Virgin Vegan Everyday Recipes

Donna Kelly wrote this cookbook for the kind of reader who has been thinking about cooking more plant-based meals but doesn’t know where to start. The recipes lean toward what most home cooks already know how to do, just rebuilt without animal products.

The book sits in friendly territory. Kelly doesn’t lecture about veganism or get into the ethics. She’s mostly interested in showing that everyday food, the kind families actually eat on a Tuesday night, can be made without dairy or meat.

The ingredient lists stay manageable. Most of what she uses is available at a regular supermarket. The technique notes assume you know basic kitchen skills but don’t expect culinary school training.

For true vegans looking for sophisticated technique, this isn’t the book. For curious omnivores trying to add a few plant-based meals a week, it lands well.