19 Five-Star Vegan Cookbooks

Every time I'm faced with an unfamiliar vegetable (or, more likely, when I've forgotten how much water to put in the couscous again), I turn to Bittman. This How To Cook Everything isn't just for meat-lovers; it's great if you're looking for good sides, for good main dishes, for healthier (but still delicious) breakfasts...Really, it's like The Joy of Cooking for our age.

Absolutely wonderful, can't live without it. Isa and Terry have really evolved since the Post-Punk Kitchen days (Post-Punk Kitchen was their public access cooking show). A great resource for everyone, even if you're not vegan!

Vegan Planet is a great resource for creative vegan chefs looking to cook more than beans and rice. With lots of interesting dishes, it's a great read, though perhaps not practical for day-to-day use. The recipes are very adaptable however. The recipe I use most is for vegan scones. These turn out beautifully every time, but I never stick to the exact recipe. For me, a good cookbook offers inspiration and helpful hints — and this book does both well. There are also many helpful bits of information about individual ingredients and food groups that vegans should know about. All in all, a good resource for committed vegans.

Mollie Katzen is the queen of vegetarian cooking. This and The Enchanted Broccoli Forest are the best!

The recipes in this book turn out great and are easy to follow. In fact, the Chocolate Raspberry Cake got a "Best cake I've ever had!" review... from a non-vegan!

Best cupcakes ever!

I never knew there was an art to making cupcakes but there certainly is; it can be tricky and you might wonder... "do you really need an oven thermometer" and "does the oven really need to be exactly 350 degrees?" Oh yes and yes. Seems like a lot of bother but the effort is completely worth it.