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Best books to learn Vegan cooking, in order

Cooking without meat or dairy is a technique challenge, so the reading starts with the fundamentals of plant-based flavor and protein, how to build savory depth, texture, and satiety. Then it moves into everyday methods and staple dishes, and finally into the more ambitious cooking and baking that replace animal ingredients convincingly. Learn to build flavor and structure first and vegan food stops feeling like subtraction.

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How should I approach learning vegan cooking?
Cooking without meat or dairy is a technique challenge, so the reading starts with the fundamentals of plant-based flavor and protein, how to build savory depth, texture, and satiety. Then it moves into everyday methods and staple dishes, and finally into the more ambitious cooking and baking that replace animal ingredients convincingly. Learn to build flavor and structure first and vegan food stops feeling like subtraction.
What's a good book to start vegan cooking with?
A strong starting point is Isa Does It by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after vegan cooking?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Chocolate & candy making, Cocktail bartending, French cooking.

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