The eco-conscious epicurean will appreciate Christine Wong's excellent The Vibrant Hong Kong Table: 88 Iconic Vegan Recipes from Dim Sum to Late Night Snacks. Wong, a cook and certified health coach with a popular Instagram, has adapted a slew of Hong Kong staples for the plant-predominant diet. Readers are first greeted with an introduction that traces Wong's family history in Hong Kong, and her own moves between the port city and the U.S. She also shares her interest in environmental sustainability. A section of pantry necessities and meat alternatives--including protein nutritional data--proves helpful for both experienced and inexperienced vegan cooks. The plentiful recipes are divided into mealtimes, including breakfast and dim sum (featuring a Sampan Congee that replaces eel with eggplant); lunchbox favorites and cha chaan tengs (such as Macaroni Soup, substituting tofu marinated in seasoned beet water for Spam); family-style dinners that might include Crispy Enoki Mushrooms and Five Nuts Mooncakes; and snacks, sweets, and siu yeh (late night/early morning meal). Enhancing this glossy collection of recipes are jewel-tone aesthetics and notable Hong Kong history to accompany many of the dishes. --Nina Semczuk, writer, editor, and illustrator