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Cadry's Kitchen: Familiar dishes with a vegan twist

Cadry Nelson delivers deliciously easy vegan recipes straight to your in-box. Most are ready in about 30 minutes! Get all of the flavors of your favorite foods with plant-based ingredients.

Watermelon salsa in bowl by tortilla chips.
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Trader Joe’s salsa ranked + 8 homemade salsa recipes

Hello Reader, Summer is here, and I'm in my salsa era. This week, I published two salsa-themed blog posts. The first is a roundup of 8 homemade salsa recipes. It runs the gamut from classic to unusual with roasted tomato salsa, salsa verde, fruit salsas, and pickle de gallo. The second is a deep dive into Trader Joe’s salsa. I tried and ranked all 17 of their salsas from worst to first. Check out both posts here: 👉 8 homemade salsa recipes 👉 Trader Joe’s salsa ranked From my kitchen to yours,...

Dilly beans in a jar with fresh dill and garlic in brine.

Hello Reader, When the weather is balmy like it is now, I love having something cold and crunchy to snack on straight from the fridge. Lately that's been dilly beans. These easy quick pickled green beans don't require any canning or complicated equipment. Just a few simple ingredients and a little time in the fridge is all it takes. 👉 Get the dilly beans recipe They're crisp, tangy, garlicky, and packed with fresh dill flavor. In addition to snacking, you can: Add them to vegan charcuterie...

Vegan burger with a generous slathering of Big Mac-style sauce.

Hello Reader, Wow, it feels like we've really turned the corner, and summer is here. When you live in a place with cold winters, those sunny days are extra precious. I'm making the most of them with walks outside, bike rides, and of course, plenty of grilling. If veggie burgers are on your menu this time of year, I highly recommend adding a slathering of vegan Big Mac sauce. My husband used to work at McDonald's while in high school, and this is how he tops his burgers, as a vegan of 19...

Magic rhubarb pudding cake with non-dairy ice cream on plate.

Hello Reader, Rhubarb season is here, and it's time to make the most of it. There are two old-fashioned recipes I turn to every spring. The first is rhubarb crisp bars. My mom started making these chewy, tart, and tangy bars back in the 70s. The bars have layers of oatmeal crisp with gooey rhubarb filling in the middle. 👉 Make the rhubarb crisp bars The second is magic rhubarb pudding cake. Sugared rhubarb is topped with batter and hot water before baking. Then it magically transforms into a...

Text overlay: Vegan picnic ideas. Hand holding picnic basket.

Hello Reader, One of my favorite things about this time of year is packing up a picnic and heading outside to dine in the sun. There's nothing better than fresh air and delicious eats. I recently rounded up some of my favorite vegan picnic foods. Everything is easy to pack and travels well. This list of 40+ recipes includes sandwiches, salads, dips, sides, and desserts. 👉 Get the picnic recipe round-up From my kitchen to yours, Cadry Cadry NelsonCreator of Cadry's Kitchen

Asian Trader Joe's appetizers in a shopping hand basket.

Hello Reader, Too tired to cook but still want to get in your veggies? I recently rounded up my favorite easy Trader Joe’s vegan meals. Using some store-bought shortcuts, dinner comes together fast. You’ll find ideas like: • Vegan orange chicken with broccoli & rice• Crispy potato tacos• Beefless bulgogi stir-fry• Pita pockets (3 ways)• Ravioli with marinara Plus I’ve included air fryer instructions and serving suggestions. 👉 Get all 10 dinner ideas here From my kitchen to yours, Cadry P.S....

Plate of chili crisp roasted broccoli.

Hello Reader, We're all looking for ways to get in our veggies. One of my favorite methods is taking classic roasted broccoli and tossing it in a creamy chili crisp sauce. The spicy sauce gets into every nook and cranny, adding robust, garlicky flavor to every bite.👉 Get the roasted broccoli recipe I'm excited for you to try it! It’s the kind of vegetable side dish that keeps you coming back for more. From my kitchen to yours, Cadry Cadry NelsonCreator of Cadry's Kitchen

Text overlay: Ways to use Trader Joe's steamed lentils. Trader Joe's lentils on store shelf.

Hello Reader, I met up with a friend for lunch recently. After reading my book, Living Vegan, she transitioned to a mostly vegetarian diet. She was asking how I get enough protein as a 50-year-old who's trying to protect muscle and strengthen bone health. I was telling her the usual things - tofu, edamame, seitan, beans, nuts, seeds, vegan meats... But when I mentioned lentils, she said she'd never worked with them before. I explained that dried lentils are super easy to make. They only take...

Quick pickles in jar with fresh dill and garlic.

Hello Reader, I just published a new recipe for quick pickled cucumbers. They come together in minutes with a simple vinegar brine, garlic, dill, and mustard seeds. No canning or special equipment required. Get the recipe They're crisp, tangy, and full of that classic dill pickle flavor. Great on sandwiches, grazing boards, or right out of the jar! From my kitchen to yours, Cadry P.S. If you're a pickle fan like me, be sure to check out the rest of my quick pickle recipes. Cadry NelsonCreator...

Text overlay: 17 vegan Easter dinner recipes. Collage with vegan meatloaf, arancini, vegan turkey, and seitan ham.

Hello Reader, Are you still sorting out your Easter dinner for Sunday? I just put together a roundup of my favorite vegan Easter dinner recipes. Whether you're cooking for family or bringing a dish to share, these mains make it easy to put together something special. → See all 17 vegan Easter dinner recipes here I hope it gives you some delicious inspiration! From my kitchen to yours, Cadry Cadry NelsonCreator of Cadry's Kitchen