The PlantPure Kitchen: 130 Mouthwatering, Whole Food Recipes and Tips for a Plant-Based Life

This is the perfect book for both those starting out at plant-based eating as well as those of us who are more experienced at it. I have been eating this way for the past 3-1/2 years, losing over 150 pounds in the process and coming off of all of my prescription medications (which is remarkable for me at the ripe old age of 70 now). What I like about this book is she shows others how they too can easily obtain such results. And she does it in a way that is humble and not pushy. For so many authors of diet and cooking books, it's all about their way or no way. But Kim is not like that.She starts out showing what kinds of foods to have in the pantry and refrigerator of a beginning plant-based food eater. Her list is very comprehensive, although I will say that as a person finds a few good recipes, they may pare down the amount of food items in their pantries. Then she moves into some different foods that many people may not be familiar with. A favorite of mine that she mentions is jackfruit. I've had jackfruit as a substitute for pork in pulled pork and pork barbecue sandwiches and I swear you can't tell the difference. In fact, I've known pork eaters to be secretly given jackfruit without realizing that they weren't eating pork. She also talks about miso (I love miso soup and eat it almost daily myself), nutritional yeast (a great healthy substitute for cheese), tamari, seitan, tempeh (another favorite meat substitute of mine) and tofu.Kim also shows us the things we should have in our kitchen to make some great plant-based meals. This section is invaluable because it is so easy to overbuy on kitchen gadgets and toys. The problem, at least for me, is not only does that become expensive, but where do you store everything? There are only a few essential items that you need and Kim describes what those are. Everything else is just a toy, which may be okay if you have the money and a really big kitchen.She also talks about substitutions. What to substitute in place of an egg in a recipe for example. Or what to use in place of oil. How to substitute for gluten (for those who are gluten intolerant).I could go on and on about what she covers. I particularly like the section on meal planning and organization. But you get the idea. There are sections on storing fruits and vegetables, moneysaving tips while shopping, how to decode food labels and even an essay about nuts by her father-in-law, Dr. T Colin Campbell (who says yes, eat nuts).And then the recipes: Breakfast recipes, breads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, dressings and sauces, salads, appetizers, dips, spreads, soups and stews, entrees, side dishes and desserts.It's a very comprehensive book. Even after 3-1/2 years of eating this way, I learned some things from reading this book. And I got some great new recipes to boot. Well worth the money in my humble opinion!

I've had this cookbook for about two months, and it's quickly become a favorite. Everything in it is oil-free and naturally sweetened. So far, I've made a few of the veggie burger recipes, breakfast recipes, salad recipes (which are great to put in mason jars -- or I use Komax Salad Bottle Set of 2, with Leak Proof Salad Sauce Dressing Case (Pink, Green) -- and take to work for lunch), and desserts.One of my favorite entrees is the Peanutty Greens and Tofu, which I've made several times now. It comes together quickly, and is super healthy and delicious. Last night I made the Indian Red Lentil Dahl (see first photo), and it was one of the best curries I've ever made. (I was also able to make it in my Instant Pot pressure cooker, which made cooking it even easier.) I've also made the Mom's Chocolate Pie recipe three times now (see other photo), and it's so simple to make; it comes together in less than thirty minutes. Even my husband, who's not a fan of pies in general, loves it.Although I've been vegan for over four years and have a small library of cookbooks, this is one I keep reaching for. If you're new to plant-based eating, I'd also highly recommend it; it makes the transition to a plant-based diet easy and delicious.

This is a gorgeous book. The photographs are beautiful and the variety of plant based meals, sides, salad dressings, entrees, desserts is impressive. Such quality behind the Plant Pure brand. Their frozen meals which can be delivered via FedEx can be ordered on their website and these are REALLY tasty as well! Very reasonably priced too. Its impressive to find a WFPB cookbook with low fat, whole food, plant based and NO OIL!!!! I am so thankful for this book. While I know there were some problems with the initial printing of some copies of this book - NOT WITH THE CONTENTS and RECIPES in the book, but the publishers construction of the book (pages duplicated and missing).... the replacement I got is correct and gorgeous. Im really sorry that happened to Kim after so much hard work putting a beautiful product like this together. But I appreciate the publisher correcting that. The books are now corrected. Thanks Kim for such a great addition to my WFPB library. Plant Pure and Engine 2 are the ONLY WFPB cookbooks I will purchase these days. "NO OIL!!!!!". Cathy Fisher has a really great WFPB NO OIL cookbook out there as well. Im very pleased with ALL of Kim's creations!!!

I was so excited to get this book and was hoping my copy wouldn't be one with missing as well as duplicate pages...but unfortunately is was one of those copies! Thankfully a replacement is fastly on its way! I've got 2 sections missing in mine- breads and dressings so I can't comment on those but the rest of the book looks just as fabulous as the first plant pure nation cookbook!!! So many new recipes to try that are with everyday easy to find ingredients! And as always , the meals are easy to prepare with step by step instructions and extra tips! I would give it 5 stars if it hadn't been for the missing pages.