Multicultural Recipes

Are you interested in eating more plant-based foods, but can’t imagine giving up your family’s special holiday meat meal? Don’t despair; it turns out that pretty much every cuisine can be enjoyed, sometimes with a bit of modification, by those who choose to eliminate animal products from their diets. This article shares some of the easiest, fanciest, and most delicious traditional recipes from around the world, with all of them suitable for even the strictest vegan. And meat-loving friends probably won’t complain either!

If you grew up eating the standard American diet, your first curry might have been a shock to your palate. (Either “My mouth is on fire; where’s the fire extinguisher?” or “Where have you been all my life?” depending on the level of spiciness and your tolerance.) But if you have Indian, Thai, Caribbean, or Chinese ancestry, curries may have been part of your culinary tradition for centuries. So what kinds of curries are there? Are they good for you? Can they be plant-based? And how can you get started cooking some of the world’s most popular dishes?

In the West, sushi has gone from unfamiliar to mainstream over the past couple of decades. But while many people love the taste of sushi rice and salty seaweed, some don’t want to eat fish. Luckily, we can make vegan sushi that’s every bit as tasty as the fishy original.

When you think of pasta dishes, what comes to mind? A heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs? A gooey steaming lasagna in a casserole dish? Stir-fried lo mein from a Chinese restaurant? Pasta can be delicious and fun, but can it also be part of a healthy diet? In this article, you’ll discover a wide variety of pastas from around the world, and get introduced to seven plant-based pasta and noodle recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds while supporting your health.

Pizza is one of the most popular foods on the planet. It's known for being gooey, savory, tasty, and a great party and finger food. Only problem is, most pizzas also deliver a heavy dose of salt, empty calories, and saturated fat. Can the pizza be saved so that health-conscious, plant-based eaters still get to enjoy it? Let’s give it a try!

When we hear “soul food,” we might think of fried fish, chicken and waffles, pig’s feet, and pies full of butter and sugar. Tasty, perhaps, though not exactly the pinnacle of healthy eating. But are there healthier variations of this popular cuisine? Is it possible to enjoy soul food that doesn’t clog your arteries and shorten your life? Yes!

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Delicious and beautiful — you'll be delighted to serve this easy, healthy, plant-powered side dish.

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