Is there a vegan in the family? MARION McMULLEN looks at a new book that offers tasty recipes everyone can enjoy Culinary delights, no meat in sight

VEGAN food is rapidly becoming one of the most popular diets in the world. More people are adopting plant-based eating for personal health reasons as well as environmental and animal welfare concerns.

Making the switch could not be easier and new cookbook There’s A Vegan In The House shows how to put plant-based food centre stage by offering nutritional information, shopping tips and meal planning.

There are more than 100 recipes to try ranging from stews and pies to not-sonaughty desserts like a vegan chocolate layer cake.

■ RECIPES from There’s a Vegan in the House, published by

DK, £14.99.

Chocolate cake and spiced sweet potato shepherd’s pie are just two of the recipes in this vegan cook book