Overview

Cooking is magic. It’s the everyday alchemy that transforms simple ingredients into culinary spells: meals to nourish your body, nurture your soul, and bring your loved ones together around the table. In Plant-Based Magic, clinical herbalist and chef Lisanna Wallance unites ancient herbal wisdom and modern nutrition science to help you harness the healing power of plants. With more than 100 entirely plant-based, gluten-free, seasonal recipes designed to support your body’s natural rhythms—boosting energy, aiding digestion, strengthening immunity, and more—you’ll discover a way of eating that’s as pleasurable as it is restorative.

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""Praise for The Natural Witch’s Cookbook ""Lisanna Wallance calls herself a ‘culinary witch,’ but forget any preconceptions you might have abouther form of magic. Wallance is very much grounded in reality and science. The magic lies in the food combinations, and Wallance has clearly done her research."" -- Martha’s Vineyard Times ""As a modern witch, Lisanna Wallance is the archetype of the healer. . . . In deep connection with nature, she is versed in naturopathy, phytotherapy, and is gifted with a profound intuition. In her modern spell book, Lisanna reveals everything we need to know to live every day as a witch."" -- Madame Figaro ""A far cry from old fashioned recipes taken from dusty spell books, [Lisanna’s] recipes and elixirs are modern and perfectly balanced. [They have] everything you need to take care of your health, body, and spirit with joy and pleasure."" -- Elle France

""Lisanna is no armchair herbalist! In an age of surface-level internet fun facts, her knowledge of plant medicine runs deep. What a gift Plant-Based Magic is in bringing these ancient techniques to the masses in approachable, nourishing recipes. Whether in potions for immunity, salads to boost digestion, or cupcakes for glowing skin, Lisanna’s creative approach to plant-based cooking showcases Earth’s abundance. This cookbook is the perfect toolkit for building your own delicious kitchen apothecary."" -- Phoebe Lapine, author of Carbivoreand SIBO Made Simple ""Plant-Based Magic is a celebration of everything I love about cooking with plants—nourishing, whole ingredients that support our bodies in meaningful ways, all wrapped up in recipes that feel whimsical, enchanting, and deeply intentional. Lisanna’s collection of wildly creative recipes, from tinctures to tortes and squash soup to cinnamon rolls, delight the tastebuds while reminding us that food’s healing power truly is a kind of magic. This book has it all!"" -- Ashley Madden, author of The Plant-Based Cookbook and Plant-Based Delicious ""Lisanna Wallance has created a cookbook that feels like a prescription for whole-body wellness, with meals that support everything from hydration and satiety to stress relief and glowing skin. With enchanting recipes like Blueberry Pizza, Squash and Asparagus Sauté, Adaptogenic Chocolate Mousse, Creamy Mushrooms and Beets, Lemony Okra and Squash, and Candied Citrus Cream Pie, cooking with intention has never been more approachable or exciting. Plant-Based Magic is sure to be a staple in my kitchen."" -- Dustin Harder, author of The Simply Vegan Cookbook and Epic Vegan Quick and Easy ""We’ve been hearing a lot about how the food we eat can make us sick. But as Lisanna knows, when we advocate for ourselves and face the truth in the cliché that “we are what we eat,” we can get to the root of what ails us and begin a new, healthier chapter. Her story and magical recipes are a triumph in showing how food has the power to heal. The recipes in this book are not only good for you, but thoughtful and appealing, too. If food is our medicine, then let’s make it delicious!"" -- Rich Landau, James Beard Award finalist and co-author of Vedge and The Vedge Bar Book ""Plant-Based Magic is a feast for the senses—vibrant, inspiring, and deeply informative. Blending the wisdom of herbal traditions with the artistry of plant-based cuisine, this book invites readers to experience food as a source of nourishment, beauty, and joy. The recipes are not only stunning but also practical, making this an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to elevate their plant-powered lifestyle."" -- Brenda Davis, RD, author of Becoming Vegan ""In Plant-Based Magic, Lisanna draws on her experience of nourishing herself through chronic illness and beautifully blends the wisdom of herbalism with science. She shows how plants can support health through flavorful, approachable recipes made with mostly everyday ingredients."" -- Rhyan Geiger, RD, author of Vegan Slow Cooking for Two ""In Plant-Based Magic, Lisanna Wallace imbues the world of vegan cooking with much-needed spark. The herbalist’s knowledge she brings to these recipes ensures you’ll have a functional and enjoyable time at the table."" -- Alicia Kennedy, author of No Meat Required

A far cry from old fashioned recipes taken from dusty spell books, [Lisanna's] recipes and elixirs are modern and perfectly balanced. [They have] everything you need to take care of your health, body, and spirit with joy and pleasure.-- ""Elle France"" As a modern witch, Lisanna Wallance is the archetype of the healer. . . . In deep connection with nature, she is versed in naturopathy, phytotherapy, and is gifted with a profound intuition. In her modern spell book, Lisanna reveals everything we need to know to live every day as a witch.-- ""Madame Figaro"" Praise for The Natural Witch's Cookbook ""Lisanna Wallance calls herself a 'culinary witch, ' but forget any preconceptions you might have abouther form of magic. Wallance is very much grounded in reality and science. The magic lies in the food combinations, and Wallance has clearly done her research.-- ""Martha's Vineyard Times""

Author Information

Lisanna Wallance is a chef, herbalist, and author of The Natural Witch’s Cookbook, which has been published in four languages. She grew up in New York and attended Barnard College of Columbia University before moving to Paris, where she now lives. She was born with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that causes dysfunction throughout the body. When her symptoms suddenly worsened, she delved into cooking and plant medicine to help manage her symptoms. She has a degree in clinical herbalism from l’École des Plantes de Paris.

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