“Cheesy” Plant-Based Recipes for People Who Miss Cheese
Fat-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce (No Nuts!)
A simple blend of potatoes, carrots, roasted red peppers, and seasonings forms the base for this Fat-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce. It’s perfect for mac and cheese, veggies, tacos, and more! Watch How to Make Fat-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce For a quick and easy vegan mac and cheese, mix 2 cups of the sauce with 12 … Read more
Veggie and Pumpkin Seed Cheese Sauce
This oil-free and nut-free Vegan Cheese Sauce is easy to make with a base of potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin seeds! Use it on nachos, tacos, veggies, potatoes, and more. Watch How to Make Nut-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce
Potato and Sunflower Seed Alfredo Sauce
This nut-free Vegan Alfredo Sauce is so easy to make with a base of potatoes and sunflower seeds! Whip up a batch and toss with fettuccine or your favorite pasta and dig in. It’s so creamy, you won’t believe it’s dairy-free! Plus, it’s much lower in fat and saturated fat than the traditional dairy-based version. … Read more
Vegan Tortilla Pizza (Oil-Free)
Making Vegan Tortilla Pizza is so easy! And since each tortilla is an individual serving, everyone can customize their own pizza with their favorite toppings. You’ll need Ezekiel sprouted grain tortillas, oil-free tomato sauce (canned, jarred, or homemade), cashew mozzarella, and seasonings of choice. I used Italian seasoning in the video and photos. Feel free … Read more
Vegan Ricotta Toast – Two Ways
Move over avocado…there’s a new toast in town! If you’re looking for an easy breakfast or snack idea, try this Vegan Ricotta Toast! This toast is super tasty with either almond ricotta or cashew ricotta and so simple to make! First, whip up a batch of vegan ricotta (they both keep for up to 5 … Read more
Cashew Mozzarella Sauce
This Cashew Mozzarella Sauce is an easy, oil-free homemade alternative to store-bought vegan mozzarella. It comes together in under 10 minutes and is perfect for pouring on pizza, pasta, veggies, and more! One thing I love about this recipe is that it doubles as a cheesy sauce and a meltable mozzarella. Use it as is … Read more
Creamy Cashew Ricotta
Perfect as a dip, lasagna filling, pizza topping, and more, this ultra creamy Cashew Ricotta is a versatile vegan cheese that’s easy to whip up in minutes! Personally, I love using this vegan ricotta as a dip because it’s so luscious and creamy, but it works great with pastas and pizza too. Like my almond … Read more
Easy Almond Ricotta
You only need a handful of ingredients, a high-powered blender, and about 15 minutes to make this Easy Almond Ricotta! It’s super creamy and perfect for using in both savory and sweet recipes. It’s so simple to whip up this ricotta-style cheese at home! My biggest tip for making it is to have patience and … Read more
Herbed Tofu Ricotta
After taking a spin in a food processor, a humble block of tofu is transformed into a creamy ricotta-esque consistency. It’s jazzed up with nutritional yeast for “cheesiness,” lemon juice for tanginess, and a combination of salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder for flavor. This Herbed Tofu Ricotta is perfect for dipping or using in … Read more
Hi there! I’m Sherri, the author and recipe developer behind Hold the Cheese – Dairy-Free Eats.