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This week, Dustin welcomes a special guest host, Lauren Toyota from hot for food. Together, they dive into Vegan Japan—a stunning new cookbook featuring 70 irresistible plant-based recipes.

Warming soups and slurp-able noodles. Refreshing vegetable sides. Indulgent street foods. Adorable bite-size desserts.

Japanese French chef Julia Boucachard grew up devouring all of the above. When she went vegan, she was determined not to give up any of her childhood favorites. In Vegan Japan, she shows that cooking nourishing, flavor-packed plant-based Japanese food doesn’t have to be complicated.

With an emphasis on seasonality, balanced flavors, and simple techniques, this is her plant-based celebration of Japanese cuisine and the myriad vegetables that make their way onto the Japanese plate.

With beautiful photography and charming illustrations throughout, Vegan Japan is your one-stop ticket to authentic plant-based Japanese home cooking.

BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3WvHh2o

Julia Boucachard:
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Lauren Toyota:
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IG: @hotforfood / @laurentoyota

Dustin Harder:
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Living Vegan For Dummies provides a practical look at veganism for those who have already embraced the lifestyle, for anyone who is on the fence about trying it, or for those who want to understand the choices of the vegans in their midst. You’ll learn what it means to be vegan and why this animal-friendly diet is on the rise. Discover tasty vegan ingredients and easy recipes, money-saving tips, advice for talking to people about veganism, and ideas for dealing with the skeptics. If you’re ready to start transitioning to a vegan way of life, you’ll love this book’s simple action plans for making the switch—and making it stick. With this friendly Dummies guide, you’ve got answers to all your questions.

• Learn what veganism is, how it’s different from vegetarianism, and why people choose to “go vegan”
• Decide whether veganism is for you and get pointers on cutting out animal products
• Help friends and loved ones understand your dietary and lifestyle choices
• Get ideas for vegan cooking, eating out, and being vegan on a budget

Living Vegan For Dummies is a valuable resource for anyone who practices or is considering veganism, as well as their friends and family who want to know more about the lifestyle.

The author, Cadry Nelson is the writer, photographer, and recipe creator at Cadry’s Kitchen, where she shares vegan comfort food classics that come together in about 30 minutes. She's also the author of Living Vegan For Dummies, 2nd edition.

Cadry’s work has been featured on NBC News, Mashable, Yahoo, Buzzfeed, Parade, Huffington Post, VegNews, and Vegan Food & Living. She makes regular appearances on local interest TV shows, demonstrating how to prepare easy vegan recipes. She has spoken at veg fests and blogging conferences. Cadry has collaborated with a variety of brands to develop recipes that showcase their products. She has also worked with many tourism boards to promote vegan options in their cities. She delights in showing that tasty vegan fare can be found anywhere - even in most unlikely of places. 

BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3C5fNtF

Cadry Nelson
https://cadryskitchen.com/
IG: @cadryskitchen

Dustin Harder
https://dustinharder.com/
IG: @thedustinharder

Whether you want to improve your overall health, shed a few pounds, demonstrate your compassion for animals, or help the environment, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, dubbed "The Vegan Martha Stewart" by VegNews magazine, holds your hand every step of the way, giving you the tools, resources, and recipes you need to make the vegan transition - healthfully, joyfully, and deliciously. In this one-stop, comprehensive guide, Patrick-Goudreau: debunks common nutrition myths and explains the best sources of such nutrients as calcium, protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids helps you become a savvy shopper, eat healthfully affordably, restock your kitchen, read labels, and prepare nutrient-rich meals without feeling overwhelmed offers practical strategies for eating out, traveling, hosting holiday gatherings, and attending social events provides delicious, nutrient-rich, easy plant-based recipes empowers you to experience the tangible and intangible benefits of living a healthy, compassionate life, including achieving healthful numbers for cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and more.

BUY THE BOOK:  https://amzn.to/3QgMxTI

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/
IG: @joyfulvegan

Dustin Harder
https://dustinharder.com/
IG: @thedustinharder

David Rossetti
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IG: @drossetti

In her New York Times bestselling cookbook, Peaceful Kitchen, Catherine Perez—a food creator and registered dietitian—invites you on a delightful journey of mouthwatering plant-based recipes. She shows that serenity can truly be found in a well-balanced, wholesome meal. Whether you're curious about plant-based eating, dedicated to a vegan lifestyle, or simply looking for fresh ways to enjoy vegetables, Peaceful Kitchen is the perfect companion.

Catherine Perez is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and plant-based recipe developer best known for her popular social media account, @plantbasedrd, where she inspires her followers across Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.

