I was so excited to be granted access to this cookbook. I mean, Epic Vegan? You can’t get much better than epic, right? I must say these recipes live up to the title.... Pad Thai cupcakes... Chocolate Chickpea Ravioli, Cinnamon French Toast Shake and you better believe I will be making the Pickle Pineapple Ice Cream and the Waffle Tot Grilled Cheese. If I have one quibble it is that there is not a photo of every recipe although the photos that are included are quite delightful. I would say this cookbook isn’t for the cook that wants to keep it simple but then again, epic is in the title.

Great all around book for vegan takes on some of the most popular foods right now like lobster mac and cheese and buffalo chicken lasagna.
To do this review I’ll admit I am not a vegan but was looking for ways to cut back on meat eating, hoping for some exiting new dishes that would be appealing enough to try and while there are a few of those (wonton pizza, sounds delicious! French onion pasta bake) it is mostly ways to veganize other more established dishes.
I think the book did a great job of making items where appealing dishes that could appeal to a varied crowd. The author seems fun and interjects some of that energy into the writing.

Not quite five stars because the recipe I tried (cheesy sauce) left me really wanting the real thing. Hopefully some of the other recipes are more satisfying.

What I like most about Epic Vegan is its simplicity. There’s a quick introduction followed by a pantry overview and then BAM, on to the recipes. That’s really what I’m looking for in a cookbook—I’m not the type to spend too much time with the front or back matter. The recipes here are modern, straightforward, and delicious. They include vegan takes on tried-and-true American fare, like flavorful fries, mac and cheese, and every type of backyard party food you can imagine. There are vegetable-based dishes as well as dishes based on meat substitutes, and dessert after dessert after dessert. (SO. MUCH. CHOCOLATE.) Seriously, not much not to like. As for the book itself, I love the bright photography, bold fonts and clean layout. The tone is fun and accessible, the organization is logical and easy to peruse, both by the table of contents and a quick flip through. The eye candy here is as tasty as the recipes. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a simple, fun, and definitely-not-intimidating approach to veganism at home.

I'm not a vegan but I'm on a semi-vegetarian diet and this book was full of interesting new ideas I will surely try.
The recipes are clear and well explained, the pictured gorgeous, the recipes mouthwatering.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Full disclosure: I'm not a vegan. I'm not even a vegetarian, but admittedly I do enjoy working plant based meals into my repertoire. Even though I've never heard of Dustin Harder nor his TV show I was very much drawn to the cover and description of this book, which reminded me so much of the American diners that I enjoyed as a child. In fact as an adult living abroad I still gleefully visit retro American style diners that have sprouted up all over the UK. Epic Vegan is a love letter to that kind of jaw dropping, technicolour food. There are riffs on high street favourites like Krispy Kreme doughnuts, Auntie Anne's pretzels and a legendary cheddar biscuit that I'm almost certain is inspired by Red Lobster. I also loved the nostalgic comfort foods such as mac and cheese with a suggested topping of potato crisps or my personal favourite crab rangoon.
Alongside all the fun stackable foods I really appreciate the more refined recipes included for dinner party wow factor. A small gripe is that I would have liked more than just a lettuce bowl as a healthier option since surely healthy can be fun too? And I do wish that more recipes had their own accompanying photo however the ones that are included are both eye catching and fun. Because let's face it, if you're making a carbonara the final step is always to live your best Lady And The Tramp fantasy.

First off: hell yes to all those desserts! But also, more pictures please? Maybe I'm being greedy, but I'd love to see pictures of all this epic sounding food, not just some of it. There were a few recipes that made me raise an eyebrow ("unicorn" french bread pizza where the rainbow just comes from edible flowers? pass.) but overall there was some really tasty sounding food in here that looks like real food and not just non-stop salads.

Epic Vegan lives up to its title with a vast array of recipes that vary from the unusual to comforting favorites. The book is also gorgeous with full-color images and stylized pages. I enjoyed the conversational tone of the author's voice, which was very appropriate for this type of book. It was also awesome to receive a good guide to the basics that recommended many resources for vegan food. Even as a vegetarian of 28 years, there were still a few resources listed that I'd never heard of.

Some of the recipes may be a bit too out there for my rather plain tastes, but I'm sure that people who thrive on trying new things will absolutely love all of the selections. I'm already a huge fan of the book's vegan macaroni & cheese, which is the first time I've ever truly enjoyed a vegan substitute for this classic favorite.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book. This review contains my honest, unbiased opinion.

I am not a vegan or a vegetarian even, but oh my God these recipes look amazing. This book is full of food that looks amazing, sounds amazing and from the ingredients you can tell will be tasty. I tried the ‘fried chicken’ noodle soup tonight and it’s so tasty. The book is well laid out, easy to navigate with clear chapters and subheadings. It’s bright and attractive with appealing photos. I think this is one of the best cook books I’ve seen in a long time. Highly recommended (and this is from a non vegan). I think this will be great to encourage nay-sayers who pull their faces when you say vegan. Brilliant.


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion