Veganize It!

Stocking a vegan kitchen can get expensive, and many store-bought versions of pantry basics contain more additives and preservatives than home cooks want. This book shows readers how to make those staples themselves with straightforward recipes. Once the basics are in hand, the author explains how to use them as building blocks for both fresh creations and familiar classics.

The homemade staples include plant-based milks, cheeses, bacon, burgers, sausages, butter, and a vegan Worcestershire sauce. Readers can put these to work in everyday favorites, or follow the recipes that call for them, such as Bahn Mi, Sausage Biscuits, Meaty-Cheesy Pizza, milk shakes, Jambalaya, jerky, and Lemon Meringue Pie.

The book contains more than 150 recipes and about 50 color photographs. It is aimed at vegans, as well as anyone who prefers animal-free cooking.