2018 was a great year for all things food, and that includes some AMAZING Cookbooks that we’re stocking our shelves with. Flip through these books to see beautiful pictures that will have your stomach growling, and get ready to want to cook everything in sight! We gathered some selections from these fantastic resources on our Food Monster App to get you started. Check them out!
1. Nutritious Delicious: Turbocharge Your Favorite Recipes With 50 Everyday Superfoods by America’s Test Kitchen
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Nutritious Delicious provides lots of simple and tasty ways to add more nutrition to your cooking, focusing on 50 everyday superfoods that include vegetables and fruit, grains, and proteins. Check out some examples of these recipes that can help you add more nutrition in the most delicious way!
- Stir-Fried Tempeh with Orange Sauce [Vegan]
- Shiitake, Tofu, and Mustard Greens Soup [Vegan]
- Smoky Pinto Bean-Beet Burgers [Vegan]
- Hearty 15-Bean and Vegetable Soup [Vegan]
- Sweet Potato, Poblano, and Black Bean Tacos [Vegan]
- Turkish Tomato, Bulgur, and Red Pepper Soup [Vegan]
- Tofu Rancheros [Vegan]
2. Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking by Celine Steen

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Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking is all about just that: bold flavors that come from tasty seasonings that are rich in umami, using ingredients like tamari, miso and more. These recipes combine spices and flavors that will keep you coming back for more. There are gluten-free, soy-free and oil-free options and meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less so there’s something for everyone! Check out some of these examples.
- Pineapple Pepper Jelly [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- Japanese Carrot Pickles [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- Serundeng: Indonesian Seasoned Coconut Mix [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- Piri Piri Pepper Sauce [Vegan]
- Gochujang Kimchi Sausages [Vegan]
3. One Green Planet’s GREATEST Plant-Based Recipes from Breakfast to Dessert

One Green Planet’s GREATEST Plant-Based Recipes from Breakfast to Dessert contains 75 plant-based recipes that will be loved by everyone looking to eat plant-based! It is a great gift – whether that be for a loved one or yourself – and proves just how flavorful, satisfying, and easy to make vegan food can be. Plus, it’s a great way to start living a healthier and more ethical life, all while enjoying tasty foods. For seasoned vegans and those just beginning their plant-based journey, this cookbook has something for everyone. Here are our favorite feature recipes from the book:
- Cinnamon Apple Crêpes
- Balsamic Strawberry Brioche French Toast
- Creamy Diane Sauce and Swedish “Meatballs”
- Baklava Custard Tart
- Spring Ramen
- Baked Mashed Potato Balls
The cookbook is available for only $29.95 in the US and UK (with other locations to follow shortly after.)
4. Power Vegan Meals by Maya Sozer

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Power Vegan Meals brings us plenty of recipes for easy meals that are high in protein but won’t take a super long time to prep. If you’re an active person, these recipes will provide you with all the energy and power you need to keep going all day long! These recipes make it easy and possible to get all the protein you need for a healthy diet.
- Sunflower Chickpea Corn Burger [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free]
- Lentil-Stuffed Potato Cakes [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free]
- Garbanzo Bean Flour Omelets [Vegan, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free]
- Chickpea Tofu With Tahini Sauce [Vegan]
- White Bean Gratin [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free]
5. Power Plates: 100 Nutritionally Balanced, One-Dish Vegan Meals by Gena Hamshaw

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Power Plates shows you how to create balanced and energy-packed recipes that are nutritious and delicious. They balance the key macronutrients of healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and proteins, from fresh ingredients and tasty combinations that you’ll want to eat all the time. There are tips for prep for even more ease of healthy vegan eating! Try these recipes to get you started.
- Tempeh and Spelt Bowl [Vegan]
- Masala Lentil Salad With Cumin Roasted Carrots [Vegan]
- Creamy Curried Lentils and Quinoa [Vegan]
- Yellow Split Pea and Corn Chowder [Vegan]
- Gentle Morning Kitchari [Vegan]
6. Plant Protein Recipes That You’ll Love by Carina Wolff

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Plant Protein Recipes That You’ll Love is a book packed full of recipes that you really will love! That’s because they’re delicious, affordable, and easy ways to get all the protein that you need in the tastiest way. Check it out!
- White Bean Tomato Soup [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- High Protein Lemon Chickpea Bake [Vegan]
- Quinoa Chili [Vegan]
- Kale, Sweet Potato and Tempeh Breakfast Hash [Vegan]
- TLT: Tempeh Lettuce Tomato Sandwich [Vegan]
7. Raw and Radiant: 130 Quick Recipes and Holistic Tips For A Healthy Life by Summer Sanders

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Raw and Radiant is a great resource for people who want to incorporate more raw dishes into their diet! Using simple and easy recipes that are creative and packed with superfoods, these heathy and bright recipes will have you feeling radiant in no time! Try these out:
- Creamy Zucchini Hummus [Vegan, Raw]
- Brazil Nut Fudge [Vegan, Raw]
- Comforting Coconut Coconut Zoodle Curry [Vegan, Raw]
- Carrot Cake [Vegan, Raw]
- Decadent Dark Chocolate Ganache [Vegan, Raw, No Refined-Sugar]
- Zucchini Lasagna With Sun-Dried Tomatoes [Vegan, Raw]
- Almond-Macadamia Nut Creamer [Raw, Vegan]
8. I Love My Instant Pot: Vegan Recipe Book by Britt Brandon

