Cooking Without a Net

Vegan cooking isn’t just about substitutions—it’s about understanding how flavor, texture, and technique work together. Once you stop cooking by strict formulas and start cooking by feel, the kitchen becomes a place of confidence instead of caution. This Vegan Hearth feature explores how trusting your instincts transforms plant-based cooking from a checklist into a relationship.

Compassionate Cooking: Everyday Vegan Substitutes

Vegan cooking doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Many everyday vegan substitutions are simple, affordable, and already sitting in your kitchen. This guide breaks down practical egg alternatives—like flax eggs, aquafaba, fruit purées, and tofu—so compassionate cooking feels approachable, flexible, and reliable.