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Cooking 101

Cooking isn’t just about recipes. These vegan cooking 101 guides walk you through the basics, so you can cook with confidence whether you’re new to plant-based foods or need to substitute ingredients for allergies. Start with Basic Knife Skills for Beginners, then learn How to Press Tofu and How to Use Tofu.

For budget-friendly staples, read How to Cook with Lentils, How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly, and 60 Canned Bean Recipes. Baking without eggs? My guide to the Best Vegan Egg Replacer for Baking has you covered. You can also find my favorite kitchen supplies, and if you have a question I haven’t answered yet, I’d love to hear from you!

creamy white cashew cream in a small bowl.

Cooking 101

Cashew Cream

yellow vegan custard in a bowl.

Cooking 101

Vegan Custard

A muffin tin of six baked vegan carrot muffins.

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How to Prepare Carrots: A Complete Guide to Carrots

mediterranean lentil salad in a white bowl against a white background

Cooking 101

How to Cook with Lentils: A Complete Guide to Lentils

59 Ways To Use A Can Of Beans

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60 Canned Bean Recipes: Easy Ways to Use a Can of Beans

Guide to Avocado

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Avocado Guide: How to Use to Avocado

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How to Cook Zucchini: A Guide to Zucchini

Tofu Packages Plant Based on a Budget 1

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How to Use Tofu: Guide to Cooking with Tofu

Tofu press Plant Based on a Budget 2

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How to Press Tofu: Guide to Tofu Pressing

How to Properly Store Herbs

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How To Store Fresh Herbs to Last

Curly Kale Dino Kale Plant Based on a Budget 1

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Kale 101: A Guide To Kale

White Quinoa Red Quinoa Plant Based on a Budget 6

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How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly: A Complete Guide

Brown Rice Plant Based on a Budget 2

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How to Cook Brown Rice

Curly Kale Dino Kale Plant Based on a Budget 1

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Basic Knife Skills for Beginners

graphic for 16 Savory Tofu Recipes You Need To Try! with several tofu dishes combined into one image

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16 Savory Tofu Recipes To Make Your Life Easier

Best Vegan Egg Replacers for Baking

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Best Vegan Egg Replacer for Baking

How to melt chocolate 2

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How To Melt Chocolate

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Vegan Appetizers

Vegan Charcuterie Board (Grazing Platter)

Nutritional Yeast article

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What Is Nutritional Yeast and How To Use It?

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