Vegan Recipes and Dishes

As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, I invite you to try my favorite vegan comfort food recipes.

If you're looking for an easy side dish for a weeknight meal, or perhaps for a decadent weekend treat, look no further. These whipped potatoes are perfectly loaded with vegan cream and butter, as well as just enough spice to be the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

These apple walnut hermit cookies are vegan—made without eggs or dairy. To me, they summon up everything I love to remember of the eggy, spicy, yummy, munchy, cakey hermit cookies of my past non-vegan life.

Tamales are ridiculously easy to make with this veganized recipe for basic masa, plus an assortment of yummy filling ideas.

This is a vegan take on the classic avgolemono soup. An excellent winter soup, this is jam-packed with vitamins, protein, and flavor. Great for those feeling under the weather or for anyone looking for a deliciously light evening meal.

Don't miss out on blueberry muffins just because you avoid eggs or milk! This recipe is bursting full of berry flavor with subtle hints of lemon, and it's finished with a sweet topping to add dimension.

For most Americans, the most popular bagel topping is cream cheese. But vegans must find alternative toppings for their morning breakfast. Here are some delicious vegan options for you.

The pros and cons of embracing a vegan lifestyle aren't always obvious. Here's what I've learned since going vegan a year and a half ago, along with a couple of suggestions and recipes.

Baking your own bagels at home means you know exactly what when into them. These are vegan, easy to make, and delicious!

A luscious vegan, dairy-free ice cream recipe bursting with the flavor of ripe bananas, maple-syrup glazed walnuts, and dark chocolate. Unsweetened coconut milk and coconut cream make it super creamy.

Delicious, healthy, and easy, this recipe captures all of my favorite things! This is my favorite go-to dish on busy weeknights because it is a snap to whip up. Total prep and cook time is about 7 minutes, and the ingredients could not be simpler.

As the holidays approach, I go through the checklist of vegan dishes I need to make for all the family get-togethers and friends' potlucks.

If you love a soup with a thick and creamy texture and a potent tomato and basil flavor, this is going to make your taste buds have a party in your mouth! The best part is that the soup is made completely from vegetables and herbs, accomplishing that impossibly creamy texture without any cream.

No time to cook? No worries! You can have a pizza ready in about 30 minutes with minimal prep using this simple recipe.

The vegan choices I have made this past year and a half have changed my life. I get plenty of protein with beans and nuts plus more vegetables and fruits than I ever used to consume. It's a good choice for me.

This is an excellent vegan-friendly veggie burger recipe adapted from the Blue Plate Diner classic, featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." This is a bean-based burger that is tasty and filling. Try it out, then put your own spin on it!