Hi, I'm Liv, recipe developer, content creator, and food photographer behind Liv Vegan Strong.
I've been vegan for over 14 years, and what started as a personal lifestyle choice slowly turned into a passion for creating plant-based meals that are simple, comforting, and actually realistic for everyday life.
Over the years, I've developed a cooking style built around approachable ingredients, practical techniques, and recipes that busy people can rely on again and again.
When I'm not testing recipes for the blog, you'll usually find me wandering New York City coffee shops, visiting new vegan restaurants, or just cooking for fun at home.
Liv's Favorite Recipes
Liv's Favorite Vegan Finds
Vegan Butter: Violife and Earth Balance are my go-to butter alternatives for both baking and cooking.
Vegan Cheese: Violife and Follow Your Heart are my top dairy-free cheese brands. Be sure to try the gouda, feta, and Parmesan. Those are my absolute favorites!
Best Dairy-Free Milks: Califia and Silk are my go-to brands for non-dairy milks, while NutPods is my favorite coffee creamer.
Favorite Vegan Snacks: Bobo Bars, Hippeas, Misfits Protein Bar, Hummus and Vegetables, and Cookie Dough Energy Bites are my favorite snacks.
Vegan Sauces & Condiments: Whole Food's 365 Brand is my go-to place to start for sauces and condiments like bbq sauce, sweet chili sauce, and peanut sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start by focusing on simple yet familiar meals that can be easily made vegan. My vegan cashew alfredo, rice noodle stir-fry, or crispy black bean tacos are a great place to start! Stock your kitchen with pantry staples like tofu, beans, lentils, grains, nuts, and dairy-free alternatives to make cooking easier.
One of my favorite comfort food recipes is Vegan Lasagna Soup with tofu crumbles and vegan ricotta! It's packed with all the classic lasagna flavors but so much easier to make than assembling a full lasagna. Cozy, hearty, and absolutely delicious!
Yes, many of my recipes can be easily adapted to be gluten-free or allergy-friendly! I often include substitutions for common allergens like gluten, soy, or nuts in the body of the blog post.
My go-to vegan pantry staples include canned beans, lentils, rice, pasta, common spices, nutritional yeast, canned tomatoes, nuts, seeds, rolled oats, and non-dairy milks. These essentials make it easy to whip up a variety of savory and sweet meals!
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