I always recommend people follow Bosh on Facebook too - they have great recipes in flat lay video format that has become so popular.
Also find a friendly vegan group on Facebook - the one where I live is fab - no judgement. The Veganuary one is good too, and their website is really helpful for myth busting and recipes.
Breakfast I tend to have a green smoothie and either porridge/granola made with coconut milk and berries or something on toast like pb or marmite or avocado and seeds or if I've got more time beans/mushrooms. Weekend treat might be a vegan fry up with sausages and hash browns or banana pancakes (so easy, hundreds of recipes online)
Lunch - soups, usually a lentil or bean one, crudites/hummus, fruit. Occasionally a jacket with beans or leftovers from the night before. If I'm on the go will make a sandwich using the quorn slices instead of soup or if its just too hot make a salad with falafels/edamame/cous cous.
Dinners - we have about 10 standard meals we rotate on week days and then at the weekends might go out/get takeaway/find a new recipe. Sometimes will make the below with meat replacements but am trying to use more whole foods like lentils, mushrooms or beans (cheaper and probably healthier)
- Fajitas
- Bean chilli
- Spag bol
- Thai green curry (green dragon paste was vegan last time I checked)
- Cottage pie
- Lasagne
- Roast (either with a meat replacement or just loads of different veggies)
- Mushroom and ale pie
- Stirfry
10. Indian style curry
Sometimes might swap stuffed peppers in there or a risotto. Pasta and roasted veg is another quick and eady option. Or put the roasted veg on puff pastry to make a big tart to go with salads. I usually have a couple of freezer food options too just in case - things like fishless fingers or veggie burgers. Always have peas in there and probably a sweet potato product like wedges or fries.
Snacks - literally thousands of options. Look at accidentally vegan website they have a great list. Things like co-op donuts are on there which most people would just assume include animal products. There are so many sweet treats now, from biscuits to ice creams and apple pie (Maccy Ds apple pie is vegan by the way). Plus there are some lovely flavoured dark chocolates.
Eating out really isnt hard. Use the Happy Cow website if youre already out and trying to find somewhere otherwise check the menu before you go. There tends to be a general curry/chilli/falafel option so I avoid eating those 3 meals that week if I know thats the case. Most high street chains do cater to vegans though. Pizza Express does my favourite vegan cheese but even if I'm at my local I just say no cheese and then smother it in chilli oil. Las Iguanas has great options. Wagamamas has a superb vegan menu. Indian food is always a safe bet, Chinese less so because of the fish sauce but if you know theyre not using it chow mein, spring rolls, crispy chilli tofu (I dont really like tofu any other way!). Even Nandos has loads of options.
Ah Im excited for you!
Remember, everyones journey is different; some people go cold turkey, others phase things out. Maybe try 5 days out of 7 vegan, or do a 30 day trial, or just cut out products containing eggs one week and then milk the next.