Big Vegan Flavor

Big Vegan Flavor is the instant New York Times bestseller, named a Best Cookbook of 2024 by NPR, VegNews, and The Portland Press Herald.

This book is a groundbreaking and comprehensive "vegan flavour bible" with 150 must-make recipes from the wildly popular home cook and creator behind Rainbow Plant Life.

With more than two million devoted fans online, Nisha Vora has become the trusted source for exceptional vegan recipes for the home cook, thanks to her "flavour first" philosophy. This approach has been honed over nearly a decade of creating plant-based dishes that taste amazing, regardless of labels. Nisha has crafted an essential guide that codifies the principles of plant-based cooking for the first time. It covers everything from how to maximise the potential of your ingredients and understand essential flavour pairings, to achieving must-have-more textures and exploring the myriad ways vegetables can be enjoyed—roasted, caramelised, braised, or pampered in bold marinades and umami-rich sauces.

As Nisha demonstrates, the creative possibilities are endless due to the rich variety in the plant-based kingdom, and the infinite and exciting ways to achieve big flavour.

This book illuminates not only the how but the why of these fundamental principles, enabling anyone to boost their confidence and reach their full, plant-savvy potential in the kitchen. Whether you're rotating a few veggie meals a week or are an experienced home cook seeking next-level, impressive meals, Big Vegan Flavor is packed with ideas and inspiration. It includes more than 150 globally-inspired recipes, easy "flavour boosters" that add depth to any dish, simple swaps for your cravings or available ingredients, make-ahead tips, and more.

Each recipe offers a quick tutorial. Dishes like Miso Butter-Seared King Oyster Scallops teach you how to brine plants until perfectly tender, while Chai-Spiced Custard Tart with Mango showcases the power of a good spice blend in creating a sweet-tangy, creamy-crunchy dessert. You can also use Nisha's favourite protein, grain, and sauce recipes to create mix-and-match meals that always excite.

A timely and visionary cookbook, Big Vegan Flavor is destined to become a classic.