Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites

“Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites is a feast of indulgent, decadent goodness. If you're looking for a salad recipe for your health-nut friends, this isn't the book for you. But if you're looking for the vegan answer to everything your meat-eating mouth has ever wanted, you've come to the right place.”–Rory Freedman, author of the New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch and more

“Feast your eyes on these gorgeous dishes, and then feast your tummy. Joni and Celine never disappoint!” –Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of Veganomicon, Vegan with a Vengeance, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, and more

“This book belongs on every bookshelf!”–Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of The Joy of Vegan Baking, The Vegan Table, Color Me Vegan, and The 30-Day Vegan Challenge

Calling All Insatiable Appetites!

To anyone who's ever thought “a meal without meat is a terrible thing to eat,” we've got news for you: You're about to sink your teeth into some of the best food you've ever eaten. Food that happens to be vegan but is so full of hearty flavor and taste that even your non-vegan guests—and family members—will be left wondering if they just ate a meatless meal or a Thanksgiving feast.

Inside, you'll be treated to a vast collection of more than 200 “secret weapon” recipes from authors Celine Steen and Joni Marie Newman, two plant-based pros who know what it takes to wow the socks off of anyone with straight-up great food. From Banana Split Waffles to Ultimate Patty Melts, they'll show you (and your meat-loving guests) that eating vegan doesn't mean sacrificing flavor, but rather enhancing it using the natural flavors found in fruits, vegetables, grains, spices, herbs, and more.

Recipes include:

- Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

- Hearty Breakfast Bowl

- Chocolate Stout Chili

- Sweet Potato Po' Boys

- Five-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

- Crispy Burritos con Carne

- Garlic Truffle Fries

- Sun Dried Tomato, Garlic, and Basil Flatbread

- Strawberry Cream Pretzel Pie

- White Chocolate Almond Bars

- Peanut Butter Rocky Road Pound Cakes

Whether you're looking to impress or indulge—or both!—Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites is your ultimate source for mean and mouthwatering eats at every meal.

Joni Marie Newman is the founder of justthefood.com, the author of Cozy Inside, and the co-author of 500 Vegan Recipes (Fair Winds, fall 2009) and The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions (Fair Winds, fall 2010). A Southern California native, she lives in Orange County, CA with her husband, three dogs, and the cat.

Celine Steen is the founder of havecakewilltravel.com and the co-author of 500 Vegan Recipes (Fair Winds, fall 2009) and The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions (Fair Winds, fall 2010). She was born in Switzerland and currently lives in California with her husband and two cats.