Helyn Dunn is a food blogger with a large and loyal following. She has published a smoothie book and has over 600 recipes on her website helyn's plant-based kitchen. She is a graduate of the CNS and eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate.

Cheezy Baked Tofu Cubes
Cheezy Baked Tofu Cubes

Want a wonderfully different, healthy and tasty appetizer to please a vegan crowd? Try these! They have a great texture and are super easy to make.


Whole Food, Plant-Based Pecan Pie
Whole Food, Plant-Based Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is such a popular holiday dessert that I just had to create a healthy one. This pie is so deliciously decadent, not overly sweet, but definitely sweet enough and made from whole foods.


Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup
Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup

This simple and delicious soup can also be made in a slow cooker or on the stove top.


Lentil Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie
Lentil Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie

Hold onto your tastebuds! Because this casserole is just loaded with flavor. And the best part about it? It is SO EASY to make and has very few ingredients.


Vegan Breakfast Sausages With Apples & Shiitakes
Vegan Breakfast Sausages With Apples & Shiitakes

The addition of soy curls helps a lot with the consistency. I know they’re not easy to find in stores but they’re available online and are reasonably priced.


Tomato Rasam
Tomato Rasam

Rasam is a South Indian soup, traditionally prepared using tamarind juice as a base, with tomato, chili pepper, black pepper, cumin and other spices.


Vegan Mongolian Beef
Vegan Mongolian Beef

This Mongolian “Beef” will make you swoon!


Vegan Cheesecake
Vegan Cheesecake

This dessert is sweetened with dates and no oil is needed. You can double the ingredients for a full sized version. Just increase the baking time by 10-15 minutes.


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