by Melissa Lauer, eHow editor
Whether you're a dedicated vegan or just want to learn to cook like one, eHow has you covered. Check out our guide for tips on planning a spectacular vegan meal.
It isn't quite the same meatloaf as Mom used to make, but your family will love the tasty vegan version of this traditional mealtime favorite. A vegan meatloaf is low in Read More
Celebrate the traditional Creole cuisine of Louisiana and the Gulf States with some hearty gumbo, while sticking to your vegan diet. Although traditional gumbo recipes call Read More
Homemade macaroni and cheese is a classic American comfort food. When you go vegan, it may seem like you have to forget about the comfort food of your childhood. But it's Read More
Healthy, hearty and virtually fat-free, this chili is easy to make and full of flavor. Try fresh cornbread (made with egg replacer) or French bread as a side. Cooking time Read More
Please the vegans at your Thanksgiving table with this hearty "roast." Check out "How to Make Vegan Gravy" as well. Serves 6. Read More
Chinese Dim Sum lends itself to a vegan diet. Although dim sum can be made of meat, vegetable and spice combinations, you won't even notice the absence of meat in this Read More
Vegan lasagna typically uses vegan cheese or tofu, which turns many vegans off. But with plenty of tomato sauce and some spinach to get your iron and cancer-fighting Read More
Vegan sushi is easy to make and it's delicious too. You can try tons of different fillings such as tempeh, shiitake mushrooms, peanuts, and Korean sweet potatoes in your Read More
Even if you're a meat eater, vegan pizzas serve as healthy alternatives to the traditional pepperoni or sausage. Follow these steps to make a delicious vegan pizza. Read More
You never know what you’re going to get in a vegan burger, whether you order it in a nice restaurant or pick it up in the frozen section of the grocery store. That’s what Read More
For vegans, try an easy topping for all Mexican dishes that can be pureed in a food processor or blender. Tofu is the prime ingredient for this garnish. Read More
As with many vegan or vegetarian dishes, this gravy is not a low-fat food, but it tastes pretty good. After all, fat is flavor. Yields about 2 c. gravy. Read More
Baked beans don't require meat to be delicious. Cooking the baked beans slowly will blend and accentuate the sweet and tangy flavors. Mix up a big batch of vegan baked Read More
If you like ‘em smooth and creamy, these are the vegan mashed potatoes for you. No lumps, just light and fluffy. Step Two is the key: mashing the potatoes while they’re Read More
Potato salad is a versatile side dish that goes with just about anything, from backyard barbecues to soup and sandwich luncheons. Try this colorful vegan potato salad Read More
Make quick and inexpensive vegan pesto! Read More
Eating a vegan diet means giving up all animal products, including eggs and cheese. Making this mayonnaise with tofu rather than eggs creates a more healthful, Read More
The thought may force a grimace on the face of a non-believer, but when you make vegan sweets they are just as good as regular sweets. With flavors and replacement Read More
It might be hard for non-vegans to believe that decadent fudge can be made from a vegan recipe, but one sample will convince them. With the right recipe, vegan fudge can be Read More
To make a vegan pumpkin pie is essentially to make a nondairy version of a traditional pumpkin pie. This recipe shows how to make necessary substitutions. Makes two, Read More
Just because you've made the choice to become a vegan doesn't mean you have to give up all the foods that you love. Even cheesecake can fit into a vegan diet, and it's a Read More
It isn't necessary to be vegan to enjoy a delicious vegan cupcake. Sweet and healthy chocolate cupcakes, complete with creamy, fluffy frosting, will be a huge hit with Read More
Vegans eat food that only comes from plants. In addition to excluding meat, this also means no dairy products or eggs, food products that go into making blueberry muffins. Read More
A vegan diet--one that excludes all animal products--can be effective at reducing weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and high blood pressure, as well as lowering the risk for Read More
Leading a vegan lifestyle doesn't mean that you must give up the pleasures of eating or have to eat only dull and tasteless foods. A delightfully rich and chocolaty brownie Read More
Vegan blueberry brownies are so amazingly fudgy and delicious that nobody will guess that they include absolutely no dairy products. If you have a bounty of blueberries and Read More
Vegans do not promote the use of animal by-products or dairy products. Enjoy traditional holiday treats in vegan style. There are numerous alternatives to animal Read More
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