recipes. You will learn how to substitute eggs and dairy when cooking or baking without a recipe. The recipes provided are very easy to follow and execute. This cookbook will definitely assist you in cooking healthy and delicious vegan meals.

The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners is a lot more than just a cookbook.
It contains a wealth of nutritional information that will help all beginning cooks whether they want to go Vegan or just want to eat healthier in general.
It starts out with a comprehensive explanation of what it is to be Vegan versus Vegetarian and the health benefits that go along with both lifestyles.
Throughout the book there are tips for varying the recipes and interesting bits of information about the various types of meat and dairy alternatives.
The recipes are straightforward and easy to follow and are also really tasty as well. It is a great cookbook for omnivores and vegans alike.

An easy read, very informative and directly to the point. These are the first words that popped into my head as I was reading this book.

Like any good beginner's book, the writers start at square one by explaining what being a vegan actually entails, so the informational part of the book gets an A minus for explaining veganism step by step.

And as far as the recipes, oh boy, there's all kinds of yummy dishes in the book, like vegan chili and stuffed shells, which all seem pretty easy to make--so this section gets an "A" as well. Between the good background information and the tons of recipes, this is a wonderful book for someone who's thinking about going vegan.

I have thought about becoming a vegan for quite a while and have been reading various books on the topic. The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners is one of the best I've found. It includes great advice about how to get started and dozens and dozens of amazing recipes. It offers pros and cons and enough information to allow a smart person to make a well-informed decision. There are so many recipe choices for me, even though there are many foods I don't love. Going vegan finally feels like something I can do!

The Vegan Cookbook for beginners is a great buy for those who, like myself, are new to veganism. They give tons of background information in the beginning about how to start eating vegan and list useful substitutes for various meat and animal products. I especially like the variety of recipes and meal plans included in the book. Switching to veganism is hard when you aren’t sure how to put meals together and this cookbook does it for you. They also give recipes for sauces and smoothies which many vegan cookbooks don’t do. I recommend it for anyone wanting to switch to a vegan lifestyle.

The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to your start in veganism. It provides not only the scientific benefits of a vegan diet, but specifically what’s needed in order to keep it going. Not hanging its readers out to dry, it provides tips and tricks to stick to your new diet and adjust to your new lifestyle.

If you’re looking to make the switch, this book is the way to go. It’s very well researched, and holds your hand through the entire process, not only with its tips, but with an impressive two week guide to help you through the roughest part of the change. The meals themselves seem delicious, with well laid out recipes. I recommend it.

When I first started reading this, I thought " What could possibly be yummy about all vegetables?" With today's obesity rates and increase in heart disease, diabetes, and strokes, I have been eating healthier and trying to teach my children to do so too! I never knew there was a difference in vegans and vegetarians! I am seriously considering starting my lifestyle vegan. The recipes look amazing! Even if you are doubtful, this will give new insight and some tasty recipes to try!

Veganism feels right this time! Years ago I tried, unsuccessfully, to become a vegan, in an effort to improve my health, and especially out of concerns for animal welfare. I couldn’t make it work for me at that time because I didn’t do the research and eat the proper foods that would give me the energy I needed. With this awesome vegan cookbook by my side, I decided to give it another try, and I’m happy to report that the transition was easy, fun, and delicious! This guide eased me into the change with handy grocery lists, weekly meal plans, and a multitude of simple and tasty recipes!

It's very beginner. If you're just starting out, it might be helpful, but I do think you can get a lot of the information online, on sites such as Pinterest. If you don't want to use a site, this could be the book for you.

This cookbook is as essential resource for anyone interested in becoming a vegan. It provides beginning vegans with detailed, appetizing recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also includes formulas for making treats like smoothies and different types of desserts. Secondly, it offers a very concise interesting, history of veganism, makes known the creeds of the vegan lifestyle, and the differences between vegans and vegetarians. Lastly, and most significantly, it guides the reader through the process of becoming a vegan by emphasizing the need to do so progressively, pointing out the health benefits of being vegan, offers places where a beginning vegan can find support, gives practical solutions to his or her problems, and ways to keep from endangering his or her health. In conclusion, this book makes the transition to becoming a vegan a real possibility.

The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners is an actual guide through the transition of embracing a new “Vegan” lifestyle. This book has over 156 great recipes for smoothies, breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also contains a 2 week meal planner to get you started and provides pointers for dinning in or out.

The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners also delves into the historical origins and health benefits of the lifestyle. Some of the best features of this book are the checklists advising you on what you need to take out of your refrigerator and pantry. It also gives you suggestions on appliances and equipment you might want to invest in for a smooth transition.

This book has great recipes that both vegans and non-vegans will enjoy, Happy cooking.

A comprehensive guide for the beginner to transition into the world of the “Vegan Lifestyle”. The reader is introduced to this lifestyle beginning with an historical overview which clearly defines and explains the meaning of veganism. What follows is an educational journey that clearly illustrates to the reader, a path to transitioning and maintaining a vegan lifestyle. Significant health benefits are well explained and supported by reference to actual studies, statistics and examples. The recipes are easy and after being educated and made comfortable with the “Vegan Lifestyle”, the reader is excited and confident to introduce these mouthwatering and healthy dishes to any dinner table!

