The Unofficial Harry Potter Vegan Cookbook: Extraordinary plant-based meals inspired by the Realm of Wizards and Witches

My review as originally written on the StoryGraph: Absolutely five-star cookbook! For TL;DR: the recipes are delicious, the book beautiful, and the information about veganism and vegan cooking both helpful and inspiring!If you're a Harry Potter fan, get this cookbook! It doesn't matter if you're not vegan, forget about the stereotypes, this food is indulgent and beautiful and absolutely satisfying. The good you'll be doing for animals, the environment, and your own health can just be considered bonuses! It's easy to forget, but the book itself is a beautiful showpiece as well, with a silky, embossed cover; patterned endpapers; well-organized, easy-to-read text; and full-page, color photographs included with every recipe.Before I describe my experience with the half-dozen recipes I've already tried, here are some highlights from the other sections of the book:- Enthralling foreword by Evanna Lynch. If you're already vegan, your passion for the cause will be set ablaze ❤️‍🔥 For those who are veg-curious, you may be moved to finally take the next step!- Listing the reasons to go vegan and tying them to the Wizarding World we all know and love~- Vegan alternatives section that can help veganize any recipe or allow you to throw together a quick vegan meal without instructions.- Fun and helpful Kitchen Witch Tips. A bit too new age witch (spiritual/religious) and not enough fantasy witch (my view of the Wizarding World) for me, so I came up with my own versions because I did like the core ideas being presented (such as clean the kitchen before cooking, get as much light into the kitchen as possible when working, be mindful and grateful as you cook, etc.).- The appendix section that lists all recipes, including by which Harry Potter book they're from (such a good idea!), and the metric conversion page (I grew up with Imperial but I prefer metric for its precision!).I made several recipes from this book for Thanksgiving this year and I was able to provide my family with a complete and magical vegan feast! In fact, I had to make some recipes the weekend after the holiday because I chose way more things than I could make 😅 Here's what I made and how it was:- Rabbit Food Grazing Board: So delicious, so filling, perfect for a big gathering or party! The grilled olives were an awesome, unusual addition that I loved, and it was treat to have pomegranate seeds for the first time since childhood (they went well with everything), but the star was the tzatziki sauce. I will make this sauce any time I want tzatziki from now on!- Dragon Roasted Nuts: These were a big hit with my entire family, one of the things people called out as particularly delicious. The best thing is, they have a flavor that is both seductively familiar and yet wholly unique. It's hard to stop eating them because you just want more and more of that enchanting taste!- Fang's Boarhound Treats: I made these as my pups' Thanksgiving treat and they LOVED them. Absolutely no hesitation or polite curiosity, just munch, munch, down the hatch! Being vegan, these treats are made with stuff humans wouldn't mind eating, like applesauce, peanut butter, and vegan yogurt. I might have to reserve one for myself next time...- Butterbeer Three Ways: For Thanksgiving, I chose to make the hot butterbeer and kept it warm in a small slow cooker. The only downside is the calculation necessary to quadruple the recipe, as it only serves two normally. This was another item that was particularly praised by everyone in my family!- Pumpkin Patch Brownies: SO INDULGENT. So rich and delicious~ To simplify the recipe, I replaced the cubed pumpkin, coconut oil, and gingerbread spices with canned pumpkin pie filling. It worked great (the pumpkin pie flavor sat evenly with the rich chocolate) and cut off at least a good half hour of cooking/prep work!To make cooking easier for Christmas this year, we've ordered catering for the main meal, and I'm just going to make some desserts and drinks, several of them from this book, including the Apple Pie and Arthur's Eggnog 🤤 And there are so many holiday appropriate recipes still remaining, not just for the end-of-year holidays. How about Liquid Luck for New Year's? Amortentia for Valentine's Day? The Great Feast for Independence Day? Full Moon Cookies for Halloween? Not to mention Happee Birthdae Cake for all those special days! And there are plenty recipes more for whatever you're in the mood for, such as Cheery Owl Breakfast Donuts, Buckbeak's Stuffed Pumpkins, Coconut Snow Cones, Caramelized Devil's Snare, Ernie's Sandwich, Slithering Snake Ravioli, Polyjuice Potion, and Treacle Tart (Harry's favorite!).I hope everyone will try this cookbook and enjoy all its magical offerings~!

