Comida Casera – by Dora Ramírez 

The author, a classically trained Mexican chef, adopted a plant-based diet for health reasons, and was concerned she’d have to forego many of her favorite dishes.

However! When it comes down to it, most of the flavor in most dishes comes from the plants (especially but not only: the spices and herbs), and when it comes to meat and dairy, that’s mostly for the texture.

So, she set about veganizing her recipes, keeping all the flavor while changing some of of the texture-giving components. Where once there was cow cheese, now there’s almond cheese. Where once there was animal cream, same deal. Meat, meanwhile, is replaced with rich, fibrous plants with all the same seasonings. Healthy oils add fats that used to be heavily saturated animal fats.

In short, the experience has been kept the same or made tastier, and the health profile has been considerably improved.

Is it perfect, healthwise? Many recipes are! Some aren’t (see for example, those with fried corn tortillas involved, or an ice cream dish that still has its sugar content, etc), but overall, this is an incredibly healthy book of authentic Mexican vegan cooking.

Bottom line: if you like Mexican food and also like looking after your health, you’ll want a copy of this book.

Click here to check out Comida Casera, and enjoy all the flavor without sacrificing your health!