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Articles by VeganDigest Editorial

• Homemade Almond Milk (Creamy, Not Watery)
• Aquafaba: The Chickpea-Water Egg Substitute
• Are Gummy Bears Vegan? The Truth About Gelatin, Beeswax, and the Best Plant-Based Swaps
• Are Marshmallows Vegan? The Gelatin Problem, and the Brands That Skip It
• Are Oreos Vegan? The Accidentally Vegan Debate, Explained
• Cashew Cheese (Spreadable and Aged Versions)
• Homemade Cashew Milk (No Straining Needed)
• Flax Egg: The Recipe and When It Actually Works (and When It Doesn't)
• A Guide to Vegan Meat Substitutes (Whole-Food and Store-Bought)
• A Guide to Plant Milks: Which to Use for What
• A Guide to Seitan: What It Is, How to Use It, and Is It Healthy
• A Guide to Tempeh: What It Is and How to Use It
• A Complete Guide to Tofu: Every Type and How to Cook It
• A Guide to Vegan Cheese: Types, Brands, and How to Use Them
• The Best Vegan Protein Sources (With Real Gram Counts)
• How to Caramelize Onions (Slow and Properly)
• How to Cook Beans in an Instant Pot (No Soaking Needed)
• How to Cook Dried Chickpeas (Stovetop and Instant Pot)
• How to Cook Dried Beans: Soak, Simmer, and Actually Get It Right
• How to Cook Edamame (Boiled, Steamed, Pan-Seared)
• How to Cook Jackfruit (Pulled-Pork Style)
• How to Cook Lentils (Every Type, No Mush)
• How to Cook Quinoa (Fluffy, Never Mushy)
• How to Cook Tempeh So It Isn't Bitter
• How to Cook Tofu So It's Actually Good
• How to Air-Fry Tofu (Crispy Without the Oil)
• How to Cook With TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein)
• How to Freeze Tofu (For a Chewier, Spongier Texture)
• How to Get B12 on a Vegan Diet (What You Actually Need)
• How to Get Calcium on a Vegan Diet
• How to Get Enough Iron on a Vegan Diet
• How to Get Enough Protein on a Vegan Diet
• How to Make Almond Flour (and Almond Meal)
• How to Make Cashew Cream (Thick, Thin, and Everything In Between)
• How to Make Cashew Parmesan (3 Ingredients, 2 Minutes)
• How to Make Oat Flour (1 Ingredient, 1 Minute)
• How to Make Oat Milk That Isn't Slimy
• How to Make Seitan (Homemade Vegan Meat)
• How to Make Tahini (Toasted Sesame Paste)
• How to Make Tofu From Scratch (Soy Milk to Block)
• How to Make Vegan Gravy (Rich and Brown)
• How to Make Vegan Stock (and Use Up Your Scraps)
• How to Marinate Tofu So the Flavor Actually Sticks
• How to Meal Prep Vegan (A Week of Food in 2 Hours)
• How to Press Tofu (And Why Skipping This Step Is Ruining Your Dinner)
• How to Read Food Labels as a Vegan (Hidden Animal Ingredients)
• How to Replace Eggs in Baking (A Swap for Every Recipe)
• How to Roast Chickpeas (Crispy and Stays Crispy)
• How to Soak Cashews (Fast and Overnight Methods)
• How to Start a Vegan Diet (A Realistic First Month)
• How to Stock a Vegan Pantry (The Essentials List)
• How to Store Tofu (Opened, Cooked, and Frozen)
• How to Thicken Sauces and Soups (All Vegan)
• How to Veganize Any Recipe (A Simple Framework)
• Is Beeswax Vegan? What You Need to Know About E901
• Is Bread Vegan? Most of It Is, But Here's What to Watch
• Is Carmine Vegan? The Insect Red Dye Hiding in Your Food
• Is Casein Vegan? The Milk Protein Hiding in Your "Non-Dairy" Creamer
• Is CAVA Vegan? Every Menu Item, Checked
• Is Cheese Vegan? Why Regular Cheese Fails the Test (and What to Eat Instead)
• Is Chocolate Vegan? Dark vs Milk, Dairy Tricks, and What to Actually Buy
