2025 Award Winners

1st Place - Soph’s Plant Kitchen by Sophie Waplington

This book is a collection of my best and most used recipes that I turn to time and time again. I'm delighted to share them with the world, so we can all enjoy quick, simple, healthy, sustainable plant-based meals.'

With over 100 recipes covering everything from meal-prep lunches to comforting classics and high protein treats.

And to make it even easier to hit your goals each recipe contains grams of protein and fibre per portion.

The perfect combination of mouth-watering deliciousness and fitness inspiration, Soph's Plant Kitchen will fuel you for life.

'Fuel your body with wholefood, high protein, nutrient dense, plant-based recipes and you will feel AMAZING,' Sophie Waplington @sophsplantkitchen

Author: Sophie Waplington

Year: 2024

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

2nd place: Powered by Plants: Nutrient-Loaded 30-Minute Meals to Help You Thrive by Ocean Robbins, Nichole Dandrea-Russert

Network, and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, decode the nutrients we all need—not just protein, fats, and carbs, but also fiber, omega-3s, and essential minerals like selenium, calcium, and zinc—and provide you with the knowledge to make a plant-based diet work for you.

This culinary treasure trove of nutrient-dense, time-efficient recipes offers more than just meals; these wholesome solutions deliver a variety of nutrients in every bite. In these pages, you will discover:

Author: Ocean Robbins, Nichole Dandrea-Russert

Year: 2023

Country of Origin: United States

3rd place: The Taco Tuesday Cookbook: Plant-Based by Kate Kasbee

In 52 recipes, one for every week of the year and each one with a color photo, best-selling vegan-cookbook author Kate Kasbee solves this problem deliciously and magnificently. From tradition-inspired recipes like Texas Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Vegan Chili or Vegan Meat and Vegan Cheese Classic Restaurant Tacos to globally inspired things like Caribbean Mango and Jackfruit Tacos or Mediterranean Tacos with Black Olives and Vegan Feta—plus ultra-healthy creations like Walnut, Mushroom, and Cauliflower Tacos—Kasbee delectably makes it possible for plant-based eaters to join in the fun of Taco Tuesdays.

Author: Kate Kasbee

Year: 2025

Country of Origin:

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2024 Award Winners

1st Place - Everyone Can Cook Vegan
by Viva!

The UK's leading vegan charity Viva! has launched 'Everyone Can Cook Vegan', a pioneering plant-based cookbook that contains 100 mouthwatering recipes designed for everyday use.

The cookbook has been created for those who love delicious food but can’t stand fuss. The recipes are super accessible with easy-to-follow instructions.

Recipes include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, sides and desserts.

The cookbook costs £12 with all proceeds going to help Viva! continue its work to save animals.

'Everyone Can Cook Vegan' has received endorsement from celebrities such as Joanna Lumley and Jerome Flynn.

Author: Viva!

Year: 2024

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

2nd Place - Real Superfoods: Everyday Ingredients to Elevate Your Health
by Ocean Robbins and Nichole Dandrea-Russert

Ocean Robbins, co-founder and CEO of Food Revolution Network, and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, show that the greatest superfoods on Earth have been right under our noses all along. After reading Real Superfoods, you’ll love leafy greens, mushrooms, legumes, berries, alliums, spices, sweet potatoes, nuts, seeds, coffee, and tea in a whole new way. Brimming with powerful disease-fighting nutrients, these superfoods can transform your health and bring new joy to your everyday cooking.

Author: Ocean Robbins, Nichole Dandrea-Russert

Year: 2023

Country of Origin: United States

3rd Place: The Buddhist Chef’s Homestyle Cooking
by Jean-Philippe Cyr

The Buddhist Chef is back with a collection of 75+ rustic, flavorful vegan recipes perfect for sharing with all your family and friends.

Author: Jean-Philippe Cyr

Year: 2023

Country of Origin: Canada

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2023 Award Winners

Cover of the book titled 'Plant You' by Carleigh Bodrug, featuring a plate of plant-based tacos with fresh vegetables and lime wedges.

