Toni Okamoto

Popular budget-conscious and plant-based chef Toni Okamoto is back to make mealtime delicious, affordable, and easier than ever—with 100 vegan recipes for meal prep, one-pot and one-pan meals, make-ahead dishes, sheet pan suppers, and more.When we’re crunched for time, cooking something healthy and tasty often falls off our to-do lists. But with a little planning (and some smart recipes), eating well can fit into even the busiest day. In this follow-up to her bestselling Plant-Based on a Budget, Toni Okamoto turns her attention to recipes that save you time and energy in the kitchen—and, of course, save you money, too! In Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy, Toni shares creative ways to cut down on active kitchen time without having to invest in a ton of expensive equipment or resort to pricey premade foods. If meal prep isn’t your jam, never fear; Toni offers so much more. Chapters focus on time-saving strategies like make-ahead breakfasts, one-pot or one-pan dishes, sheet pan makes and casseroles, 30-minute mains, and even simple snacks and desserts. Many recipes can be made oil-free, and Toni offers plenty of adaptations for your pressure cooker and air fryer. You’ll find dishes such as:Freezer-Friendly Pancakes and WafflesSpinach AlfredoTater Tot CasseroleVeggie-Packed Potato Leek SoupSheet Pan RatatouilleUdon Noodles with Peanut SauceMini Pizza BagelsChocolate Peanut Butter BarkAs the saying goes, time is money—and Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy will save you both.

Nominated for best cookbook in the 2021 Veggie Awards by VegNewsThe founder of World of Vegan and the author of Plant-Based on a Budget have teamed up to create the ultimate kitchen resource for longtime vegans and the veggie-curious alike, with 100 foolproof, flavor-forward recipes. Eating vegan doesn't have to mean a lifetime of bland veggie burgers and boring salads—nor does it have to make every shared meal a source of stress. As all plant-based cooks know, when it comes time to please a crowd, the pressure in on. You want to serve delicious, memorable dishes, and you're also well-aware that many will be skeptical of vegan food measuring up to their favorites. Enter Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto, longtime friends and two of the most trusted figures in the online vegan community. Through their popular food blogs, videos, podcast, and cookbooks, the two have helped millions of people make living vegan easy, fun, and delicious. Michelle and Toni share 100 amazing recipes for satisfying meals, snacks, and treats, designed for both the veggie-curious and longtime vegans looking for a trusted recipe resource. In The Friendly Vegan Cookbook: 100 Essential Recipes to Share with Vegans and Omnivores Alike, you'll find rigorously tested, no-fail recipes including favorites such as: • Fettuccine Alfredo • Sushi • Pot Pie • Breakfast Burritos • Pop Tarts • Chocolate Mousse • Cinnamon Rolls • Mac 'n' Cheese • Corn Chowder • Chewy Brownies Michelle and Toni also share their go-to kitchen tips to make meal planning a breeze, helpful shopping lists, and directions for making your own staples—nut milks, dressings, pasta sauces, and breads. The Friendly Vegan Cookbook is filled with meals that will become your new favorites and go-to staples for when you have meat-eaters to impress. Because amazing food should be shared.

Eat vegan—for less! Between low-paying jobs, car troubles, student loans, vet bills, and trying to pay down credit card debt, Toni Okamoto spent most of her early adult life living paycheck to paycheck. So when she became a vegan at age 20, she worried: How would she be able to afford that kind of lifestyle change? Then she discovered how to be plant-based on a budget. Through her popular website, Toni has taught hundreds of thousands of people how to eat a plant-strong diet while saving money in the process. With Plant-Based on a Budget, going vegan is not only an attainable goal, but the best choice for your health, the planet—and your wallet. Toni's guidance doesn't just help you save money—it helps you save time, too. Every recipe in this book can be ready in around 30 minutes or less. Through her imaginative and incredibly customizable recipes, Toni empowers readers to make their own substitutions based on the ingredients they have on hand, reducing food waste in the process. Inside discover 100 of Toni's "frugal but delicious" recipes, including: • 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Bites • Banana Zucchini Pancakes • Sick Day Soup • Lentils and Sweet Potato Bowl • PB Ramen Stir Fry • Tofu Veggie Gravy Bowl • Jackfruit Carnita Tacos • Depression Era Cupcakes • Real Deal Chocolate Chip Cookies With a foreword by Michael Greger, MD, Plant-Based on a Budget gives you everything you need to make plant-based eating easy, accessible, and most of all, affordable. Featured in the groundbreaking documentary What the Health

Delicious vegan recipes for your slow cooker, prepared in 15 minutes or less Your slow cooker holds the key to eating healthy, plant-based meals that are flavorful, inexpensive, and convenient. The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook features more than 100 simple slow cooker recipes for mouthwatering vegan dishes the whole family will love. You'll learn how to make tasty basics like Marinara Sauce and Lazy Lentils, as well as mouthwatering main dishes like Butternut Squash Soup and Sweet-and-Sour Tempeh. Get the most out of these fuss-free vegan recipes with detailed nutritional information, ingredient and cooking tips, and suggestions for using your leftovers. The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook includes: Whole foods--Nourish yourself with vegan recipes that use very few processed ingredients. Easy prep--Discover fix-and-forget recipes that only take a few minutes to prepare. Simple recipes--Explore vegan slow cooker recipes that take 5 or fewer steps to complete. Eat vegan and spend less time, money, and effort--without sacrificing flavor--with The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook.