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Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That RockVegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $10.38
My first vegan cookbook. Believe me when I say this book is full of great food. I've literally made every recipe.
The Mediterranean Vegan KitchenThe Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen by Donna Klein
Buy new: $12.32 / Used from: $9.20
Afraid of tofu, tempeh, seitan? You won't find any in here.
Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan CookbookVeganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $16.85
A good sized book full of a little of everything. Great for new and seasoned vegan chefs.
Vegan Italiano: Meat-free, Egg-free, Dairy-free Dishes from Sun-Drenched ItalyVegan Italiano: Meat-free, Egg-free, Dairy-free Dishes from Sun-Drenched Italy by Donna Klein
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $7.99
Also soy free, no "strange vegan foods"
Eat, Drink & Be Vegan: Everyday Vegan Recipes Worth CelebratingEat, Drink & Be Vegan: Everyday Vegan Recipes Worth Celebrating by Dreena Burton
Buy new: $18.96 / Used from: $12.95
Dreena makes another fine book with delicious and mostly quick recipes for entertaining or everyday eats.
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that RuleVegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $7.78
A whole book on cupcakes. Do I really need to say anything else?!?!
Vegan Freak: Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan WorldVegan Freak: Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World by Bob Torres
Buy used from: $15.70
A quick read. What's up with these crazy vegans? How to make the transition. What do I say to my friends and family? Find out here.
The Candle Cafe Cookbook: More Than 150 Enlightened Recipes from New York's Renowned Vegan RestaurantThe Candle Cafe Cookbook: More Than 150 Enlightened Recipes from New York's Renowned Vegan Restaurant by Joy Pierson
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $7.94
Truly delicious. Serve restaurant leauge food at home.
Vive le Vegan!: Simple, Delectable Recipes for the Everyday Vegan FamilyVive le Vegan!: Simple, Delectable Recipes for the Everyday Vegan Family by Dreena Burton
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $5.40
Great particularly if you are expecting or already have kids. Recipes are fast or light prep and a section on raising healthy vegan children at the various developmental stages.
The Everyday VeganThe Everyday Vegan by Dreena Burton
Buy new: $18.68 / Used from: $9.00
The first from Burton. Some really delicious recipes and most are pretty darn quick.
Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods RecipesAni's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes by Ani Phyo
Buy new: $14.36 / Used from: $11.49
My first raw book. Ani presents raw food in a friendly way without using huge numbers of ingredients in her recipes.
Yellow Rose Recipes, Over 120 Quick and Delicious Vegan Creations with KickYellow Rose Recipes, Over 120 Quick and Delicious Vegan Creations with Kick by Joanna Vaught
Buy used from: $19.92
Focused on great vegan cooking from what's already in your pantry and refrigerator. No need to get strange ingredients you might not even have access to.
Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian CookingLord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking by Yamuna Devi
Buy new: $26.37 / Used from: $16.25
A huge book. Not entirely vegan but mostly veganizable and an invaluable resource if you are interested in cooking authentic Indian cuisine.
Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based DietBecoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet by Brenda Davis
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $9.77
Fabulous resource. Very detailed nutritional information.
Hot Damn and Hell Yeah! Recipies for Hungry Banditos and the Dirty South Vegan CookbookHot Damn and Hell Yeah! Recipies for Hungry Banditos and the Dirty South Vegan Cookbook by Ryan Splint
Buy new: $6.00 / Used from: $4.18
One word, FUN, even the artwork gives you a giggle.
Authentic Chinese Cuisine: For the Contemporary KitchenAuthentic Chinese Cuisine: For the Contemporary Kitchen by Bryanna Clark Grogan
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $5.73
Bryanna is just one of those people you can trust in the kitchen. She accomplishes amazing things.
The Voluptuous Vegan: More Than 200 Sinfully Delicious Recipes for Meatless, Eggless, and Dairy-Free MealsThe Voluptuous Vegan: More Than 200 Sinfully Delicious Recipes for Meatless, Eggless, and Dairy-Free Meals by Myra Kornfeld
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $4.59
A great special occasion cookbook. Everything is delicious. Some can be a little time consuming but well worth it.
The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium RestaurantThe Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant by Eric Tucker
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $12.09
Beauiful and tasty food. What to cook from when you want true restaurant style food. A little extra effort than your regular ol' cookbooks but worth it.
The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful SweetsThe Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $11.96
Your quick answer to the question, "But how do you bake without (eggs, milk, buttermilk, etc)?"
Fresh: The Ultimate Live-Food CookbookFresh: The Ultimate Live-Food Cookbook by Sergei Boutenko
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $9.85
Another really accessible raw food uncookbook
How It All Vegan!: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free DietHow It All Vegan!: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet by Sarah Kramer
Buy new: $16.34 / Used from: $5.00
A good beginner book. Most recipes are quick, a few use vegan analogues for dairy & meats.
Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You AreFresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are by Robin Robertson
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.75
Too busy to eat right? Get this and dinner can be waiting for you when you get home.
La Dolce Vegan!: Vegan Livin' Made EasyLa Dolce Vegan!: Vegan Livin' Made Easy by Sarah Kramer
Buy new: $18.68 / Used from: $5.95
Third in the Kramer line, her first solo. Pretty good, lots of submissions from fans.
The Garden of Vegan: How It All Vegan Again!The Garden of Vegan: How It All Vegan Again! by Tanya Barnard
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $5.00
#2 from Kramer & Barnard. Same style at the first.
The Vegan Sourcebook (Sourcebooks)The Vegan Sourcebook (Sourcebooks) by Joanne Stepaniak
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $3.50
Another good starter book. Info on veganism as well as some tasty basic recipes.
The New Vegan Cookbook: Innovative Vegetarian Recipes Free of Dairy, Eggs, and CholesterolThe New Vegan Cookbook: Innovative Vegetarian Recipes Free of Dairy, Eggs, and Cholesterol by Lorna Sass
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $4.98
Colorful fun book. A good range of styles, cultures and flavors.
The Bean Harvest CookbookThe Bean Harvest Cookbook by Ashley Miller
Buy used from: $8.54
Identify, grow, and cook beans. Very informative and some tasty recipes as well.
The Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book: A Guide to Whole-Grain BreadmakingThe Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book: A Guide to Whole-Grain Breadmaking by Laurel Robertson
Buy new: $15.64 / Used from: $10.90
A few recipes aren't vegan (use eggs or dairy) but it is a fantastic resource to learn to make your own bread. A truly rewarding experience.