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Crisp, mild-flavored, and hydrating, cucumber has a refreshing coolness that appeals to people of all ages. This delicious collection of vegan cucumber recipes includes some of our favorite salads, pickles, grain bowls, sandwiches, wraps, and chilled summer soups. Whether you’ve got a bumper crop of cukes in the garden or a straggler lurking in the […]

Seriously scrumptious and brimming with fresh ingredients, homemade salsa is the ultimate whole-food, plant-based condiment and can turn a ho-hum meal into a party-worthy dish. These taste bud tinglers are excellent served as a dip with baked tortilla chips, whole grain crackers, pita squares, or crudités, or dolloped on a grain bowl, salad, burger, burrito, […]

Quick-growing and brightly colored, radishes are the daffodils of the vegetable world, popping up early to signify spring’s arrival. These versatile veggies are easy to overlook, but their sharp, almost spicy flavor and vibrant color mean a little goes a long way when added to salads, grain bowls, or as a garnish for soups, veggie […]

Whether you’re heading to the great outdoors, packing a school lunch, or running to the office for a few hours, having a stash of healthy snacks on hand is a godsend for combating the munchies. Loaded with nuts, seeds, grains, and fresh and dried fruits, this collection of healthy, high-energy vegan snack bars and bites […]

Want to cook with chestnuts but don’t know where to start? Here’s a rundown on everything you need to know, including how to select, cook, and peel whole chestnuts and how to incorporate the sweet, tender treats to your favorite recipes. What Are Chestnuts? Chestnuts are shiny, round tree nuts related to acorns and beechnuts. […]

Mashed sweet potatoes make a soft, lightly sweet cookie that you can enjoy for dessert or as a snack with a cup of tea. Dairy-free chocolate chips add bursts of creamy cacao goodness to each bite,  but you could easily add in a handful of your favorite nuts to switch up the flavor profile. This […]

From improving your health to reducing food waste, there’s no shortage of reasons to start meal prepping—but getting into the habit can be daunting if you aren’t equipped with the right tools. To help meal prepping newcomers take the plunge, we’ve asked members of our Forks Meal Planner community to share their favorite kitchen gadgets […]

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 […]

You’ve heard of breakfast for dinner, but how about breakfast for dessert? These crisp-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside sweet potato waffles are the perfect evening treat because they aren’t overly sugary and can be topped with anything you like. Here, we sprinkle each fluffy waffle with buttery pistachios, crunchy cacao nibs, and homemade aquafaba whipped cream to dial […]

Potlucks are a great way to host a large gathering without breaking the bank on food. From soups and salads to casseroles and cakes, the options for what you can contribute to a potluck are endless. Here, we’ve gathered our favorite vegan potluck ideas to garner some plant-based praise at your next group feast. So […]

This stunning sweet potato tart uses two different types of tubers to achieve the scrumptious end result. Orange sweet potatoes are mashed with zesty orange juice and warming pumpkin pie spice to create a custard-like filling, while steamed purple sweet potato petals are placed in an eye-catching rosette pattern and topped with crushed almonds. (Steaming […]

With its aromatic seasonings and finger-licking sauces, Southern cuisine is world-renowned for its ability to transform the most common ingredients into something truly special. While meat, dairy, and oil often feature heavily in Southern cooking, we’ve given whole-food, plant-based makeovers to some of the most recognizable dishes to preserve traditional flavors while putting plants at […]