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Vegan Kitchen Basics

Master vegan kitchen basics with our handy guides designed to help you navigate plant-based cooking like a pro. Learn how to balance flavors, cook tofu, fold wontons, ferment vegetables, and more.

From detailed grocery lists to tips on organization, cleaning as you cook, and ingredient selection, these resources will transform your kitchen into an efficient plant-based haven.

Frozen herb cubes with olive oil in an ice cube tray—a practical zero-waste cooking hack to preserve herbs, reduce food waste, and save money on groceries.

Zero Waste Cooking: 45+ Vegan Hacks To Waste Less & Save More

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Homemade Vegan Yogurt (2-Ingredient Recipe)

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Can Chia Seeds Go Bad?

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Bulk Foods for Meal Prep: What to Buy, How to Store & Use Them

Brussels Sprouts being halved on a cutting board for vegan meal prep.

Vegan Meal Prep Ideas: The Ultimate Guide

A bowl of udon noodles with fresh herbs, featuring salty, bitter, sweet, sour, and umami flavors.

The Five Tastes Explained: A Flavor-Balancing Guide

Carrots and dill in a jar of brine.

How To Ferment Vegetables (And Ways To Use Them)

A double vegan cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato.

Best Plant-Based Protein Sources For Vegan Diets

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How to Cook Tofu Perfectly in Just 15 Minutes: A Quick Guide

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How to Wrap A Wonton (A Step-By-Step Guide)

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Produce Guide: Fresh Picks For Your Vegan Grocery List

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Vegan Grocery List: A Guide To Pantry Essentials

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Clean As You Go: Tips To Stay Organized While Cooking

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How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen

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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

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How to Press Tofu (Without A Tofu Press)

How to Chiffonade Collard Greens

How to Chiffonade Collard Greens

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Hi, I'm Erin!

Hi, I'm Erin!

Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I whip up delicious vegan dishes that feature vegan seafood, comforting classics, and crave-worthy umami flavors. You'll discover fresh and creative recipes here—all made with plants!

Our work has been featured in VegNews, HuffPost, Bon Appétit, and more.

My partner, Jeff, loves to capture all the photos you see here. We call Boston home, sharing our space with our adorable rescue pup, Harper.

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Vegan California Roll

Mâche and Mint Salad with Buttermilk-Ponzu Dressing

Vegan Buttermilk Salad Dressing

Seaweed tofu beignets.

Seaweed-Tofu Beignets

Vegan Scallops with Pea Puree and Watercress

Mushroom Scallops with Cashew Cream Sauce

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Spicy Ramen Noodles Recipe

Green Lentil, Pistachio and Walnut Fauxlafel

Deep-Fried Lentil Falafel

A bowl of vegan scallops made from seared king oyster mushrooms, served over pasta with peas, mint, and dairy-free sauces.

Vegan Scallops With Pea Puree in Pasta

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