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Testimonials

Tessa Rohatensky & Ambrose Tierney

Halifax, NS Canada
These complete menus are perfect for hosting a dinner party, potlucks with friends, or having a date ....night in with your partner. Bring the restaurant to your home! Food that’s a conversation starter.
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Andrew Schaad

Sedona, AZ US
As a former vegetarian chef and restaurant owner, I am not easily captured by new cookbooks and recipes. .... But Elvira's book has done just that. Every ingredient is carefully selected and measured, both in quantity and in its function to produce a truly unique element of taste. This is not merely mixing together ingredients but a culinary journey, filled with joy, quality and attention. Personally, I truly appreciate Elvira's commitment to the ethical side of vegan cooking. Whether you are a vegan or not, her reflections merit consideration, and the delicious meals resulting from her guidance are the most convincing arguments.
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Tammy Andreotti

Calgary, AB Canada
As a mother of two kids… I am happy to say that I hear nothing but happy mumbligs at the table whenever I make one of Elvira’s meals! As a mother of two kids, dinner time is often a chance.... to hear them complain about my meal choices. Our family became planted based two years ago so collecting recipes that have texture, flavour and creativity is incredibly difficult in today’s fast paced world of comfort food. From the first recipe I tried from Irresistibly Vegan my kids have praised my cooking! All fresh and easy to find ingredients! Our favourites include the Moussaka, Veggie and Bean Chili, Ginger-Lemon Bars. I am happy to say that I hear nothing but happy mumblings at the table whenever I make one of Elvira’s meals! If you love to cook and want to ensure unique healthy choices and variety, this is the book for you!
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Keely Newcombe,

Brisbain, QL Australia
Cooking from this book makes me feel like I’m traveling again. I love the variety of recipes from all over ....the world, I never would thought to add cocoa to my chili dish. It’s food that tastes great and feels good, highly recommend this book for everyone; not just vegans!
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Victoria

Spain
You’ll be upgrading your cooking skills. I’m always looking for great vegan and wholefood plant-based cookbooks .... to add to my collection and Elvira’s Irresistibly Vegan is a must have! Her well-crafted collection of recipes will enrich everyone’s kitchen, whether you’re a pro or beginner. You’ll be upgrading your cooking skills as Elvira takes you through the recipes and cooking process as if you’re having fun cooking with a friend. You feel the recipes were created with love for vegan cuisine and generously Elvira shares her decades of chef’s experience with you. If you want to be surprised by creative and delicious recipes, get this book! You’ll fall in love with Elvira’s colorful and vibrant cooking.
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Tracy Murray

Toronto, ON Canada
I am vegetarian and my family are meat lovers, but these healthy, delicious recipes are enjoyed by all..... Irresistibly Vegan is definitely irresistible! Its colorful photographs, clear instructions and complete menus make it a family favorite for vegan meals. I am vegetarian and my family are meat lovers, but these healthy, delicious recipes are enjoyed by all. The Apple-Cranberry-Yam Stuffing is my new go-to for special occasions, and the Cauliflower Wings with Celery Sticks and Herb Dip is often a part of our weekly dinner menu. You will not regret adding Irresistibly Vegan to your cookbook collection!
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Testimonials From Around The World


Very inspired and well-balanced meals that I am so proud to present to my guests, as well as my family!!

The most original and inspired cookbook!! I love the unique take on recipes from different countries and cultures. I am also loving the idea of full meal recipes. Very inspired and well-balanced meals that I am so proud to present to my guests, as well as my family!! Beautiful presentation, wholesome ingredients and recipes made with love and care for healthy, nourishing, gourmet, vegan lifestyle. I was waiting with so much anticipation to find a book like this. Now I have a copy. A treasure to own!!!

Martine Georgiou

Athens, Greece


Dinner parties will never be the same!

These recipes are so innovative, and bursting with color and creativity. Wholesome ingredients elevated to a whole new level. I am always so amazed by Elvira's effortless creativity and so thankful for all of these amazing recipes. Dinner parties will never be the same!

Stephanie Denk

Lake Country, BC Canada


From pleasing appetizers to distinctive side dishes, nourishing main courses and delectable desserts. Truly irresistible!

Elvira's creative recipes and thoughtful menus are an inspiration to anyone looking for amazing plant-based meals! The beautiful photographs enticed me to try recipes from the many international cuisines featured in this book. From pleasing appetizers to distinctive side dishes, nourishing main courses and delectable desserts, the unique blend of flavors that comes from tried and true combinations of high quality ingredients nourishes the body and soul.

