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    Seitan

    Seitan is a protein-dense vegan meat. It's also known as "wheat meat." It adds chewy texture & satiety to meals. You can make your own seitan chicken, or use store-bought.

    • Thinly sliced corned beef style seitan on vegan reuben with sauerkraut and Thousand Island by pile of potato chips.
      Chicago Diner’s vegan reuben sandwich (Official Radical Reuben recipe)
    • Slices of vegan turkey roast on plate with mashed potatoes and green bean casserole.
      Vegan turkey roast (Great for Thanksgiving)
    • Sliced vegan pepperoni on cutting board.
      Vegan pepperoni recipe (Perfect for pizza & charcuterie)
    • Crispy pan-fried vegan schnitzel on plate with mashed potatoes and sauteed squash.
      Crispy vegan schnitzel (Breaded chickpea cutlets)
    • Vegan pork tenderloin (milanese) on plate with corn-on-the-cob.
      Vegan fried pork tenderloin sandwich (Midwest classic)
    • Vegan banh mi sandwich with Field Roast and pickled veggies.
      Vegan bánh mì sandwich
    • Loaded vegan baked potato soup.
      Vegan baked potato soup
    • Vegan eggs benedict topped with cashew hollandaise.
      Vegan eggs Benedict (for an amazing brunch!)
    • Seitan bacon wrapped dates with Herbivorous Butcher bacon.
      Vegan bacon wrapped dates (Just 4 ingredients!)
    • Vegan burrito halves stacked on top of each other.
      Vegan burritos with beans, chorizo & tots
    • Vegan hot open faced sandwich with kale and gravy.
      Hot open faced sandwich with seitan & gravy
    • Bowl filled with wild rice soup by bread.
      Creamy vegan wild rice soup with seitan
    • Slice of crustless quiche on plate by yellow napkin.
      Vegan frittata with sausage & kale
    • Vegan chef salads on table with slices of bread and container of non-dairy ranch dressing.
      Vegan chef salad with seitan & avocado
    • Toasted Rachel sandwich with seitan chicken on plate and topped with a pickle.
      Rachel sandwich with seitan chicken & coleslaw
    • Browned slices of seitan topped with creamy lemon caper sauce by mashed potatoes and sauteed kale.
      Seitan piccata: Easy & elegant date night dinner
    • Ham roast speared with fork.
      Maple brown sugar glaze for vegan ham
    • Sliced seitan on cutting board by purple napkin.
      Easy seitan chicken recipe
    • Hand holding vegan fried chicken leg.
      Vegan fried chicken drumsticks
    • Toasted sandwich on plate with figs.
      Toasted sandwich with eggy tofu & seitan bacon
    • Vegan tortilla soup in bowl with avocado and cilantro.
      Vegan tortilla soup with black beans & seitan
    • Vegan chicken salad sandwich in basket with potato chips.
      Vegan chicken salad sandwich with seitan
    • Toasted sandwich with seitan turkey, avocado, and cranberry sauce on plate with mashed potatoes.
      Vegan Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich
    • Vegan ham roast with pineapple brown sugar glaze, roasted pineapple rings, and maraschino cherries.
      Pineapple brown sugar glaze for vegan ham
    • Lemony seitan skewer on plate with salad and cranberry sauce.
      Thanksgiving-style vegan kebabs
    • Hand picking up loaded potato slice on plate.
      Sliced roasted potatoes with cashew cream
    • Slice of vegan chicken pot pie with potatoes, carrots, and peas on plate.
      Vegan chicken pot pie (Using frozen crust!)
    • Hand holding sliced potato topped with cashew cream & seitan bacon
      Loaded sliced potatoes in air fryer (Vegan)
    • Vegan chili cheese dip in bowl on table with tortilla chips.
      The BEST vegan chili cheese dip
    • Hand holding vegan chili dog covered with three bean chili, non-dairy cheese, and pickles.
      Vegan chili dog: When only a coney will do
    • Seitan bacon wrapped pineapple on bamboo covered plate with parasols.
      Tiki party ideas + Vegan bacon wrapped pineapple
    • Vegan puffy tacos in checkered basket.
      Seitan chorizo & black bean puffy tacos
    • Mashed potatoes & seitan bacon vegan gravy on plate with Herbivorous Butcher seitan.
      Mashed potato ghosts & seitan bacon vegan gravy

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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.

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    Air fryer recipes

    • Platter of vegan buffalo tofu bites with celery sticks and dairy-free dressing for dipping.
      Crispy buffalo tofu bites (air fryer, baked, or pan fried)
    • Crispy air fryer tofu nuggets on plate lined with paper.
      Crispy air fryer tofu nuggets (popcorn tofu)
    • Text overlay: 23 irresistible air fryer appetizers, vegan party favorites. 4-panel collage with air fried summer squash slices, arancini, gochujang Brussels sprouts, and crispy gnocchi.
      23 irresistible air fryer appetizers that disappear fast
    • Toasted baguette with onion salt seasoning in air fryer basket.
      Ridiculously easy air fryer garlic bread (3 ingredients)

    Vegan at Trader Joe's

    • Text overlay: Trader Joe's vegan favorites, 50+ delicious products. Collage with piquant popcorn, beefless bulgogi, teriyaki mushroom bao, and onion salt on store shelves.
      50 favorite Trader Joe’s vegan products (updated September 2026)
    • Collage of vegan cheeses at Trader Joe's: cream cheese, parmesan, boursin, and mozzarella. Text overlay: "Trader Joe's vegan cheese guide, plus how to use them."
      The ultimate Trader Joe’s vegan cheese guide: All options + how to use
    • Text overlay: Discontinued vegan Trader Joe's products, 50+ items that shoppers miss. 4-panel collage with turkeyless roast, plant-based fish filets, vegan meatless meat lover's pizza, and meatless meatballs.
      50+ discontinued Trader Joe’s vegan products: Gone but not forgotten
    • Steamed lentils for $3.29 on shelf at Trader Joe's.
      8 ways to use Trader Joe’s steamed lentils (vegan meal ideas + recipes)

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