1st Place - PlantYou
by Carleigh Bodrug

Plant-based eating doesn't have to be complicated! The delicious recipes in this easy-to-follow cookbook are guaranteed to keep you inspired and motivated.

Enter PlantYou, the ridiculously easy plant-based, oil-free cookbook with over 140+ healthy vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cheese sauces, salad dressings, dessert and more!

In her eagerly anticipated debut cookbook, Carleigh Bodrug, the Founder of the wildly popular social media community PlantYou, provides readers with the ultimate full color guidebook that makes plant-based meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking a breeze. With every single recipe, you will find a visual infographic marking the ingredients you need, making it easy to shop, determine portion sizes, and dive into the delicious and nutritious dishes.

Book cover titled "The Plant-Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes: A Guide for Prevention and Management" by Sharon Palmer, featuring three vegan tacos on a white plate, a side of cherry tomatoes, sliced avocados, and purple cabbage, with a light blue background.

2nd Place: PLANT POWERED PLAN TO BEAT DIABETES
by Sharon Palmer, aka The Plant-Powered Dietitian

An inspiring, 100% plant-based cookbook to help manage diabetes, prevent complications, and promote optimal health with easy vegan recipes, advice on meal planning, cooking tips, shopping lists, and more! Celebrated vegan nutritionist Sharon Palmer, aka The Plant-Powered Dietitian, presents 100 plant-based diet recipes for evidence-based diabetes management.

Cover of a vegan cookbook titled "The Simple Vegan Kitchen" by Lauren McNeill. The cover features images of plant-based dishes in bowls, including tomato sauce with meatless meatballs, chili, and broccoli, along with a piece of garlic bread and fresh herbs.
Book cover titled 'Natural Flava' by Craig & Shaun McNuff, featuring two men cooking and eating plant-based Caribbean dishes in a kitchen, with a yellow background and an 'Italy Inspired' badge.

3rd Place: Natural Flava: Quick & Easy Plant-Based Caribbean Recipes
by Craig and Shaun McAnuff

Craig and Shaun McAnuff are all about maximum flava. These recipes are filling, flava-ful, and just happen to be vegan, too. Caribbean food makes for brilliant vegan dishes, relying on fresh, vibrant fruit and veg. Jamaican food has a vegan history with the Rastifarian Ital diet, and Natural Flava brings together Ital inspiration, punchy Caribbean flava, and quick and easy recipes.

2023 Honorable Mentions

Cover of a cookbook titled 'Chinese Homestyle' by Maggie Zhu, featuring a bowl of Asian noodles garnished with chopped peanuts, green onions, spinach, and chili oil.