I bought this for myself. I actually pre-ordered it, and it exceeded expectations. No wait— it would actually get an O- outstanding!I cannot believe how beautiful this book is. I keep it on my coffee table and keep picking it up to stare at it some more. The aesthetic. 🤌🔮⚡️The recipes are delicious and clearly tested to perfection, and are an adventure to create. This is better than any other HP cookbook, vegan or not, so put that out of your mind if you’re not vegan. It’s got a helpful guide in the beginning so you’ll never be confused.Now, there might be a few obscure ingredients here and there, but in the days of Amazon and online shopping, this is not a problem. Just commit to ordering some of the things online and don’t set yourself up for failure by trying to find it all at your local supermarket. Plus, I’ve already used up the rest of the ingredients i had to order in other recipes, and it introduced me to something new, which was really fun for me.If you’re adventurous in the kitchen, or if you’d LIKE to be more adventurous in the kitchen. This is for you. If you’re having a get together and need a show stopper, this is for you. If you just want a beautiful book on your coffee table or bookshelf, this is for you. I advise you to take photos before serving it bc it will be eaten very quickly and your opportunity will be over. LOL.Bonus- I learned about the Protego Foundation, and was deeply inspired by the work of Tylor, Kathryn, Imana, and Ms. Evana Lynch herself.. I’m now a member, so this book has also made me take action on things that are important to me. Highly recommend the ProtegoCast and Chickpeeps podcasts.

Let me start by saying that I was floored at how gorgeous this book is. I was not expecting that. It's pretty much a work of art... but it ends there for me. These recipes are overly complicated with ingredients that the average person may not have readily available... some ingredients I wouldn't even know where to find, and I cook and bake a lot. 4 stars though for the artwork, and the moon water cookies! My aunt makes moon water so I really appreciated that recipe. Love the idea of this book, but it needs to be more simplified for the 9 to 5 worker please! It's hard enough to find good vegan recipes. Thanks!

I bought this after seeing it advertised on Instagram. I did not expect for it to be so well made and thought out. I love the introductory pages that explain vegan alternatives for new vegans. The photos were artfully done. So far have tried two recipes that were excellent. I’ve thumbed through it and believe this could easily be the only vegan book you ever need with regular essentials. It also has great ideas for kids or Halloween parties.

I actually took this to work. I work in the kitchen for a school. Great stuff in here.

Gave as a gift. Recipient was very pleased with the book and eager to try several recipes. She is vegan and a huge Harry Potter fan so it was perfect. There are a variety of categories and many great photos of the dishes.

This cookbook is a must have for any Harry Potter fan!! Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to be true to the Harry Potter movies and books. The recipes are easy to understand and Evanna Lynch’s (Luna Lovegood) message at the start is heartwarming. The book is filled with colorful pictures and creative touches like songs to listen to enhance your magical mood! I loved this book and like the co-author Tylor Starr says “the strongest form of magic each of us has doesn’t come from a wand - it comes from our ability to love”. Showing love to all animals by sparing their lives through vegan living is magic! Love this book ❤️

I thought it was going to be a vegan version of the non-vegan unofficial Harry Potter cookbook but there was only half the recipes. The photography is beautiful, but a lot of the recipes are very-complicated Harry Potter inspired dishes as opposed to what Harry actually ate in the books. I thought this would be a book I can use for everyday cooking, but the complexity of the recipes makes it difficult for everyday use

I love this recipe book so much. I'm an HP stan and initially bought this for my sister-in-law and my brother and then decided to order one for myself as well. Recipes are so creative and magical. A great gift for a vegan Harry Potter lover!