Amanda Roze

Kelowna, BC Canada


Dieses Buch ist eine unwiderstehliche Einladung, gesunde, leckere und nahrhafte Lebensmittel zu kochen und zu essen!

Ich liebe dieses Buch. Es gibt mir Ideen und Inspiration, um tiefer in die „vegane Küche“ einzutauchen. Die verschiedenen Gerichte sind eine perfekte Kombination aus frischen Zutaten mit hohem Nährwert. Dieses Buch ist eine unwiderstehliche Einladung, gesunde, leckere und nahrhafte Lebensmittel zu kochen und zu essen!
Ich kann es kaum erwarten, weitere Rezepte auszuprobieren.
Es ist ein perfektes Buch für diejenigen, die bereit sind, ein komplettes veganes Menü zuzubereiten und ihre Freunde mit fantastischem Essen zu überraschen! Ich empfehle dieses Buch auf jeden Fall!! Tolle Bilder!

Julieta Manzi

Aumühle, Germany


Pure bliss eating these amazing meals.

The best cookbook ever with absolutely delicious and nutritious Vegan Recipes! Pure bliss eating these amazing meals.

Deanna Dolhanty

Lake Country, BC Canada


With a household of four adults, one vegan, one gluten and dairy sensitive, one vegan and gluten sensitive and one omnivore, I have been waiting for this cookbook for ever.

The book is packed with delicious, healthy and nutritious recipes suitable for all our dietary choices and restrictions. Elvira's wonderful cookbook is fast becoming my go to recipe book with its unique and fresh approach to cooking!

Dominique Haiart

Kelowna, BC Canada


This book will be part of my life from here on…

Thank you for this amazing cook book!!! All the recipes that I have tried so far were absolutely delicious and I love sharing them with friends and family. This way of cooking and preparing wholesome meals has very much inspired me and opened new doors to a healthier and happier lifestyle ! This book will be part of my life from here on…, a piece of art, put together with love for mind , body and soul. I am loving it!!

Esther Schmitt

Beorne, TX US


Whether you are Vegan, or Vegetarian or Meatlover, you will love the variety and Gourmet feel to all the dishes.

I tasted many recipes in the fabulous book ! I loved every one of them and find the book very unique with incredible tastes and recipes. Whether you are Vegan, or Vegetarian or Meatlover, you will love the variety and Gourmet feel to all the dishes. All ingredients are natural and remarkable in texture and tastes. I can defiantly recommend this book to anyone that wants to create extraordinary vegan dishes with an outstanding flair.

Annette Denk

Silver Star, BC Canada


J’adore les rouleaux de printemps au tempeh, le chana masala, la moussaka et bien d'autres plats!

Irresistibly Vegan vous emmène dans un voyage culinaire avec des plats délicieux du monde entier. C'est le livre de cuisine idéal pour trouver de nouvelles idées créatives et partager des repas sains et délicieux végétaliens en famille, entre amis ou pour une occasion spéciale. J’adore les rouleaux de printemps au tempeh, le chana masala, la moussaka et bien d'autres plats ! Tous ceux pour qui vous préparerez ces plats les adoreront!

Gwënaël

France


Whenever I ate in Vegan restaurants, I was not thrilled. However, if Elvira would cook for me every day, I would have no problem being vegan.

I’ve been very blessed to cook with Elvira and eat her delicious food. I’m not a vegan, I like all kinds of food, but really appreciate freshness, creativity and tastiness. Whenever I ate in Vegan restaurants, I was not thrilled. However, if Elvira would cook for me every day, I would have no problem being vegan. Her food is delicious and creative and looks beautiful as well as being incredibly healthy. I tried a few of her recipes and I’m not as experienced and dedicated a cook as Elvira is, but they all turned out fantastic. Elvira’s recipes are great, very detailed and well described (even with pictures) and you get a great variety of cuisines for all kind of tastes. I highly recommend trying it out, specially, if you like to eat dishes that are healthy and taste great.

Ashiko Rupp

Switzerland


The color combinations and the variety of spices from different countries are a feast for the senses.

I am vegan, and I like to eat! The recipes in this book are easy to prepare and well explained. The food is delightful. The color combinations and the variety of spices from different countries are a feast for the senses. They make you feel connected with the big community we call world. Thank you to the author.

Mara d’Ambrosi

Sedona, AZ US


Finally, a vegan cookbook that every recipe is a delightful surprise and really tickles one’s taste buds!

We have had the great pleasure of experiencing many of the recipes in this wonderful vegan cook book and each one has been beyond our expectations (many vegan cookbooks have been so disappointing to us). Finally, a vegan cookbook that every recipe is a delightful surprise and really tickles one’s taste buds! There is nothing that comes close to the Gourmet Irresistible Vegan cookbook on the market today, it is the best Vegan recipes we have ever had. Every dish is delicious, fresh and so nutritious.

