The Buddhist Chef

Praise

“Bring your appetite and check any plant-based skepticism at the door! Jean-Philippe Cyr proves himself a creative culinary genius, offering up one mouth-watering recipe after the next in The Buddhist Chef. On a mission to make plant-based eating accessible to all, the recipes in this cookbook are approachable, delicious, and will leave you coming back for more! BLTs. Millet pot pie. Spicy peanut tofu. So. Much. Yes! Jean-Philippe proves, one recipe at a time, that vegan cooking requires no sacrifice at all!”
Chloe Coscarelli, vegan chef and cookbook author

“Really tasty and nourishing vegan recipes that are perfect for every meal of the day, The Buddhist Chef will inspire you in the kitchen and help you, the environment, and the animals all at the same time. You and your family will want to go back for seconds… and thirds.”
Kip Andersen, director of Cowspiracy and What the Health
 
“From classic dishes to gourmet recipes, Jean-Philippe is the master of making anything vegan! Whether you are vegan or just interested in eating delicious plant-based food, The Buddhist Chef will guide you through making scrumptious recipes with ease and finesse.”
Sam Turnbull, author of Fuss-Free Vegan and creator of itdoesnttastelikechicken.com
 
“Jean-Philippe Cyr masterfully demonstrates that plant-based eating doesn’t mean abandoning everything you love. These recipes are easy, delicious, and perfect for any kitchen.”
Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter, co-founders of the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary and New York Times bestselling authors
 
“The Buddhist Chef is such a delight to read and aspire to—the marriage of Cyr’s spiritual practice with his innovative, yet relatable plant-based recipes is exactly what we could all learn and benefit from. All the comfort foods, the satiating hearty meals that a die-hard meat-lover craves are laid out in simple vegan alternatives with easy-to-find ingredients. Cannot wait to dive into these recipes and maybe even trick the kids with some veggie meatball sauce! From one hardcore veggie lover to another, Bravo!”
Mandy Wolfe, co-founder and head chef of Mandy’s restaurants
 
“Jean-Philippe Cyr’s The Buddhist Chef is the perfect blend of nutrition and comfort. The recipes are approachable, full of flavor and well suited for both wellness veterans and those simply looking to add a few more greens to their daily diet. This is a book for everyone.”
Zach Berman, author of The Juice Truck