Skyhorse The Plant-Based Cookbook: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Recipes for Lifelong Health

As someone who has been affected by a chronic disease for over 10 years now, I have come to lean on Ashley's work and dedication to helping people heal themselves with food. I attribute my current health and well-being to Ashley’s expertise (Pharmacist, Holistic Nutritionist and Vegan Chef) and passion for lifelong health. If you are fighting any chronic disease or simply looking for a resource to help you lead a healthier lifestyle, this book is for you. After following Ashley's Blog (RiseShineCook.ca) for years, I was beyond thrilled to learn that she was creating her own cookbook! There is nothing like the visual and tactile satisfaction that a hard copy book delivers, and this one does not disappoint. From the mouth watering photography to her personal inspiration and reasons for choosing each recipe, it was hard to choose where to start! The first section of the book, from her introduction and personal story (inspirational), to the kitchen tools, cooking techniques, tricks and tips, leaves no questions you may have unanswered. If you are anything like me, what you eat has a lot to do with your mood. The arrangement of the recipes in this cookbook makes it easy to find exactly what you are “in the mood” for. You can choose something fresh and light or more savory and filling for any meal of the day. There are choices that compare to classic meals you’ve grown up with like pancakes, stews and shepherd’s pie, as well as new creations you'll want to try, like smoothie bowls, portobello pizzas and a herbed “cheese” ball. I cannot go without mentioning the Sweets and Treats chapter in this book. The Chocolate Lover Brownies, Raw Cinnamon Rolls and Pumpkin Pie Squares are among my family’s favorites… but there are so much more! As a primary school teacher and a busy mom of two children involved in extracurricular activities, I often want and need our meals to be quick but also nutritious and full of the vitamins and nutrients that we need. Since purchasing The Plant-Based Cookbook, the one pot meals and sheet pan dinners provide my family with just that. When we do slow down (just a little) on the weekends, my daughter and I thumb through the book and make her favorite meals and “treats”. This book proves that you can eat delicious, treatworthy foods (without the guilt) and provide your body and mind with what it needs to thrive. This book is super inspirational and useful in my day to day life! Definitely a 10/10 Pam

I've made severa of the recipes and they have been very good.

This was a great buy. So many easy recipes and well priced. If you want to try some easy and tasty plant based recipes then I highly recommend this book.

It's quite involved, and I have still to follow the recipes, but the meals look great

I went plant based whole foods, oil free, no processed sugar 9 months ago from what I had thought was a pretty healthy omnivore diet, and it is definitely helping my health and weight, but I have struggled to find recipes that are not only healthy but delicious. I've used the FOK meal planning app, which was extremely helpful to get started but lacked in flavor. I've bought several cookbooks, and other than Engine 2, which I also recommend if you're looking for help with this way of eating, this is the only one I've found that tastes great. I am so impressed with this cookbook, it is my favorite. First, it is gorgeous. Her photograpy is SO appealing. The recipes are wonderful as written, not requiring lots of additions or more spice to make them tasty. I've loved everything. My son, who really dislikes the FOK recipes, tells me to mark these to make again. My sister who recently visited bought this cookbook after I made several recipes. The author thinks about the health benefits of the specific ingredients used. She does use nuts and soy. The downside that I've noticed is that the recipes often split the page turn, making it necessary to keep flipping the page between the ingredients and directions. I may start actually assembling the measured ingredients to make that easier. She also doesn't suggest how long recipes take, but I've never found those to be true in any cookbook anyway. The recipes I've made so far have been on the time consuming side, and it has been helpful to do some prep in advance for weeknight cooking. So far this has not been a toss dinner together in 30 minutes cookbook, but if you want great taste or are also cooking for someone who is resistant to this restrictive of an eating plan (you, perhaps?) these recipes will leave you very satisfied, and not at all deprived. Buy this cookbook!