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    Home ยป About

    Let’s work together

    Cadry Nelson on set of Everyday Iowa with Catherine Blades and Justin Roberts.

    I'm Cadry Nelson, the creator of Cadry’s Kitchen and author of Living Vegan For Dummies, 2nd edition. I create approachable vegan recipes and content that makes plant-based cooking feel doable.

    Want to collaborate? Let’s talk! Reach out to cadry@cadryskitchen.com.

    Cadry at podium with hand in the air.

    Cadry speaking at Iowa VegFest

    With over 20 years of experience in plant-based cooking and 17 years in content creation, I know how to make living a vegan lifestyle accessible and fun!

    Work with me

    I work with brands, publications, and tourism organizations on projects such as:

    • Writing: Books, articles, and blog posts for print and online publications.
    • Recipe development: Original vegan recipes tailored to your brand or project.
    • Brand partnerships: Sponsored content, social media promotion, and longer-term partnerships.
    • Travel collaborations: Vegan travel guides, restaurant features, destination content, and tourism collaborations.
    • Cooking demonstrations & speaking: Cooking demos, panels, presentations, and event appearances.

    Previous brand partnerships

    Overhead vegan charcuterie board with Swiss cheese and Portuguese sausage.

    Here are just a few of the brands I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with:

    • The Herbivorous Butcher
    • GoWISE
    • So Delicious Dairy Free
    • Uncommon Goods
    • Bob’s Red Mill
    • Frontier Co-op & Simply Organic
    • Ben & Jerry’s
    • Meet Minneapolis
    • Visit Milwaukee

    And many more!


    Brand testimonials

    “Cadry truly understands our products and knows how to feature them in the best light (literally and figuratively!). She’s professional, friendly, and authentic, and we thoroughly enjoy working with her.” – Laura vanZandt, Digital Communications Manager at The Herbivorous Butcher

    "It was always a great experience working with Cadry. She always had a pleasant and friendly demeanor. She had great communication when responding to emails and giving us updates on her posts. She created awesome content every time with high quality photos and was really able to capture the essence of our products." – Caulene Flores, Social Media Marketing Specialist at GoWISE


    Media & credentials

    Living Vegan For Dummies on bookstore shelf.

    I’m the author of Living Vegan For Dummies (2nd Edition), a comprehensive, 432-page guide to plant-based living. It includes 38 recipes and practical tips for anyone transitioning to a vegan lifestyle.

    Cadry Nelson behind counter with Catherine Blades and Justin Roberts on Everyday Iowa set.

    My recipes, tips, and expertise have been featured in NBC News, Allrecipes, Delish, VegNews, Taste of Home, Prevention, HuffPost, Yahoo, and more.

    I also make monthly cooking appearances on Hello Iowa and have appeared on Everyday Iowa.


    If you're interested in collaborating or have an idea for a unique partnership, I'd love to hear from you! Write to me at cadry@cadryskitchen.com.

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    Hi, I'm Cadry!

    Iโ€™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.

    Thatโ€™s why itโ€™s my passion to share mouthwatering plant-based recipes that taste like home.

    More about me โ†’

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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 August 2026)
    • Text overlay: Trader Joe' vegan cheese guide, plus how to use them. 4-panel collage with vegan cream cheese, cheddar style slices, Boursin dairy-free, and vegan mozzarella shreds.
      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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