Hi Erik, you don't know me, I'm Kate's stepmother. I'd recommend looking into some Dean Ornish books. He is a noted cardiologist and good cook. His recipes are tasty and easy to make. Most (if not all) of his recipes are vegan. You can pick up copies of his books (if you want to own them) from Amazon for a little over a dollar, used. Many recipes from Ethiopia are a good bet too. Good luck with the vegan tryout.
Kathleen