Big Vegan Flavor

A groundbreaking and comprehensive “vegan flavor bible”—with 150 must-make recipes—from the wildly popular home cook and creator behind Rainbow Plant Life

With more than two million devoted fans online, Nisha Vora has become the trusted source for exceptional vegan recipes for the home cook. That’s because of her “flavor first” philosophy. It's an approach she’s honed nearly a decade creating plant-based dishes that just plain taste amazing, labels aside. Now she’s created an essential, comprehensive guide that codifies the principles of plant-based cooking for the first time, from how to coax the most out of your ingredients and how to understand essential flavor pairings, to how to achieve impossible-to-resist, must-have-more textures and embrace the myriad ways vegetables can be enjoyed: roasted, caramelized, braised, pampered in bold marinades and umami-rich sauces, and so much more.

As Nisha demonstrates in this groundbreaking book, the creative possibilities are endless thanks to the rich variety in the plant-based kingdom and the infinite and exciting ways there are to achieve big flavor.

This book illuminates not only the how, but the why of these fundamental principles so that anyone can boost their confidence and reach their full, plant-savvy potential in the kitchen—whether they like to rotate in a few veggie meals a week, or they are experienced home cooks looking for next-level, wow-worthy meals. With more than 150 globally-inspired recipes, easy “flavor boosters” that add depth or pop to all kinds of dishes, simple swaps for whatever you’re craving or have on-hand, make ahead tips, and more, Big Vegan Flavor is packed with ideas and inspiration. Each recipe offers a quick tutorial: Dishes like Miso Butter-Seared King Oyster Scallops will teach you how to brine plants until perfectly tender. Chai-Spiced Custard Tart with Mango will open your eyes to the power of a good spice blend and a sweet-tangy, creamy-crunchy dessert. Or use Nisha’s favorite protein, grains, and sauce recipes to create mix-and-match meals that always excite.

A timely and visionary cookbook, Big Vegan Flavor is destined to become a classic.

Review

"Big Vegan Flavor is Nisha's best work yet! She shares tons of insanely delicious vegan recipes along with techniques and tips to make you a confident, creative plant-based cook. This book is an incredible resource for anyone who wants to make vibrant, nourishing meals that are PACKED with flavor."
--Jeanine Donofrio, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Lemons Simple Feel Good Food

"Big Vegan Flavor marries stunning photography with a master class on plant-based cooking. With her trademark precision and palpable joy for food, Nisha delivers not just big flavor, but big heart in this must-have addition to every cookbook collection."
--Joanne Lee Molinaro, James Beard Award-winning author of The Korean Vegan Cookbook

"A glorious celebration of the diverse world of vegan cooking and a wonderful resource."
--Nik Sharma, James Beard finalist, IACP winner, and author of Veg-table

"Nisha has a gift for creating incredibly satisfying and approachable dishes. In this book, she offers a mountain of useful information and insight, helping any home cook to maximize flavor and texture. The end result is a magnificent collection of recipes that you'll want to run to the kitchen and make."
--Timothy Pakron, author of Mississippi Vegan

"You can trust Nisha for thoughtfully composed and meticulously tested recipes. In Big Vegan Flavor, Nisha showcases the full breadth of the vibrancy and diversity that vegan cuisine has to offer. It is a must-have resource brimming with stunning photographs and practical tips that are accessible to any vegan home cook, from the early beginner to the seasoned professional."
--Sheil Shukla, author of Plant-Based India

 

 

About the Author

Nisha Vora is the author of The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook. After graduating from Harvard Law School and working as a lawyer for four years, she exchanged her casebooks for cookbooks and launched a career in her dream world of food by creating Rainbow Plant Life, the vegan cooking blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel. Nisha lived in New York for eight years but is now based in her native California.