Ricky 
Are Lemonheads vegan? No. Both the original hard candy and the Chewy Lemonhead Fruit Mix list confectioner’s glaze on the ingredient label, and that glaze is shellac, a resin an insect secretes rather than anything grown from a plant. Almost everything else in the candy is plant-based, so this one ingredient is what rules it … Read more
This vegan ranch dressing comes together in about ten minutes with no cooking involved, which makes it one of those condiments I always keep in the fridge. The base is vegan mayonnaise loosened with a quick homemade vegan buttermilk, and the whole thing gets finished with fresh dill, chives, and parsley. Once you’ve made it … Read more
This is the seitan recipe I go back to whenever a recipe on this site calls for a chewy, savory protein and I don’t want to rely on a store-bought package. Vital wheat gluten is the whole trick here: mix it with a little seasoning and broth, knead it briefly, and it turns into a … Read more
Is lager vegan? Most of it is, but not automatically. The grain, water, hops, and yeast in lager are all plant-based on their own, but some breweries clarify their beer with isinglass, a fining agent made from fish, so whether a specific lager is vegan comes down to how that particular brewery filters it, not … Read more
This is the vegan turkey I make whenever I want a centerpiece-worthy roast without the fuss of a whole vegan turkey substitute I didn’t make myself. It starts from the same vital wheat gluten base as regular seitan, but I season the dough with the sage-thyme-rosemary flavor of classic poultry seasoning and add a spoonful … Read more
This is my go-to way to make vegan bacon at home, and the whole thing comes down to two things: pressing the tofu really well, and not skimping on the marinade time. Extra-firm tofu, sliced thin and dried out under some weight, soaks up a smoky, savory marinade almost like a sponge, and once it … Read more
This vegan lentil soup is the recipe I come back to when I want a whole pot of dinner with almost no effort. The red lentils break down as they simmer, so you end up with a thick, creamy bowl without any dairy or blending, and the whole thing cooks in a single pot. Most … Read more
These vegan overnight oats are the breakfast I actually stick to on weekday mornings, because all the work happens the night before. You stir everything together in a jar, put it in the fridge, and by morning the oats have gone soft and creamy without ever touching a stove. The base is just rolled oats, … Read more
So is Worcestershire sauce vegan? Most of the time, no. Classic Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies, which give it that deep savory flavor, so it isn’t suitable for a vegan diet. A handful of brands do make a fish-free version using tamarind paste instead, so it’s always worth checking the label. Why Regular Worcestershire Sauce Isn’t … Read more