• Is Gelatin Vegan? What It Is and What to Use Instead
• Is Honey Vegan? The Honest Answer (and the Swaps I Actually Use)
• Is Isinglass Vegan? The Fish-Derived Fining Agent Explained
• Is Ketchup Vegan? The Short Answer Is Yes (With One Small Catch)
• Is L-Cysteine Vegan? The Dough Conditioner Hidden in Your Bread
• Is Mayo Vegan? What's in Regular Mayo and Where to Find Vegan Options
• Are Mono and Diglycerides Vegan? The Label Does Not Tell You
• Is Naan Bread Vegan? What the Ingredients Reveal
• Is Palm Oil Vegan? Technically Yes, Ethically Complicated
• Is Pasta Vegan? Dried, Fresh, and the Egg Question
• Is Peanut Butter Vegan? Mostly Yes, With a Few Traps
• Is Ranch Vegan? What You Need to Know About Dressing, Brands, and Restaurants
• Is Red 40 Vegan? The Animal-Testing Catch Most Labels Never Mention
• Is Rennet Vegan? Animal, Microbial, and Vegetable Rennet Explained
• Is Shellac Vegan? The Truth About Confectioners Glaze
• Is Sugar Vegan? The Bone Char Question, Explained
• Is Vanilla Extract Vegan? What Every Baker Needs to Know
• Is Vitamin D3 Vegan? What Every Plant-Based Shopper Needs to Know
• Is Whey Vegan? What You Need to Know About This Dairy Protein
• Is Worcestershire Sauce Vegan? What Every Label Hides
• Miso 101: What It Is and How to Cook With It
• Nutritional Yeast 101: What It Is and How to Use It
• How to Make Oat Milk at Home (Without the Slime)
• Plant Based vs Vegan: What's the Real Difference?
• Homemade Soy Milk (and How to Lose the Beany Taste)
• Types of Vegetarian: Every Diet on the Spectrum Explained
• Vegan Aioli (Creamy Garlic Sauce, Two Ways)
• Vegan Alfredo (Creamy, Cashew-Cauliflower Sauce)
• Vegan Bacon: 4 Ways That Actually Taste Smoky
• Vegan Banana Bread (Moist, One-Bowl, No Eggs or Dairy)
• Vegan Bechamel (Silky White Sauce, No Dairy)
• Vegan Biscuits That Are Actually Flaky (No Dairy Needed)
• Vegan Breakfast Burrito with Tofu Scramble, Potatoes, and Black Beans
• Vegan Brown Butter (Nutty, Toasty, and Easy to Make)
• Fudgy Vegan Brownies (No Eggs, Rich Cocoa)
• Vegan Buddha Bowl (Build-Your-Own with Tahini Dressing)
• The Best Vegan Burger (Black Bean Patty That Actually Holds Together)
• Vegan Burrito Bowl (Build-Your-Own, Better Than Takeout)
• Vegan Butter: A Real From-Scratch Recipe (Plus What to Look for in Store-Bought)
• Vegan Buttercream Frosting (Silky, Not Greasy)
• Vegan Buttermilk: The 2-Ingredient Swap for Any Recipe
• Vegan Caesar Dressing (Creamy, No Anchovy)
• Vegan Caramel Sauce (Coconut, 4 Ingredients)
• Vegan Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Vegan Cheddar Cheese (Sliceable and Meltable)
• Vegan Cheese Sauce (Cashew or Potato-Carrot, Pourable)
• Creamy No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake (Cashew or Cream Cheese)
• Easy Vegan Chia Pudding (No-Cook, Any Plant Milk)
• Vegan Chicken (Seitan and Soy Curl Methods)
• The Best Vegan Chili (Thick, Smoky, and Loaded with Protein)
• Moist Vegan Chocolate Cake (No Eggs, No Dairy)
• Chewy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (No Eggs, No Dairy)
• Vegan Chocolate Ganache (2 Ingredients)
• Vegan Chorizo (Smoky Soy or Walnut Crumble)
• Vegan Cinnamon Rolls (Soft, Gooey, Dairy-Free)
• Creamy Vegan Coleslaw (Better Than the Classic)
• Vegan Condensed Milk (Sweetened, From Scratch)
• Moist Vegan Cornbread (Sweet or Savory, No Eggs or Dairy)
• Vegan Cream (Single, Double, and Pouring)
