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

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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

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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

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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

How to Turn Tofu into Cheese

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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

Plant-Based Burger Guide

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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

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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

How to Use Soy Curls

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Soy curls are a fantastic plant-based staple and the secret ingredient in many of our veganized chicken recipes. In this post, we’re sharing our best tips, tricks, and plenty of vegan soy curls recipes with you! We’ll explain what exactly soy curls are, where to buy soy curls, and how to use soy curls to replace chicken in your own family recipes.

Soy curls are a fantastic plant-based staple and the secret ingredient in many of our veganized chicken recipes. In this post, we’re sharing our best tips, tricks, and plenty of vegan soy curls recipes with you! We’ll explain what exactly soy curls are, where to buy soy curls, and how to use soy curls toRead more

Fun Vegan Ways To Use Your Air Fryer

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Air fryers have become insanely popular since first introduced. In this post, we’ll share our best healthy vegan air fryer recipes perfect for beginners. From easy plant-based meals using oil-free air fryer tofu to the perfect quick crispy snacks, we guarantee you’ll find a fun new way to use your air fryer in this post! We’ve also included our best air fryer tips and a review of our own air fryer. So if you’ve been thinking of getting an air fryer, or recently got one, settle in and learn some of the wonderful vegan ways to use it.

Air fryers have become very popular since first introduced. In this post, we’ll share our best healthy vegan air fryer recipes perfect for beginners. From easy plant-based meals using oil-free air fryer tofu to perfect quick and crispy snacks, we guarantee you’ll find a fun new way to use your air fryer in this post!Read more

How to Make Creamy Vegan Soups in a Blender

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In this post, we’ll show you how to use your Vitamix or other high-powered blender to make the BEST creamy vegan “blender soups”. We’ll also share some of our favorite dairy-free blender soup recipes - like a creamy vegan mushroom soup and cheesy broccoli soup! This easy healthy dinner hack creates the dreamiest pureed vegan soups that are packed with nutrients but taste like a warm, cozy, and delicious hug. And the best part: They are tremendously easy to make AND clean up!

In this post, we’ll show you how to use your Vitamix or other high-powered blender to make the BEST creamy vegan “blender soups”. We’ll also share some of our favorite dairy-free blender soup recipes – like a creamy vegan mushroom soup and cheesy broccoli soup! This easy healthy dinner hack creates the dreamiest pureed veganRead more

10 Classic Chicken Recipes Made Vegan

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These vegan chicken recipes will blow your mind! In this post, we’ll be going over the basics of how to make your favorite chicken recipes vegan. From simple vegetarian chicken soups and stews to creamy, cozy and dairy-free casseroles, this is your guide for making plant-based chicken dishes with great flavor AND texture.

These vegan chicken recipes will blow your mind! In this post, we’ll be going over the basics of how to make your favorite chicken recipes vegan. There’s everything from simple vegetarian chicken soups and stews to creamy, cozy and dairy-free casseroles. This is your guide for making plant-based chicken dishes with great flavor AND texture. Read more