Lei Shishak

Chef & Cookbook Author

Easy Plant-Based Cooking For Two

Delicious Vegan Recipes To Enjoy Together

2023 Nautilus Book Award Winner, Silver Medal

In Easy Plant-Based Cooking for Two: Delicious Vegan Recipes to Enjoy Together, chef Lei Shishak shares more than 80 extraordinarily delicious meat‑free recipes for pairs for every meal of the day. Start your small‑batch, plant‑based journey with recipes for kiwi kale smoothies, nut & seed granola, sweet potato tacos, sesame soba noodles, and more!

Easy Plant‑Based Cooking for Two will help you make delicious plant‑based recipes in just the right quantities. So, whether you’re newly married, flying solo, 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.

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Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

This robust vegan mushroom risotto is pure coziness in a bowl Thanks to a bit of coconut milk and nutritional yeast added after cooking, you'll never know...

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Potato Pea Curry

Potato Pea Curry

This easy, one-pot potato pea curry makes a great weeknight dinner It’s pantry-friendly and goes from stove to table in less than 30...

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Sweet Potato Tacos

When you’re looking for a quick and tasty dinner, these boldly flavored sweet potato tacos are a terrific...

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Table Of Contents

Refreshing Beverages

  • Milk Tea
  • Rooibos Chai
  • Lavender Coffee
  • Bluecado Smoothie
  • Kiwi Kale Smoothie
  • Tropical Smoothie

Amazing Bakes

  • Morning Coffee Cakes
  • Pumpkin Bread
  • Rye Raisin Scones
  • Prune Muffins
  • Rosemary Rye Crackers
  • Seeded Whole Wheat Bread
  • Garlic Naans

Wholesome Breakfasts

  • One-Bowl Breakfast Cookies
  • Butter and Berry Toast
  • Avocado Toast
  • Nut and Seed Granola
  • Apple and Fig Oatmeal
  • Apple Oatcakes
  • Blackberry Thyme French Toast

Satisfying Salads

  • Thai Chopped Salad
  • Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Bitter Greens Salad
  • Warm Cauliflower Salad
  • Mediterranean Broccoli Salad

Hearty Handhelds

  • Veggie Hummus Pitas
  • Jackfruit Burritos
  • Mushroom Pâté en Baguettes
  • Veggie Burgers
  • Empanadas
  • Eggplant Wraps
  • Sweet Potato Tacos
  • Sweet Potato Sandwiches
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls

Healthy Entrees

  • Peanut Noodles with Baked Sesame Tofu
  • Roasted Eggplant Pesto Pasta
  • Pasta Cacciatore
  • Mushroom Risotto
  • Spaghetti Squash Sauté
  • Chickpea Loaf
  • How to Build a Plant-Based Bowl/Farro Bowls
  • Stuffed Jerk Poblanos
  • Red Beans and Rice
  • Potato Pea Curry
  • Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
  • Slow-Cooked Summer Vegetables
  • Collard Greens and Beans
  • Sesame Soba Noodles
  • Vegetable Dumplings
  • Artichoke Casserole

Nourishing Soups

  • Ramen
  • Boneless Broth
  • Chickpea and Sweet Potato Mulligatawny
  • Hearty Vegetable Soup
  • Chana Dal with Greens
  • Spaghetti Squash Soup

Scrumptious Sides

  • Yellow Rice
  • Wild Rice with Brussels Sprouts
  • Indian-Style Potatoes
  • Roasted Okra
  • Charred Kale with Red Onions, Cumin, and Coriander
  • Mediterranean Cole Slaw
  • Celery Slaw
  • Stewed Green Beans
  • Baked Yuca Fries
  • Pasta Salad

Nutritious Snacks And Dips

  • Pea Tapenade
  • Everyday Salsa
  • Baba Ghanoush
  • Marinated Olives
  • Pickled Vegetable Relish
  • Miso Guacamole
  • Energy Bars
  • Rye Pretzels

Indulgent Sweets

  • Chocolate Clusters
  • Mexican Chocolate Pudding Parfaits
  • Chocolate Layer Cake
  • Blueberry Lavender Crisps
  • Strawberry Marzipan Galette
  • Caramel Bread Puddings
  • Brown Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies