As the temperature dips and the days grow shorter, there’s no better way to embrace fall than by lighting a pumpkin-scented candle, cozying up with a great cookbook, and diving into the kitchen.
Whether you’re a fan of slow-cooked comfort food, seasonal baking, or adventurous global flavors, these eight fall cookbooks will inspire you to spend more time creating delicious meals from the comfort of your home. From hearty soups to indulgent desserts, there’s something for everyone.
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1‘I Love You: Recipes From the Heart’
If you love gardening, dreamy photography, and personal anecdotes, actress and activist Pamela Anderson’s debut cookbook is the ultimate cozy fall read. I Love You showcases the warmth and beauty of a beautiful fall day with 80 plant-based recipes inspired by Anderson’s love of homegrown traditions and nourishing ingredients. From chicory dandelion coffee on the dock to minty pea-potato pierogis at the dinner table, this cookbook embraces the simple pleasures of cooking with vegetables. Anderson’s down-to-earth charm shines through, offering everything from comforting lentil soup to indulgent maple-glazed cinnamon rolls, perfect for autumnal gatherings.
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BPC
2‘Vegan Soups and Stews For All Seasons’
No other dish says “fall” quite like soup. For the ultimate vegan soup cookbook, Nava Atlas’ Vegan Soups and Stews For All Seasons, now in its 5th edition, is packed with over 120 plant-based recipes (20 of which are brand new) alongside vibrant full-color photos. From hearty stews to light, refreshing summer soups (for those random hot days), Atlas embraces the season’s produce. Whether you’re curling up with a comforting bowl of French Onion Soup or making a Green Chili Cornbread to accompany all your stews, this book offers something for every mood and moment.
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Voracious
3‘Plantas: Modern Vegan Recipes for Traditional Mexican Cooking’
Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine with Alexa Soto’s Plantas, a masterful tribute to her roots. Soto, creator of @alexafuelednaturally, reimagines classic Mexican dishes with a modern, vegan twist. From creamy Lasagna de Mole to tangy Hearts of Palm Ceviche Tostadas, her recipes are flavorful and comforting. Paired with Soto’s stunning photography, Plantas invites you to explore the rich tapestry of plant-based Mexican cooking with simple, affordable recipes perfect for any fall night of the week.
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Murdoch Books
4‘A Plant-Based Farmhouse’
In A Plant-Based Farmhouse, Cherie Hausler invites you into her cozy Barossa Valley homestead to experience the timeless joy of country living. With over 80 wholesome, dairy-free recipes inspired by her edible garden and traditional favorites, this cookbook offers everything from hearty salads and roasts to indulgent cakes and tarts. Hausler’s recipes celebrate the simplicity of rural life, where foraging, fermenting, and nurturing community through food is at the heart of it all. Whether you’re plant-based or just looking for fresh inspiration, this book brings the warmth of the countryside to your kitchen.
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Hollan Hawaii
5‘Vegan Thanksgiving: A Cookbook’
There’s no other holiday as quintessentially fall as Thanksgiving. Recipe developer Hollan Hawaii delivers all your holiday must-haves with plant-based twists on classic comfort foods. Start practicing now for the family feast with everything from mashed potatoes and stuffing to creamed corn and roasted vegetables. And don’t forget dessert—pumpkin pie and ice cream are on the menu, too. Hollan’s approach to plant-based eating is simple and delicious, making sure your holiday table is filled with the flavors you love.
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Sarah Barnum
6‘Vegan Cheese Cookbook: Delicious Plant-Based Cheesemaking From Scratch At Home’
Craving cheesy, indulgent dishes without the dairy for your next fall gathering? The Vegan Cheese Cookbook by Sarah Barnum is your answer to plant-based cheese perfection. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just dipping your toes into dairy-free living, this guide has everything you need to craft mouthwatering, creamy cheeses at home. From Aged Camembert and Hickory-Smoked Aged Cheese to velvety Carrot Alfredo and Spicy Nacho Cheese, Barnum packs her cookbook with innovative nut-free, soft, and artisanal cheese recipes.
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Catherine Perez
7‘Peaceful Kitchen: More than 100 Cozy Plant-Based Recipes to Comfort the Body and Nourish the Soul’
Step into a world of nutritious, vibrant meals with Peaceful Kitchen, the debut cookbook from registered dietitian and social media star Catherine Perez (@plantbasedrd). Blending the bold flavors of her Mexican and Dominican heritage with a plant-based twist, Perez offers more than 100 creative recipes that make mindful eating an everyday joy. This book is your guide to a stress-free, flavor-packed fall with dishes like Tofu Tinga Tacos, Mangú Power Bowls, and Peach Upside-Down Baked Oatmeal.
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Quadrille
8‘The Nordic Baker: Plant-Based Bakes and Seasonal Stories from a Kitchen in the Heart of Sweden’
Embrace the Nordic celebration of natural beauty, simplicity, and slow, seasonal living with Sofia Nordgren’s The Nordic Baker. Take a year-long journey through the flavors and traditions of plant-based Nordic baking with recipes highlighting the simplicity and beauty of each season. Nordgren’s creations like Thumbprint Cookies, Lingonberry Roll Cakes, and Mini Cherry Pies invite bakers to slow down and savor every day.
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