Lisa Esile, MS

Loaded with veggies, herbs, and spices, vegan noodle soups pack a tasty, nourishing punch. Wonderfully satisfying, they’re quick to make and often require just one pot. This highly scrumptious collection of vegan recipes runs the full noodle-soup spectrum, with meat-free takes on classic chicken noodle, pho, ramen, Thai vegetable, and shorter-noodle soups such as Italian […]

Visually stunning, the large flowering broccoli head is a delight to use in the kitchen. But it’s not all about looks—this mild-flavored brassica tastes great, too. Raw, steamed, roasted, or pureed, broccoli florets add color, body, and earthy-fresh flavors to everything from stir-fries to dips, pastas, soups, pancakes, burgers, bakes, and more. Check out these […]

Like a cluster of jewels beckoning you in, juicy, ruby red pomegranate seeds (also called arils) add a festive note to all kinds of sweet and savory vegan dishes. Pomegranate juice is another tasty way to use these sparkly gems and is a stellar ingredient for the whole-food, plant-based cook who wants complex flavors without […]

Sick of the same old breakfasts? Want a special brunch to celebrate with friends and family? Loaded with veggies and grains and packed with flavor, vegan breakfast bakes are a great way to start the day. And most bakes refrigerate well, making them a handy option for baking ahead and then simply reheating the morning […]

Quick-cooking, easy to store, and oh-so-delicious, the humble sweet potato is a nutritionally rich, colorful, extremely handy vegetable to keep around. Baked, roasted, steamed, boiled, stuffed, or pureed, sweet potato boasts a velvety texture and earthy-sweet flavor that’s great in both sweet and savory dishes. To showcase their tasty versatility we’ve put together a collection […]

Native to the American continent, black beans star in tasty dishes worldwide, from Mexican-inspired soups and tacos to Caribbean stews, vegan brownies, and beyond. Their mild earthy flavor makes them an easy go-to when adding extra oomph to a dish. When blended, black beans offer a moist texture and fudgy consistency, which works surprisingly well […]

Struggling to find surefire vegan recipes for kids? We get it! When you’re tired and busy, the temptation to turn to packaged meals is real. But what if you had a stash of nourishing vegan recipes that are easy to prepare and highly likely to be gobbled down by the whole family? This collection of […]

Fruit never tastes as sweet as it does in the dog days of summer. Packed with fresh produce, these vegan summer dessert recipes are absolutely delicious and guilt-free. From fruit pops and ice cream to pies, cobblers, salads, tarts, sundaes, jelly treats, and lots more, there is something for every occasion in this tasty collection […]

A big juicy slice of watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew is the ultimate summer snack, but you can do so much more with melons! From tongue-tingling fruit salads to succulent veggie and noodle dishes, refreshing icy treats, tasty tacos, sensational sides, refreshing soups, and so much more, these sweet beauties have much to contribute to the […]

Grain bowls—aka “Buddha bowls,” “hippie bowls,” and “macro bowls”—offer a deliciously balanced meal, packed with a luscious combination of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, herbs, and yummy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, family meals, and lunches on the go, the grain bowl truly is a hero meal for the plant-strong eater. Here are 23 of […]

With its golden hue, sweet-tart flavor, and drip-down-your-chin juiciness, pineapple is one of those stellar ingredients that can turn a ho-hum recipe into a great one.  In this delicious collection of sweet and savory vegan pineapple recipes, you’ll find everything from cool nice cream to hearty burgers, supremely munchable wraps, satisfying salads, succulent stir-fries, creamy […]

Boy, am I constantly surprised by how yummy oil-free, plant-based desserts can be. If you’re a chocolate lover, like me, or if you just want to make something that’ll wow friends and family this holiday, then you’ll love these decadent vegan Easter desserts. Here’s to healthy chocolate goodness that tastes even better than the traditional […]