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    Collage showing colorful vegan recipes - watermelon salsa, salad, nachos, veggie burger, and Cadry's Kitchen logo.

    Familiar dishes with a vegan twist

    There’s no reason to compromise on flavor or miss out on the tastes you love! Enjoy your favorite foods with plant-based ingredients. These deliciously easy vegan recipes taste like home.

    Veganuary recipes

    Choosing plant-based meals this January? Start here!

    • Text overlay: 45 easy Veganuary recipes for 2026, beginner-friendly. 4-panel collage with banana smoothie, vegan chicken tacos, three bean chili, and tofu scramble.
      45 easy Veganuary recipes for 2026 (Beginner-friendly vegan meals)
    • Crispy wontons on bowls with shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and vegan chicken.
      Vegan egg roll in a bowl (Easy Chinese cabbage stir-fry recipe)
    • Platter of vegan chorizo tacos by Spanish rice and guacamole.
      Crunchy soy chorizo tacos with black beans (Easy Trader Joe’s dinner!)
    • Bright pink pickled red onions on avocado toast with nutritional yeast covered tofu.
      Vegan avocado toast with pickled onions & nutritional yeast (5-minute)

    See more Veganuary recipes →

    Fresh from the kitchen

    Here's what's cooking at Cadry's Kitchen! You won’t want to miss these tasty new recipes, posts, and updated favorites.

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      11 irresistible french fries dipping sauces you'll crave
    • Simple curry tofu salad in bowl for easy vegan lunch.
      Curried tofu salad (Quick, no-cook vegan lunch)
    • Vegan grits breakfast bowl with meatless sausage and Brussels sprouts.
      Vegan grits breakfast bowl with sausage and Brussels sprouts
    • Close-up crunchy bits of chili crisp and garlic sauce coating steamed edamame.
      Spicy edamame with chili crisp & garlic (5-minute vegan appetizer)

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    Very cherry smoothie

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    “Simple but oh so yummy and refreshing! I loved the almond extract with it. So good! ❤️”

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    Reader favorites ❤️

    Readers return to these posts again and again!

    • Seasoned oil dripping off of piece of bread.
      Simple olive oil bread dip
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      50 favorite Trader Joe’s vegan products (updated January 2026)
    • Creamy cashew dressing being poured onto kale salad.
      Creamy cashew salad dressing (Vegan)
    • Creamy coconut oil deodorant in glass jar.
      DIY: Coconut oil deodorant with just 3 ingredients

    See more reader favorites →

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    Hi, I’m Cadry

    I'm the creator behind Cadry’s Kitchen vegan food blog and author of Living Vegan For Dummies.

    I’m a longtime vegan, but I grew up eating a standard American diet. I know that all of us crave foods that are familiar, comforting, and delicious. That's why it's my passion to share mouthwatering plant-based recipes that taste like home.

    About Cadry

    Must make air fryer recipes

    Food cooks quickly & gets wonderfully crisp in the air fryer. Check out these tempting vegan air fryer recipes.

    • A baked potato topped with chives and non-dairy butter on plate.
      Air fryer baked potato in about 35 minutes
    • Tahini dressing drizzled on baked tofu with kale chips and avocado.
      Baked tofu bowls with rice & crispy kale
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      Vegan air fryer recipes for every meal (50+ easy and delicious ideas)
    • Breaded pickle slices on plate with ranch dressing.
      Beer battered fried pickles in air fryer or pan

    See more air fryer recipes →

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    Sweater weather meals ⛄️

    Warm up with hearty vegan recipes made for cooler days and cozy nights.

    • Slices of vegan turkey roast on plate with mashed potatoes and green bean casserole.
      Vegan turkey roast (Great for Thanksgiving)
    • Green bean casserole with a cashew cream mushroom sauce, topped with fried onions.
      Vegan green bean casserole with cashew mushroom sauce
    • Vegan breaded eggplant on plate with marinara and non-dairy cheese.
      Air fryer eggplant parmesan (vegan & crispy)
    • Crispy pan-fried vegan schnitzel on plate with mashed potatoes and sauteed squash.
      Crispy vegan schnitzel (Breaded chickpea cutlets)

    See more winter recipes →

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    Warm soups for cold nights

    Take the chill off with these steamy vegan soups. So cozy, you’ll almost forget about the cold outside!

    • Mushrooms & thyme on top of creamy vegan mushroom soup.
      Creamy vegan mushroom soup with lentils & rice
    • Chili in orange bowl topped with avocado, green onions, and peppers.
      Three bean chili: Warm up with a bowl
    • Gnocchi swimming in bowl of soup with cashew cream, kale, and browned vegan sausage.
      Creamy vegan gnocchi soup with sausage & kale
    • Vegetable gyoza in broth with carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and kale.
      Easy potsticker soup (with store-bought dumplings)

    See more soup recipes →

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    ✈️ Vegan airport guide

    Plant-based options at Denver Airport

    Use this handy guide to find vegan options at DIA – from fast food meals to sit down dinners.

    Get the guide

    Vegan travel & dining

    Plan your next adventure with these vegan travel tips and highlights.

    • Hands holding vegan chicken sandwich.
      Ultimate Milwaukee vegan restaurant guide
    • Text inlay: Vegan hotel tips: How to eat vegan while traveling. Tray with vegan cheese, crackers, and snacks on bed.
      Vegan hotel tips: Tales of the mini fridge
    • Text overlay: Vegan roadtrip food. 4-panel collage with vegan egg salad, vegan chicken salad, banh mi, and tuna-free salad sandwich.
      Road trip food: Vegan meal & snack ideas
    • Text overlay: Des Moines vegan restaurant guide. 4-panel collage with taco pizza, pad Thai, cinnamon roll, and birria tacos.
      Ultimate Des Moines vegan restaurant guide 2026

    See more travel posts →

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    Living Vegan

    In my comprehensive guide to going vegan, you'll discover:

    • Why people choose a vegan lifestyle
    • How to navigate holidays, social events, and travel
    • How to stock your pantry, build a grocery list, and meal plan with ease
    • Tips for veganizing your favorite family recipes

    Plus, 38 delicious recipes to get you started! 

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    Hi, I'm Cadry!

    I’m the creator behind Cadry's Kitchen and author of Living Vegan For Dummies.

    I'm a longtime vegan, but I grew up eating a standard American diet. I know that all of us crave foods that are familiar, comforting, and delicious.

    That’s why it’s my passion to share mouthwatering plant-based recipes that taste like home.

    More about me →

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    Air fryer recipes

    • Crisp potato peels with dipping sauces on plate with sauces.
      Air fried potato peels: Don’t throw those peels away!
    • Baba ganoush on table with carrots and turnip pickles.
      Baba ganoush – in the air fryer or oven
    • Hand holding vegan onion ring over platter.
      Onion rings in air fryer or pan fried (vegan)
    • A baked potato topped with chives and non-dairy butter on plate.
      Air fryer baked potato in about 35 minutes

    Easy recipes for Veganuary

    • Dollop of salsa and cilantro on vegan quesadilla.
      Easy vegan quesadilla recipe with refried beans (Just 3 ingredients!)
    • Mug of coffee, toast, sausage, and tofu scramble topped with avocado.
      Vegan tofu scramble with kale & avocado
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      50 easy vegan recipes with 5 ingredients or less
    • Hand holding vegan hot sausage sandwich over plate with french fries.
      Vegan spicy hot sausage sandwich with cheese (Game Day recipe)

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