🌿 Authentic Falafel + Creamy Tahini Sauce (The Perfect Pair) Total Time: 1 hr (plus soak time) | Prep: 25 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Serves: 4–6 If I had to describe falafel in one word, it would be magic . Crispy golden outside, soft and herby inside, and packed with plant-based protein that hits just right . But let’s be real—falafel without tahini sauce? That’s like arroz con gandules without sofrito. You need the drizzle. This recipe gives you both: the authentic, Middle Eastern–style falafel (no canned chickpeas here, only the real deal) and the creamy, tangy tahini sauce that makes it sing. Perfect stuffed in pita, loaded with veggies, or just eaten hot out the fryer while nobody’s looking (no judgment). 🛒 Ingredients For the Falafel: 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight, NOT canned) ½ small onion , roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic ½ cup fresh parsley (packed) ½ cup fresh cilantro (packed) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ t...

  🥧 Flaky Vegan Pie Crust & Puff Pastry (Yes, It’s Possible!) Total Time: 15 mins (plus chill) | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: varies | Serves: 1–2 crusts Listen—whether you’re making a sweet apple pie for Sunday dinner or a savory pot pie to feed the crew, the crust is where the magic happens. And let me tell you… vegan crusts can SLAP. We’re talkin’ buttery, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth layers without a single drop of dairy. So today, I’m giving you TWO recipes: Classic Vegan Pie Crust – foolproof, quick, and perfect for pies, quiches, or tarts. Vegan Puff Pastry – for when you’re feeling fancy, want those layers, or need to impress the in-laws. 🛒 Ingredients Classic Vegan Pie Crust 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar (optional, skip for savory pies) 1 cup vegan butter (cold, cubed) 6–8 tbsp ice water Vegan Puff Pastry 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup vegan butter (cold, cubed + extra stick for laminating) ⅔...

🥧 Vegan Pot Pie, Three Ways (Classic, Puerto Rican Sofrito & Mini Empanadas) Total Time: 55–65 mins (pies) | 40 mins (empanadas) Prep: 15–20 mins | Cook: 20–45 mins | Serves: 6 for pies / 10 empanadas Pot pie is the kind of dish that just hugs your soul . Creamy filling, hearty veggies, and that golden crust—pure comfort. But here’s the fun part: you don’t have to stick to just one style. This recipe gives you three delicious ways to enjoy pot pie: ✨ A Classic Plant-Based Pot Pie with herbs and cozy flavors. ✨ A Puerto Rican Sofrito Pot Pie that brings all the sazón and sabor. ✨ And the cutest little Mini Empanadas —perfect for lunches, snacks, or when you need comfort food on-the-go. Let’s get into it. 🛒 The Base Filling Ingredients (for either version): 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil ) 1 small onion , diced 2 carrots , diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 cup mushrooms , sliced 2 medium potatoes , peeled & diced...

🧀 The Best Vegan Mac & Cheese (2 Ways: Stovetop & Baked!) Total Time: 20–40 mins | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 10–30 mins | Serves: 6 Mac & cheese is one of those universal comfort foods. Whether you like it creamy and stovetop-easy or baked with that golden crunchy top, this recipe’s got you. It all starts with my dreamy, plant-based cheese sauce —smooth, cheesy, and completely dairy-free. From there, you can go classic stovetop for a quick weeknight win, or bake it up for that Sunday dinner vibe. Either way, your tummy’s about to be real happy. 🛒 Ingredients For the Pasta & Sauce: 1 lb elbow macaroni   brand of choice (or your fave pasta shape). We like these for an extra protein boost 1 full batch of my Plant-Based Cheese Sauce Optional Baked Topping: 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 tbsp avocado oil (or melted vegan butter ) 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp smoked paprika Pinch of salt 👩‍🍳 Instructions Step 1: ...

✨ Creamy Plant-Based Cheese Sauce Total Time: 20 mins | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Serves: About 4 cups You ever make something so good you just wanna drizzle it over literally everything ? That’s this sauce. It’s rich, creamy, tangy, and has that “cheesy” vibe without any dairy. Perfect for nachos, mac & cheese, baked potatoes, or when your toddler decides broccoli is “too green” and you need backup. 🛒 Ingredients 2 medium russet potatoes , peeled & diced 2 medium carrots , peeled & diced ½ cup raw cashews (soaked overnight or, try roasted cashews  soaked in hot water for at least 20 mins) ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk ( oat , soy , or almond work great) ⅓ cup nutritional yeast (that golden “cheesy” magic ✨) 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil ) 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 ½ tsp salt (to taste) 👩‍🍳 Instructions Boil p...

