These deliciously hearty cookies from the Plant You cookbook are easily adaptable. Swirl in peanut or almond butter, add toasted nuts or dried fruit, swap the dark chocolate chips for white … the possibilities are endless. What you need: 2 bananas, mashed1½ cups rolled oats½ teaspoon ground cinnamon⅓ cup vegan dark chocolate chips ½ teaspoon baking … [Read more…]
According to one survey, more than 20 percent of Americans would eat bacon every single day for the rest of their lives if they could. The reason that people just can’t get enough of this particular processed meat is because of its signature umami, and salty taste, research suggests. But there’s a huge downside to … [Read more…]
There was once a time when vegan holiday meals were extremely limited. Years ago, when celebrating amongst a mixed company of eaters, vegans had to make their own plant-based feast or scavenge through the few veggie sides that didn’t include butter, cream, or meat drippings. But vegan Thanksgiving roasts are making the feast a lot … [Read more…]
If you’re thinking about the late ‘90s and early aughts pop-punk, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about Blink-182. In 1999, “What’s My Age Again?” became the band’s first mainstream hit and the first to feature Travis Barker. Since then, the drummer has become a household name, but not just for his music career. Barker … [Read more…]
The days of boring salads are officially behind us with exciting vegan restaurant news cropping up every week. World Vegan Month is upon us and Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya has a new menu to celebrate. The team at Manhattan’s Seasoned Vegan Real Quick just gave a classic NYC sandwich a plant-based makeover. Plus, over in … [Read more…]
Close your eyes and imagine the best dishes you’ve ever eaten. If you’re anything like us, flashes of cakes, cookies, pies, and sundaes are swirling in your mind. The world of vegan desserts has never been more mouthwateringly diverse—from the ultra-comforting and familiar to the cutting-edge and innovative—and as hard as we may try, there … [Read more…]
This soothing, comforting recipe from The Everyday Vegan Cheat Sheet cookbook relies on portabello mushrooms as the meaty stand-in along with three types of paprika to bring in the earthy, smoky flavors of this traditional dish. What you need: For the paprikash:¼ pound dehydrated soy curls2 cups boiling water3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium yellow … [Read more…]
Crunchy pecans, melty chocolate chips, and sweet maple syrup make this loaf from The Vegan Bean Cookbook absolutely irresistible. Lightly toast a slice and spread with vegan butter for an indulgent start to the day. What you need: 3 large bananas, mashed ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted ¼ cup vegan milk ½ cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⅓ … [Read more…]
Everyone can make a cake. At the most basic level, a boxed mix will suffice. However, there is no boxed mix for pie. Pie is more complex, and consequently, more impressive. One must master a crust that is both buttery and flaky yet pliable enough to manipulate into a detailed lattice. Next, there is the … [Read more…]
Traditionally, every year, the Thanksgiving table is loaded up with animal products. There’s mac and cheese, creamy casseroles, and, of course, turkey. But actually, this yearly fall feast is quite easy to make vegan—especially if you have the right recipes at hand. Below, we’ve compiled some of our favorite dishes to serve over the holiday … [Read more…]