Hey Reader, It's so hot out! It's important to keep cool during this heat dome affecting much of the United States. Stay in a cool place and be sure to stay hydrated. One silver lining to this heat is that it comes at a time when melons are going on sale where we are. This means it's a great time to try our Easy Melon Salad recipe to keep cool. Just mix up the dressing and add your fruit and you'll have a no-heat recipe as a part of your dinner tonight! We also have this vegan Watermelon Feta...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, You probably already know we at ZardyPlants love seitan and love making delicious vegan seitan recipes. We first came out with our basic seitan recipe when we made our Instant Pot Seitan, and it really opened the floodgates of experimentation and creativity for us. We started making all kinds of unique seitan recipes with vital wheat gluten and all kinds of wet and dry ingredients. Seitan is a vegan meat substitute that has TONS of protein. Side note that if you cannot have...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Phew, Reader! Summer continues to be a hot one this year! Luckily (or maybe because of it), we've been on point with a lot of frozen vegan snacks and desserts that we've developed over the years. There are some amazing nice cream recipes on ZardyPlants now. We also have milkshakes that are just as easy to make. Check them out and more below! Frozen Vegan Treats Cherry Nice Cream Cherry Nice Cream is a fun and fresh dessert that's bursting with cherry flavor! With only 4 ingredients, this nice...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, It's time to shake up dinner with a new super easy recipe. This Vegan Mac and Cheese takes a bag of vegan cheese and elevates it into a rich, creamy, and comforting dish that only take 10 to 15 minutes to make. All you need is 4 ingredients, a pot and a strainer, and you'll have an amazing main in no time. Try adding some Vegan Meatballs or some black pepper to take things to the next level! The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese Enjoy! Liz and Paul
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader. Sometimes when you wake up, you just don't want to. But you can't just wrap yourself up in the covers, the day awaits! At times like these, we like to make (or meal prep) a little something to wake ourselves up. And coffee and tea are great for just that. But there's more to caffeine than just a mug. We have a lot of amazing vegan coffee and tea recipes that will help keep things interesting. From smoothies to baking and even some fun toppings, you perk up in no time! Caffeinated...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, We have another great way for you to use tofu. These Tofu Fries are an easy way to get a protein packed side into your meals. Cook these seasoned fries in an air fryer to have them ready in just 20 minutes! Tofu Fries Enjoy! Liz and Paul
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader. The weather's honestly been pretty nice by us, but we know that hot weather is coming soon! We've been preparing by getting protective curtains hung and getting our mowing/yard work done when it's cooler out. We've also switched the pup over to summer walking schedule (early morning and after dinnertime seems to be the coolest). We also will be having some cool vegan treats that won't heat up the house. We've have a list of over 50 recipes that we go through to help us chill on...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Have an amazing Tuscan-flavored vegan meal with these Marry Me Butter Beans. This meal is so decadent. With creamy, tender butter beans, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and rich coconut milk (substitutions available), you'll be constantly craving this dish. Plus, it only takes about 15 minutes to make. It's so hard to resist! Marry Me Butter Beans Enjoy! Liz and Paul
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader. Summer means seafood and luckily we've developed a lot of great recipes to make it cruelty-free. Our vegan seafood dishes cover a whole gamut. From delicious and portable sandwiches, to decadent snacks, to refined meals, you'll be spoiled with vegan options this season! Vegan Seafood Recipes Vegan Fish Cakes Vegan Fish Cakes are super tender, delicious, and really easy to make! This recipe uses soy curls to make a mixture that is flakey and fish-like, which turns out to be the...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read