Lisa Esile, MS

Looking for some fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes? We’ve got you covered with this tasty collection of plant-based dishes, which include a mix of both traditional Irish recipes, as well as some that feature the popular St. Patrick’s Day color—green! Sláinte! This article was originally published on 3/12/2020 and has been updated.  

If you’re not familiar with butter beans, meet your new kitchen hero! Creamy, subtly sweet, and incredibly versatile, butter beans (aka lima beans) work beautifully in soups, stews, salads, and even blended into silky sauces and dips. They’re also packed with fiber and protein to add staying power, making them a must-have ingredient for the […]

With egg prices rocketing, even non-vegans are getting curious about cooking without eggs! This collection of vegan egg recipes features tasty, affordable, and 100% cholesterol-free recipes you can make today. So whether you’re in on accidental egg-free bent due to shortages at the store, you want to slip more plant-based meals into your diet, or […]

It’s hard not to love a dish with mango in it! Sweet and drip-down-your-chin delicious, this yellow-fleshed fruit is a sensation for the taste buds. Fresh or frozen, mango gets top marks for versatility in sweet and savory dishes of all kinds. This collection of vegan mango recipes runs the gamut, from frosty treats to […]

Simple to prepare, quick-cooking, and with a unique, melt-in-your-mouth creaminess, eggplant is a fantastic ingredient for the vegan cook. Added to stews, curries, and pastas; crisped up as chips; or blended to made a spread, these lightweight beauties are heavyweights when it comes to transforming a meal into something special. Whether you’re a novice user […]

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. It’s produced naturally in the body, but synthetic versions are also available in popular prescription medications such as Zepbound and Ozempic. Common side effects of taking these drugs include constipation and nausea. This is because GLP-1 agonists slow the digestive process, […]

Quick-cooking, shelf-stable, nutritious, and affordable, lentils are a tour de force in the kitchen. The rich, earthy flavor and meaty texture of these mighty legumes make them a standout ingredient in savory dishes of all kinds. Here are 23 of our favorite vegan lentil recipes. Oil-free and packed with whole-food ingredients, they’re fabulously healthy, too.   […]

Whether you’re dealing with a major health issue, financial strain, or digital or news overload, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. So, how do you help yourself feel better, even if you can’t change your situation? How do you find ease during times of unease? And how do you get your mind to work with you […]

Calling all mushroom lovers! If biting into tender, earthy, umami-rich mushrooms is your idea of heaven, you’ll love this collection of vegan mushroom recipes. From white button mushrooms to giant portobellos, mushrooms are a handy ingredient for the plant-based cook. Risotto, sauces, soups, stews, taco fillings, pasta, and beyond, there are endless tasty ways to […]

As the weather cools down, casserole season is officially heating up, so we’ve rounded up our favorite vegan casserole recipes. Unlike the casseroles of yesteryear, these healthy plant-based creations are loaded with colorful vegetables, creamy-without-the-cream sauces, healthy whole grains and legumes, and flavorful herbs and spices. From biryani to moussaka to shepherd’s pie, there’s a […]

Is there anything more nourishing to the senses than a big beautiful pot of homemade vegan soup or stew? Packed with grains, beans, veggies, herbs, and spices, these scrumptious, family-friendly winter stews are a breeze to prepare, plus they store well in the fridge and/or freezer. Need to pack lunch for school or work? A […]

At Forks Over Knives, we’re passionate about bringing you delicious whole-food, plant-based recipes to support your health and well-being, and what a year it’s been, with hundreds of new recipes added to the site. With 2025 right around the corner, we’re looking back at the most popular new recipes of 2024. Shoutout to Carleigh Bodrug, […]