-C. Greer, Washington

According to research studies from Cornell University, "a vast majority of all cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and other forms of degenerative diseases can be prevented by adopting a plant based diet". By making a slow and methodical transition to a vegan lifestyle, we allow our body to adjust to the changes and won't end up suddenly feel deprived.
Those who make the switch to a vegan diet notice dramatic improvements in their energy and overall well being. The recipes included are delicious and easy to follow. I look forward to taking on a vegan lifestyle, thus minimizing my carbon footprint in the world.

The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners serves as an outstanding introduction to vegan cooking and does so in an engaging and fascinating manner. The book outlines many of the health benefits associated with veganism and provides easy-to-follow steps for making the transition to the new lifestyle. By coupling nutritional advice with delectable meal ideas, this book makes becoming a vegan easy and delicious! Recipes are provided for virtually any dish from smoothies to salads to desserts, making vegan cooking at home both simple and scrumptious. This cookbook provides an excellent way to eat healthily without sacrificing flavor and deserves a spot in any chef’s bookshelf!

For those whose who are interested in the Vegan lifestyle but don't know too much about it, this book is an excellent guide. Through reading this book and learning about the harmful effects of most animal products, my lifestyle is going to change significantly. I think this is a must read for everyone regardless of their view or lifestyle. This book gives the reader exposure to the nutritional options available and allows for an educated decision to be made based on the information provided. All of our decisions in life should be educated ones, especially when it comes to our diet and more importantly, our health.

I really enjoy this cookbook! Although I am not currently vegan, I have friends who are and I have found this book both super informative and interesting. The book includes loads of information about why you might choose to adopt a vegan diet and/or lifestyle and many useful tips for making the transition, stocking your kitchen, and tons of delicious recipes! I have only made a couple, so far, but I am excited that I can now confidently accommodate all of my guests whenever I have people over! I think this is a really great resource if you are considering a vegan diet or simply just curious. Enjoy!

If you are curious or interested in becoming vegan this is THE book for you. For someone who has never second guessed my love for meat, after reading this book I am reevaluating my diet. Whether you are considering becoming a vegan for dietary, environmental, or ethical reasons this book is full of information from all aspects. This book states that not only is a vegan diet a helpful tool to achieve a healthy body weight, but there are many other proven health benefits to eating vegan. I can't wait to try out all of the delicious sounding recipes, but top of my list will be the vegan chili and the cinnamon banana pancakes. YUM!!

Whether your motivation for embracing the challenging vegan lifestyle commitment is strictly dietary, stems from more environmental or animal rights concerns or includes all of the above, Vegan Cooking for Beginners will navigate you clearly and concisely through your transition process. From getting your kitchen “vegan ready” with the proper staples and equipment to addressing the most common beginner pitfalls to providing a vast assortment of recipes for balanced, healthy meals that include appetizers, entrees and mouth-watering desserts, this book is the must have, soup to nuts resource for new vegans.

This is the ideal book for those who have recently made the decision or are still considering the decision to go vegan. The book, in addition to its large collection of excellent recipes, functions as a go-to guide for information on a variety of topics related to veganism. Those addressed include–– “What is veganism?”, “Why does one become vegan?”, the health and environmental benefits of going vegan, and illnesses resulting from a meat-based diet. What is more, the book offers you advice and guidance in making the sometimes difficult transition to a vegan lifestyle. It truly is an excellent source of information for those interested in possibly becoming vegan, and don’t forget that it’s also full of recipes! I personally am a very satisfied customer.

When the book stops beating you over the head about why you should eat Vegan, and gets down to showing you how to do it; it shines. There is a two week introductory Vegan diet program inside the book that is designed to help you transition over to the non-animal product Vegan way of eating. Alternative sources of needed nutrients (protein comes from peanut butter too, you know!) are discussed in order to help you adjust to not eating meat for that protein.

Spices provide the backbone of variety in this way of eating. By showing the spice off in a way that does not drown the flavor of it, one item can be flavored differently without being boring.

I would definitely recommend Vegan Cookbook for Beginners to any person who is thinking about making significant dietary/lifestyle changes. The introduction of the cookbook provides a fair and unbiased evaluation of the benefits of veganism. Also the intro was extremely informative regarding the history of veganism. Since purchasing the cookbook I have already tried two of the recipes and loved the simple steps, and descriptions. Part of the reason that I gave this book five stars is the cookbook's juice recipes. I recently bought a juicer and was able to make the sweet spinach and lime juice. It was amazing!! Definitely a must read, and a great addition to any kitchen, even if you are not committed to living a vegan lifestyle.

What a great book! I have talked about going vegan for some time now, but never really took the plunge. This is a very informative book for people like me whom are on the verge of going vegan but not sure just how to begin. The book gives a great "start-up" plan on how to ease your body into being vegan without shocking your system completely. The recipes look simply delicious and I am so excited to try some of them. I never realized how many meat substitutes are available. The health benefits of becoming vegan plentiful. My life span is much more important to me than eating a steak!

