Vegan

Nutritional yeast, silken tofu, and capers mimic the anchovies and egg yolks in a classic Caesar. Genius!

Tired of spinach in your smoothie? This recipe is the perfect way to eat something green in the morning.

There’s no substitute for quince, which is closely related to apples and pears. If you can’t find it fresh, look for a high-quality quince jam from a Middle Eastern market.

This dead-simple walnuts recipe is sweet and savory, which means you can take it in either direction. It’s an amazing sundae topping and would transform an ordinary bowl of oatmeal into a thing of greatness, but you could also serve it on a cheese board or as a condiment for roast pork chops. Choices!

If using frozen cranberries, which are just as good for this recipe, don’t bother thawing them first.

Shave the cauliflower for this salad recipe within an hour of serving so that it won’t have time to discolor, and make quick work of that task by using a mandoline.

This all-star topper can gussy up anything: steak, roasted potatoes—even a citrus salad.

What to do with that overzealous orchard haul? Homemade apple butter is the answer.

It’s important to use refined coconut oil here; you don’t want any coconut-y flavors competing with the vanilla.

Take this to a mocha chip place by folding in some finely grated vegan chocolate as soon as you take it out of the ice cream machine.

Vegan, yes. Low-fat? No. Ah, maybe that’s why it’s so good!

Using soy lecithin-free chocolate is essential; the additive will cause the base to separate (we learned this the hard way). We developed this recipe using Alter Eco Dark Blackout Chocolate.

Using soy lecithin-free chocolate is essential; the additive will cause the base to separate (we learned this the hard way). We developed this recipe using Alter Eco Dark Blackout Chocolate.

For an even deeper, nutty flavor, toast the cashews first (or buy them that way, but make sure they’re unsalted). Skeptical? Think hazelnut coffee, but with cashews instead.

This colorful salad packs a bit of heat by adding the jalapeño; it balances out the cooler flavors, but feel free to omit it.

A cool green zingy soup; pack it in a thermos on ice and take it picnicking or to the beach.

This thin red sauce gets its name since you can frequently brush or "mop" it onto a variety of foods for an extra kick of spice.

Chiles and pineapple? Believe it or not, this sweet/spicy mix is insanely refreshing in drink form.