With a passion for infusing flavor and nutrition into balanced meals, Catherine’s mission is to help you feel your best. Drawing from her extensive dietetic career, she transforms evidence-based nutrition into delicious, nourishing dishes. No matter where you are on your journey, Catherine is here to guide you—one step at a time—to eat more plants and actually enjoy them.

BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/40kdeNk

Catherine Perez:
https://plantbasedrdblog.com/
IG: @plantbasedrd

Dustin Harder: dustinharder.com
IG: @thedustinharder

David Rossetti: https://www.davidrossetti.com/
IG: @drossetti

Dominick (Dom) Thompson comes from the West Side of Chicago, where he was lured into the drug trade, as much for comradeship as for power and money. One summer, he agreed to a last hustle. It was a sting, and Dom went to federal prison.

It was there in his darkest hour that he had the revelation that brings us Eat What Elephants Eat—to heal his body and soul, he vowed never again to harm another sentient being. Like the peaceful, intelligent African giants, he would start by eating only plants, too. The diet made Dom strong again in every way. And it can do the same for anyone who eats a diet of only plants.

At the heart of Eat What Elephants Eat are eighty simple vegan recipes and meal plans for a vegan lifestyle that anyone can follow. Dom answers questions all vegan-curious people ask: How do I stay focused? What are the health benefits? Is it expensive? (No!) What about protein? (Yes! Lots!)

Kind and practical, Dom connects the dots among the social and environmental perils of the industrial food system and our health. With humor and understanding, he delivers a no-fuss plan that guides anyone to embrace veganism.

BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/40d8uZV

Dom Thompson: https://eatwhatelephantseat.com/
IG: @eatwhatelephantseat

Dustin Harder:
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IG: @keeponcookinpod

Adam Sobel is a vegan chef and founder of America’s first vegan organic food truck, The Cinnamon Snail.  The truck served its first meal on Valentines day of 2010 and went on to be a huge success and also have brick and mortar locations in the Financial District and Midtown in New York City. 

Adams book, Street Vegan: Recipes and Dispatches from The Cinnamon Snail Food Truck was published in 2015. Adam has cooked at  the James beard House. He also represented the USA at the world street food congress in the Philippines

The Cinnamon Snail won the coveted Vendy Award many times. The Cinnamon Snail was also featured on the food network and front page of the New York Times Dining out section and a bunch of other cool places. Adam teaches online cooking classes and offers his services as a consultant to restaurants and brands, current projects can be found at cinnamonsnail.com

BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/407xh1y

Adam Sobel: cinnamonsnail.com
IG: @cinnamonsnail

Galactica Megastallion: https://cinnamonsnail.com/galactic-megastallion/
Vegan University: https://shop.cinnamonsnail.com/products/monthly-subscription
FREE Falafel Class: https://cinnamonsnail.kit.com/ae104061ed

Dustin Harder:
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Welcome to the annual Keep On Cookin’ Christmas Special with Dustin and David! This festive episode is packed with holiday cheer as we dive into some of our cherished Christmas traditions and give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re celebrating the season this year. From the heartwarming recipes we’re whipping up in our own kitchen to cozy holiday rituals that bring us joy, we’re here to spread the magic of Christmas.

But that’s not all—we’ve curated a treasure trove of holiday goodness just for you. Discover free links to a variety of delicious Christmas recipes, perfect for adding some plant-based flair to your festivities. Plus, we’re sharing our top ten favorite vegan cookbooks of the year, handpicked for their gift-worthy charm and culinary inspiration. Whether you're looking for ideas to elevate your holiday meals or thoughtful presents for the foodies in your life, this special episode has you covered. So grab a cup of cocoa, sit back, and let’s keep the Christmas spirit cookin’!

RECIPE LINKS:

Festive Cheesy Spinach Bread: https: https://keeponcookin.com/festive-cheesy-spinach-bread/

Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup: https://keeponcookin.com/creamy-chipotle-butternut-soup-2/

Winter Salad with Creamy Tahini Cranberry Dressing: https://keeponcookin.com/winter-salad-with-creamy-tahini-cranberry-dressing/

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse: https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/recipes/chocolate-raspberry-mousse

David’s Thumbprint Cookies: https://keeponcookin.com/davids-raspberry-thumbprint-cookies/

Mom Mom’s Pizelles: https://keeponcookin.com/mom-moms-pizelles/

Cheryl’s Sunday Cookies: https://keeponcookin.com/cheryls-chocolate-sundae-cookies/

Salted Betterfinger Truffles: https://keeponcookin.com/salted-betterfinger-truffles/ 

Just Egg Mini Quiche: https://www.ju.st/cook/mini-quiches

COOKBOOK LINKS:

