Andrea Nguyen's Saag Soy Paneer

Tofu isn't necessarily one of the mainstays of the Indian pantry but soy paneer as it's known in India does make its way into quite a few dishes, including this Saag Soy Paneer, adapted from Andrea Nguyen's Asian Tofu. The tofu here stands in as a vegan variation of traditional paneer, a squeaky, mild fresh cows milk cheese. To mimic the texture and salty flavors, Nguyen soaks the tofu in salted water before drying and pan frying it.

Vegan Cauliflower-Creamed Spinach

This vegan creamed spinach uses cauliflower purée as a stand-in for the cream. The most amazing part: The dish tastes just as creamy, but is actually more intensely spinach-flavored.

Palak Paneer

Often mislabeled as "saag paneer," this dish of fried paneer in a spinach sauce is proof that sometimes simple is best.

Palak Paneer – Indian Spinach Curry with Cheese

Palak Paneer - the iconic Indian spinach curry with fresh Indian Cheese, made entirely from scratch! It's actually very straightforward!

Easy Butter Paneer With Spinach

Paneer makhani, or butter paneer, is a staple in America's Indian restaurants for a reason: it's hard to beat chunks of fresh cheese in a creamy, buttery tomato sauce. It's also drop-dead simple to make at home.

Vegan Italian-American Lasagna With "Ricotta"

Classic Italian-American Lasagna with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and more is a difficult dish to make vegan without those essential dairy ingredients. The secret to this convincing version is to offer up familiar textural and flavor cues so that you're less likely to notice what's not there.

Vegan Carbonara Pasta

A vegan version of pasta carbonara that's silky and rich, dotted with meaty bits, plus the characteristic lactic tang of Pecorino Romano, but with no dairy products whatsoever.

Home-Style Tofu with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Fermented Black Beans

Home-style bean curd is one of those humble recipes that has as many variations as cooks. That's probably because it takes a bunch of simple ingredients and makes them taste robust, meaty, and much more filling than they have any right to be. We have fermented black beans to thank for this.

Sheet-Pan Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu With Ginger Yogurt

Spiced roasted cauliflower and crispy tofu with a gingery yogurt make for a filling meal.

Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip

This vegan version of a classic spinach and artichoke dip harnesses the power of cauliflower and cashews to create a rich, thick, and creamy base for the vegetables. Nutritional yeast, mustard, lemon juice, and garlic in two forms come together to pull off the tangy, savory flavors of sour cream and cheese.