The Comfortable Vegan

I think that The Comfortable Vegan has to be the prettiest vegan cookbook I've yet seen! I love Michele Hartsoe's colourful illustrations which grace pretty much every page and make flipping through the book a joy - even before I start trying to decide which of the tempting recipes to make next. I've already had success with the 'Meaty'loaf recipe and the Chia-Cocoa Pudding. Next up I am planning to try Hartsoe's takes on both a Vegan Chili and a Mushroom Stroganoff. They look like perfect warming recipes for this time of year. I am tempted to give her Sauerkraut recipe a try too. I don't think I've ever eaten this before, but making it could be fun, if a little weird.

The Comfortable Vegan also includes advice pages for dilemmas common to new vegans such as which foods will contain enough protein and brief guidance on vitamin groups. I like that Hartsoe also discusses different carbohydrate groups such how to choose the right type of potato for your recipe. All in all, there's a good range of recipes and advice for people who are just starting out on their vegan journey or those who are considering adding a few vegan days to their weekly menus. Hartsoe has an engaging, enthusiastic writing style and the cute illustrations mean that The Comfortable Vegan doesn't make veganism feel at all intimidating.