Mocktail Party (Diana Licalzi/Kerry Benson): https://amzn.to/49zytOx

Veganomicon (Isa Chandra Moskowitz/Terry Hope Romero): https://amzn.to/3OBjh9S

The Homemade Vegan Pantry (Miyoko Schinner): https://amzn.to/4igKv32

Chloe Flavor (Chloe Coscarelli): https://amzn.to/3ZyU7ip

The Vedge Bar Book (Kate Jacoby/Rich Landau): https://amzn.to/3CQ6eP2

The Complete Vegan Cookbook (NGI): https://amzn.to/3Zg3hyQ

Bred (Ed and Natasha Tatton): https://amzn.to/3AZrly1

Sweet X Salty (Lagusta Yearwood): https://amzn.to/3Z9LXLK

The Peaceful Kitchen (Catherine Perez): https://amzn.to/3OCKCZm

Big Vegan Flavor (Nisha Vora): https://amzn.to/4iixjdZ

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.

BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/4fVyBtP

Nisha Vora: https://rainbowplantlife.com/
IG: @rainbowplantlife

Dustin Harder: dustinharder.com
IG: @thedustinharder

David Rossetti: https://www.davidrossetti.com/
IG: @drossetti

Vegans and vegetarians everywhere will have the best holiday period ever with Gaz Oakley's fantastic alternatives to the traditional turkey and trimmings. Gaz is an expert in bold flavors and textures, so everyone can enjoy a spectacular centerpiece and amazing food throughout the festive season.

Gaz talks you through the menus and the planning, from Christmas morning breakfast like Sweet Potato Waffles and Tofu Benedict, through to a show-stopping lunch with the likes of Ultimate Christmas Wellington, "Turkey" Roast and Festive Nut Roast Wreath served with all the trimmings: "No Pigs" in Blankets, Hasselback Potatoes and Fluffy Yorkshire Puddings – all rounded off with spectacular dairy-free desserts including Boozy Tiramisu and "Brioche" Bread and Butter Pudding. There are vegan versions of mince pies, Pavlova, and even a "cheese" board for after!

And it's not just about the big day: Gaz offers a supreme spread of party food for when you're celebrating with guests - Mini Sausage Rolls, Sticky BBQ "Ribs" and Arancini, among many others, plus ideas for leftovers including Christmas Curry and Gyros.

Packed with suggestions for the festivities and advice on how to keep cool in the kitchen if you're cooking on the big day, Vegan Christmas Cookbook offers every solution you'll ever need for what to cook for vegans and vegetarians at Christmas.

BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/4gdrwEU

Gaz Oakley: https://www.gazoakleychef.com/
IG: @gazoakley

Dustin Harder: dustinharder.com
IG: @thedustinharder

Everything you need for a memorable cocktail hour is right here―with 75 innovative plant-based drinks and snacks

“Sophisticated, contemporary, and worth every sip.”―Dan Buettner, Blue Zones founder and bestselling author

At Vedge, the award-winning Philadelphia restaurant that pioneered plant-based fine dining, Kate Jacoby, Rich Landau, and their acclaimed team have been elevating vegetable cooking―and imbibing―for well over a decade. They believe a good drink is an indulgent, multisensory experience worth savoring―and even better when paired with the right snack or small plate and enjoyed among friends.

Drawing inspiration from fresh produce and the rhythms of nature, the 75 all-vegan drinks, bar snacks, and small plates shared here are some of their most beloved creations, with imaginative flavor combinations you’ll find nowhere else.

• Drinks that capture the essence of the season: Daffodil, Smoked Corn Silk Old Fashioned, Golden Apple
• Fruity refreshers: Per My Last Email, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, Strawberry Smash
• Holiday party–worthy sips: Bury the Hatchett, Last-Minute Tradition, Old Acquaintance
• Inventive riffs on old classics: Fig Leaf Bourbon Sour, Afternoon Snack, Front Porch Swing
• Light bites and bar snacks: Sichuan Popcorn, Lima Bean Pistou on Toast, Skewered Shiitakes with Buttered Corn Sauce, Rutabaga Fondue

You’ll also find a guide to essential tools and ingredients, plus tips for mastering key techniques and garnishing like a pro.

Contemporary, exuberant, and totally irresistible, The Vedge Bar Book is a sensual celebration and a must-have for holiday hosts, cocktail connoisseurs, and plant-based foodies alike.

BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3Z4jaIL

Vedge Philadelphia: https://www.vedgerestaurant.com/
IG: @vedgephiladelphia

Dustin Harder: dustinharder.com
IG: @thedustinharder

David Rossetti: https://www.davidrossetti.com/
IG: @drossetti