Erin Alderson
Erin Alderson is a photographer/videographer living in Sacramento, CA. She currently runs Grove Haus Studio, focusing on capturing the stories behind food/farms through visual media and recipes. Erin can also be found sharing fresh, vegetarian recipes on her site, Naturally Ella. Beyond food, she loves the mountains, a good cup of coffee, and playing the bassoon.
Recipes and articles by Erin Alderson
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Vegan Banana Bread
Banana bread has gone vegan! This version swaps out the butter for oil and the egg for a flax egg. Once baked, you can barely tell the difference from regular banana bread! -
Vegan Chickpea Minestrone
A couple of easy ingredient swaps turns classic minestrone into a vegan meal. Veggie stock and almond creamer are the secret weapons that turn this into a comforting weeknight soup. -
Baked Sweet Potato Taquitos
These Sweet Potato Taquitos are vegan and baked instead of fried for a healthy riff on one of our favorite fried foods. They're just as crunchy and great with some cashew cream sauce on the side. -
Smoky Vegan Lentil Stew
Two ingredients—smoked salt and smoked paprika—can make a big flavor change in this smoky vegan lentil stew. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad. -
Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls
We love roasted sweet potatoes, especially in grain bowls like this one! Combine with quinoa, and top with avocado for a quick, one-bowl vegetarian meal. -
Sweet Potato White Bean Dip
Sweet potatoes are so versatile—they work beautifully in a dip! This sweet-smoky dip with white beans and chipotle peppers is great with chips, pita, veggies, and crackers. -
Creamy Polenta with White Beans and Roasted Broccoli
White beans and nutritional yeast give this polenta a creamy and cheesy taste, without the dairy. Add some roasted broccoli and a drizzle of chili oil, and you've got an easy, filling meat-free dinner! -
Curry Chickpea-Loaded Baked Potatoes
Who says loaded baked potatoes can't be healthy?! This weeknight recipe tops baked potatoes with a creamy mix of chickpeas and coconut milk! It's vegan, dairy-free, and delicious. -
Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Ranch Sauce
These Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are a great meat-free main—all the flavor of buffalo wings, but made with cauliflower! Top these easy tacos with vegan ranch dressing and serve. -
Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Creamy Herb Cashew Sauce
Pasta? Check. Roasted tomatoes? Check. Creamy vegan cashew sauce? Absolutely CHECK! This recipe is so simple, but it delivers big on both flavor and creaminess. Make the cream sauce ahead of time and dinner is ready in no time. -
How to Make Creamy Vegan Cashew “Cheese” Sauce
Use this creamy vegan cashew cream sauce in place of dairy-based salad dressings and pasta sauces! Just because you're not eating dairy doesn't mean you can't have something creamy in your meal. Make a big batch and use it all week long.
