Herbivore's Kitchen

Cauliflower is an ingredient that seems to make its way into my vegan recipes on a regular basis. It’s not only a good-for-you-ingredient, it’s also incredibly versatile. Cauliflower blends into soups, whips up into a mashed potato alternative, makes an excellent chicken wing substitute and provides the “meat” behind many of my vegan Chinese food dishes. Heck, you can even rice cauliflower. Today, we dive into this low-calorie, nutrient-dense food and talk about the benefits of cauliflower, how to cook cauliflower and, finally, we’ll wrap up with some of the most creative cauliflower recipes out there.

If you’re looking for easy, tasty ways to warm up this winter, then you need to add this Vegan Curry Lentil Soup to your rotation. It’s a simple soup, packed with healthy vegetables and protein-packed lentils. Sautéed garlic and onions, roasted tomato paste and mildly spicy yellow curry give this vegan soup its depth of flavor.

Do you think making vegan sushi is impossible? Think again! This Board will have you so jazzed about vegan sushi, everything from vegan sushi rolls with yummy ingredients like panko-crusted sweet potatoes, miso-glazed tofu, steamed asparagus and creamy avocado. And if you’re not into sushi rolls, I also cover how to make a vegan sushi bowl as well as a vegan tuna tower!

As the weather turns cooler, my desire for cozy vegan meals warms up. These 8 Vegan Fall Recipes are the best collection of healthy, plant-based meals, including both dairy free and gluten free options. Whether your soul is calling for vegan dinners, like Vegan Cassoulet or No Beef Stew, or warm and cozy soups like Apple Butternut Squash or Creamy Vegan Cauliflower, you’ll find 8 great ways to fill out Autumn’s menu here.

Vegan entertaining just got a whole lot fancier with this Vegan Spanakopita recipe. This easy, plant-based casserole – sometimes called Vegan Spinach Pie – makes for a great group dinner and has tons of aesthetic appeal. It uses fresh spinach, a homemade almond feta cheese and flaxseed eggs for a tasty dairy free and eggless meal!

Vegan breakfast just got a promotion with this vegan biscuits recipe. They’re easy, dairy free and are just about the best damn vegan biscuits out there. After all, nothing beats homemade plant-based buttermilk biscuits made from scratch!

Looking for easy vegan peach dessert recipes? These peach phyllo turnovers are the perfect way to showcase summer’s fruit (fruitful) bounty! These homemade peach hand pies are baked using a vegan egg wash to deliver that flaky golden crust. The filling is made using fresh peaches, pure maple syrup and chia seeds, for a healthy twist on a classic dessert.

Nothing says comfort food like this Creamy Cashew Alfredo with Vegan Pancetta & Peas. This plant-based pasta uses a cashew alfredo sauce in lieu of traditional alfredo sauce. Blended cashews, combined with nutritional yeast and fresh lemon juice, make a thick, creamy dairy-free alfredo substitute. Pancetta is replicated by pan-frying mushrooms in a sticky maple “bacon” sauce made with tamari and maple syrup. This vegan pasta recipe is the perfect plant-based dinner when the weather is gloomy!

This Vegan Avocado Crema recipe is the best thing to happen to tacos! This easy taco topping sauce is dairy free and rich with flavor. The cashew cream sauce and ripe avocados give this avocado crema a rich, savory texture while salt, garlic, fresh cilantro and lime juice give it a punch of flavor. It’s a healthy way to top your vegan tacos, plant-based empanadas or vegan nachos!

Can you resist the crispy deliciousness of crab cakes? If you’re a plant-based eater, you no longer have to! Now you have this Vegan Crab Cakes recipe! Made with lion’s mane mushrooms, these vegan crab cakes are every bit as delicious as their seafood counterpart. And they have a healthy edge! Made with white beans and flaxseed eggs, these easy vegan crab cakes with a vegan remoulade dipping sauce are the best vegan appetizer!