Vegan Flaky Biscuits & Buttermilk Gravy (The Brunch Dream Team) Total Time: 40 mins | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Serves: 6–8 Some mornings call for cereal. Others demand carbs stacked on carbs, smothered in creamy gravy — you know, for balance. This vegan biscuits & gravy combo is buttery, flaky, tangy, and rich without a drop of dairy. Perfect for Sunday brunch, holiday mornings, or any day you want to remind your taste buds you love them. 🛒 Ingredients For the Biscuits: 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus a little for dusting) 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt ½ cup (1 stick) cold vegan butter , cut into cubes ¾ cup cold unsweetened plant milk ( soy , almond , or oat ) 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice For the Buttermilk Gravy: 4 tbsp vegan butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups unsweetened plant milk (soy or oat for creaminess) 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powd...

Let’s make a rich, creamy, “how-is-this-even-vegan?” spinach & artichoke dip... Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip (Creamy, Cheesy, Crowd-Pleaser) Total Time: 30 mins | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Serves: About 8 You know that one dish at the party everyone mysteriously gathers around? This is it. Creamy, cheesy, garlicky, and warm enough to make you forget you’re supposed to be “saving room for dinner.” This vegan spinach & artichoke dip tastes so indulgent, no one will guess it’s dairy-free — unless you brag about it, which you totally should. 🛒 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil ½ medium onion , finely chopped 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts , drained & chopped 5 oz fresh spinach (or 1 package frozen spinach , thawed & squeezed dry) 1 cup raw cashews (soaked 12-24 hrs, then drained) or save time with roasted cashews  soaked in hot water for 20 minutes instead. 1 cup unsweetened plant milk ( soy or oat for c...

  Here’s our   Vegan Cream Cheese recipe — tangy, creamy, spreadable, and perfect for bagels, dips, or desserts. Homemade Vegan Cream Cheese (Tangy, Creamy & Spreadable) Total Time: 10 mins (plus chill time) | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Serves: About 1½ cups Store-bought vegan cream cheese is nice, but this homemade version? Creamier, tangier, and you know exactly what’s in it. Plus, it takes just a few minutes and works for both sweet and savory spreads. Perfect for bagels, frosting carrot cake, or stirring into pasta for instant creaminess. 🛒 Ingredients 1½ cups raw cashews (soaked overnight or roasted cashews soaked in hot water 20 minutes, drained) ¼ cup coconut cream (solid part from a chilled can) 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy depth) ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste) 2–4 tbsp water (as needed for blending) 👩‍🍳 Instructions Soak the cashews : Place in h...

  Easy Vegan Mayo in 5 Minutes + 3 Flavor Upgrades  Total Time: 5 mins | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Serves: About 1 cup I love store-bought vegan mayo as much as the next busy mom, but once you make it fresh at home? Game over. This creamy, tangy spread comes together in minutes, no weird ingredients, and it’s so smooth you’ll start putting it on everything . And because I’m extra, I’m giving you three flavor variations so you can match your mayo to your mood. 🛒 Ingredients Base Vegan Mayo ½ cup unsweetened soy milk (room temp — important!) 1 cup neutral oil ( avocado , grapeseed, or sunflower) 2 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste) Optional: pinch of sugar Chipotle Mayo 1 cup prepared vegan mayo (from base recipe) 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce , minced 1 tsp lime juice Herb-Garlic Mayo 1 cup prepared vegan mayo 1 clove roasted garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder ) ...

Vegan Flaky Asian Scallion Pancakes with Sweet Chili-Garlic Dipping Sauce Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Prep: 25 mins | Rest: 30 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Serves: 4 pancakes + sauce Flaky layers. Crispy edges. Buttery chew. And a dipping sauce that’s so good you’ll be side-eyeing anyone who double-dips. These vegan scallion pancakes are a street food classic made easy at home — no takeout needed. Perfect for a weekend snack, appetizer, or “oops, this is dinner now” kind of night. 🛒 Ingredients For the Scallion Pancakes 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting) ¾ cup boiling water ¼ cup cold water (as needed) ½ tsp salt 4–5 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced 3–4 tbsp neutral oil ( avocado , canola, or grapeseed) for brushing layers More oil for frying For the Sweet Chili-Garlic Dipping Sauce ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce 1 clove garlic , minced 1 tsp sesame oil ½ tsp sugar Optional: ½ tsp chi...