Carole McMechan

Kelowna, BC Canada


Who knew vegan foods were so tasty! The book itself is gorgeous with colorful photos and presentations of meals.

This book is a work of love and has finally come to fruition. I am not a vegan but the recipes in here are just so delicious, using fresh produce to create mouth watering dishes . Who knew vegan foods were so tasty! The book itself is gorgeous with colorful photos and presentations of meals. So much thought goes into the menu planning. I love the around the world recipe choices! I love exploring the different unusual recipes and has made me a better cook!

Sumati Colpitts

Sedona, AZ US


This book will keep me busy in the kitchen for a long time. So many recipes l want to try!!!

I’ve just received this book and I’m thrilled about the pictures and the detailed recipes. I love the possibility of creating full menus for different occasions or just making individual recipes like appetizers, or desserts …. I can see the amount of work put into it to make it so easy for readers to follow the recipe instructions… cooking like this is so much fun . This book will keep me busy in the kitchen for a long time. So many recipes l want to try!!!

Jovita Fernández

Aljezur Algarve, Portugal


If you are looking to elevate your vegan meals to a totally new level these recipes are the way to go.

Absolutely delicious recipes. It will bring out the gourmet chef in everyone!

Sue Lawrence

Lake Country, BC Canada


The Irresistibly Vegan Gourmet Dining Cookbook has transformed our home dining experience from dull and unappealing to rich and fulfilling.

Since transitioning from a meat-based diet to a more healthy, plant-based diet, I had found it very difficult to find recipes that were nourishing and delicious. The Irresistibly Vegan Gourmet Dining Cookbook has transformed our home dining experience from dull and unappealing to rich and fulfilling. If you are starving for a beautiful gourmet meal, a satisfying appetizer, or a delectable dessert, search no further than this cookbook. With over 130 recipes to choose from, you are sure to find something to delight everyone’s taste!

Thane Fitzgerald

Oshawa, ON Canada


It was through the pages and pages of delicious recipes that I discovered new favourites, experimented with spices and flavours, and learned how to not just live healthy, but LOVE healthy!

Approximately one year ago, I started on a new journey towards living a cleaner and healthier lifestyle! One big change for me on this journey was to change my eating habits and diet. A big part of this journey was not just making the changes, but learning about how to make the changes. I started to explore and build my capacity on the healthier and delicious options available and grow within my new goals and mindset. Irresistibly Vegan provides not only a recipe to delicious meals, but a recipe to healthy living. It was through the pages and pages of delicious recipes that I discovered new favourites, experimented with spices and flavours, and learned how to not just live healthy, but LOVE healthy! Each recipe is crafted with love, care and expertise which can be experienced with every bite! If you are looking for delicious and amazing vegan meals- look no further than this amazing cookbook!

Taylor Fitzgerald

Oshawa, ON Canada


Vegans and non-vegans alike will appreciate the nutritious and unique flavour combinations.

This is a fabulous cookbook full of tasty recipes, beautiful photography and comprehensive meal planning suggestions. Vegans and non-vegans alike will appreciate the nutritious and unique flavour combinations. This book, as with all good food, was created with love. Enjoy!

Denise Tierney

Victoria Island, BC Canada


The meals and individual dishes we have prepared are delicious and have been enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.

The authors recipes are like an insight into the person she is. Sharing, creating, and eating these meals make you feel like you are in her company. The meals and individual dishes we have prepared are delicious and have been enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike. We look forward to continuing to cook and share the food from the Irresistibly Vegan Gourmet Cookbook.

Jacquie and Raj Marfatia

Melbourne, VI Australia


Guaranteed to please the palate of anyone who loves delicious, healthy and nutritious food, I give Irresistibly Vegan a hearty 5 stars thumbs up!

Having vegan and non-vegan friends who love to gather together to celebrate friendship and special occasions, this cookbook is a rare find. Not only do the recipes incorporate simple real ingredients artfully combined to create an authentic gourmet taste experience but each recipe is also presented beautifully in a tempting and appealing way. Guaranteed to please the palate of anyone who loves delicious, healthy and nutritious food, I give Irresistibly Vegan a hearty 5 stars thumbs up!

Karyn Redekopp

Vernon, BC Canada


I know Elvira for many years. Her enthusiasm and passion to create and deliver the best result possible was contagious.

