The Nut-Free Vegan

A plant-based blog of vegan recipes for people who have nut allergies or just like great food.

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Barbecue Tempeh Ribs

Late last year I walked into my co-worker’s office and saw a copy of Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto. I immediately asked if I could have it and he gave it to me. I obviously wasn’t attracted to the meat part, but I thought reading it could teach me a lot about barbecue—something I’ve been…

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Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

Hey all! I’ve been away for two weeks, but today I’m back with a new recipe that I think you’re going to love. Before I get to it though, a bit about where the heck I’ve been. Two weekends ago I was in California participating in my first sprint triathlon (shorter than a regular one,…

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Baked Jalapeño Falafel

I have a tradition where each Thursday my coworker and I get lunch at a restaurant in Manhattan called Saravanaa Bhavan. We always get dosas, a South Indian crepe-like delicacy that’s made from lentils and rice. The one I always get is the mysore masala dosa—filled with potatoes and a spicy red pepper paste. I can’t…

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Vegan Yack Attack On the Go: Cookbook Recipe and Giveaway

When I decided to start The Nut-Free Vegan last year, one of the places I looked to for inspiration was Vegan Yack Attack. I’d been a reader for a while, and when it came time to build something of my own Jackie’s recipes and photographs were incredibly influential. That’s why it’s extra exciting to be…

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Ballpark Carrot Dogs, Three Ways

Last year in the lead-up to the Fourth of July I posted a recipe for All-American Hot Dogs, Three Ways. The base was a Field Roast Frankfurter, and each dog was topped with a different concoction from around America. Readers really seemed to like the idea, as it remains one of my most-viewed and most-pinned…

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Harissa Whole Roasted Cauliflower

 Cauliflower has been having a moment for the past year or two. There are great variations of it showing up on menus everywhere, and I’ve even used it in maybe half a dozen recipes on this site. But how I really know it’s in the spotlight is because whenever I drive into Manhattan I…

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Portobello Ratatouille

I’ve never been a big fan of eggplant. There’s something about its texture that just doesn’t sit right with me. I’m surely missing out though, because it’s probably really great when prepared properly. There was one time, when Laura and I had dinner at a tapas restaurant in Cape May, New Jersey, that I ordered…

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Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Cups

This site doesn’t have a ton of Buffalo-flavored items on it. Just the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and that’s it. I’m not sure why because it’s one of my favorite flavors. Without going into a Bubba Blue shrimp-style list of dishes, suffice it to say I love pretty much anything “Buffalo.” And coincidentally, I tried Buffalo…

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Philly Cheesesteak Bowl

It seems like this website has become a bit of a travelogue lately, and I’m totally OK with that. I’m writing this post from Fort Myers, Florida, where I’ve spent the past few days taking a break from everything—especially the chilly northeastern weather—and recharging. It’s been fantastic. But unlike my recent post for Migas Breakfast…

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Meat-Free Salisbury Steak

This weekend I’m heading to Austin for the first time. I’ve always wanted to visit the capital of the Lone Star state, but didn’t get around to it until now. From what I hear, it’s a real vegan food haven, so I’ll probably overeat like I always do when I visit a new place. But…

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  • I'll have a new recipe later this week, but until then I think you'll really like this Baked Jalapeño Falafel. It's low-calorie, full of great flavor and versatile enough to use in just about any dish you can think of. And at only 30 minutes this tasty falafel is super easy to make! So grab the link in the bio and give it a try.
  • Ever since I first worked on this recipe for the site I’ve loved it. And on cool, cloudy days like we’re having here in the northeast today, it’s the perfect comfort food. This Southwestern Pozole is spicy and full of amazing flavors. It’s also loaded with @beyondmeat “Chicken” Strips and @uptonsnaturals Chile Lime Jackfruit. So many great tastes that I think you’ll love. Grab the link in the bio and check it out.
  • I'm taking a break from posting food today to celebrate #NationalFarmAnimalsDay. This started in 2005 to raise awareness around the terrible, short lives animals headed to slaughter are forced to live, and to aid in finding homes for abused and abandoned ones that aren't even good enough to send to the slaughterhouse in the eyes of their owners. To me, this is a day to celebrate the people and organizations who are out there making a difference through awareness and action. There are way too many to name, which is encouraging, but I'll list a few accounts I think you should follow to honor the day and those animals it is for. If you're here you probably already know most of these names. In case you don't, here goes: Starting with @Catskill_Animal_Sanctuary, which is where I took this photo of Scott, possibly my favorite pig in the whole world. The work they're doing is incredible—from rescuing animals, educating the public and even offering up vegan recipes on-site and in their upcoming cookbook. They even launched a vegan mentor program called New Leaf, which I'm proud to be a mentor in. Then, of course, there are other amazing sanctuaries like @farmsanctuary, @oddmaninn, @skylands_sanctuary, @gentlebarntn, @lancasterfarmsanctuary, @woodstocksanctuary and a million more. Then there are the activists, people like @jamesaspey, @earthlinged, @ethically_elizabeth, @moby, and groups such as @laanimalsave, @compassion_over_killing @animal_advocates_scpa. Then there are my favorites, the animal photographers who show the beauty and humanity in these animals, whether they've been saved or are on their way to slaughhter: @sfisherx and @isaleshko. . There are so many more that I don't know about, can't remember off the top of my head or just don't have the space to name here. So if you know of any animal rights accounts, please list them in the comments so all of us can check them out and continue to learn about all the people and organizations who work tirelessly to give farm animals the respect they deserve.
  • I had a lot of fun shooting (and eating!) these Baja Cauliflower Tacos with Mango Relish from @theeddiegarza for the new issue of @vegnews. It’s always great to do work for them and try out the amazing recipes they print (and post). If you’re not subscribed, get on it!
  • NEW RECIPE: I don't bake too often because it doesn't always work out very well for me. But I decided to give it another try with these awesome Earl Grey Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Icing. 🧁 After visiting England a few months back, my wife and I have been drinking copious amounts of tea, probably as a way to pretend we're still over there. I thought it'd be fun to incorporate it into something other than just a cup for drinking, so these are the result. Moist, rich and still kind of subtle, they're some pretty darn good cupcakes—and that's coming from someone who fully admits to not baking very well. Don't take my word for it though; get the link in the bio and give them a try for yourself!

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