Vegan

The Four-Course Vegan Dinner Party Guide

A four-course vegan meal to awaken your senses, nourish your body, and create a memorable night with friends. 

 

Having friends over for a four-course vegan dinner is easier than you think! Keep reading for all the information you need to host a wonderful evening for four people.

 

Menu

Appetizer: Tequila Avocado Toast 

Soup: Rustic Tortilla Soup

Main Course: Exotic Mushroom Tofu Scramble

Meatless Monday: Rich & Creamy Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding

Ever had one of those days when you want dessert but you don’t want junk food? In those moments, a homemade, healthy-ish dessert would satisfy you, but you might not have a lot of time. Today’s coconut rice pudding is the easy solution to this conundrum. Warm and comforting, but requiring just 30 mostly unattended minutes in the kitchen, it’s a great treat to have after a long day. Oh, and if you want your dessert to be vegan, this recipe still qualifies.

 

Meatless Monday: Spicy Vegan Tofu Tacos With Cashew Crema

Looking for a delicious way to embrace spring? Tofu tacos are an easy way to get some plant-based protein. And since this protein is accompanied by lots of veggies, these tacos have extra doses of plant power to offer you. On a busy day, you’ll appreciate this recipe because it’s quick; and when you have more time you’ll love it because you can deck these tacos out with all kinds of festive accompaniments, like cashew crema and fresh pico de gallo.

Vegan Fuel For Runners

Many people falsely believe that endurance athletes must consume entire sides of beef or rack after rack of ribs to rebuild muscle and revitalize energy post-exertion.

Cooking With Essential Oils 101: Roasted Carrots With Coconut Cardamom Yogurt Sauce (Vegan)

Fall, when we increasingly gather with friends and family, is a time when you can’t have too many side dishes. Today I’m sharing a side dish recipe that just might make it to your list of standbys: roasted carrots with vegan coconut cardamom yogurt sauce. It’s a little classic, a little spiced, a little different, and vegan, which means there’s something for everyone in this simple dish.

Cozy Cold Weather Kitchari Bowl (Yellow Dahl With Rice)

As fall progresses into winter and the earth cools, we increasingly crave warm, comforting foods. Seasoned with traditional Ayurvedic warming spices, this vegan kitchari has a depth of flavor that will keep you coming back again and again. With the holiday season ramping up, you’ll appreciate that it cooks quickly. Plus, it’s rich in plant-based nutrients that will give you the energy to dance through the holiday festivities with your health intact.

Decadent Raw Vegan Cashew Cheesecake With Bananas

Do you like a little dessert now and then, or maybe more often than not? Most of us have an affection for sweet flavors but unfortunately many desserts, whether served in restaurants or of the prepackaged variety, are filled with ingredients that we’d be better off without. It’s a good thing there are desserts like this raw vegan cashew cheesecake. Not only is it sweet, creamy, and a little chocolate-y, it’s also nutrient rich.

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes For Vegans & Omnivores Alike

Turkey is synonymous with Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, but Thanksgiving can be enjoyed by omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike with a few simple swaps. I’m not talking about replacing the carved turkey with Tofurkey, nor impressing your uncle with whipped tofu instead of his favorite mashed potatoes.

Eat Greens: 10 Edible Leaves You’ve Never Tried

We may not be deer or giraffes, but there are plenty of leaves out there that are edible but slip our notice. If you are trying to be an eco-conscious grower, a forager with a healthy larder, here’s some knowhow.

Vegan Baking: How To Substitute Eggs & Butter

Baked goods like cakes, muffins, and biscuits are delicious and a fun way to treat yourself. Even a hearty muffin can make for a great breakfast if the ingredients are right.