All 2023 Nominees

Cover of a vegan cookbook titled 'Best of Vegan' featuring a pepperoni and vegetable pizza on a wooden serving board. The background is yellow with green and white text, including a quote and author's name.
A bowl of Asian-style noodles topped with chopped peanuts, chopped green onions, chili oil, and fresh greens, served with chopsticks.
Book cover titled 'Death for Dinner' with a horror-themed collage of illustrations including a masked figure, a screaming face, a bloody knife, a sinister clown, a haunted house, and shadowy children, all against a red background.
Book cover titled "Dirty Gourmet Plant Power" featuring a container of colorful plant-based food on a wooden surface.
Cover of a cookbook titled 'Easy Southern Vegan Cookbook' by Troy Gardner, featuring baked macaroni and cheese in a white dish with a fork and a blue tablecloth.
A heart-shaped vegan pizza with cherry tomatoes, black olives, and herbs. The pizza is on a dark surface with scattered cherry tomatoes and herbs around it. The top of the image has bold text that says "EAT THE RAINBOW," and the bottom has text that says "VEGAN RECIPES MADE WITH LOVE FROM BO'S KITCHEN."
A cover of a book titled 'Irresistibly Vegan Gourmet Dining' by Elvira Rodriguez Alonso. The cover features an assortment of vegan dishes including a vegetable chili, a large salad, a plate of vegan chicken and vegetables, a chocolate cake with yellow and pink decorations, and a vegan burrito with salsa. There are also small flowers and a vase with more flowers on a white marble surface background.
Cover of the cookbook titled 'My Vegan Cookbook' by Betty Chetcuti, featuring colorful images of various fruits and vegetables including blueberries, lemon, watermelon, pear, grapes, tomato, and artichoke.
Cover of a cookbook titled 'Natural Flava' featuring two men in the kitchen cooking and smiling, with the subtitle highlighting quick, easy, plant-based Caribbean recipes, authored by Craig and Shaun McAnuff, published by Bloomsbury.
Book cover titled 'Nourishing Vegan Every Day' with a plate of colorful vegan spring rolls and dipping sauce, accompanied by lime wedges and mint leaves.
Cover of a cookbook titled "Plant-Based Delicious" by Ashley Madden, featuring a plate of spaghetti with plant-based meatballs and tomato sauce.
A plate of roasted pumpkin slices garnished with cilantro and sprinkled with spices, served with a side of creamy dipping sauce in a small bowl.
Book cover for 'Plant-Based on a Budget: Quick & Easy' by Toni Okamoto, featuring a bowl of vegan food including rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and vegetables, with a small bowl of chopped greens.
Book cover titled 'Plantifully Lean' with a woman smiling and holding a plate of food.
Cover of the cookbook 'Plant You' by Carleigh Bodrug, featuring a white plate with three plant-based tacos, a small bowl of sauce, and lime wedges. The cover also includes a red circle indicating it's a New York Times bestseller, and a green circle noting a foreword by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz.
Book cover titled 'Vegan Jamaican Recipes to Repeat' by Denai Moore, featuring bold yellow text on an orange background with a sun icon.
Book cover titled 'Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky: Modern Plant-Based Recipes Using Native American Ingredients' by Lois Ellen Frank, featuring various vegetables, grains, and spices on a dark textured background.
A bowl with a salad containing lettuce, broccoli, and crumbled vegan topping, two hash browns, a glass of red wine with a sunflower design, and the cover text "Simple. Easy. Vegan."
A chocolate cake with white frosting, topped with coffee beans and drizzled with chocolate ganache, placed on a wooden cake stand.
Book cover of The Plant-Based 5-Ingredient Cookbook featuring a bowl of vegetable stew with tomatoes and spinach, with a person's hand holding a spoon. Text highlights include 'Fast & Flavorful Recipes Made Vegan' and '100 Easy, Everyday Dishes.'
Cover of a book titled 'The Plant-Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes' showing three vegan tacos on a white plate, a bowl of cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and shredded purple cabbage, with a light blue background.
Cover of a vegan cookbook with a bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and cilantro, a plate of meatballs in tomato sauce garnished with parsley, and a side of broccoli and walnuts on a marble surface.
Book cover titled "Voilà Vegan" featuring a chocolate cake topped with strawberries, raspberries, and cherries on a white plate, with a yellow mug and additional berries in the background.
A person using a pasta machine to make and roll fresh pasta noodles. The photo features a hand, tattooed, holding a bunch of pasta as it is extruded from the machine.
Cover of a cookbook titled 'Vegan Chocolate Treats' with a blue background and images of vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free chocolate bars topped with chopped nuts.
Book cover titled "Vegan Fast Food" featuring images of plant-based burgers, fried chicken, a milkshake, and a taco, with text emphasizing vegan fast food options and author Brian Watson aka Thee Burger Dude.

