Whether you’re trying to eat less meat, pack your meals with more produce, or go completely meat- and dairy-free, the idea of making vegan meals can be seriously daunting. Without meat, dairy, and other animal products, you’re often left with a plate full of plants (however, we assure you they can taste pretty amazing).

Creamy Roasted Squash Puree

This vegan roasted butternut squash gets a little extra sweetness from a drizzle of maple syrup. Roast it and eat it plain, or blitz it into a smooth and creamy puree.

Chimichurri Cauliflower Steaks

This hearty cauliflower steak recipe is a vegan dinner alternative that even the staunchest of meat-eaters will love.

Vegan Gravy

Wait a minute … vegan gravy? That’s right. Who needs a turkey when you have this savory, mushroom-based sauce?

Cucumber-Melon Soup

This one-pot gazpacho combines cool cucumbers with sweet honeydew for a totally vegan, totally delicious soup.

Mushroom-Quinoa Burger

We promise these are nothing like those sad, frozen veggie patties.

Vegan Caesar Dressing

Vegans will love this classic dressing. Make it your all-purpose pick-me-up by drizzling it over salads, veggies, and more.

Tofu Pad Thai

It may be hard to believe but this sweet and spicy pad thai is better than takeout.

Spiced Fresh Tomato Soup With Sweet and Herby Pitas

You’ll probably want to make a double batch of these coco nutty toasted pitas for an afternoon snack.

BBQ Chickpea and Cauliflower Flatbreads With Avocado Mash

Crunchy, roasted chickpeas are the new crouton. You heard it here first, folks.

Winter Squash Lentil Stew Recipe

Make this in your Instant Pot for the easiest family dinner.

Roasted Veggies and Tempeh Bowl

Meet your new go-to weekday lunch.