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A LITTLE HELP FROM MY KITCHEN

Plant-curious?
Let's make dinner.

You don't need a whole new personality. Or a whole new pantry. Pick one meal, try one swap, and let the delicious discoveries happen from there.

Find my Veginner groove ↓Or take me straight to the tools →
Cheryl holding a plant-based dish with lemon and herbs
Come as you are. Bring an appetite.
Cheryl dancing with cooking utensils beneath the words this kitchen is for dancing

YOUR PLANT-BASED PLOT TWIST

Find your
Veginner groove.

Not sure where to start? Or just ready to shake things up? Tell me a little about your kitchen mood. I’ll point you toward recipes and helpful little next steps.

About two minutes

Prefer to follow your appetite?

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PANTRY PUZZLE? I'M IN.

Three choices.
Dinner potential.

Start with foods you already enjoy. This gives you a flexible meal idea, then points you to a full recipe when you want the details.

Your next dinner has possibilities.

Choose what you have, then tap “Put dinner together.” Full recipes below are ready whenever you are.

PEAS OF CAKE

Your grocery list.
Your kind of food.

No need to buy the whole health-food aisle. Tick what you'd like to buy, then copy your list. Choose what fits your budget, appetite, and allergies.

Something hearty

A plant protein

Plants you actually enjoy

A little flavor

Pick your first item to start your list.

SAME CRAVING. NEW POSSIBILITIES.

Keep the craving.
Try a new ingredient.

Keep the meal you love in mind. The right swap depends on what you're making, so start with a recipe that shows you how.

Milk without the moo.Plant milks for cooking & drinks

Unsweetened oat, soy, or another plant milk can be a useful starting point. Check the flavor and the recipe: vanilla milk might be lovely in oats, but a surprise in a savory sauce.

Try it in an apple pecan oat bowl ↗︎
Eggs? Let's make other plans.Breakfast, baking & fluffy toppings

Tofu can become a savory scramble. Aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas, can become a whipped topping. Baking swaps vary because eggs do different jobs in different recipes.

But I love cheese.Keep the comfort-food energy

Start with a creamy sauce or a vegan grilled cheese. Dairy-free cheeses vary in flavor and melting, so try a recipe that uses one. My cashew mac and cheese is another route, if nuts work for you.

Plant protein, reporting for dinner.Beans, lentils & tofu

Beans, lentils, and tofu each bring a different texture. You don't have to use them as exact stand-ins for meat. Give them a meal of their own, or try a recipe that puts them in a familiar dish.

A LITTLE HELP FROM MY KITCHEN

Hey, what’s cooking?

Let’s get you pointed toward something good.

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