Vegan Life in Cajun Country

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Okra Etouffee

Okra Etouffee

Etouffee with crawfish or shrimp is a common dish in many Cajun homes. However, it wasn’t one that we had often growing up for some reason. So unlike many of the recipes I picked up from my mom or grandma (looking at you Sweet Dough […]

Chicken Fried Tofu

Chicken Fried Tofu

This chicken fried tofu recipe is for when you just want something deliciously bad for you. Although, it is high in protein — so it can’t be that bad…right? A lot of variations can come from this vegan chicken fried tofu. Think poboys with vegan […]

Classic Cajun Vegan Gumbo

Classic Cajun Vegan Gumbo

At the first sign of cooler weather, we bust out the cast-iron pot to make a vegan gumbo. Mind you, I say “cooler” weather because we are way too impatient to wait around for “cold” weather. It is Louisiana after all – we may very […]

Skillet Turnip Greens

Skillet Turnip Greens

Every now and then, I get a craving for turnip greens. Not just any turnip greens, but the kind that melt in your mouth with just the slightest kick. If you are looking for the perfect green addition to your plate, you’ve come to the […]

Vegan Potato Salad

Vegan Potato Salad

Remember that potato salad your momma used to make? The one with the melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, boiled eggs, & mayo? Yeah, you can (and should) totally have a vegan potato salad version for that up your sleeve. And then you should roll on over to the […]

Vegan Cornbread

Vegan Cornbread

Ah, vegan cornbread… This vegan cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to so many Cajun and Southern dishes, most notably red beans & rice. The versatile recipe is also a great start to a Thanksgiving cornbread dressing or a sweet coush coush.  Whatever your end game, […]