Linda Purcell is the author and Chef of Veggie Outlaws: Most Wanted Vegan Recipes ( Library and Archives Canada $34.95). She has a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, eCornell and T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. This certificate includes Plant-Based in Practice, Nutrition and Chronic Disease, and Nutrition and Society. Purcell developed the concept of Veggie Outlaws to shoot down the negative belief that vegan food can’t be over-the-top delicious.

Her book is packed with delicious vegan recipes that are bursting with flavor. Ideal for both seasoned vegans and newcomers, it offers a mix of comforting classics and bold new dishes, like Friendly Mac ‘n’ Cheez, Desperado Pizza, and Spicy Chili Unfries. With easy-to-follow instructions, nutritional info, and creative twists on traditional favorites, this cookbook is perfect for cooking for any occasion, from solo meals to family feasts.

BOOKS:

Veggie Outlaws: Most Wanted Vegan Recipes (Library and Archives Canada, 2023) $34.95 9781777276331

[BCBW 2024]