Fair Winds Press and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Epic Vegan: Wild and Over-the-Top Plant-Based Recipes. I was under no obligation to review this cookbook and my opinion is freely given.

Epic Vegan is chock-full of exciting food recipes that will have readers looking at vegan eating in a whole new light. With mouthwatering photographs accompanying many of the recipes, this cookbook brings to mind the old adage "you eat with your eyes". Eaters will be hard pressed to miss the meat with these delicious and varied offerings. The author clearly had fun with this cookbook and did not take anything but the recipes too seriously.

The cookbook is divided into different sections, each with recipes that boast over-the-top flavor profiles that are insanely good. There are Basics like Easy Creamy Shells and Cheese and Crispy Drive-Thru Potato Wedges. In the Sauces and Dips section, stand out recipes include Beet Mozzarella and Fuss-Free Tartar Sauce. Breads like Pizza Dough and Crispy Cream Donuts will make readers scrambling to make more. The Appetizer section has varied offerings such as Sweet Chili Cocktail Peanuts and Breakfast Nachos. In the Handheld section, recipes range from ones like Breakfast Platter Dog to Mac Daddy Crunch Burrito. Pizzas include unique recipes like Franks n' Mac Pizza, while the Pasta section boasts more mainstream offerings like Lobster Mac and Cheese. I am most excited to try the recipes in the Bowls of Stuff section, with finished dishes such as Wonton Bowls with Garlic-Fried Quinoa and Loaded Baked Potato Soup. Both the Shakes section and the Desserts have tantalizing recipes that include Cookie Dough Frostee and Power Tower Brownie Sundae.

Overall, this cookbook has the power to change the opinions of non-vegan eaters, while happily expanding the palate of those who eat this way on a daily basis. For this reason, I would recommend Epic Vegan to those new to the cuisine and those who enjoy the vegan lifestyle.

If you’ve ever thought that vegan food is boring, this book will disabuse you of that notion! It is full of fun and tasty-looking recipes, some of which will definitely challenge what you think vegan food can or should be. The book starts with a tiny section about vegan essentials, but the book really is all about the recipes. Sections for the recipes include basics, breads, appetizers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and dessert. Some recipes are meant to mimic foods and textures that omnivores are familiar with, like a section on making your own fake meats; I think these kinds of recipes in particular appeal to those who are considering becoming vegan or are in the early days of following this diet. When I have tried veganism, the one thing I missed most was a creamy texture, like you get with dairy products. This book has recipes that definitely scratch that itch, with creamy dishes that don't have dairy. Other recipes are simply wholly vegan, with no reference to omnivore recipes. A simple flip through this book will show you the creativity contained within and will perhaps inspire your own. Whether you are new to veganism or are an old hand at it, this book will most likely give you plenty of fun ideas for this way of eating.

*thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*
I’ve been vegetarian for 3 and a half years now and I still get really excited when I see new recipes that look amazing! This book is FILLED with those. I still have to try some of them like that Fried Chicken noodle soup was so calling my name and the Fudgy Af Brownies! For now, me and my friends got together and tried to make the All-American Burgers. We didn’t have every ingredient ( like the Vital Wheat Gluten ) but the results were still pretty good, a tad mushy but I think that was a bit of our fault. My friends gave the recipe in between 3 and 4 stars but it did mess a little with our stomachs sooo we’ll give that particular recipe 3,5 stars. Overall it could have more pictures because I love seeing what the food should actually look like BUT I just can’t give it less than 4 stars, it has so much potential good recipes and I’m here for it!

A great addition to vegan cooking. The Chill Sips and Sweet Emotions section are right up my alley. Always looking for sweet treats.

I’ve been mostly vegan for awhile now, I’d say around 90%. When traveling it is hard to stay that way or during work functions.

This cookbook looks awesome! I’ve only made a couple of things so far but they have been pretty good.

Thanks to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I can't wait to try so many of these recipes. I'm not currently vegan, but feel that it's a lifestyle change I want to adopt more of, so think this is a good start!

I’m a huge fan of cookbooks and love to find ones that while may not appeal to me directly, help me find recipes for when friends who have different dietary needs or interest come to dinner. This was the case with EPIC VEGAN.

While only a few of the recipes sounded appealing to me (see above: I’m not vegan), they would definitely be appealing to the friends I have that are. The big things I look for in all cookbooks, though, were missing from this. I felt that 1) there aren’t enough pictures. Especially in a situation like this where it’s dietary specific, it’s helpful to know what you are aiming for on a visual level. Minus one star for that. The other huge thing, in my opinion, that is missing is a nutritional value breakdown, which absolutely should be in a book like this.

I wasn't actually able to fully read any of the recipes, much less try any of them, because the file wouldn't fully show on Adobe Digital Editions, even from my super fast and up to date work computer. But, from the snippets and wee pictures I was able to glance at from time to time. I'm certainly going to check it out from the library when it publishes.

High energy vegan cookbook aimed at those who miss meat in their diet, or who want to eat dishes that taste meaty. Full of brilliant colors and indulgent American recipes. This is not a healthy cookbook, as many recipes feature frying and a lot of oil, but for those vegans who want to treat themselves, this is an excellent book to have in the kitchen.

First of all I am not a vegan but I am very interrestes in eating a more plant based, which is why I requested this book.
There are a lot of great recipes, and I can’t wait to try some of them out.
I do however think there should have been more photos in the book.

