Plant-Powered Protein by Brenda Davis, RD | Vesanto Melina, MS, RD | Cory Davis, MBA, P.Ag

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review 

This book is about the nutrition required in the American food standards and how to meet those standards with a plant-based diet. Whether you're a vegetarian or vegan because of religion, eco-concerns, or health, the main question from people around you will be, "How do you get your protein."

The implication is that the high-protein meat-dependent Western diet is the healthiest. And surely, nobody who doesn't have "enough meat" will have a good diet. So, here come two nutrition experts (dietitians) to clear the murky waters with research, plant-based substitutes, and menus.

This belongs on your shelf if you have recipes you like and want to adapt, if you have questions about health and safety at any age, or if you just like to have your research on vegetarian options done for you.

High-Protein Plant-Based Diet for Beginners by Maya A. Howard

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
So you want to try a vegetarian diet but you're worried about getting enough protein? This should give you a place to start! 

Grab your kitchen tools, some basic foods, and off you go. You'll find familiar tastes as well as some fresh takes and information on hitting your target nutrition. 

This is a new one for your vegan and vegetarian bookshelf.

Vegan Barbecue: More Than 100 Recipes for Smoky and Satisfying Plant-Based BBQ by Terry Sargent

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 

Ok, so you don't eat meat but it's summer and you're craving it anyway. Here's the book for you, with a lot of recipes that will satisfy your barbecue tastebuds. Get your picnic basket and your grill ready.

It's not just main dish "meat"-ish offerings, either. There are sides, desserts, and everything between. This is one to add to your library. I'm going to try the "meat"loaf this week. For vegans and those puzzled by their vegan friends ... this book's for you.

The Best Veggie Burgers by Joni Marie Newman

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
This revision of a classic will have you cheering. You love burgers but are cutting down on meat? You'll love this new edition.

Take the food that's good for you, reform it, cook it, mash it up - and you'll have delicious goodness that you and your family (or friends) can enjoy and appreciate.

The pictures are good; the recipes are easier than ever. I recommend it.

Epic Vegan by Dustin Harder

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
You sort of wanted to be a vegan. (But then you thought of all the good food you'll miss. ) Sure, it would be healthier for you. (But what about the tastes you'll leave behind?)

Harder makes vegan recipes an adventure. They look tasty, the photos are attractive, and the ingredients are mostly basic and easy to find. And you can choose the level of complexity - basic or complex.

Word browsing at the bookstore - and probably worth taking to the check-out! For old-timers, this will give you some new ideas as well.

Recommended by someone who was vegan for 7 years. I would have made these recipes.