Easy Plant-Based Cooking for Two

Lei Shishak is the author of numerous cookbooks: Beach House Dinners, Beach House Brunch, Farm-To-Table Desserts, and Beach House Baking, heralded by USA Today as a top 10 cookbook of summer 2014.  She received her culinary training at the CIA in New York and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. After heading pastry kitchens at notable LA and Orange County restaurants, Lei founded Sugar Blossom Bake Shop in San Clemente, California, and has been featured in People, Riviera Magazine, Sunset Magazine, Los Angeles Daily News, Orange County Register, KTLA Morning News, PBS, and many more media outlets. Find out more at leishishak.com, and on Instagram @leishishak.

"Seasoned cookbook writer Lei Shishak small-batches 80 vegan sweet and savory recip—es as perfect for singles and couples as they are for big families or party hosts juggling several dietary restrictions." —Epicurious"Professional chef Lei Shishak shares 80 extraordinarily delicious meat-free recipes for pairs. From morning beverages to baked goods, breakfast to lunch, mid-day snacks to sides, dinner to dessert, this book is a must-have for plant-forward enthusiasts, plant-based dieters, vegans, veg-curious, and anyone in between! . . . Easy Plant-Based Cooking for Two will help you make delicious sweet and savory plant-based recipes in just the right quantities. So whether you're newly married, flying solo, BFFs, roommates, empty-nesters, or one in a large crowd, get ready to say goodbye to endless leftovers and hello to a new, delicious plant-based dish every day." —Midwest Book Review"Well-seasoned writer Lei Shishak shares 80 recipes that add colorful plant-based meals to the weeknight rotation while cutting down on food waste—think easy morning smoothies, granola, and an herb-laced french toast. But also entree, soup, and dessert recipes portioned out for two! You’ll make her recipes, and learn how to make your recipes leaner + cleaner, too." —Jacqueline Raposo"Lei has cultivated such a fresh, authentic, and utterly inviting take on cooking up wholesome, satisfying plant-based recipes for two, you won’t be able to wait to charge into the kitchen with her fabulous book." —Sharon Palmer, the Plant-Powered Dietitian"Lei offers a guide to plant-based eating that’s approachable, fun, and delicious. This book is full of back-pocket, big-flavor recipes that everyone from the baker to the meal prepper will return to again and again." —Lizzy Briskin, Food Editor at Real Simple"Lei shares a colorful collection of delicious plant-based dishes. This book is destined to make your taste buds happy and become a cherished kitchen companion!" —Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM "Lei Shishak's Easy Plant-Based Cooking for Two is a beautiful cookbook that combines delectable, nutrient-dense foods in imaginative ways to produce the most delicious meals for two. Discover Nut & Seed Granola, Apple Oat Cakes, One-Bowl Breakfast Cookies, Jackfruit Burritos, and more—all made with simple, wholesome ingredients." —Kim Campbell, chef, and author of PlantPure Nation, PlantPure Kitchen, and PlantPure Comfort Cookbooks"This cookbook is a real page-turner, with so many vibrant recipes everywhere you turn! I love the use of fresh herbs and spices in many of the recipes, which not only enhances the flavor, but also the health benefits of each dish. From Asian-inspired cuisine to Italian, your taste buds will not get bored. Even if you don't follow a vegan diet, you will find ways to incorporate these vegetable-forward recipes into your life." —April Murray-Kelly, RDN Owner of OC Nutrition Coaching "Breaking down the barrier between 'plant-based food' and 'everyday food,' Lei Shishak proves that a meal without meat is far from lacking. In fact, you could easily flip through the pages of Easy Plant-Based Cooking for Two and be drawn in by her skill at melding fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and common staples without once thinking about veganism. Written through the lens of an omnivore, it's an excellent resource for anyone seeking healthier options, whether you're all-in for a dietary overhaul or not. At the end of the day, it's just great food, period." —Hannah Kaminsky, author of Real Food Really Fast, The Student Vegan Cookbook, and many more