I know Elvira for many years. We were baking together twice a week for quite a while. Her enthusiasm and passion to create and deliver the best result possible was contagious. We turned our attention to every detail yet the time was flying by in joy and satisfaction. Whatever the task might be she wants to take on, in carries these qualities. Her book is proving it.

Hinrich Haller

Hannover, Germany


Highly recommend to anyone interested in exploring a vegan diet with recipes that are international, soul warming, and most importantly, delicious.

Irresistible indeed! We absolutely loved opening this cookbook for the first time to try a vegan take on a beloved classic. The recipes enclosed are worldly, full flavored, and easy for anyone to follow. We are so happy to have this inventive cookbook to refer to for years of kind, clean + healthy eating to come. Highly recommend to anyone interested in exploring a vegan diet with recipes that are international, soul warming, and most importantly, delicious.

Rachelle L & Matt S

Hamilton, ON Canada


I am delighted to be able to offer them (family and friends) gourmet food that is delicious and nutritious.

I really love my Irresistibly Vegan cookbook! It is a dream come true. The recipes are very tasty and easy to make. I really appreciate that there are menu suggestions and that the ingredients are readily available. Even my friends and family that are not vegan or vegetarian are impressed by the dishes I have made for them. I am delighted to be able to offer them gourmet food that is delicious and nutritious. So much love and beauty has been poured into this cookbook. It is a great favorite of mine and I plan on buying more books as gifts.

Rhiyana Holiday

Sedona, AZ US


Irresistibly Vegan will have you excitedly planning your next dinner party guaranteed to delight and impress your guests!

Irresistibly Vegan? You bet! Whether cooking for vegan or non- vegan friends or family, this cookbook delivers mouth-watering recipes incorporating simple real ingredients artfully combined to produce culinary magic! From individual recipes to Complete Menus presented beautifully in a tempting and appealing way, Irresistibly Vegan will have you excitedly planning your next dinner party guaranteed to delight and impress your guests!

Ron Bonnough

Vernon, BC Canada


The interesting recipes and easy instructions have encouraged me to cook and expanded my cooking horizon.

“Irresistibly Vegan” has enriched my enjoyment of cooking, and the dishes I make are more colorful, varied, and a bit spicier! The interesting recipes and easy instructions have encouraged me to cook and expanded my cooking horizon. Thank you, Elvira for sharing your almost-life-long cooking experiences with so much love and passion."

Subodh Knittel

Hannover, Germany


It has defeated my old idea of boring, tasteless and falling short plant-base food.

I enjoy food that is tasty and satisfying. I was surprised to know that these recipes are vegan. I could not have ever guessed -the roundness of flavors, the variety of dishes and the satisfaction factor after a meal are typical of a traditional meat kitchen. This book has open for me a new horizon of cooking. I am incorporating these recipes to my weekly menus and it has sparked my meals and the time I spend in the kitchen! Beautiful presentations, attractive combinations and so many different culinary traditions to choose from! I must say, it has defeated my old idea of boring, tasteless and falling short plant-base food. Congratulations, a book you will be happy to own!

Rick Taylor

TX, US


I have found it difficult to limit the meat intake of my family. Irresistibly Vegan provides delicious recipes that my two year old loves and my husband doesn’t even miss the meat!

I have long known the health and global benefits of consuming a vegan/vegetarian diet, but with a husband who’s favorite meal is steak with a side of more steak, I have found it difficult to limit the meat intake of my family. Irresistibly Vegan provides delicious recipes that my two year old loves and my husband doesn’t even miss the meat! My two year old even licked his plate after getting to try the orange cake! There is also a great selection of gluten free options that make an awesome addition to our cookbook collection! I look forward to using this resource to expand my confidence cooking meatless meals!

Rae Grant DC

Lake Country, BC Canada


Las recetas son realmente exquisitas, con una mezcla perfecta de ingredientes que dan como resultado unos platos gourmet de primera.

Irresistibly Vegan es el libro de recetas veganas que estaba buscando. Un libro que cautiva por la belleza de las fotos que contiene que de solo mirarlas ya te abren el apetito. Las recetas son realmente exquisitas, con una mezcla perfecta de ingredientes que dan como resultado unos platos gourmet de primera. También es reseñable su estructura, que junto a la receta del plato principal te ofrece una sugerencia de aperitivos y postre con los que lo puedes acompañar, teniendo un menú completo y sano. Todo el libro es una fiesta sensorial.

Paloma Nieto Bazán

Madrid, Spain


The photography is lovely, and the recipes are easy to understand and execute with ingredients that are accessible to most people.

We loved the complete menu plans and the world class combination of great tasting along with beautiful presentation. The photography is lovely, and the recipes are easy to understand and execute with ingredients that are accessible to most people.

