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Ingredient guides, substitutions and straight answers to the "is this actually vegan" questions. Conversions, measurements, what a thing tastes like and what to use when the shop does not have it.
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Which Sweets and Snacks Are Vegan? The Checked List
Skittles, Gushers, Twizzlers and Dum Dums are vegan. M&M's are not. The checked list of which supermarket sweets and snacks are plant-based, and why.
Vegan Butterkäse Potato (The Viral TikTok Recipe)
The viral molten cheese potato, made plant-based. A cashew and miso filling melts inside a caramelised Japanese yam and stretches like the original.
Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe (Taco Bell Copycat)
A vegan crunchwrap supreme with a crisp tostada centre and cashew queso, about 30 grams of protein a serve and roughly two dollars to put together.
Vegan Butterbeer Recipe (Harry Potter Copycat)
A vegan butterbeer with the thick, moustache-forming foam the drink is known for. Dairy-free, ready in 10 minutes, with aquafaba or soy whip on top.
A Vegan Tomato Fusilli Pasta for Valentine's Day
A creamy tomato fusilli with Indian-inspired spices, fully plant-based. Thirty minutes, one pan for the sauce, and it scales up without any extra work.
Creamy Vegan Alfredo Fettuccine: Easy Recipe for Valentine's Day
A rich, creamy alfredo fettuccine with no dairy in it at all. Simple enough for a weeknight and still good enough for a dinner for two.
Easy Saag Tofu Recipe
Saag tofu, also known as palak tofu curry, is a comforting vegan spinach curry. Straightforward to cook at home instead of booking a table.
Love Bites: Crispy Sweet Chilli Tofu for Valentine's Day
Air-fried tofu tossed through a sweet chilli glaze, crisp outside and sticky all over. A simple Valentine's dinner for two that skips the deep fryer.
A Simple Recipe of Vegan Shepherd's Pie
Lentils stand in for the mince under a creamy mashed potato top. Shepherd's pie is traditionally lamb and cottage pie is beef, and this version is neither.
Vegan Crispy Rice Salad (Nam Khao Style)
Crispy fried rice balls broken over herbs and a lime dressing. The Laotian nam khao idea made properly vegan, in about an hour.
Best Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Rice and black bean, lentil and herb, Mediterranean quinoa, or plant mince. Four fillings for stuffed bell peppers, about an hour start to finish.
Easy Vegan Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
Vegan Thai peanut noodles in 35 minutes. A peanut, lime, soy and maple sauce over rice noodles and whatever vegetables need using up.
Quick and Easy Vegan Lentil Bolognese Recipe
Brown lentils do the work of mince in a tomato and soffritto sauce. Thirty-five minutes on the stove, and it freezes well in portions.
The Best Vegan Cauliflower Tacos Recipe
Cauliflower roasted until the edges char, folded into tortillas with a cashew crema and a quick slaw. About 40 minutes, most of it hands-off in the oven.
Vegan Mushroom Risotto: A Quick and Easy Recipe
Arborio rice and mushrooms in a plant-based broth, finished with coconut milk for the creaminess and nutritional yeast for the savoury edge.
Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip: An Easy and Quick Recipe
This vegan spinach and artichoke dip is creamy without cashews or dairy. Spinach, artichoke hearts and a simple base, ready for parties or a snack.
Vegan Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Sweet potato and black beans in a smoky tomato base, for the slow cooker or the stovetop. Makes enough for leftovers and freezes well.
Best Vegan Milk for Cereal, Ranked
Oat milk wins on cereal for creaminess and because it does not go watery. Seven plant milks ranked on taste, texture and how they hold up in the bowl.
Best Vegan Alternatives (Meat, Dairy, & Egg Products)
A rundown of plant-based swaps for meat, dairy and eggs, what each one is made from and where it works best in everyday cooking.
Peach Gum: What It Is and How to Soak It
Peach gum is a resin from peach trees that swells into a soft jelly after 8 to 12 hours soaking. It has almost no flavour and is used for texture.
The Best Vegan Chocolate Bars: 7 Worth Buying
Hu, Endangered Species, Alter Eco, Raaka, Loving Earth, Theo and Vego make the best vegan chocolate, plus what to check on the label before you buy.
Are Mentos Vegan? Which Flavours Are and Are Not
Most Mentos are not vegan, but it depends where you bought them. Beeswax, carmine and shellac are the three to look for, and UK packs differ from US.
Are Zapp's Chips Vegan-Friendly?
Most Zapp's flavours contain no animal ingredients, but Salt & Vinegar lists lactose from milk, so check the packet before you buy.
Best Almond Extract Substitute List
Nine substitutes for almond extract, including vanilla, amaretto and orange zest, with ratios to use for baking and desserts.
How to make Soy Curls (Easy Recipe)
Soy curls rehydrate in about 9 minutes, then fry until crisp and soak up BBQ sauce. Here is the method, plus how they differ from TVP.
Are Lemonheads Vegan? A Look at the Ingredients
Most Lemonheads carry confectioner's glaze, a shellac made from insect resin, so they are not usually vegan. Here is what to check on the label.
Top 10 Best Vegan Egg Substitutes
Eggs bind and foam, so replacing them takes the right stand-in. Here are 10 vegan egg substitutes and the job each one handles best in the kitchen.
Are Skips Vegan? Yes, and Here's Why
Skips contain no animal ingredients and the prawn cocktail flavour is synthetic, but they carry a may contain milk warning and recipes differ by market.
Are Monster Munch Vegan? The 2026 Answer
Some Monster Munch flavours are vegan-friendly while others contain animal ingredients, so check each flavour before buying.
The Best Vegan Cheese Board
A vegan cheese board needs three to five plant-based cheeses, crackers, bread, fruit, something tangy and a spread, arranged by texture and colour.
Are Starbursts Vegan? Yes in the UK, No in the US
US Starburst is not vegan because it contains gelatin, but UK Starburst has no gelatin and is vegan-friendly. Here is the full ingredient breakdown.
Vegan Fish Tacos Easy Recipe
Vegan fish tacos get their sea flavour from wakame seaweed marinated in soy sauce, paired with sesame tofu, lettuce and tomato in a warm taco.