Lisa Boesen

Lisa Boesen is an award‑winning cookbook author, certified Vegan Chef, and creator of The Silver Sprout, where plant‑curious beginners, late‑bloomers, and vibrant 50+ cooks discover how simple and flavorful plants can be. Known for her playful, approachable style, she helps readers who want to eat more plants—without pressure, perfection, or giving up their favorites. Lisa is the author of Food ELEVATED, a Gold Medal winner from the Colorado Independent Book Publishers Association. She teaches online cooking classes, develops plants‑first recipes, and blends 40+ years in healthcare with culinary training in Italy, the Forks Over Knives course, and the Vegan Gastronomy Culinary Academy. You can find more of her recipes, classes, and kitchen inspiration at The Silver Sprout.