All Recipes - This Wife Cooks™

Holiday and Seasonal

Lowcountry Boil ~ Southern-style feast with red potatoes, plant-based sausage, sweet corn, green beans, and aromatic spices, all drenched in garlic butter.

Pinto Bean and Rice Soup ~ Simple and satisfying, this soup combines tender beans, fluffy rice, and fragrant herbs for a cozy meal.

Greek Pasta Salad for a Crowd ~ Easy make ahead side dish with tender pasta, fresh veggies, tangy olives, and creamy feta cheese.

Halloween Candy Cookie Bars ~ Got leftover Halloween candy? Turn those fun-sized chocolate bars into chewy, buttery cookie bars.

Red Velvet Cake ~ A dairy-free version of the traditional Southern classic and holiday favorite! Easy to make and perfect for any occasion!

Cucumber and Radish Tea Sandwiches ~ These petite finger sandwiches made with non-dairy Boursin are simple to make and completely delicious!

Mushroom Sushi ~ Fresh mushrooms cooked in a savory marinade, then rolled with dried seaweed and Homemade Sushi Rice. Vegetarian and Vegan.

Beer Glazed Bratwurst Bites ~ Plant-based bratwurst combined with a lager beer glaze for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

Potatoes and Cabbage ~ Green cabbage sauteed with Yukon Gold potatoes and savory seasonings.

St. Patrick’s Day

Valentine's Day Party Snack Mix | Sweet and salty crunchy goodness in every bite is what you get with this ridiculously easy and crazy addictive snack!

Valentine’s Day

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies ~ Classic fall and holiday flavors in a buttery, easy to make, slice and bake cookie. Perfect for gifting!

Vegan & Vegetarian Christmas

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole ~ Tender green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions. Easy vegetarian side dish.

Vegan and Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Meal Type

Spicy Pimento Cheese Pinwheels ~ A creamy mixture of dairy-free cheeses, mayonnaise, scallions, jalapeño pepper, pimentos, and spices are rolled into a flour tortilla and sliced into pinwheels. These crowd-pleasing appetizers can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Zucchini Bread ~ A delicious and easy quick bread made with grated zucchini and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast or snacking!

Banana Bread Cake ~ The comforting flavor and texture of banana bread with the indulgent richness of a cake!

Green Chile Spinach Enchiladas ~ Cheesy enchiladas stuffed with green chiles and fresh spinach. Vegetarian or Vegan.

Tomato Couscous ~ Lemony pearl (Israeli) couscous with juicy tomatoes and fresh parsley. Ready in 20 minutes! Vegetarian & Vegan recipe.

Chile Lime Melon Salad ~ Fresh, juicy melon balls tossed in a tangy chile lime dressing, perfect for a refreshing summer dish.

Popular Categories

Mexican Cinnamon Cookies (Polvorones de Canela) ~ Easy to make, melt-in-your-mouth, cinnamon shortbread cookies.

Dairy-Free Strawberry and Banana Smoothie - Three ingredient is all you need to whip up this dairy-free and vegan version of the classic smoothie favorite!

Zucchini Bread ~ A delicious and easy quick bread made with grated zucchini and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast or snacking!

Potato Cakes ~ Savory pan-fried cakes are lightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve as a main course or side dish!

Breakfast & Brunch

Cheesy Kale Pasta Bake ~ Tender pasta tossed with a creamy three-cheese sauce and fresh kale for an easy and comforting casserole.

Cheesy Collard Greens Gratin ~ Easy vegetarian casserole with tender collard greens in a rich, creamy sauce made with two kinds of cheese, topped with crispy breadcrumbs.

Candy Cane Kiss Cookies ~ Peppermint-infused sugar cookies topped with Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses. Perfect cookie for a cookie exchange!

Cookies & Cakes

Black Bean Sliders ~ Made with fresh ingredients and pantry staples, these plant-based mini burgers come together in under 30 minutes!

Holiday Pretzel Bites ~ Sweet-and-salty treats with just 3 simple ingredients. Perfect for parties, gifting, or holiday snacking!

Tortellini with Pumpkin and White Beans ~ Cozy one-pot pasta dinner that's perfect for the fall season! Vegetarian or vegan.

Cashew Rice Pilaf ~ Fluffy rice and crunchy cashews - a easy side dish ready to serve in under 30 minutes! Vegetarian and Vegan.

Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad ~ The vibrant flavors of classic Caprese salad in an easy-to-make pasta dish that's always a crowd favorite!

Black Bean Quinoa Tacos ~ Hearty black beans and quinoa cooked with taco spices, lime, and onion, then warmed in crispy shells and ready for your favorite taco toppings. Vegan tacos.

Sandwiches, Tacos, & Burgers

Chimichurri Sauce ~ This bold and herbaceous South American sauce is simple to make and ready to serve in 5 minutes!

Sauces, Dressings, & Dips

King Oyster Mushroom Cioppino |A gourmet vegan stew made with King Oyster mushroom "scallops" and seasoned with lots of garlic and Old Bay!

Seafood Flavors

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa ~ An easy, one-pot, stovetop dish that packs a nutritional punch with fresh broccoli and protein-rich quinoa. Dairy-free cheddar cheese adds a subtle creaminess to this healthy alternative to traditional broccoli rice casserole.

Colcannon Soup - Irish potato soup with hearty greens simmered in a rich, herb-infused broth. Easy one-pot meal for St. Patrick’s Day!

Black Bean Chili ~ A hearty and satisfying plant-based chili ready in 30 minutes or less! Ideal for chilly nights or game day get-togethers.

A bowl of Dublin Coddle, a hearty Irish stew made with plant-based sausages, potatoes, and a rich, savory Guinness broth.

Mexican Peppers and Onions ~ Charred bell peppers and sweet onions seasoned with Mexican oregano and garlic salt - perfect for fajitas or burrito bowls!