I've been looking forward to this one. Having previously stumbled across his YouTube channel and later purchased his first cookbook, when I saw he was working on another, my interest was piqued. Happily, there are many more options available for vegans and vegetarians these days, but there's always room for more! There's a lot to like here. Most fried recipes include the option of baking instead which is nice. Ingredients are listed by weight as well as volume - this is one of my pet peeves with cookbooks since weight is so much more accurate and means fewer dishes to wash so big thanks for this! If you don't already have one, a small digital scale can be had for around $10 and it's so worth the small investment! The photos included are nicely-shot, but I do wish there were more of them. It's always fun to browse through a cookbook and choose a recipe based on the final product image. So far, I've only made the Fudgy AF Brownies (easy to follow directions, no weird ingredients and YUM!), but I have a ridiculous number of other recipes marked to try. As with any cookbook, not every recipe will appeal to every cook, but I think Dustin has provided enough variety here to please just about anyone (not just vegans). I'll definitely be adding this one to my own collection of vegan cookbooks!

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds Press and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this cookbook! I feel like the "cookbook world" has become more competitive as most people don't want a million cookbooks. The recipes need to sound enticing, look fantastic, have nutritional facts and the layout of the book itself needs to be appealing. I thought the layout of this book was very nice and fit the "epic" theme. The pictures are gorgeous and makes me want to make all of the food! I do wish there were more pictures. There were many and the ones that were in there were amazing, however, a picture for every picture would have been even better! It was unfortunately missing nutritional facts. I realize not everyone needs them but I always enjoy seeing them and they are helpful for anyone trying to improve their eating or those who need to watch certain macros, such as diabetes.

Overall though, this book is definitely worth getting! I can't wait to try some of the yummy recipes in here!!

Everything in this recipe book looks amazing, the pictures are beautiful, and I know it'll be a big hit with our patrons who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet.

This is a beautiful book! The pictures are absolutely amazing! I love that the recipes don't call for all pre-made items and actually provide recipes to make my own seiten, "chicken" and something I have never heard of before tofu phish (which sounds super appealing). I cannot wait to create all of these amazing recipes in my kitchen. Thank you for taking vegan recipes beyond the mundane and creating truly epic meals!

With its delicious looking recipes, this book helps making vegan cooking and baking more accessible, especially for people who aren’t used to cooking completely plant-based.
The recipes are - even while sometimes being over the top - more simple than many vegan recipes I’ve seen out there. In a good way. An example: a recipe calls for (vegan) mayonnaise. This cookbook just tells you to use store-bought (vegan) mayo instead of explaining how to make mayonnaise yourself. I loved that. Vegans don’t need to know how to diy all of their sauces, there’s stores for that. Most stores - at least here in Germany - already offer a lot of vegan products, and telling people how to make everything themselves overcomplicates things and makes veganism look more difficult than it actually is. Okay, done ranting.
While I wished there were a bit more pictures of the recipes, I’m really happy about this book and will definitely try out the „cinnadiction rolls“ soon.

Full disclosure:  I am not a vegan, nor I am even a vegetarian.  I am trying to eat less meat and a more plant-based diet.  

The Quinoa Bacon Bits sound intriguing and the Avocado Sour Cream and Cinnadiction Rolls sound fantastic!  The Garlicky Cheddar Biscuits sound like a great substitute for anyone who loves Red Lobster's biscuits.  The Keepin' It Clean Bowl looks delicious, as do the Wonton Bowls with Garlic-Fried Quinoa.

I absolutely love this cookbook! This book is full of mouthwatering recipes that look so amazing! The author gives some background and tips but ultimately says it's up to you- get creative, play around with the recipes, mix and match them and have fun in the kitchen. The recipes are easy to follow, not over complicated and made with easy to find ingredients. I will definitely be making these recipes not only for my own enjoyment but to help prove to my friends and family that think being vegan is "boring" and full of weird food that lacks good taste. I highly recommend this book and already pre-ordered it. Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds Press for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to be granted access to this cookbook. I mean, Epic Vegan? You can’t get much better than epic, right? I must say these recipes live up to the title.... Pad Thai cupcakes... Chocolate Chickpea Ravioli, Cinnamon French Toast Shake and you better believe I will be making the Pickle Pineapple Ice Cream and the Waffle Tot Grilled Cheese. If I have one quibble it is that there is not a photo of every recipe although the photos that are included are quite delightful. I would say this cookbook isn’t for the cook that wants to keep it simple but then again, epic is in the title.

Great all around book for vegan takes on some of the most popular foods right now like lobster mac and cheese and buffalo chicken lasagna.
To do this review I’ll admit I am not a vegan but was looking for ways to cut back on meat eating, hoping for some exiting new dishes that would be appealing enough to try and while there are a few of those (wonton pizza, sounds delicious! French onion pasta bake) it is mostly ways to veganize other more established dishes.
I think the book did a great job of making items where appealing dishes that could appeal to a varied crowd. The author seems fun and interjects some of that energy into the writing.

Not quite five stars because the recipe I tried (cheesy sauce) left me really wanting the real thing. Hopefully some of the other recipes are more satisfying.

I'm not a vegan but I'm on a semi-vegetarian diet and this book was full of interesting new ideas I will surely try.
The recipes are clear and well explained, the pictured gorgeous, the recipes mouthwatering.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.