Deliciously Ella the Plant-Based Cookbook: 100 Simple Vegan Recipes to Make Every Day Delicious

Mills’s sixth cookbook based on the Deliciously Ella blog (after Natural Feasts) reinforces the foundation on which her vegan brand was built: “celebrating fruit, vegetables, and natural whole foods... turning those simple ingredients into something exciting.” Corn fritters with smoky baked beans and avocado mash, a creamy mushroom soup, and Sri Lankan curry bring hearty fare to the table, while lighter options include spiced new potatoes with minty yogurt dressing, a simple pesto salad, and harissa-roasted eggplant. For something sweet at any time of day, Mills presents an almond Victoria cake (made with ground almonds, buckwheat flour, and coconut yogurt), fudgy brownies, and buckwheat pancakes with hot chocolate sauce. Several recipes, however, feel all-too-familiar, such as granola, chia pudding, quinoa and black bean burgers, hummus, and bean chili. Mills’s recipes are simple and accessible, be they salads (black rice, sweet potato, and orange), soups (Tuscan bean stew), or falafels (sun-dried tomato, or butter bean and cauliflower). While Deliciously Ella fans will appreciate this volume, it’s best suited for those new to vegan cooking. [em](Apr.) [/em]