Lauren Toyota

Toronto

she/her #veganchef @hotforfood 💚#hotforfoodcookbook Vegan Comfort Classics & #hotforfoodallday available NOW! 📖 #LaurenIRL vlogs 👇🏼

Articles

Mushrooms Are More Than a Meat Swap and These Vegan Recipes Are Proof

2 days ago | vegan-news.net | Holly Gray |Alex Shytsman |Lauren Toyota |Chris Miller

Those who claim they donât like mushrooms have a myriad of health reasons to change their minds. The mighty shroom carries a heavy load of nutritional and wellness benefits, and just like tofu, it can be prepared in an infinite number of ways. Not only are brands packing mushrooms into adaptogenic coffees, lattes, and other superfood-infused products, but people are munching on mushrooms more than ever before.
How to Perfect the Ultimate Wedge Salad

2 weeks ago | vegan-news.net | Lauren Toyota

Nearly half of Americans believe that the âultimate saladâ recipe exists, according to research from OnePoll. For many, it must be packed with toppings, tossed with dressing, and when it comes to lettuce, iceberg is the clear winner (at least for nearly a third of people). âIceberg was practically synonymous with lettuce in this country during the first three-quarters of the 20th century,â notesÂ Americaâs Test Kitchen.
Skipping Meat, Dairy, and Soy? Here’s What to Eat Instead

3 weeks ago | vegan-news.net | Califia Farms |Lauren Toyota

For many vegan brands, soy is a go-to ingredient. Itâs protein-packed, nutritious, and most importantly, versatile. Depending on how they are processed, soybeans can take many shapes and textures, allowing them to form the basis of plant-based meats, as well as dairy-free cheeses and milks.
We’re Making all 15 of These Vegan Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day

4 weeks ago | vegan-news.net | Bailey Ruskus |Claire Power |Amy L. Lanza |Lauren Toyota

This Motherâ€™s Day, show your mom how much she means to you by making her a homemade brunch fit for a queen. Even better? Spend time in the kitchen cooking together to build memories and share a sweet moment over delicious plant-based food. Not only are these dishes decadent and delicious, but theyâ€™re also vegan.
What’s the Best Pasta Shape for Your Sauce? Here’s Why It Matters

1 month ago | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Lauren Toyota |Ashley Madden |Francesca Bonadonna

Pasta is a go-to dish across the Mediterranean, but love for this Italian specialty stretches around the world. According to the Italian Pasta Organization, nine out of 10 Americans love pasta, as well as more than 95 percent of English people. In fact, across the US, England, Germany, and France, most of the population eats some form of pasta at least once a week. But when it comes to really acing pasta, it turns out, the type of sauce you choose for each shape does make a big difference.
Ragu Bolognese | IMPACT Magazine

1 month ago | impactmagazine.ca | Lauren Toyota

Everyone has got to have a good go-to Bolognese recipe in their back pocket, and this is mine. A classic ragu Bolognese is not a super tomatoey-saucy sauce, as it’s usually made with ground meat and its juices. I used mushrooms because they’re superior to meat and just as juicy! Sure, there’s usually red wine in the base of the Bolognese, but I made the executive decision to not do that—you can also tweak this to your liking.
These Two Foods Are at the Heart of This Blue Zones-Like Diet, and Cooking With Them Is So Easy

1 month ago | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Karla Salinari |Yuki Sugiura |Lauren Toyota

We should be eating more traditional African plant-based foods, including cassava and plantain, suggests a new study. Jump to the recipesThe research, published in the journal Nature, focused on the plant-led, low-meat diets of people in Tanzania’s rural Kilimanjaro region and found that, much like those who follow plant-forward Mediterranean-style and Blue Zone diets, the health benefits are significant.
Cassava Root is Rich in Vitamin C, But Don’t Eat it Raw. Here’s How to Cook With It

2 months ago | vegnews.com | Jocelyn Martinez |Raw cassava |Justine Snacks |Lauren Toyota

Throughout the world, an estimated 800 million people consider cassava root a staple part of their diet. This starchy tuber—also known as yuca, Brazilian arrowroot, and manioc—first originated in South America, but has since made its way around the globe.
How to Make Crispy Restaurant-Style Fries at Home Without Deep Fryers or Air Fryers

Feb 19, 2025 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Lauren Toyota |Francesca Bonadonna |Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen

Sometimes, only fries will do. They’re crispy, salty, and versatile—they go with most things, from burgers to hot dogs to sandwiches, but they’re also delicious on their own. So it’s no surprise that every year, the average American eats nearly 30 pounds of fries. jump to the recipesBut, if you’re craving a big portion of this potato-based treat, you don’t have to head to your nearest fast-food spot, and you don’t have to own a fryer either.
These Fruits and Vegetables are Packed With Vitamin C (Plus Recipes!)

Jan 26, 2025 | vegnews.com | Melissa Nguyen |Luke Albert |Lauren Toyota |Hannah Sunderani

When we say vitamin C is essential, we don’t mean the pop singer whose song, “Graduation (Friends Forever)” played on a constant loop in 2000. We’re talking about the important dietary nutrient found in citrus fruits and other, perhaps unexpected, common eats. In fact, here are 6 surprising ways to ensure you get your vitamin C. Jump to the FOODSWhy is vitamin C important?