Making the switch to a vegan diet can be daunting for some. For others, it’s as easy as overnight oats. Veganism has garnered a reputation for being restrictive, expensive, and somewhat elitist. Among other criticisms, you may have seen it described as "more effort than it’s worth".

This cookbook exists to show you that none of the above is true. While going vegan can be a bit of a struggle in the early stages, once you’re familiar with the wide array of dishes available to you, it will feel as if you’ve been vegan all along. Your body will start to feel healthier and stronger from the influx of nutrients not found in carnivorous diets.

Cooking for a vegan diet requires some modification. When you start cutting out animal products and replacing them with plant-based options, you might begin to feel like you can never eat your favorite dishes again. This, again, is untrue. You can adapt your favorite recipes - such as Bolognese, brownies, and even baked potatoes! - to suit your new diet. There is no limit to the meals you can enjoy. All it requires is a little bit of experimenting!

Before starting any new diet, be sure to go over it with your doctor or a medical professional to ensure that it’s the right option for you. One of the challenges of going vegan is striking the right balance of nutrients. This is why we have made the effort to select recipes that have a variety of ingredients. Through cooking and experimenting with different tastes and textures, you will find that a vegan diet doesn’t have to be all beans and lentils.