Isa is a powerhouse of vegan cooking with an impressive list of publications. Isa Does It contains many recipes that are now staples in my everyday cooking from the hearty chickpea kale curry to the sumptuous tofu mushroom stroganoff. As a vegan of many years, the ingredients aren't as daunting to me as they perhaps might be to someone wanting to try out veganism. You don't need all the gear and all the ingredients (although do buy some US measuring cups) - just pick a straightforward recipe and give it a go. I'd also really recommend Veganomicon and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World - two of the many books that Isa has co-authored with Terry Hope Romero.