IVFF Cookbook Award Winners & Nominees

1st Place - "Plant Based India" by Dr. Sheil Shukla

India is home to a vibrant tapestry of culinary traditions—and to more vegetarians than anywhere else in the world. It’s also where Dr. Sheil Shukla learned to love traditional Gujarāti fare, cooking alongside his adored ba (grandmother) over summers in Mumbai. During his medical training, Dr. Shukla discovered the power of plant-based nutrition to prevent and manage chronic illness—and so began his mission to reinvent the classic vegetarian dishes of his heritage.

2nd Place - "Epic Vegan Quick And Easy" by Dustin Harder

Veteran author and creator of The Vegan Roadie series, Dustin Harder serves as your guide to all things vegan, showing you how to use straightforward ingredients and techniques to make every meal epic. This book tells you how to create your own masterpieces by adding exciting flavors and textures, stacking layers upon layers of ooey-gooey goodness, and putting variety at your fingertips.

3rd Place - "Good For Your Gut" by Desiree Nielsen, RD

In Good for Your Gut, you’ll discover how to fuel gut health with whole plant foods and practical lifestyle strategies—from movement to managing stress—for a truly holistic and evidence-based approach to health and wellness. Featuring over 90 beautifully illustrated plant-based recipes created to protect, heal, or soothe your gut, with meal plans for each core area of digestive health.

