Lauren Toyota
Professional chef
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Recipes
Bacon Mac and Cheese
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
This Vegan Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe from Vegan Comfort Classics is the ultimate comfort food, and proves that a lip-smackingly tasty macaroni cheese, with (mushroom) bacon no less, can be plant-based.
Baked Blueberry Cheesecake
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
With the perfect consistency, tang and texture, you won't believe that this delicious baked blueberry cheesecake recipe is vegan.
Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
The cauliflower steaks in this YouTube famous recipe for vegan buffalo sandwiches are coated in panko breadcrumbs and are so tasty you certainly won't miss chicken.
Fried Avocado with Jackfruit
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
Indulge your comfort food cravings with this entirely vegan and utterly delicious recipe for fried avocados stuffed with braised jackfruit.
Gyro Wrap
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
This vegan gyro wrap is packed full of delicious flavours and textures, with plenty of veggies and tasty seitan. It works brilliantly as an on-the-go lunch, and makes a wholesome plant-based alternative to a classic meat kebab.
Oyster Mushroom Po’Boy
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
This vegan twist on a Po'boy uses osyter mushrooms coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs to create an animal product-free junk food classic.
Pile o’ Waffles
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
Indulge in these truly delicious vegan waffles, topped with a refreshing berry syrup and plant-based whipped cream. If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing vegan brunch recipe that's easy to make, look no further.
Southern Fried Cauliflower
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
This utterly irresistible Southern Fried Cauliflower recipe is vegan comfort food at its very best. A plant-based twist on the American classic, it's perfectly crispy and golden brown, and accompanied by a delicious spicy aioli dip.
The Sour Cream
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
This foolproof recipe for vegan sour cream is a real staple in any vegan kitchen. It's easy to make and is an unmissable addition to all sorts of dishes, from fajitas and chillis, to baked potatoes and nachos.
Vegan Butternut Squash Cannelloni
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
This hearty and flavoursome vegan cannelloni boasts tender roasted squash, vegan béchamel, fragrant sage and ingenious vegan mozzarella and parmesan.
Vegan Tiramisu Trifle
Lauren Toyota · Vegan Comfort Classics
The perfect make-ahead vegan dessert for any celebration, especially Christmas, this rich and luxurious vegan trifle is packed with tiramisu-inspired flavours.