Long ago, in the days before the internet existed when there was no such thing as a food blog, people turned to something called cookbooks to learn about culinary techniques and try new recipes. We kid, of course—most of us are still quite familiar with what a cookbook is, but how many of us have actually read one? We’re of the belief that they’re becoming an underrated resource for those who’d like to learn about food and sharpen their cooking skills. We’ve got a few favorites that have taught us a ton, especially as we’ve gotten more into veganism and plant-based cooking. Check them out if you’re looking for some inspiration or to try new recipes.
Easy Vegan Bible
Katy Beskow is a best-selling vegan cookbook author for a reason—her recipes are simple and easy to follow, but you’d never know based on how they taste. Easy Vegan Bible is her sixth book and contains recipes for soup, pasta, dessert, and so much more.
Vegan Cooking for Everyone
The Happy Pear is a popular vegan lifestyle brand created by twin brothers Steve and Dan Flynn, and Vegan Cooking for Everyone is one of the five cookbooks they’ve published. It contains recipes, tips, and step-by-step guides to help you create healthy and tasty vegan recipes wherever you are in your culinary journey.
Everyday Cooking
Minimalist Baker is one of the OG plant-based food bloggers, and while her brand is no longer entirely vegan, her cookbook is full of nothing but 100% plant-based recipes that are true to her simple, “minimalist” style. Most of the recipes are also gluten free, and we appreciate how it contains color images for every dish.
