Named a Must-Read Cookbook of Fall 2025 by Saveur Joanne Molinaro author of the New York
Times Bestselling and James Beard Award Winning Korean Vegan Cookbook returns with fresh new
dishes with Korean twists Joanne Molinaro is everyone’s favorite storytelling vegan cook. On
her platform The Korean Vegan she’s known for her personal narrative voiceovers which
accompany mouthwatering videos of her making everything from Kimchi to Korean-inspired pasta
dishes. Whether it’s a reflection on her relationship with her father over a plate of noodles
or a story about learning to love her body as a marathon runner while she bakes dessert Joanne
is always making deep connections with her followers through food. Now in The Korean Vegan:
Homemade Joanne offers the recipes that she makes most often at home. As Joanne likes to say
she loves to “veganize” Korean cuisine and “Koreanize” everything else. This book is a tribute
to all the culinary inspirations that have shaped her cooking over the years and incredible
flavors they have created. A memory about learning to repurpose leftover rice from her
grandmother Hahlmuhnee results in Fried Rice Waffles a question from her father leads to
Joanne learning to make his childhood favorite noodles Janchi Guksu her Pesto Tteokbokki
combines her husband’s Italian roots with her own and her love of savory snacks and kimchi
helps invent Buffalo Kimchi Artichoke Dip. With her stunning signature photography and tips for
building a Korean pantry Joanne celebrates the magical connections between family home and
food.
