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About The Book
Easy, delicious, and creative plant-based snacks from viral TikTok sensation Halle Burns a.k.a. @BalleHurns, perfect for full-time vegans and plant-curious, healthy eaters.
Halle Burns was still in college when she started posting viral videos about plant-based cooking on TikTok, and now millions of fans follow her for soothingly narrated content and easy, sharable recipe ideas. Since Halle was on a student budget at the time and often only had her trusty air fryer to do the actual cooking, she needed to become creative to fulfill her cravings in the simplest way possible.
Recipes had to be attainable and foolproof too, which meant using affordable ingredients, accessible in every grocery store. They needed to be quick to prepare using as few ingredients as possible, like her two-ingredient Tofu Dough or her Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette, which can be made in advance and used to jazz up any vegetable. And when you’re in the mood for carbs but don’t have bread in the kitchen, Emergency Bread can be baked in a flash in a microwave oven.
Now, Call Me Vegan offers even more essential, lifesaving (and time-saving) recipes for every occasion that you won’t find anywhere else. Her Snacks that Smack chapter includes Rice Paper Bacon Snack Strips, Kale Puffs, Crunchy Mushroom Crisps, and her spicy Angry Edamame. There are breakfast recipes like Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Bowl and Chunky Cocoa-Banana Stovetop Granola. Of course, there are main dishes too like Lasagna Roll-Ups, Mushroom Pulled Pork, and Cheesy Vegan Mac. There are also basics like Mixed Berry Chia Jam, Instant Plant Milk, and Tofu Cream Cheese, along with tips for stocking your pantry and essential kitchen tools—making this the perfect book for plant-based lifestyle newcomers and longtime vegans who are searching for easy ways to be more adventurous in the kitchen.
Halle Burns was still in college when she started posting viral videos about plant-based cooking on TikTok, and now millions of fans follow her for soothingly narrated content and easy, sharable recipe ideas. Since Halle was on a student budget at the time and often only had her trusty air fryer to do the actual cooking, she needed to become creative to fulfill her cravings in the simplest way possible.
Recipes had to be attainable and foolproof too, which meant using affordable ingredients, accessible in every grocery store. They needed to be quick to prepare using as few ingredients as possible, like her two-ingredient Tofu Dough or her Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette, which can be made in advance and used to jazz up any vegetable. And when you’re in the mood for carbs but don’t have bread in the kitchen, Emergency Bread can be baked in a flash in a microwave oven.
Now, Call Me Vegan offers even more essential, lifesaving (and time-saving) recipes for every occasion that you won’t find anywhere else. Her Snacks that Smack chapter includes Rice Paper Bacon Snack Strips, Kale Puffs, Crunchy Mushroom Crisps, and her spicy Angry Edamame. There are breakfast recipes like Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Bowl and Chunky Cocoa-Banana Stovetop Granola. Of course, there are main dishes too like Lasagna Roll-Ups, Mushroom Pulled Pork, and Cheesy Vegan Mac. There are also basics like Mixed Berry Chia Jam, Instant Plant Milk, and Tofu Cream Cheese, along with tips for stocking your pantry and essential kitchen tools—making this the perfect book for plant-based lifestyle newcomers and longtime vegans who are searching for easy ways to be more adventurous in the kitchen.
About The Author
Photography by Josh Stringer
Halle Burns is a chef and content creator who skyrocketed to fame with her soothing cooking videos on TikTok (@BalleHurns). Her relaxed approach has inspired a generation to get creative in their own kitchens and recreate her original, viral recipes, which include a three-ingredient chocolate shell, leftover rice balls, and shake-then-bake cauliflower. Her work has been featured in The New York Times. She currently lives in New York City with her cat, Frank.
Product Details
- Publisher: S&S/Simon Element (March 11, 2025)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668012505
Raves and Reviews
“Call Me Vegan belongs on everyone’s shelf, regardless of your dietary preferences! Halle’s innovative approach to cooking shines through in every recipe, beautifully captured in a variety of mouthwatering photos. If you’re looking for a good guide to plant-based meals, look no further.”—Nick DiGiovanni, celebrity chef and New York Times bestselling author
“Halle Burns expands the world of vegan cooking with a refreshing and innovative collection of colorful and flavorful recipes for everyone. Full of creative and highly approachable recipes for every skill level, Halle Burns’s debut cookbook will keep you inspired every day in the kitchen.”—Carolina Gelen, author of Pass the Plate
“Halle transforms cooking into an enjoyable and effortless experience. With inventive recipes and simple ingredients, Call Me Vegan takes all the fuss out of meal preparation. This book is a must-have, guaranteed to satisfy all your cravings in no time.”—Chloé Crane-Leroux, coauthor of The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking
“If you are looking to get inspired in the kitchen, this plant-centered, funky cookbook will be your go-to. Every recipe exudes culinary creativity—Halle is truly a vegan genius.”—Danielle Brown, New York Times bestselling author and founder of HealthyGirl Kitchen
“What I love most about Halle's approach to food is that it’s refreshing. Her recipes have a balance of playfulness and approachability while also being creative and—more importantly—unfussy and delicious. This combined with joyful photography and a dazzling design makes for a must-have addition to any cookbook collection.”—Timothy Pakron, author of Mississippi Vegan
“Call Me Vegan embodies the essence of how vibrant, accessible, and fun plant-based cooking can be for home cooks everywhere. Halle’s approach reminds everyone that cooking, eating, and sharing should ignite one’s inner child, and hopefully your guests’, too. If you’re curious about plant-based cooking, this book is a must-read!”—Nasim Lahbichi, culinary digital storyteller behind @lahbco
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