Southern Vegan

Book excerpt: Plant-Based Recipes with Heart and Soul Here to ring in a new era of vegan cooking is Lauren Hartmann, native Southerner, chef and founder of the food blog Rabbit and Wolves. In these 60 recipes, Lauren shows you how to make rich, buttery, decadent plant- based versions of all your favorite southern foods, so you never again have to miss out on the tastes you love. With foolproof cooking methods and easy substitutions, every bite of these spot-on vegan dishes will transport you to a warm summer night, full of family, tradition and (of course) a little sweet tea. Start the day with a proper southern brunch, complete with a Giant Gooey Toffee Cinnamon Roll and Black Pepper-Chive Biscuits and “Sausage Gravy.” Gather the whole family for a seriously good feast, with Cheesy Biscuit Vegetable Pot Pie, Pecan-Crusted Tofu with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Collard Green Carbonara. Don’t forget to serve them with the best southern staples, like Candied JalapeÑo Hushpuppies, Pimento Cheese Spread and Dill Pickle Pasta Salad. Finish the meal off with a slice of Mississippi Mud Cheesecake, Berry-Peach Cornmeal Cobbler or a Red Velvet Funnel Cake. These comforting recipes perfectly capture the rich flavors of the South, all while helping you discover a delicious plant-based side of everything fried, stewed and barbecued.