“This book is an absolute game changer. So easy, so tasty!”
Simple ingredients. Big flavour.
Chef Mel’s easy, flavour-packed cookbook to help you cook smarter, plate better and feel confident at home.
Veggie & Vegan Quickies Cookbook
Simple, delicious plant-based recipes by Chef Mel — your inspirational guide to confidence and creativity in the vegan and vegetarian kitchen.
Whether you are cooking for yourself, your loved ones, your customers, or a crowd, Veggie & Vegan Quickies Cookbook is your go-to kitchen companion for quick, delicious, and satisfying plant-based meals.
With over 32 years of experience as a professional chef and cooking school teacher, Chef Mel has poured her passion, tips, tricks, and cheffy flair into this cookbook. It is more than just a recipe book — it is a practical guide to mastering vegan and vegetarian cooking with confidence, creativity, and ease.
Choose your preferred format:
📘 Ebook / Digital Access — instant access after purchase
📕 Paperback — printed cookbook shipped to you
✅ What’s Inside?
This cookbook is packed with versatile, practical, and flavour-filled recipes designed for both everyday meals and impressive entertaining.
Whether you are just starting your plant-based journey, cooking for a vegetarian or vegan loved one, or looking to level up your kitchen skills, this cookbook gives you the confidence to make vegetables exciting, sexy, and delicious.
Inside, you’ll find:
🥗 160+ plant-based recipes for every occasion.
🍞 Breads, sauces, pastries, soups, salads, mains, desserts, and more.
👩🍳 Chef tips to balance flavours and present your food beautifully.
🕒 Quick and easy instructions created for busy lives.
🎨 Inspiration and guidance to build confidence in the kitchen.
👨🍳 Perfect for Home Cooks, Chefs & Hospitality Teams
This cookbook is not just for home cooks. It is also a valuable tool for professional chefs, catering teams, cafés, and hospitality businesses that want to offer delicious plant-based options with confidence.
If you work in food service, catering, or run a café, you’ll love how easy it is to:
Convert and scale recipes with consistent results.
Offer tasty plant-based options without reinventing the wheel.
Train staff using clear, professional-quality instructions.
Save time while maintaining high standards and customer satisfaction.
Use tested recipes from real kitchens and cooking schools.
🍽️ Recipe Highlights
Here’s just a taste of the plant-based goodness inside:
🌮 Zucchini & Corn Fritters — crispy, golden, and perfect for brunch.
🧄 Roasted Garlic Hummus — silky smooth and full of flavour.
🥦 Thai-Inspired Green Curry — rich, creamy, and soul-warming.
🥕 Rainbow Roast Veggies — a show-stopping side for so many meals.
🍓 Coconut & Berry Chia Pots — fresh, fun, and fridge-friendly.
🍞 Foolproof Focaccia — golden, soft, and oh-so-satisfying.
🥣 Creamy Cauliflower Soup — smooth, comforting, and deeply flavoured.
🥗 Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls — fresh, vibrant, and fun to make.
🥒 Pickled Veggies — perfect for adding zing to any meal.
🍄 Wild Mushroom Risotto — creamy, rich, and restaurant-quality.
🍰 Vegan Chocolate Mousse — indulgent and irresistibly smooth.
🫓 Homemade Flatbreads — quick, chewy, and versatile.
🥬 Stuffed Cabbage Rolls — hearty and satisfying.
🥧 Pastries — flaky, filling, and freezer-friendly.
🍮 Coconut Panna Cotta — silky, sweet, and super simple.
🎓 Train With Chef Mel Online
This cookbook pairs beautifully with Chef Mel’s Cheffy Skills Online Cooking Course, where you can continue learning in your own kitchen, at your own pace.
With the online course, you can:
Watch step-by-step video lessons.
Message Chef Mel directly with questions.
Rewind, rewatch, and learn at your own pace.
Earn a certificate of completion and feel proud of your progress.
🎁 A Thoughtful Gift for Food Lovers
Veggie & Vegan Quickies Cookbook makes a thoughtful gift for:
New vegans or vegetarians
Plant-based food lovers
Mother’s Day or Father’s Day
Aspiring chefs and culinary students
Home cooks wanting more vegetable inspiration
Cafés, caterers, and hospitality teams
Bundle it with Chef Mel’s online course for the ultimate food lover’s gift.
💻 Cook Along with Chef Mel
Want to see some of the dishes in action? Search the recipe name with “Chef Mel The Happy Chef” on YouTube and cook along from your own kitchen.
💥 Get Your Copy Today
This cookbook is your gateway to confidence, creativity, and plant-powered happiness in the kitchen.
Choose your format, add to cart, and start cooking with flair — for yourself, your family, your guests, or your customers.
Happy Cooking,
Chef Mel – The Happy Chef
Get a quick sneak peek at the recipes and cooking inspiration inside, so you know exactly what you’re buying.
Home cooks are using Chef Mel’s recipes to make everyday food feel exciting again.
“This book is an absolute game changer. So easy, so tasty!”
“I cook from this at least four times a week. It makes dinner simple.”
“Simple, delicious and family approved every single time.”
“The recipes feel special, but I can actually make them after work.”
“It feels like having Chef Mel in the kitchen with me.”
“Beautifully explained. I’ve cooked more in two weeks than I did all month.”
“The tips are simple but make a huge difference to everyday meals.”
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