Beat the winter blues with this hearty Vegan Shepherd’s Pie! This recipe uses cauliflower-millet mash for the crust, rather than the traditional mashed potatoes, for a healthy twist. It’s the perfect comfort food dinner. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Traditional Shepherd’s Pie Shepherd’s pie is a traditional Irish dish made with minced meat and…
Vegan Main Dish Recipes
Vegan Shakshuka from The Big Book of Vegan Cooking
Vegan Shakshuka, made with tofu and white beans, is an easy to make meal. It’s perfect for dinner on busy weeknights, but it’s great for Sunday breakfast, too. This recipe is from my new cookbook The Big Book of Vegan Cooking. It’s vegan and gluten-free. What is Shakshuka? Shakshuka, or Shakshouka, is a dish consisting…
Vegan Green and White Pizza
Vegan Green and White Pizza will give your pizza night a delicious makeover! Covered in spinach pesto, dairy-free ricotta, broccoli, and cauliflower, this healthy pie is sure to make everyone at the dinner table happy. White Pizza This isn’t a traditional white pizza, which is usually made with a creamy white garlic sauce. Instead, it’s made…
Vegan Socca Stacks
In these vegan socca stacks, savory chickpea crepes are layered with white bean puree and vegetables. They make a great dinner for holidays, date night, and dinner parties. It’s the perfect dish for Valentine’s Day! This recipe is a fun alternative to lasagna. It’s vegan and gluten-free. Down to Earth Years ago there was a…
Vegan Lasagna Tart
Vegan Lasagna Tart, made with cashew ricotta and slices of fresh zucchini, is always a crowd pleaser. It’s a great main dish for date night, dinner parties, and holidays, or even just a random Friday night. This easy recipe is dairy free. Vegan Lasagna Tart Lasagna is my all-time favorite comfort food, and I’ll take…
Three Bean Chili (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
Three Bean Chili is the perfect comfort food for cold winter’s evenings. Loaded with vegetables, this is the best vegan chili out there! Enjoy it for lunch or dinner. This easy recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Three Bean Chili I rarely cook the same dish twice but this Three Bean Chili is one that I make…
Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Creamy Cannellini Sauce
Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights, but it’s great for special occasions, too. In this recipe, cannellini beans and cashews are blended together to make a rich, creamy dairy-free sauce. It’s vegan with a gluten-free option. What is Stroganoff? Hands up, who else though stroganoff was a mix that came in…
Vegan Hoppin’ John
Vegan Hoppin’ John — made with black eyed peas and collard greens – is the ultimate New Year meal. Pair it with cornbread for a prosperous year ahead. This easy recipe is vegan and gluten free. What is Hoppin’ John? Hoppin’ John is a southern dish that’s supposed to bring good fortune to the new…
Black Eyed Pea Chili
Black Eyed Pea Chili is coziness in a bowl, and it’s sure to warm you up on cold winter evenings. This recipe from The Plant-Based Slow Cooker by Robin Robertson was inspired by the Southern dishes Hoppin’ John and dirty rice. Hoppin’ John is said to bring luck and prosperity in the year ahead, so be…
Lentil Loaf
Lentil Loaf is a terrific main dish for holiday celebrations. Smother this vegan meatloaf with lots of cashew gravy for the ultimate comfort food dinner! This easy recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Vegan Lentil Loaf I went vegetarian in the early 90s, when vegetarian convenience food was hard to come by, and there were very…