Cheers to 2025: Vegan Edition

As the calendar turns and we welcome a brand-new year, there’s something so invigorating about the possibilities that lie ahead. 2025 feels like a blank slate, brimming with opportunity, adventure, and hopefully, a lot of delicious food. This year, I want to kick things off by introducing you to a few of my favorite vegan recipes. Even if you’re not fully committed to a plant-based lifestyle, trust me, these dishes might just change how you think about vegan cooking.

I’m dedicating this month to an all-vegan recipe lineup.

After the indulgent, meat-heavy meals of the holidays and two months of sharing some seriously carnivorous recipes, vegetarians and vegans get to take center stage with main dishes that are anything but an afterthought.

Expect an exciting mix of recipes, from traditional Vietnamese favorites to familiar comfort foods—and even dessert. What’s more, I’ve discovered that many vegan dishes can rival, if not surpass, their meat-based counterparts. It’s a challenge I’m embracing wholeheartedly: finding plant-based versions of every recipe in my repertoire. The key? Leaning into whole, plant-based ingredients rather than processed meat substitutes. The flavors of fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, tofu, and other wholesome staples can create dishes that are not only delicious but nourishing.

So here’s to January—a month of creativity and honoring our bodies with vibrant, whole foods. I’m thrilled to share this journey with you and can’t wait to hear your thoughts as we explore the possibilities of plant-based cooking together.