• Vegan Cream Cheese From Scratch, Plus the Best Store-Bought
• Easy Vegan Chickpea Coconut Curry (One Pot, 30 Minutes)
• Vegan Donuts (Baked, Glazed, and Actually Worth Making)
• Vegan Enchiladas (Bean and Veggie Filling, Red Sauce, Vegan Cheese)
• Vegan Evaporated Milk (Easy Stovetop Swap)
• Vegan Feta (Briny Marinated Tofu Feta)
• Vegan Fish and Seafood Substitutes That Work
• Vegan French Toast (Chickpea Flour Batter, No Eggs)
• Easy Vegan Fried Rice with Tofu (Better Than Takeout)
• Eating Vegan on GLP-1 Meds: The High-Protein, High-Fiber Playbook
• Vegan Granola (Crunchy, Clustery, and Maple-Sweet)
• Vegan Ground Beef Substitutes (and a From-Scratch Version)
• Vegan Guacamole: The Classic Recipe That Never Needs Anything Extra
• Vegan Heavy Cream: What to Use for Cooking and Whipping
• Vegan Honey Substitutes That Actually Work
• Vegan Hummus: Smooth, Creamy, and Better Than Store-Bought
• Easy Vegan Ice Cream: Coconut Milk and Banana Nice Cream Guide
• Vegan Ice Cream Base (No-Churn and Custard Methods)
• Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta, Marinara, and Vegan Cheese
• Vegan Lentil Soup: Cozy, One-Pot, and Freezer-Friendly
• Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese (Cashew or Potato-Carrot Sauce)
• Vegan Marshmallow Fluff (Aquafaba Magic)
• Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes (The Foolproof Method)
• Vegan Mayo: The From-Scratch Recipe That Actually Works (Soy Milk Magic)
• Vegan Meatballs (Lentil, Mushroom and Walnut, Baked)
• Vegan Mozzarella That Actually Melts
• Vegan Blueberry Muffins (Fluffy, Bakery-Style)
• Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce (Pourable and Gooey)
• Vegan Nachos (Loaded with Cheesy Sauce, Beans and All the Toppings)
• Vegan Nutella (Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)
• Vegan Overnight Oats (Creamy, No-Cook, Endlessly Adaptable)
• Fluffy Vegan Pancakes (The Plant-Milk Buttermilk Trick)
• Vegan Parmesan (the 5-minute cashew kind I actually keep on hand)
• Vegan Pasta Bake (Cheesy, Easy Weeknight Dinner)
• Vegan Pepperoni (Seitan, for Pizza That Crisps)
• Vegan Pesto (No Parmesan Needed)
• Vegan Pizza (Homemade Dough, Sauce, and Cheese)
• Creamy Vegan Potato Salad (Classic Mayo-Based)
• Vegan Quesadilla (Crispy, Cheesy, and Ready in 30 Minutes)
• Vegan Queso (Cashew and Potato Versions)
• Quick Vegan Ramen (Miso Broth, Crispy Tofu, Fresh Vegetables)
• Vegan Ranch Dressing (Creamy and Herby)
• 5-Minute Vegan Ricotta (Tofu and Almond Versions)
• Vegan Sausage From Scratch (Seitan Method)
• Flaky Vegan Scones (No Eggs, No Dairy)
• Vegan Scrambled Eggs (Tofu Scramble That Actually Tastes Eggy)
• Vegan Shepherd's Pie (Lentil and Vegetable with Mashed Potato Topping)
• Vegan Smoothie: The Base Formula + 5 Flavor Variations
• Vegan Sour Cream That Actually Tastes Tangy
• Vegan Stir Fry (Crispy Tofu and Vegetables)
• Vegan Sugar Cookies (Soft Cut-Out, No Egg or Dairy)
• Vegan Tacos (Lentil or Walnut Taco Meat, Best Toppings)
• Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup (One Pot, No Dairy)
• Vegan vs Vegetarian: Key Differences, What Each Eats, and Which Is Healthier
• Crispy Fluffy Vegan Waffles (No Eggs, No Dairy)
• Vegan Whipped Cream (Coconut and Aquafaba Methods)
• Vegan Yogurt From Scratch (Thick and Tangy)
• What Is a Vegan? Definition, Diet, Lifestyle, and How It Differs from Plant-Based