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I Love My Instant Pot shows you how to make awesome plant-based meals in a super handy kitchen gadget: the instant pot! These healthy satisfying meals are perfect to make for family dinners, or just for you – either way, you’ll want seconds. These are some of our favorites to get you started!
- Instant Pot Steamed Spring Rolls With Mushrooms, Napa Cabbage and Bamboo Shoots [Vegan]
- Instant Pot Spinach and Portobello Benedict [Vegan]
- Instant Pot Texas Black-Eyed Peas Caviar [Vegan]
- Instant Pot Shredded BBQ Seitan [Vegan]
- Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake [Vegan]
- Instant Pot Wild Mushroom Risotto [Vegan]
- Instant Pot General Tso’s Tofu [Vegan]
9. Real Food Really Fast: Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Ready in 10 Minutes or Less by Hannah Kaminsky

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Real Food, Really Fast has your answer for quick and easy meals that don’t skimp on healthiness or flavor. Dinner, dessert, snacks, anything you’re looking for can be found here with cooking techniques to make it fast and great presentation to make it look as good as it tastes! There are quick versions of classics, and tips and suggestions to make it even easier to get awesome meals ASAP, like these:
- Everything Bagel Salad with Carrot Lox, Bagel Chips, and Cream Cheese Dressing [Vegan]
- Pizza Hummus [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- S’mores Baked Alaska [Vegan]
- Tempeh Fries With Peanut Satay Sauce [Vegan]
- Poached Tofu Shakshuka [Vegan]
- Sausage Gumbo Red Bean Burgers With Quick Pickled Okra [Vegan]
- Horchata-Flavored Mochi Pancakes [Vegan]
- Chickpea Mulligatawny [Vegan]
10. Back to the Cutting Board, Christina Pirello

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Back to the Cutting Board takes you back to the base things that make cooking so amazing, and helps you get back in touch with food as a creative and enjoyable process rather than just something that you have to do as a chore. Get inspired by these recipes:
- Piadine [Vegan]
- Pasta e Fagioli [Vegan]
- Thanksgiving Inspired Rice [Vegan]
- Cannellini Piccata [Vegan]
- Tuscan Bread Soup [Vegan]
- Veggie Hot Pot with Biscuit Topping [Vegan]
- Candied Parsnip and Carrot Tatin [Vegan]
11. Plant-Based Meats, Robin Asbell

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Plant-Based Meats shows you how to cook these amazing alternatives to meat in classic dishes that are satisfying and tasty without all the additives that come from store-bought plant-based meats. These flavors are incredible, and you’ll impress those who eat plant-based foods and those who eat meat alike, with recipes like this:
- Pineapple Baked Ham [Vegan]
- Turkey Roll with Stuffing [Vegan]
- Mushroom Filet Mignon with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce [Vegan]
- French Pâté with Pistachios and Peppercorns en Croute [Vegan]
- Baloney [Vegan]
12. The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester

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The Vegan Slow Cooker is a great way to make nutritious homemade meals, even when you’re short on time and want to make things for the whole family. With healthy, flavorful meals, your schedule and your family will thank you! Start out with these:
- Slow Cooker Atomic Pecan Loaf [Vegan]
- Slow Cooker Chickpea Cacciatore with Potatoes [Vegan]
- Slow Cooker Coconut Soup with Mushrooms and Jackfruit [Vegan]
- Slow Cooker Shiitake Congee (Rice Porridge) [Vegan]
- Slow Cooker Kung Pao [Vegan]
13. Vegan Reset: The 28-Day Plan to Kickstart Your Healthy Lifestyle by Kim-Julie Hansen
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Vegan Reset will show you how to restart and jumpstart your diet to include healthy habits. This book shows you a program that includes meal plans, shopping lists, and plenty of recipes and tips to make your reset a breeze. See how to create those healthy habits with these recipes!
- No-Bake Chocolate Espresso Fudge Cake [Vegan]
- Baked Pumpkin Spice–Chocolate Chip Doughnuts [Vegan]
- Teriyaki Patties [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free]
- Smoky White Bean and Potato Stew [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free]
- Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato Dip [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free]
14. Vegan Junk Food by Lane Gold

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Vegan Junk Food shows you how to have fun with all of the junk food that isn’t usually plant-based. You don’t have to give up all of your junky cravings, with these easy and delicious recipes you can have all of the great treats that you want. For example:
- Taquitos with Avocado Sauce [Vegan]
- Deep Dish Apple Brown Sugar Pie [Vegan]
- Corn Dogs with Tangy Mustard Dipping Sauce [Vegan]
- South-of-the-Border Potato Tacos [Vegan]
- Portobello Cheesesteak [Vegan]
15. The Edgy Veg: 138 Carnivore-Approved Vegan Recipes by Candice Hutchings

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The Edgy Veg makes it possible for you to eat better while also having lots of awesome comfort foods in your diet! Tips, tricks and recipes galore can all be found here to satisfy cravings and nourish your body with recipes that you will love. Look at these if you don’t believe us:
- Portobello Steaks with Béarnaise Sauce [Vegan, Grain-Free]
- Thank You Very Matcha Ice Cream [Vegan, Grain-Free]
- Ginger Kombucha Mimosa [Vegan]
- Pad Gra Pao: Street Food–Style Thai Basil Beef [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
And because we couldn’t choose just 15… Here are more bonus Cookbooks that we’re crazy about!
- 15 Minute Vegan: Fast, Modern Vegan Cooking by Katy Beskow
- The Veginner’s Cookbook: The Ultimate Starter Guide for New Vegans and the Veg-Curious by Bianca Haun and Sascha Naderer
We highly recommend you check out our Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has over 15,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes for you to explore, and subscribers also gain access to ten new recipes per day! Let us know if you give it a try!
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