How to Make Vegan Condensed Soup Substitutes

- Brittany Roche Leave a comment
An array of 4 photos - each of a different vegan condensed cream of soup substitute in a mason jar with a spoon going into it. Text reads: how to make vegan cream of soup substitutes, gluten-free and oil-free.

We’ve developed our own way of making condensed cream soup substitutes that are entirely vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free! They can all be used as a 1:1 replacement for condensed soups in casseroles and stews. In this post, we’re sharing all our best cream of soup tips, tricks, and recipes to create your own veganized comfortRead more

No-Cook Vegan Meals

- Terrence Roche Leave a comment
Four photos of no-cook vegan meals: pinwheels, southwest salad, vegan ciabatta sandwich, and mediterranean wrap. Text in the center reads: no-cook vegan meals for when it's hot af

This collection of easy vegan recipes is perfect for those hot summer days when you want some lighter fare and you definitely don’t want to have to cook meals using the stove or oven…or even the slow cooker. Fresh vegetables, minimal effort, amazing food. All these delicious vegan recipes are “no heat, just eat” andRead more

How to Store Hummus and Keep It Fresh

- Terrence Roche Leave a comment
Overhead shot of two plates of hummus - one is a light green color and dill pickle flavor. The other is a red color and is a spicy garlic hummus. The hummus plates are surrounded by pita chips.

I’m sure if you’ve ever made your own hummus you’ve asked yourself how long it will stay fresh. It’s easy to know when there’s an expiration date for you on the store’s original container, but what about fresh hummus? Today, we’re going to try and answer all your hummus-related questions from shelf-stable to fresh hummus,Read more

Vegan Afternoon Tea Guide

- Brittany Roche 4 Comments
Head on shot of a 3-tier tea tray with finger sandwiches on the bottom, blueberry scones and vegan clotted cream in the middle, and dairy free cheese straws on top. There is a pot of tea and non dairy creamer in a pink and white striped pitcher in the background set up for an afternoon tea party.

Here is your guide to a perfect vegan afternoon tea worth getting excited over! From a host of vegetarian tea sandwich ideas to the dairy free clotted cream of your dreams – and everything in between – we’ll share some basics about afternoon tea and walk you through how to veganize each tier on theRead more

How to Turn Tofu into Cheese

- Brittany Roche 3 Comments
Tofu is a great, affordable, nut-free base for homemade vegan cheese recipes. We use this tofu cheese method to make everything from dairy-free cream cheese to vegan cheese sauce to tofu cheesecake. You can use tofu cheeses on pizza or nachos, and the best part: It’s super easy to make. In this post, we’re going to share our best tofu cheese recipes as well as some tips and tricks for using our methods to make your own tofu cheese! #vegancheese #tofu #tofurecipes #dairyfree

Tofu is a great base for all kinds of vegan cheese recipes, and it’s especially perfect if you have a cashew or other nut allergy. Even if you are just looking for a less-expensive cashew alternative, tofu helps to make a more affordable vegan cheese as well! We use this tofu cheese method to makeRead more

How to Make Tofu Taste Like Chicken (The Tofu Freezer Trick)

- Brittany Roche 21 Comments
In this post, we'll share how we prepare and cook tofu to taste and FEEL just like chicken! The "Tofu Freezer Trick" is a life-changing method that is a staple in our vegan kitchen. Tofu is frozen and thawed creating a porous meaty texture that will blow your mind. Then, we soak it in a flavorful tofu marinade and slow bake it in the oven until the tofu is crispy on the outside and tender (NOT squishy) on the inside. Use this easy tofu trick to make everything from healthy tofu nuggets, crispy tofu sandwiches, stir fry tofu, and the BEST tofu chicken for salads. We've included 6 of our favorite tofu recipes that use this method to get you started!

Freezing tofu gives it a meaty, chewy texture that beautifully mimics the texture of chicken. In this post, we’re sharing all our best tofu tips, tricks, and marinades to create THE most mind-blowing vegan chicken – from lemon pepper tofu cutlets to the BEST EVER vegan chicken parmesan recipe. We call this process “the tofuRead more

Budget-Friendly Vegan Pantry Staples

- Terrence Roche 4 Comments
Overhead shot of 3 plates with different dehydrated soy meats on them : textured vegetable protein crumbles and strips and soy curls. Text reads: budget-friendly vegan pantry staples

Whether you’re a veteran vegan or just beginning a plant based diet, this collection of vegan pantry staples showcases basic, affordable, vegan must haves for creating your plant based shopping list on a budget. Perfect for creating easy meat free pantry meals and beginner vegetarian cooks. This post contains affiliate links. As Amazon Associates, weRead more

The Complete Guide to Walnut Meat

- Brittany Roche 3 Comments

Walnut meat is our favorite no-cook vegan kitchen hack that’s perfect for summer, the holidays, or any time of year! Grinding up soaked walnuts with the right spices and herbs creates the best plant-based ground meat substitute for tacos, pasta, pizza, and salads. In this post, we’re sharing all our best tips, tricks, and recipesRead more

Plant-Based Burger Guide

- Terrence Roche 4 Comments
This is your guide to the best vegan burgers in the world! From homemade burger recipes to our picks for the best vegan burgers you can buy in a store or while on the road, we’ll talk about our favorite options for the two different types of plant-based burgers (meaty vegan burgers vs. veggie burgers). Our goal with this vegan burger guide is to get you ready for one seriously delicious burger season, in full plant-based style!

This is your guide to the best vegan burgers in the world! From homemade burger recipes to our picks for the best vegan burgers you can buy in a store or while on the road, we’ll talk about our favorite options for the two different types of plant-based burgers (meaty vegan burgers vs. veggie burgers).Read more

Sexy Vegan Dessert Recipes for Date Night

- Terrence Roche Leave a comment
In this post, we’re sharing tasty and fancy vegan dessert recipes that are perfect for date night or any special occasion when you REALLY want to impress! These dairy free, plant based sweets may LOOK and taste fancy, but most are super easy to make and perfect for lazy cooks or beginners! A few are no-bake and one only requires 5 minutes to make!

In this post, we’re sharing tasty and fancy vegan dessert recipes that are perfect for date night or any special occasion when you REALLY want to impress! These dairy free, plant based sweets may LOOK and taste fancy, but most are super easy to make and perfect for lazy cooks or beginners! A few areRead more