2022


All 2022 Nominees

Cover of a cookbook titled 'Provecho' with a top-down view of a Mexican meal including rice, beans, radishes, tortillas, enchiladas, guacamole, and salad on a wooden table, with hands serving food.
Book cover titled 'The Vegan Cake Bible' by Sara Kidd, featuring a slice of layered vegan cake on a white plate against a pink background.
Vegetable platter, sliced radishes, and stuffed dates on a white table with drinks and a festive dinner scene.
An assortment of fresh vegetables including broccoli, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, artichoke, and leafy greens, with the book title 'Happy Vegan Food' and author 'Bettina Campolucio Borpi' displayed prominently.
Cover of a cookbook titled 'Guilt-Free Vegan Cookbook' with colorful vegan desserts and dishes displayed on a black background.
A round tray with multiple small bowls of Indian plant-based dishes, including rice, vegetables, and lentils, garnished with herbs and vegetables, with a book titled 'Plant-Based India' and subtitle about nourishing recipes rooted in tradition by Dr. Sheil Shukla in the background.
Cover of 'Gracias Madre' cookbook with plates of Mexican-inspired food, guacamole, and lime-infused drinks on a patterned table.
Cover of the Vegan Indian Cookbook titled 'Instant Pot Vegan Indian Cookbook' by Meena Agarwal, featuring images of Indian dishes and ingredients on a blue background.
Vegetable clock made with pineapple, tomato, cucumbers, carrots, and green beans, with a book titled 'Purpose of Love' by Marilyn and Margaret Cornelius at the bottom.
Cover of a vegan cookbook featuring bowls of pasta salad, leafy greens, and chili flakes on a white marble surface.
A cover page for a book titled "Feeding Women of the Talmud, Feeding Ourselves" by Kenden Alfond, surrounded by various baked goods including cookies, cake, and bars.
A woman with red hair sitting at a white kitchen counter, smiling with her chin resting on her hand, surrounded by vegan food and a pink drink, with the logo 'the Edgy Veg.' and the text 'EASY EATS' on a red stripe.
A book cover titled 'Good for Your Gut', featuring a plant-based salad with tomatoes, shredded purple cabbage, chopped nuts, and mixed greens on a white plate.
Cover of cookbook titled 'The Two Spoons Cookbook' by Hannah Sunderani, featuring a top-down view of a table with various breakfast foods including croissants, bowls of berries and yogurt, fresh cherries, sliced peaches, and drinks, with people's hands reaching for food.
The cover of The Cajun Vegan Cookbook showing a sandwich with fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, and a bun, served with celery sticks and a small cup of dipping sauce, all presented on a white rectangular plate. The background is dark wood with a lemon, parsley, and purple cabbage nearby.
A cookbook titled 'Plant-Based Buddha Bowls' by Kelli Foster with a subtitle '100 Recipes for Nourishing One-Bowl Vegan Meals.' The cover features a bowl of colorful vegetable Buddha bowl, a small dish of sauce, and a fork on a napkin.
Book cover titled 'Plant Powered Mexican' with subtitle 'Fast, Fresh Recipes from a Mexican-American Kitchen.' Features a bowl of diced cucumbers, watermelon, and cilantro, with a small bowl of rice and other ingredients in the background, on a blue striped surface.
Cover of a cookbook titled 'Epic Vegan Quick and Easy' showing three vegan tacos with vegetables, lime, and avocado on a red background.
Book cover titled 'Mind Food' with subtitle 'Plant-Based Recipes for Positive Mental Health'. The cover features a hand holding a bunch of various fresh green vegetables and herbs, set against a gray background. Author's name 'Lauren Lovatt' is at the bottom.
A cookbook titled 'Light & Easy Vegan Baking' with photos of muffins, a cupcake, cake slices, and a woman holding a baking tray.
Book cover titled "LOVE the FOODS that LOVE YOU BACK: Clean, Healthy, VEGAN Recipes for Everyone" featuring a bowl of soup with mushrooms, tofu, and green onions, with a colorful floral and abstract patterned background.
Cover of Vegan Richa's Instant Pot Cookbook featuring dishes like pasta, taco-style filling, and a creamy soup, with text highlighting plant-based Indian recipes.
Cooked plant-based skewers with vegetables on a white plate, set against a beige background with text about a vegan, gluten-free, oil-free recipe book.
Book cover titled "The Plant-Based for Life Cookbook" featuring a white plate with an assortment of colorful fresh vegetables, including lettuce, broccoli, carrots, cherry tomatoes, purple cabbage, snap peas, and sliced root vegetables.
A cookbook cover titled 'The Buddhist Chef's Vegan Comfort Cooking' showing a baking dish with rolled, stuffed bread rolls on a rustic wooden table.
Cover of 'Omari McQueen's Best Bites Cookbook' featuring a young boy holding a spoon and whisk, with colorful fruits and vegetables in the background, highlighting over 35 easy-to-make plant-based recipes.
Book cover titled "Let's Gø Nuts" with a red background and illustrations of various nuts and seeds. Subtitle says "80 Vegan Recipes with Nuts and Seeds." Authors are Estella Schweizer and Winfried Heinze. Publisher logo "Prestel" is at the bottom right.
Cover of a cookbook titled 'Cooking with Plant-Based Meat,' featuring images of a burger, bowls of chili topped with sour cream and cilantro, and a plate of tacos with lettuce and plant-based meat.
A woman in a teal dress preparing a salad in a bright kitchen with a large window. There are grapes, bread, and a bowl of spread on the counter. The book cover has the title 'Dreena's Kind Kitchen' and features text about whole-foods vegan recipes.

1st Place - “Dreena’s Kind Kitchen” by Dreena Burton

From veteran cookbook author Dreena Burton comes a collection of 100 dependable and delicious plant-based recipes that everyone will love. With helpful guidance on techniques, time-saving tips, and suggestions for repurposing leftovers into delicious new dishes, this dependable resource will boost your cooking confidence and help you find success in your own plant-powered kitchen.

Cover of a cookbook titled "Liv B's Easy Everyday" by Olivia Biermann, featuring a plate of vegan roasted zucchini, red peppers, carrots, and rice, with a fork on the side, accompanied by glasses and bowls of drinking water with lemon, all on a pink table.

2nd Place - “Liv B’s Easy Everyday” by Olivia Biermann

Liv B’s Easy Everyday is a new collection of 100 recipes that are tastier and easier than ever. Everything in this book is cooked with either five ingredients or in one pot or on a sheet pan. You'll use less kitchen equipment and less effort, giving you more space to exhale in your already busy day.

Cover of a vegan cookbook titled "Fast Easy Cheap Vegan" by Sam Turnbull, featuring images of pizza, soup, pasta, and chocolate cake.

