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Vegan Kitchen Basics Recipes

Everyday cooking gets much easier when you have a few solid basics ready to go. This collection focuses on simple vegan staples and substitutes you'll actually use, from dairy-free basics to homemade pantry recipes that fit into daily life.

These basics support everything else you cook, helping you save time, prep ahead, and put meals together without overthinking it.

Homemade Pantry Staples

Simple pantry staples you can make at home and keep on hand for everyday cooking, helping you save trips to the store and cook from scratch more easily.

  • A spoon lifting some flax seed mix from a small container.
    How to Make a Flax Egg (2 Ingredients)
  • Jar of homemade Italian seasoning with a spoon.
    Homemade Italian Seasoning
  • Picture of a bowl full of poultry seasoning
    Poultry Seasoning
  • Photo of a small bowl with homemade Old Bay seasoning.
    Old Bay Seasoning Recipe

Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives

Plant-based dairy alternatives you can make at home and use in everyday cooking, including dairy-free milks, creams, cheeses, and yogurt-style recipes for both sweet and savory dishes.

  • Dish holding vegan feta cheese.
    Easy Vegan Feta Cheese
  • Photo of some vegan butter spread onto a slice of bread
    Vegan Butter
  • Spoon dipping into bowl of vegan heavy cream substitute.
    Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute (2 Ingredients)
  • A side shot of a glass jar with homemade oat milk
    How To Make Oat Milk

Vegan Meat Alternatives

Vegan meat alternatives you can make at home using simple ingredients and straightforward methods to replace traditional meat in familiar dishes.

  • Tofu bacon slices on a white background with a finger picking up a slice.
    Tofu Bacon
  • Crumbled tofu ground beef in a bowl with a spoon.
    Tofu Ground Beef
  • Soyrizo cooking in a skillet with a wooden spoon.
    Soyrizo Recipe (Vegan Soy Chorizo)
  • A close shot of a dish with some seitan slices
    Seitan

Grains, Beans, and Cooking Basics

Basic grain and legume recipes that form the foundation of everyday meals, making it easy to prep grains and beans for bowls, salads, soups, and weeknight dishes.

  • Vegan beef broth in a jar and vegan beef bouillon powder on a spoon.
    Vegan Beef Broth and Bouillon Powder
  • How To Cook Quinoa
    How To Cook Quinoa
  • Photo of a bowl of Instant Pot black beans
    Instant Pot Black Beans
  • Homemade vegetable broth in a glass jar with vegetables around it
    Homemade Vegetable Broth

Baking and Kitchen Essentials

Essential baking basics and kitchen recipes you'll use again and again, helping you make desserts, breads, and baked goods without relying on store-bought shortcuts.

  • Measuring cup and spoon with vegan buttermilk.
    How To Make Vegan Buttermilk
  • Glass bottles of homemade vanilla extract with vanilla beans after 3 months
    Homemade Vanilla Extract
  • Photo of a bowl and a spoonful of homemade powdered sugar
    How To Make Powdered Sugar
  • Photo of a whole loaf of homemade vegan bread
    Vegan Bread

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More Kitchen Basics Recipes

Keep these vegan kitchen essentials on hand to make everyday cooking easier. From simple prep to baking staples, these recipes help you build meals from scratch with less effort.

  • Pan fried tofu cubes with a golden crust.
    How to Cook Tofu (Complete Guide)
  • Close-up of tofu pressing with a towel and pot.
    How to Press Tofu
  • Photo of a homemade vegan pie crust
    Vegan Pie Crust
  • Bowl of vegan cheese with a hand dipping a tortilla chip.
    Vegan Cheese Recipe
  • Slice of bread spread with vegan cheddar cheese on a plate with extra slices and a knife.
    Vegan Cheddar Cheese Spread
  • Vegan cream cheese spread on a bagel.
    Vegan Cream Cheese Recipe
  • Vegan cashew cheese in bowl with crackers.
    Vegan Cashew Cheese Recipe
  • A picture of a jar with banana milk and a couple of bananas
    Banana Milk
  • Easy Rye and Spelt Bread
    Easy Rye and Spelt Bread
  • Photo of a bowl of homemade roasted red peppers
    Roasted Red Peppers
  • Photo of a glass jar of coconut yogurt with some strawberries
    Coconut Yogurt
  • A side shot of a jar with cashew butter and a spoon
    Cashew Butter
  • Side shot of a glass of almond butter with a honey spoon in it
    Almond Butter
  • Vegan cottage cheese in a bowl with strawberries placed inside and around it.
    Vegan Cottage Cheese
  • Photo of a bowl of homemade vegan mozzarella
    Vegan Mozzarella
  • A bowl with vegan tofu ricotta cheese and some bread slices around.
    Vegan Tofu Ricotta Cheese (4 Ingredients)
  • Photo of some slices of gluten-free bread on a wooden plate
    Gluten-Free Bread
  • Vegan sour cream surrounded by tortilla chips with one chip dipped inside.
    Vegan Sour Cream Recipe
  • Photo of a bowl of date syrup decorated with some dates
    Date Syrup
  • An overhead shot of a small bowl with sautรฉed cauliflower rice
    How To Make Cauliflower Rice
  • A side shot of a dish with a toast and a jar with berry compote and fresh berries around
    Berry compote
  • Photo of a bowl of Instant Pot applesauce with an Instant Pot
    Instant Pot Applesauce
  • Photo of a bowl of applesauce with some fruit decorations
    Applesauce
  • Photo of a honey dipper in a little glass of coconut butter
    Coconut Butter
  • Spoon dipping into bowl of vegan sweetened condensed milk.
    Easy Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk (5 Minutes)
  • Eggplant Bacon. - Eggplant bacon is a healthier alternative to regular bacon and is also low in fat. You can bake or sautรฉ it and is so tasty and crispy.
    Eggplant Bacon
  • Tortillas (gluten free)
    Tortillas (Gluten Free)
  • Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust
  • Simple vegan cashew yogurt - Making non-dairy yogurt at home is so easy, besides, it's healthier and tastes so good! We used unsalted raw cashews to make this delicious vegan yogurt.
    Simple Vegan Cashew Yogurt
  • Photo of a bowl of Intant Pot quinoa in front of an Instant Pot
    Instant Pot Quinoa
  • Photo of a bowl of Instant Pot chickpeas
    Instant Pot Chickpeas
  • A dish with some vegan chicken fillets, one of them sliced, with some chopped cilantro and lemon slices on top.
    The BEST Vegan Chicken
  • Spoon scooping out hazelnut butter from a jar.
    How to Make Hazelnut Butter
  • Homemade chicken seasoning blend in a jar with a spoon.
    Chicken Seasoning Blend Recipe
  • How To Make Garam Masala. - Learn how to make garam masala, a blend of ground spices common in Indian cuisine. This homemade version is so inexpensive and ready in less than 5 minutes. #vegan #glutenfree #simpleveganblog
    How To Make Garam Masala
  • Photo of some slices of vegan bacon
    Vegan Bacon
  • Plate with slices of smoky tempeh bacon.
    Tempeh Bacon
  • White bowl of vegan Parmesan cheese with a serving spoon.
    Easy Vegan Parmesan Cheese Recipe
  • Vegan mascarpone in a glass bowl with fresh strawberries and more strawberries around it.
    Vegan Mascarpone Cheese
  • Plate of vegan popcorn.
    Easy Cheesy Vegan Popcorn
  • Whipped vegan cream in a bowl with a spoon inside.
    How To Make Vegan Whipped Cream
  • Handcrafted chili powder in a small jar.
    Homemade Chili Powder Recipe (2 Minutes)

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