The culinary challenge of replicating the texture, flavor, and mouthfeel of traditional dairy-based cheese has been a bottleneck in the mass adoption of plant-based cheeses. Recent research from the University of Copenhagen, published in the scientific journal Future Foods, has shed new light on how fermentation—an ancient food science technique developed in China as far … [Read more…]
Queen of vegan cupcakes Chloe Coscarelli shares her delicious, award-winning recipe for this chocolate twist on strawberry shortcakes. What you need: For the cupcakes: 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk, stirred well ½ cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract … [Read more…]
Vegan actress Alicia Silverstone’s new film, Reptile, may be a dark crime thriller, but it also includes a nod to veganism that viewers won’t miss. In one scene, Silverstone—who plays a leading role as Judy Nichols, the wife of police detective Tom Nichols, played by Benicio Del Toro—brings a vegan birthday cake to the birthday … [Read more…]
Flavorful spices, fresh lime, and protein-rich white beans will make this soup from Mixed & Measured blogger Riley Yahr a regular in your weeknight supper rotation. What you need: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 large shallots, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles1 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets ½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black … [Read more…]
Current marketing trends place far too much emphasis on protein. The fact is that a vast majority of Americans get plenty of this macronutrient regardless of which diet they follow. However, there are situations that may require certain individuals to pay a bit more attention to their protein intake. Athletes need more protein than those … [Read more…]
From thick udon in Japan to macaroni and cheese in the US to baby fine capellini in Italy, beloved pasta and noodle dishes can be found all over the world. But is pasta actually vegan? And are noodles and pasta the same thing? Here’s everything you need to know. Pasta versus noodles The terms “pasta” … [Read more…]
How many times have you heard that you need to drink milk for strong bones? While your body does need calcium, there are better—and healthier—sources of calcium that come without the harmful effects of dairy. The marketing promoting milk and its “superior” calcium content is severely misleading. The truth is, you can get enough calcium … [Read more…]
There’s something that just doesn’t sit right about “nutritional yeast.” Vegans have attempted to reclaim the words by giving it a nickname—nooch—but somehow that sounds off-center as well. At VegNews, we call it magic dust (so do three-year-olds, but sometimes kids know what they’re talking about). If you’re new to nooch, don’t be put off … [Read more…]
Ramen is one of the few foods that can be purchased from a gas station as well as a critically acclaimed restaurant. In the US, most introductions to ramen start with the low end—the brick of squiggly noodles that simply need a bit of reconstituting for a cheap and sodium-heavy meal. Over time, we realize … [Read more…]
The combo of sweet and spicy stands the test of time, and this simple corn soup from the Fast Easy Cheap Vegan cookbook melds the two flavors expertly. Serve with cornbread to double down on the corn goodness and dive in. What you need: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped4 … [Read more…]