Simple Goodness

Simple Goodness: No-Fuss, Plant-Based Meals Straight from Your Pantry by Makini Howell is a generous, approachable vegan cookbook that makes plant-based cooking feel flavorful, practical, and deeply satisfying. Drawing from Howell’s experience as the chef behind Seattle’s acclaimed Plum Bistro, the book features over 140 pantry-friendly recipes that turn everyday ingredients into comforting meals, from portobello gyros and eggplant Parmesan with Alfredo rigatoni to sweet peach pie and ice cream sandwiches. Warm, accessible, and rooted in abundance, Simple Goodness is a thoughtful guide for building a plant-based kitchen that feels easy, nourishing, and full of flavor.