Darshana Thacker Wendel

The ingredient list here might look a little long, but please don’t let that stop you from trying this delectable vegan chili. There are only a few steps, and it is so chock full of vegetables, beans, and greens that all you need is some simple steamed grains or warm tortillas on the side to […]

Just a little bit of maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon make this simple chia pudding recipe totally delicious. Sliced fresh strawberries add bright color and flavor, but just about any fresh fruit would work well with this dessert.

Allspice, a hallmark seasoning in Jamaican cooking, plays a starring role in this vegan Jamaican Green Pea and Spinach Stew recipe that’s studded with chunks of orange and gold root vegetables. For a super-hearty meal, serve this stew over a bowl of steamed brown rice or your favorite whole grain.

These delicious vegan pancakes are perfect served with fresh fruit or maple syrup, but if you want to make them into an extra-special Valentine’s Day breakfast or dessert, serve them with scoops of homemade Strawberry-Cherry Ice Cream and a liberal drizzle of Warm Chocolate Sauce. To make them soft and fluffy, cook the pancakes over […]

Kids go crazy for this vegan alternative to chicken nuggets. Serve our tender-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside chickpea bites with ketchup and BBQ sauce for dipping, and feel free to offer hot sauce for spice-loving adults. Leftovers are great for next-day lunches too, because they taste delicious hot or cold. To prepare the nuggets in an air fryer, […]

A no-knead, homemade vegan bread bowl doubles as both the serving vessel and the dippers for a very flavorful, creamy vegan dip. Serve with raw vegetables as well so guests can enjoy every last bit of dip.

Can’t decide between pasta and salad? This delicious, vegan pasta salad recipe has everything you love about both—all in one big, colorful dish.

These spicy vegan tacos feature jackfruit, a common ingredient in Indian cuisine. Green (unripe) jackfruit is popular with plant-based cooks because of its meat-like texture and ability to absorb other flavors. Here, it soaks up a spicy chipotle sauce for a flavorful taco filling that also features diced potatoes. (If you don’t have jackfruit, just […]

This vegan, no-bake variation on lemon bars is made with a fluffy sweet potato filling that sets over a layer of ‘hidden’ fresh berries. A date-sweetened crumble is used for both the crust and for a sweet, slightly crunchy garnish.

This simple vegan curry recipe is packed with comforting potatoes, cauliflower, and peas, and the sauce comes together easily in your blender. Serve over brown rice garnished with fresh cilantro. Photo by Jackie Sobon

Filled with deliciously seasoned pinto beans, plus corn, lettuce, avocado, and salsa, this California-style vegan burrito recipe makes an easy, satisfying lunch or dinner. Use the optional nutritional yeast for a hit of cheesy flavor! Recipe from forksmealplanner.com

This vegan recipe combines wild rice and steam-fried vegetables for a healthy alternative to traditionally greasy fried rice. To make this a hearty one-dish meal, you can mix in a can of cooked black beans with the rice.