Do you suffer through the same old salads because you want to eat more veggies? Are you trying to use less processed junk when you cook but find yourself thinking, “I don’t have time for that”? If you’re hungry for good food and a good time in the kitchen, chef Roberto Martin has the answers in his book, Roberto’s New Vegan Cooking – and he’s here to demonstrate that cooking delicious meals with whole foods doesn’t have to take a whole day.

Based on both Roberto’s Mexican-American family favorites (check out the recipes for albondigas soup and jackfruit tacos) and his classical French culinary training (cassoulet? Every day), these new recipes use simple basics (think beans, beets, and avocado) while also introducing less common but easy-to-use ingredients (celeriac? It has an amazing meaty texture).

With tips for outfitting your kitchen and techniques to save you time, as well as a chapter devoted to homemade staples that will truly make your cooking life easier and tastier, with Roberto’s New Vegan Cooking you’ll be able to make fresh, healthy meals in a snap—big flavors, no fussin’.

Roberto Martin is the author of Vegan Cooking for Carnivores and the former personal chef to celebrities including Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi. He began his culinary career in college when he fell in love with cooking while working in a restaurant. After attending the Culinary Institute of America, he became a personal chef focusing on nutrition and health.