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Summer Recipes

Embrace the flavors of the season with light, refreshing, and grill-friendly vegan summer recipes. From smoky tofu satay with peanut sauce to a bright and fresh watermelon poke bowl, these dishes are perfect for warm-weather dining. Keep things cool with a creamy chia pudding, or go for bold flavors with oyster mushroom tacos and a classic vegan lobster roll—ideal for beach days or backyard gatherings.

Whether you’re firing up the grill, enjoying fresh fruit-forward dishes, or looking for meals that don’t require turning on the oven, this collection has something for every summer occasion. Find the perfect recipe for outdoor barbecues, picnics, or laid-back dinners that celebrate the best of the season.

Vegan poke bowl with watermelon tuna, avocado, pickles, seaweed, and sesame seeds in a wooden bowl on a dark background.

Vegan Poke Bowl (with Watermelon Tuna)

Easy vegan blackberry cobbler with golden crust and jammy fruit filling, served in a skillet.

Easy Blackberry Cobbler (Vegan)

Crispy vegan fish sandwich on a toasted bun with cabbage and tartar sauce.

Crispy Vegan Fish Sandwich with Hearts of Palm

Close-up of vibrant mango salsa with cilantro and red onion in a white serving bowl.

Mango Salsa

Close-up of a vegan crab cake slider with creamy caper sauce dripping down, served on a toasted bun.

Vegan Crab Cake Sliders

Close-up of a hand holding a smoky roasted cauliflower taco filled with avocado, cilantro, and drizzled chipotle sauce.

Vegan Taco Recipe With Smoky Roasted Cauliflower

A creamy vegan tuna salad made with hearts of palm, served in a small white ramekin.

Vegan Tuna Salad (Two Easy Recipes!)

A closeup shot of vegan lobster sushi rolls.

Lobster Sushi Rolls

A handheld black bean and sweet potato veggie burger.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger

Tofu satay with peanut sauce.

Tofu Satay With Peanut Sauce

A vegan Vietnamese banh mi.

Vegan Banh Mi

A vegan bbq pulled pork sandwich made with jackfruit.

Vegan Pulled Pork

Two hands holding a vegan lobster roll against a dark background.

Vegan Lobster Roll

A hand holding a vegan beetroot burger.

Beetroot Burgers

A vegan buffalo cauliflower salad with creamy dressing and avocado.

Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Salad

Vegan creamer being poured into a cold brew coffee.

Easy Cold Brew Coffee (Made With Or Without A French Press)

Veggie Grill Menu’s Koreatown Tacos

Two hands holding a vegan bbq pulled pork sandwich.

Vegan Summer Dinner Recipes

Two hands holding up jars of toasted muesli.

Toasted Muesli Recipe

A handful of blackberries being held over a stainless steel prep bowl.

Mixed Berry Salad with Sweet Lime Dressing

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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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Close-up of a vegan crab cake slider with creamy caper sauce dripping down, served on a toasted bun.

Vegan Crab Cake Sliders

A creamy vegan tuna salad made with hearts of palm, served in a small white ramekin.

Vegan Tuna Salad (Two Easy Recipes!)

Miso-Scented Portobello with Garlic Cauliflower Mash

Sautéed Miso Portobello Mushrooms

Vegan Pork Buns with Oyster Mushroom Bacon

Vegan Pork Buns with Oyster Mushroom Bacon

Plated vegan whipped cauliflower cheese topped with roasted mushrooms, garlic, and microgreens on a dark grey plate.

Vegan Whipped Cauliflower Cheese

Seaweed tofu beignets.

Seaweed-Tofu Beignets

Two glasses of blueberry kombucha cocktail with ice and fresh blueberries, with bottles of kombucha and blueberry syrup in the background.

Kombucha Cocktail

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