Compassionate Cuisine
Dive into the delicious world of plant-based cooking with us! Featuring delicious, easy vegan recipes for any occasion.
Jamaican Hand Pies
April 8, 2026
A Jamaican Hand Pie is a pastry that contains various fillings and spices baked inside of a flaky golden yellow shell. The color of the shell usually comes from either an egg yolk mixture or from turmeric. Since these are vegan, we use turmeric to create that lovely shade of yellow! And in case you
Jamaican Patty
April 8, 2026
Today's Jamaican "beef" patty is made with a blend of warming spices and baked inside of a flaky, golden yellow shell. Deep, orange turmeric is the spice used to create the warm, sunshine color of the finished pastry. To create a vegan version that would be as close to authentic as I could imagine, I
Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
December 9, 2022
Crisp and sugar-coated on the outside. Chewy and chocolatey on the inside. Make these vegan Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies your new holiday favorite!
Tofu Feta Cheese
May 17, 2022
We know…it’s all about the cheese. For many, a life without meat, chicken, and fish seems like child’s play compared to a life without cheese.
Vegan Oreo Truffles
May 10, 2022
Looking for an easy vegan treat? While we can’t take credit for the original recipe, we did feel responsible for sharing it after making these vegan Oreo truffles. Treats this good, this easy, and this vegan need to find their way into bellies everywhere. It’s just another example of how easy it is to enjoy
Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
April 11, 2022
These cheesy smashed potatoes are a cross between nachos and potato skins and are made with a quick, homemade vegan cheese sauce. It’s vegan comfort food at its best!
Best Vegan Pot Pie
March 28, 2022
Pot pie is quintessential comfort food, and vegan pot pie is the only way to make it! With a tender crust on top and a thick, rich filling bubbling away inside–our Best Vegan Pot Pie is the kind of dish you can cozy up or offer as the centerpiece to a holiday meal.
Vegan Chickpea Omelet
March 24, 2022
If you miss your morning (or evening!) omelet, this recipe for a vegan chickpea omelet is perfect for you!
Savory Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
March 7, 2022
Warm up your kitchen and your heart on cold and rainy days with a pan of Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie.
Sugar Cookie Cutouts
February 1, 2022
Perfect for cookie cutters of all shapes and sizes, these Sugar Cookie Cutouts are easy – and fun to make. With simple substitutions, there’s no reason you can’t make cookies that are delicious and compassionate.
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