Veganomicon

Veganomicon was written by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero, who were both based in the Brooklyn vegan food scene at the time. Moskowtiz was also known for the pioneering vegan cooking show "Post Punk Kitchen," which she hosted on public access television starting in 2003.

The book covers a wide range of cuisines and meal types, from comfort food like macaroni and cashew cheese to international dishes like Ethiopian red lentils and Thai green curry. It also includes extensive sections on soups, salads, breads, and desserts, all made entirely without animal products.

Veganomicon was first published in 2007 by Da Capo Press and became one of the best-selling vegan cookbooks of all time. A 10th anniversary edition with revised recipes and new content was released in 2017.

Veganomicon is often recommended as an essential reference for people transitioning to plant-based cooking because it covers fundamental techniques and pantry staples. However, some recipes are quite involved, so it serves as both a beginner reference and a more advanced resource.

When it was published, there were relatively few comprehensive vegan cookbooks that treated plant-based cooking seriously rather than as an afterthought. Its encyclopedic scope, approachable style, and reliable recipes made it a foundational text that helped define modern vegan home cooking.