Your Must-Try List for 2026! Discover the top recipes our community has been raving about and sharing—if you haven’t tried them yet, be sure to add them to your culinary adventures for the coming year!
Your Must-Try List for 2026! Discover the top recipes our community has been raving about and sharing—if you haven’t tried them yet, be sure to add them to your culinary adventures for the coming year!
The Hidden Universe Within: Feeding and Nurturing the Microbiome
Imagine stepping into a vibrant zoo or, better yet, a bustling planetary system where trillions of creatures of staggering diversity roam, interact, and shape entire worlds. That might sound fantastical, but it’s the everyday reality tucked within us: our microbiome. A landmark study estimated that a typical adult has approximately 30 trillion human cells and … Continued
Plant-Based Breakfast and Brunch Ideas
Are you looking for tasty and healthy recipes to start your day? These plant-based breakfast and brunch ideas, made with minimally processed ingredients, are the perfect way to kick off your morning with energy and flavor.
13 Summer Delights: Plant-Based Dessert Recipes
Beat the summer heat with our delightful collection of plant-based ice cream and dessert recipes. From creamy Soursop Ice Cream to tangy Lemon Bars, these treats are not only delicious but also healthy and dairy-free. Perfect for cooling down on hot days, our recipes are easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
New to an Oil-Free Diet? Here’s What You Need to Know
The amount of information published about oil can be overwhelming. Is it good for you? Is it bad for you? Is going oil free really even possible? We set the record straight with research fresh from the experts.
24 Plant-Based Holiday Recipes from Around the World
Embark on a global culinary journey with our curated collection of "Whole Food Plant-Based Holiday Recipes Around the World." From Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas to creative treats like Stuffed Poblano Pepper Christmas Trees, each recipe is another opportunity for you to celebrate international flavors. Elevate your holiday gatherings with these plant-based delights, ensuring a memorable and satisfying experience for all.
Elevate Your Well-Being with 14 Immune-Boosting Plant-Based Recipes
Adding phytonutrient- and antioxidant-rich foods to our diet is a natural and healthy way to strengthen our immune system. Here, we share a collection of quick and convenient dishes packed with them.
Tips for Reducing Hidden Toxins in the Kitchen
We spend a lot of time thinking about the foods we routinely eat, and rightly so. Nutrition plays a leading role in determining our health and disease outcomes; with our society facing epidemics of lifestyle-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, you might argue nutrition has never been more important. But food isn’t the … Continued
16 Delicious Plant-Based Picnic Ideas
We have rounded up our all-time favorite plant-based picnic ideas to inspire your outdoor dining adventures. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these flavorful dishes!
5 Ways to Cook and Prepare Ripe Plantains
Plantains can be consumed green, yellow or black; ripe or unripe; cooked or uncooked; baked, fried, steamed, boiled or grilled. But how do you prepare them? Here are five of my favorite dishes using ripe plantains.
Chill Out with Plant-Based Frozen Treats
Satisfy your sweet tooth with luscious, guilt-free vegan ice creams and tangy sorbets, perfect for beating the summer heat!
Fire Up the Grill: 12 Healthy Meatless Summer Recipes
Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, these recipes will ignite your taste buds and showcase the incredible flavors you can achieve through plant-based grilling.
Treat Mom to These Plant-Based Mother’s Day Recipes
Treat your loved ones to a mouthwatering brunch that is both healthy and indulgent, and make this Mother's Day one to remember.
16 Healthy Plant-Based Cinco de Mayo Recipes
It's common to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican food and drinks. Enjoy this year's holiday by trying some of our favorite plant-based dishes.
15 Sweet and Savory Plant-Based Recipes Perfect for Easter Brunch
Round out the menu for your Easter feast with this collection of delicious vegan recipes. They’re perfect for any meal—breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
12 Favorite Plant-Based Valentine’s Day Treats
These plant-based treats will make your Valentine’s Day celebration extra special! With 12 recipes to choose from, there’s a little something for everyone—a glamorous two-level cake, mouth-watering cookies, and more than a few recipes using classic romantic ingredients: chocolate and fresh berries. All the recipes are oil-free, and most of them are gluten-free too. You’ll … Continued
15 Incredible Plant-Based Super Bowl Appetizers
The Super Bowl is around the corner, and we have some winning recipes to help you score the perfect party! Regardless of who you are rooting for—or whether you even care for the sport—you´ll need the appropriate fuel to enjoy the game. These fun, delicious recipes are tested and super easy to make. From creamy … Continued
Our 12 Most Popular Plant-Based Recipes of 2022
As 2022 comes to a wrap, we look back at a wonderful year at CNS and the many wonderful recipes we shared over the year!
17 Whole Food, Plant-Based Holiday Dessert Recipes
Oh, the smell of goodies baking in the kitchen! There are few things that sum up happiness in a smell for me – but fresh baked goods are certainly one of them. Growing up, I always loved baking and cherish my memories huddled around the kitchen counter cutting out sugar cookies and gingerbread men during … Continued
19 Whole Food, Plant-Based Holiday Recipes Everyone Will Love
For most of us, the holiday season is full of traditions we associate with food. Whether it’s the cookies that grandma always bakes or the nostalgia of your family cooking dinner together, many of us have wonderful memories connected to this time of year. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite festive recipes to help … Continued
13 Plant-Based Recipes to Get You Ready for Fall
From steamy stews to roasted root vegetables, fall cooking is all about heating up in the kitchen as the temperature outside starts to drop. We rounded up some of our favorite fall recipes to get you ready and keep you warm.
Healthy Plant-Based Meat Substitutes
New meat substitutes are appearing on grocery store shelves all the time, and many may be healthier than their animal-based counterparts. But are they actually good for you? And if not, what should you eat instead? You might love a good burger, hot dog, or pepperoni pizza, but the vegan versions of these classic animal-based … Continued
The Best Tips for Cooking Without Oil
There are a plethora of reasons to avoid consuming oil, here are some tips if you are looking to transition to oil-free cooking.
13 Plant-Based Salads You Will Love All Year Round
Who said salads are boring? Here are some of our favorite vegan salad recipes that are sure to inspire plant-based cooks and omnivores alike.
