Cookbooks

How It All Vegan by Sarah Kramer and Tanya Barnard
Written by two self-described "lazy vegetarians," How It All Vegan is full of advice and recipes, plus information on healthy non-toxic household and beauty items.

Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina
A comprehensive guide to adopting a new lifestyle. Includes nutrition information, sample menus, facts and figures, and research as well as recipes. The authors begin "Every step you take toward a more compassionate world is one of celebration," and this book offers guidance through each step.

The Millenium Cookbook by Eric Tucker, John Westerdahl, and Sascha Weiss
From the vegan restaurant in San Francisco. Some of these recipes may be more complicated than what you're looking for, but when you're cooking to impress, this is the book for you. Gorgeous and inspiring. Try "Baked Madras-Glazed Tofu with Saffron Basmati Pilaf, Sauteed Vegetables and Peach Lime Chutney."

The Vegan Gourmet by Susann Geiskopf-Hadler and Mindy Toomay
Vegan doesn't just mean lentil soup and barley. Try "Porcini Mushroom Strogonoff" or "Red Lentil Pate with Tarragon".

The Voluptuous Vegan by Myra Kornfeld and George Minot
Creative, mouthwatering, truly voluptuous recipes. Arranged by menu. Includes extensive cooking tips. A delight for vegans with gourmet tastes.

Lorna Sass' Short Cut Vegetarian by Lorna Sass
Turn simple ingredients into delicious meals, in under 15 minutes! Includes more than 100 recipes, plus helpful tips on stocking the vegan pantry.

Table for Two by Joanne Stepaniak
Vegan cooking for small families, from a respected vegan cookbook author. Indexed by ingredients as well as title.

The New Vegan Cookbook by Lorna Sass
Innovative, inspiring recipes as well as cooking advice.