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Vegan New York Cheesecake

Cheesecake is one of the most iconic New York City desserts. New York–style cheesecake is unique in that it relies on heavy cream and sour cream to make it thick and dense. Many New Yorkers who move away from the area often have relatives send them frozen

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

This twist on a traditional baked potato changes the texture: think crispy, like chips. Spoon chili or split pea soup over these Hasselback Potatoes from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields and you’ve got yourself a meal. Print Hasselback Potatoes This twist on a traditional baked potato

Richa’s Vegan Brownies

These vegan brownies from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen by Richa Hingle are so fudgy and perfect. They go from underdone to done to overdone and chewy really quickly. You want to err on the side of underbaking. Print Richa’s Brownies These vegan brownies are so fudgy and

Vegan Latkes

Latkes, the Yiddish word for potato pancakes, are traditionally eaten by Ashkenazic Jews on Hanukkah. You can find latkes at just about any Jewish deli in the city. This recipe for vegan Latkes is from NYC Vegan by Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment. Whether you accompany them with applesauce or vegan

Kale and Potato Nuggets

These Kale and Potato Nuggets from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields may seem naughty but they are really nutritious and, most importantly, tasty! This is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes—just skip the part about cooking the potatoes and use leftover mashers instead.

Vegan Black Pepper Cheesy Mac and Broccoli

Potato-carrot cheese sauce is the thing these days. This vegan Black Pepper Cheesy Mac and Broccoli from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen by Richa Hingle has a creamy sauce that’s filled with vegetables, and it’s loaded with black pepper. What makes this sauce different is the black pepper: add

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

  Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it’s time to start planning for the annual autumnal feast. It can be a tough holiday for vegans, but with a little preparation and patience, it can actually be a terrific day. This is a great opportunity to impress omnivores with delicious

Vegan Broccoli and Cheese Soup

There are numerous ways to make cheesy vegan soups, but this one won’t leave you feeling cheated. If you are hankering for Broccoli and Cheese Soup, this recipe from Everyday Vegan Eats by Zsu Dever is the perfect vegan version of it. Serve the soup with breadsticks and/or a

Vegan Black and White Cookies

Thanks to a famous episode of Seinfeld, the black and white cookie, once only known to New Yorkers, garnered national attention. In that episode, Jerry used the black and white as a metaphor for racial harmony. Although called a cookie, these treats are actually made from a

Air Fryer Beany Jackfruit Taquitos

Taquitos (or flautas) are essentially rolled corn-tortilla tacos that are fried. While taquitos are traditionally filled with beef or chicken, this vegan version from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields uses jackfruit, a plant-based ingredient that gets stringy and meaty when cooked. The addition of beans