Carl and Jennifer Haas

Waterloo, ON Canada


This book changed my life! It has now taken as a family favorite, offering different options for any diet challenges yet remain KID APPROVED!

This book changed my life! It is wonderful to finally have a tool available to begin Vegan cooking at its finest! It has now taken as a family favorite, offering different options for any diet challenges yet remain KID APPROVED! If the kids use it, you know its a real gem! Not only are the recipes delicious and offer a variety of international tastes, it teaches you and takes the stress away from planning. If you are contemplating a lifestyle change- this book is a MUST! Well done on all levels.

Melanie Rohatensky ( Family 6+)

Lake Country, BC Canada


Eating healthy can be challenging on a daily basis. This book helps plan for healthy do ahead meals that are creative and tasty.


Eating healthy can be challenging on a daily basis. This book helps plan for healthy do ahead meals that are creative and tasty.
The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The book contains great tips and techniques that are a nice foundation to help build better cooking technique. Nice book written by a seasoned vegan cooking instructor that allows everyone the chance to prepare delicious meals. Thank you Elvira for making it so easy that even I can make something amazingly good and healthy.

Terri Letain

Picton, ON Canada


Variety and surprise with love to detail.

I’ve been in the vegetarian restaurant business for 9 years, the 3 last ones as manager and owner. And I have observed during that time that the variety of dishes, coming from different cultures and countries, was one of the biggest keys to success. "Irresistibly Vegan" definitely adheres to that formula. Thus, with the inspiration and the surprise already in her pocket, the author throws herself with genuine passion and enjoyment into the challenge of reinventing everything anew. Nothing should be taken for granted! The result is wild, innovative and at the same time classic and traditional! "Irresistibly Vegan" is an explosion of colors, flavors, proposals... The author gives herself permission to break all the rules, except, of course, the unwritten ones, which she seems to know so well.

Jesús Rodríguez Alonso

Cologne, Germany


Food that nurtures the soul and satisfies your cravings. 5 stars!

Natalie Dolhanty

Lake Country, BC Canada


Never in my life did I imagine vegan food tasted this good! For anyone who wants to explore a plant-based, vegan or vegetarian diet, or just a dish, this book is a must!

I’ve been truly blessed (as the dishwasher on duty and photographer on call) to taste each and every one of these recipes. The taste is simply to die for, absolutely scrumptious! No subtle flavor is missing, no detail is spared, no combination is randomly done! I have seen for scratch the creation of these dishes with so much love and joy. All that you can savor -a pleasure to the palate- and see -a captivation to the eyes-. Never in my life did I imagine vegan food tasted this good! For anyone who wants to explore a plant-based, vegan or vegetarian diet, or just a dish, this book is a must! I am confident you will be as nourished and satisfied by these meals as I am.

Brian Taylor

Lake Country, BC Canada


Did my husband and I (the non-vegetarian) enjoy this side dish!

Indian Spiced Cauliflower Wedges. Did my husband and I (the non-vegetarian) enjoy this side dish! We had planned them as an appetizer but ended up making it our entire meal. Cauliflower has become such a staple in our home, but we loved the Indian spices to excite the flavor. They were easy to cook with clear, concise instructions and portions were generous. Don't hesitate to try these.

Linda Dux

Lake Country, BC Canada


Great recipes, I love using them to meal prep for the week!

Great vegan recipes with simple ingredients, I love using them to meal prep for the week!

Greta Haas

Waterloo, ON Canada


From a passionate “old school” baker: Vegan Coconut Fruit Tart: Outstanding!

I am a passionate “old school” baker. For fun, with a little apprehension, I tried Elvira’s vegan fruit tart: Outstanding! Coconut cream and tropical fruit together create such a sophisticated fine flavor.

Susanne

Sedona, AZ US


Have you ever owned a cookbook that you wanted to make every single recipe from? This is it!!!

Very elegant 5 stars…Open your eyes to what’s Veganly Possible! I can attest these dishes taste as good or better as they look! Have you ever owned a cookbook that you wanted to make every single recipe from? This is it!!!

Ken

Vernon, BC Canada


The real bonus of the book is when having to entertain friends or family. It all of a sudden becomes your Gourmet to go book.

If you are looking for something to wake up your taste buds, this is the book for you! The blending of herbs and spices has been done to perfection. And the variety of fruits and vegetables you get to cook…it’s so much fun! This is a great cook book for daily go to meals. But the real bonus of the book is when having to entertain friends or family. It all of a sudden becomes your Gourmet to go book. Thank you Elvira for creating this beautiful piece of art.

Ingrid Mueller

Vernon, BC Canada