This essential guidebook from Rockridge Press combines tasty recipes with tips on safely going vegan. Vegan Cookbook for Beginners Part I covers the history of veganism and vegetarianism, lists documented health benefits and risks of meat-inclusive and strictly plant-based diets (with sources), and offers tips and resources for gradually transitioning to a meat-free life. Part II offers a detailed two week meal plan for new vegans, recipes for everything from breakfast to soups and dessert, along with lists of common food ingredients that are not vegan-friendly. Even for experienced vegans or vegetarians, Rockridge Press has put together a wonderfully varied collection of vegan cuisine ideas for all seasons and occasions.

A nicely curated book of recipes for those interested in embarking on a life of veganism or anyone that likes dabbling with healthy vegan cooking. Introductory chapters on the health benefits of going the big "V", preparing your kitchen for the switch etc. are a little long winded although packed with good information.

The recipes will win you over. A cool cranberry smoothie with coconut milk and shaved coconut topping, peanut butter pancakes and main courses like a carrot leek risotto have the richness of dairy without any of the cruelty.

This is an excellent book for those interested in changing their diet to vegetarianism. Personally, I need and want my meat. The information was very informative and shed a lot of light on how different foods affect the body. With incorporating anything new, there must be a transitional process. I was glad to see that they incorporated suggestions on how to transition to veganism from regular eating. It was also great to see the author reference the types of food to discard when cleaning out your refrigerator and cabinets and substituting vegan foods. Good luck to anyone moving forward with this.

While some may scoff at the thought of losing all that protein contained within meat, Olympic athlete Carl Lewis had his best year of track competition the first year he switched to a vegan diet. The first part of this amazing book gives insight into how veganism was created, the parameters of becoming a vegan, what a vegan diet actually consists of and even provides three whole chapters on how to make the transition from carnivore to vegan. While the second part of this interesting read provides recipes for dressings, sauces and condiments, recipes for starters, main meals and as a bonus; a two-week meal plan is laid out for those that crave structure.

The vegan way of eating is similar to the vegetarian diet except it does not include any
animal by-products what so ever, meaning dairy such as milk, eggs and cheese from any animal. "The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners" explains this in greater detail as well as the health benefits, and much more. This is a great cookbook for vegan beginners, because it explains which foods to remove from your pantry and refrigerator and which ones to include. "The Vegan Cookbook" also has a 2-week easy to follow diet plan for beginners and includes many breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes for all to enjoy.

Have tried a handful of these recipes and find them to be good. Family enjoys the change of pace and children actually try the vegetables. Had to search out some of the specialty ingredients but not bad.

Vegan Cookbook for Beginners: The Essential Vegan Cookbook To Get Started

Anyone trying to make the switch to veganism, or really anyone who loves to cook, should consider The Vegan Cookbook for Beginners.

Beginning with a brief introduction to the history of veganism, the book not only provides fun and appetizing recipes but also allows one to educate one's self on the mechanics and ideals of being a vegan, as well as the proposed health benefits of cutting animal products out of one's diet. All the recipes inside are easy to make, and the book includes entrees and desserts, all made with ingenious substitutes for meat, eggs, animal fat, and milk.

A perfect edition to anyone's culinary library.

Vegan Cookbook for Beginners breaks down what being a vegan is about and assesses the lifestyle choice from several angles (Health benefits, how to transition, and equipping your kitchen.) It includes a sample meal plan, and a variety of recipes. What I love about the recipes in this book is that the ingredients are all very familiar and easy to find at any supermarket. These recipes cater to simple tastes, and would be great to incorporate for families with small children. If you are looking for an in depth explanation on the consequences of an animal based diet, this is not your book. However, if you are looking for some basic knowledge, and some healthy, easy to prepare plant based recipes, you got it here.

This is so much more than a cookbook! The sections on why people decide to become vegan, as well as the proven health benefits, were so helpful to me in reaffirming my fairly recent decision. I'm going from vegetarian to vegan, mostly for animal rights reasons, and like the extra information on how to do this in the healthiest way possible. I tried the penne with artichokes and the sweet potato stew and highly recommend them. I'm not the best cook but the recipes were really easy to follow. This book made me feel really excited about becoming vegan!

This is book is a must for anyone considering adopting a vegan lifestyle. It outlines what being a vegan means and the reasons that people become vegan. It also highlights the health benefits of veganism. This book is also helpful understanding the process of moving from a traditional, meat-eating diet to that of a vegan. There are steps and resources to help make the move successful. The numerous recipes are a great way to add variety to the new way of eating. In short, this book is a valuable resource to anyone considering changing their diet to that of a vegan.

This book reveals some insightful thoughts on "how" and "why" to make the transition to a vegan lifestyle. Besides defining the differences between "vegetarianism" and "veganism," it also depicts the possible health threats that the mankind would suffer from by depending upon meat-based lifestyle versus the health benefits that the plant-based lifestyle offers to all cross of lives. Meanwhile, it provides suggestions for protein replacements and useful tips for choosing proper foods when eating in or dining out. The recipes in this book include vegan meals, salads, soups, stews, smoothies, juices, dressings, condiments, sauces, desserts, snacks, breakfast, and more.