Amy Chaplin

Amy Chaplin has been a vegetarian chef for the last twenty years. Prior to settling in New York and working as Executive Chef at Angelica Kitchen, Amy was a chef at Shizen, a Japanese macrobiotic restaurant in Amsterdam, and a pastry chef at Amsterdam’s famous bakery De Taart van m’n Tante (“My Auntie’s Cakes”). In London Amy founded The Lekker Lounge, a catering company specializing in gourmet vegetarian and vegan food. Currently, Amy teaches and cooks privately for clients that include Natalie Portman and Liv Tyler, consults and develops recipes for restaurants and food companies, and blogs at amychaplin.com, where she shares original, seasonal recipes and health tips. Amy has been featured in Martha Stewart Living, appears regularly as a guest on WNYC radio’s “Last Chance Foods,” and has been a contributor for publications such as Delicious Living Magazine, Reader’s Digest’s Best You, and New York Magazine.

"Influencing the influencers, At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen has helped fuel the explosion of interest, over the past decade, for cooking at home with vibrant natural ingredients and exploring the expansive world of whole foods. It’s one of those IYKYK classics, always front and center in the kitchens of my favorite cooks." —Heidi Swanson, author of Super Natural Cooking

"Amy makes cooking at home feel accessible yet special. She is such a thorough instructor, it’s like she’s right there holding your hand. At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen has been a constant companion in my own kitchen, and I refer to it often for staple meals and seasonal inspiration. It truly feels like a cooking Bible that I’ll never go without." —Dana Shultz, author of Minimalist Baker's Everyday Cooking

"At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen was ahead of its time. This book has been a constant reference point in my kitchen, helping expand my knowledge on vegetarian and vegan cooking. Amy’s pantry recipes are building blocks that carry throughout the book and will show you how to elevate any dish with a few simple ingredients. This book is timeless, nourishing, and will change how you cook." —Aran Goyoaga, author of Cannelle et Vanille and three-time James Beard-Award finalist

"At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen is a very inspiring book full of recipes that are for both our health and our pleasure. Who says wholesome food can't be beautiful too? The food looks gorgeous! I look forward to using this book in my own kitchen." —Deborah Madison, author of Vegetable Literacy and The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

"At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen features some of the finest plant-based recipes available and presents a wealth of information on food, health, and ingredients. This creative work, directly from the bright spirit of Amy Chaplin, encourages us to discover the healing value of preparing authentic food." —Paul Pitchford, author of Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition

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My whole family loves the meals I prepare using Amy Chaplin's exceptional recipes. From chia pudding to butternut squash lasagna, Amy creates delicious food that's good for you and that you
dream of eating again and again.

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Amy Chaplin's beautiful cookbook, At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen, should be a staple in every
pantry—vegetarian or not.

"Amy is such a thorough instructor, it’s like she’s right there holding your hand. This book has been a constant companion in my kitchen, and I refer to it often for staple meals and seasonal inspiration. It truly feels like a cooking bible I’ll never go without." —Dana Shultz, cofounder of minimalistbaker.com and author of Minimalist Baker's Everyday Cooking