You might consider Tracy Alexander—the mother and chef behind the bustling Three Girls Vegan Creamery in Guilford, CT—an artisan foodmaker. We consider her a magician.
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Julia Turshen’s Red Lentil Soup with Coconut + Cilantro
This soup is the easiest (and fastest!) thing ever and so incredibly satisfying, not to mention a very affordable way to serve a crowd.
Eggless Mayonnaise for Bánh Mì
This is a low-fat, vegan version of mayonnaise. Andrea Nguyen says, “The keys to this recipe are draining silken tofu for a creamy texture, employing xanthan gum to bind and thicken, and masking the soy flavor.”