One of my favorite cookbooks had many plant centered things. Although, for me animal products of some kind are an absolute must. Keeps me semi-sane and my name out of the news for going postal. :)
I hear you. When I first went vegan, I bought all kinds of meat substitutes. Now, after almost a year, I find I rarely want them, other than an occasional veggie burger and some ‘hamburger’ crumbles in chili, tho most times I eat it without. Your tastes change. I went vegan over night - I didn’t think I could do it, but it’s actually been very easy - the meat substitutes helped at first.