About the Author

Meenal Chhugani Vaswani, is an Indian-born author and the curator behind @theaandmkitchen. Raised in Indonesia and now based in Hong Kong, she is a self-taught “flavor fanatic” who’s spent years perfecting a blend of high-impact, effortless vegan and vegetarian recipes with a signature “sprinkle of fun.” Meenal’s culinary mission is to strip the stress from the kitchen with a “sweat-free” approach that keeps healthy cooking simple and lively. Whether writing for tired parents, busy professionals, health enthusiasts, or curious beginners, her work serves as a definitive love letter to her readers: proof that delicious, vegan and vegetarian food can be fast, fun, and anything but boring. She is the author of Veggie in a Hurry and currently shares her culinary expertise from her home in Hong Kong.