Gather outside with summer recipes and year-round favorites full of color and abundance.
Tender pasta, zucchini, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes come together in an Italian-herb cream sauce beneath a golden vegan cheese topping. Prepare it ahead for a welcoming weeknight supper or portion it for easy lunches.
Tart-sweet cherries, mellow vanilla and little pieces of almond and cashew make these chewy date bars a welcome companion to tea. No oven is needed: process, press firmly and chill, with practical tips for soft dates, a mixture that holds together and neat slices to keep in the refrigerator or freezer.
Leafy greens, colorful vegetables, juicy fruit, avocado and seeds come together with cooked, cooled quinoa and a bright citrus tahini dressing.
Chickpea spaghetti meets juicy tomatoes, savory shiitake mushrooms and tender-crisp asparagus, with garlic, basil and lemon zest for an easy supper for two.
Roasted tomatoes, cashew butter and coconut milk make a warmly spiced curry with chickpeas, carrots, green beans and spinach, finished with lemon.
Golden mushrooms, tender artichokes and juicy roasted tomatoes make these lemon-herb lentils a bowl worth lingering over. A handful of parsley and basil keeps the finish fresh, while simple tips for cooking each component help you bring it together with distinct textures and plenty of savory flavor.
Set out something a little different for brunch: smoky carrot ribbons folded through a creamy cashew pâté, with lemon, capers and fresh herbs. Make it ahead, let the flavors mingle, then bring it to the table chilled with crisp radishes, cucumber and warm vegan toast for everyone to help themselves.
Chunky lemony chickpeas, creamy avocado and crisp vegetables make a lively lunch tucked into soft wraps. A herbed tahini drizzle ties the layers together, with practical tips for a smooth sauce, easy rolling and preparing the filling ahead while keeping the avocado fresh and the vegetables crisp.
Cool noodles, golden tofu and crisp vegetables are tossed with a creamy almond butter dressing brightened with lime, chili garlic sauce and toasted sesame.
Soft mashed potatoes, golden fork ridges and a savory mushroom gravy make this vegan shepherd’s pie a comforting dish to bring to the table. Sun-dried tomatoes add richness beneath the topping, with practical tips for a filling that holds together, gentle mashing and an easier make-ahead supper.