A Soulful Yet Meatless Cookbook: 40+ Plant-based Recipes Rooted in Tradition

Discover the Soul of Plant-Based CookingSoul food has always been about more than just meat—it’s about heritage, resilience, and the transformative power of flavor. In A Soulful yet Meatless Cookbook: 40+ Plant-Based Recipes Rooted in Tradition, you’ll learn that the vegetables, beans, and grains have always been the true stars of this beloved cuisine.A Legacy ReimaginedRaised on the cooking of grandmothers from Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, the authors bring generations of soul food tradition into the modern kitchen. This isn’t about sacrifice—it’s about celebrating the plant-based foundation that has always made soul food extraordinary.What You’ll Find Inside:✓ 40+ Authentic Recipes including Fried “Chicken” with Oyster Mushrooms, Smothered “Pork Chops,” BBQ Soy Curls, and Greens & Cornbread Casserole✓ Complete Meal Planning with 10 Breakfast recipes, 10 Lunch sandwiches and bowls, 10 hearty Dinners, and 9 irresistible Snacks✓ Homemade Seasonings & Basics including Poultry Seasoning, Rib Rub, Seitan “Ham,” and foolproof techniques for pressing tofu and cooking chickpeas from scratch✓ Budget-Friendly Guidance showing how one family cut their grocery bill in half while eating delicious, satisfying meals✓ Answers to Your Questions about protein, cost, and variety—with real solutions and honest adviceMaster the Techniques That Make It WorkLearn how to create “meaty” textures with mushrooms, tofu, and seitan. Discover the secret to achieving that smoky, savory depth without pork. Master the art of homemade seasoning blends that bring authentic soul food flavor to every dish.From Breakfast to Dinner, Every Meal Is Covered:Start your morning with Sausage Gravy and Biscuits or Loaded Breakfast Mini Quiches. Enjoy lunch with Fried Green Tomato Po’ Boys or BBQ Soy Curls Sandwiches. Gather the family for Sunday dinner with Smothered “Chicken,” French Onion Soup, or a hearty Vegetarian Pot Pie. Snack on Crispy Kale Chips, Cauliflower Wings, or Sweet Potato Fries.Perfect For:• Vegetarians and vegans seeking comfort food with soul• Anyone exploring plant-based eating without losing flavor• Families wanting to honor culinary heritage while eating healthier• Home cooks looking for budget-friendly, satisfying meals• Anyone who thought vegetarian food couldn’t be excitingThe Truth About Vegetarian Soul FoodIt’s not boring. It’s not expensive. And it’s packed with protein. This cookbook proves that plant-based soul food can be just as satisfying, flavorful, and comforting as the traditional dishes you grew up with—maybe even more so.Your journey into vegetarian soul food starts now. Let’s cook!