Do you wish you could have your pasta and eat it too? So do Sandra and Susan Sellani, twin sisters who transformed the traditional Italian comfort foods of their childhood into healthier, plant-based versions. Sandra, a West Coast vegan, and Susan, an East Coast omnivore, have collaborated to create a rational approach to leaning in to vegan for those over forty.

The 40-Year-Old Vegan includes a fifty-two-week plan to easily transition to a plant-based lifestyle, with old-fashioned, recognizable vegan recipes and a realistic vision for looking and feeling good in the second half of life—without having to squeeze into a pair of size-two Spanx! Recipes include:

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Manicotti Florentine with Cashew Ricotta
Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Walnut Pesto
Unstuffed Poblano with Macadamia Cojita
Jackfruit Chili
Rocky Road Nice Cream
And more!

Sandra Sellani is the creator of the vegan food blog Forty-Year-Old Vegan. She’s a certified vegan chef and has studied at the world-acclaimed Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy in Los Angeles. She resides in Newport Beach, California.

Susan Sellani is a college professor and human resources consultant and has been an avid cook since childhood. She resides in Wyoming, Pennsylvania.