How to Cook Everything Vegan

Mark Bittman’s newest book in the How to Cook Everything series offers a lifetime of exciting plant-based eating for all, with hundreds of vegan dishes to cook from scratch.

Whether you’re already a committed vegan, an enthusiastic part-time vegan, or just plant-curious, How to Cook Everything Vegan provides a simple roadmap for the best plant-based food you’ll ever eat—free from ultra-processed alternatives and junk food. With straightforward recipes and variations, plus helpful technique and ingredient guides, you’ll learn all the ways to turn basic cooking into hundreds of exciting meals, snacks, and desserts, including:

• A world of seasonings, sauces, dips, and spreads
• Homemade plant-based milk
• The best oatmeal, rice, and whole grains
• Beans cooked just the way you like
• Knife-and-fork vegetable steaks
• All kinds of crisp fries and chips
• Tofu in ways that wow everyone
• Vegetable sushi and sashimi
• Paellas, scrambles, stir-fries, and other satisfying mains
• Rice paper rolls and dumplings for beginners and experts
• Creamy and rich noodles and pastas
• New spins on Mark’s famous burgers, balls, and loaves
• Flatbreads and pizza for every day
• Easy pudding, ice cream, frostings, and dessert sauces
• Unbelievable cookies, cakes, and crisps

Bittman's guidance helps home cooks assemble dishes into delicious, flexible meals, including how to spin flavors and seasonings, make smart ingredient substitutions, reimagine leftovers, and use ingredients you already have in the fridge, freezer, and pantry.

This is the vegan book you’ve been waiting for, with stunning photographs and vibrant recipes for transforming real food into simply delicious, satisfying meals. How to Cook Everything Vegan is practical for when you need dinner on a busy weeknight or want to celebrate with family and friends. Like Bittman says, “Let’s cook some plants.”