3rd Place - “Fast Easy Cheap Vegan” by Sam Turnbull

From Sam Turnbull, the bestselling author of Fuss-Free Vegan, and creator of the blog It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken, comes her eagerly awaited second cookbook. She is cooking up even simpler vegan comfort food--on a budget, with fewer ingredients, and in 30 minutes or less!

2021

All 2021 Nominees

Cover of 'The Dirty Vegan Cookbook' featuring images of vegan dishes including a chocolate drink, pasta, a pie, and a pizza.
Cover of Dreena Burton's cookbook titled "Dreena's Kind Kitchen." The cover features a woman in a teal dress preparing a salad in a white bowl in a bright kitchen with sunlight streaming in. There is a yellow circle highlighting "100+ Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes to Enjoy Every Day" and a small potted herb on the counter.
A colorful salad with cucumber, radish, leafy greens, chickpeas, and other vegetables, served on a white plate on a wooden surface, with small bowls of seeds and dressing nearby.
A plate of two plant-based tacos topped with chopped vegetables and sliced radishes, garnished with lime wedges. The image promotes an eatless, plant-based diet for animals and the planet, highlighting over 75 recipes.
Book cover titled 'The Classics Veganized' by Doug McNish, featuring fried chicken, French fries, and ketchup on newspaper-lined surface.
Cover of a vegan cookbook titled 'Epic Vegan Quick and Easy' with images of vegan tacos and avocado slices on a red background.
Book cover for 'Fast Easy Cheap Vegan' by Sam Turnbull showing slices of pizza and chocolate cake, a bowl of avocado hummus, a plate of pasta, and various food toppings.
A plate of pasta with tomato sauce topped with grated cheese and herbs, with a hand holding a fork, on a white table with cheese and herbs in the background.
Book cover titled 'The How Not to Diet Cookbook' with the subtitle '100+ Recipes for Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss' by Michael Greger, M.D. It features the words 'Not to Diet' with each letter decorated with food items: red chili peppers, orange slice, black sesame seeds, cranberries, turmeric, arugula, and red beans.
Book cover titled "Linda McCartney's Family Kitchen" with plant illustrations and a white background, featuring a subtitle about plant-based recipes.
A book titled 'Liv B's Easy Everyday' featuring vegan recipes, with a dish of roasted zucchini, red peppers, carrots, and onions over rice on a white plate, and a gold fork beside it. There is a glass of lemon water and a small bowl of green sauce or dip on a pink tablecloth.
Book cover for 'Oh She Glows for Dinner' by Angela Liddon, featuring a woman with long blonde hair in a white floral dress, smiling and holding a large bowl of pasta in a bright modern kitchen with a table set with multiple dishes and a centerpiece of flowers.
Book cover titled 'Super Vegan Scoops! Plant-Based Ice Cream for Everyone' by Hannah Kaminsky. The cover features various vegan desserts including ice cream, popsicles, cookies, and berries on a pastel background.
A woman smiling outdoors holding a plate with a chocolate-topped cheesecake topped with raspberries, standing in a field with sunlight.
Cover of the plant-based cookbook with a bowl of salad containing greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, and falafel, with lemon wedges and dressing nearby.
Cover of a cookbook titled 'The Vegan Armenian Kitchen' featuring a wooden bowl filled with colorful Armenian food including grilled vegetables, beans, tomatoes, and herbs, on a gray textured surface with walnuts and a pomegranate nearby.
The cover of 'The Vegan Meat Cookbook' by Miyoko Schinner, featuring bowls of plant-based meat dishes with radish slices, lettuce, and avocado on a white wooden surface.
Two copies of Jenny's Kuali Vegan Cookbook on a table, featuring a bowl of vegan soup garnished with herbs, surrounded by vegetables and colorful placemats.
Party food including onion rings, a burger, and a small portion of mac and cheese on a colorful