10 Vegan Takeout Recipes (quick & Easy)

Here are 10 Vegan Takeout Recipes you’re going to WANT to make! They are quick, easy, delicious and reader favourites! One of the best reasons for being married to the Mr. are that we make a lot of our usual favourite Takeout dishes at home. Like, a lot. I’ve made quite a few takeout dishes at home over the years on Jessica in the Kitchen, but there are still so many that I need to share with you!...

January 3, 2026 · 6 min · 1189 words · Peter Carter

Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush is a creamy Mediterranean dip that’s smoky, tangy, and all-around irresistible. It’s a staple at Middle Eastern restaurants, but I’ll show you how to make it at home! Any Middle Eastern restaurant worth its salt will offer hummus and baba ghanoush on their appetizer menu. Some people may prefer one or the other, but I always say: why not both?! Baba ghanoush has a uniquely smoky flavour, along with the brightness of lemon and the herbaceous addition of parsley....

January 3, 2026 · 22 min · 4533 words · Nancy Peer

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

These banana oatmeal cookies may look like dessert, but you can actually have them for breakfast. Loaded with chewy oats, peanut butter, and ripe banana, they’re made in one bowl and naturally gluten-free! There’s a lot to love about these Banana Oatmeal Cookies. They’re delightfully chewy, loaded with chocolate chips, and supremely satisfying. Vegan? Gluten-free? Yes and yes! And did I mention that they’re easy to make? Because that, too....

January 3, 2026 · 17 min · 3609 words · Vito Brown

Coffee Cake Recipe

Your brunch menu isn’t complete without this vegan Coffee Cake Recipe! It’s tender and moist, with a brown sugar cinnamon swirl throughout and a buttery, crumbly topping that’s impossible to resist. This coffee cake recipe is such a treat. A cake that’s made for eating with breakfast? Sign me up! While it won’t be replacing my usual High-Protein Overnight Oats for weekday mornings, coffee cakes are always a welcome addition to a brunch spread and a fun once-in-a-while breakfast on the weekend....

January 3, 2026 · 15 min · 2985 words · Rebecca Bard

Fattoush Salad

With plenty of crisp veggies, lots of herbs, pita croutons, and a zippy lemon dressing, this fattoush salad is full of fresh flavour! Fattoush salad is a traditional Middle Eastern salad that combines fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers with pieces of toasted or fried pita bread. (Think of it as a Middle Eastern version of panzanella !) While the crunchy pita is probably my favourite part, I also love the bright, lemony dressing, which brings it all together perfectly....

January 3, 2026 · 11 min · 2146 words · Philip Bolton

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

These Iced Pumpkin Cookies were to die for. I don’t think there is anything quite like biting into a cookie and being able to tell that delicious pumpkin butter was baked into it, that is, it’s such a distinct and unique taste that these pumpkin cookies deserve their own season. Oh wait, they already have that. See, told you! But really, I had a slight difficulty fixing the recipe since I was using pumpkin butter which is much sweeter than pumpkin puree, and quite frankly, much more liquid-y than it too....

January 3, 2026 · 6 min · 1108 words · James Jones

Mexican Street Corn Dip (elote Street Corn Dip)

Mexican Street Corn Dip takes the flavour of elotes and puts it into a crowd-pleasing appetizer! It’s creamy, smoky, tangy, a little bit spicy, and loaded with sweet corn. Ever since visiting Mexico , I have loved elotes—and when I went vegan, I even came up with a vegan Mexican Street Corn recipe to capture that flavour, minus the mayo and dairy! This Mexican street corn dip has similar vibes, but it amps up the creamy factor to turn the classic street snack into the most irresistible dip ever ....

January 3, 2026 · 14 min · 2901 words · Anne Carter

Old

This is just like your favourite old-fashioned Apple Fritters recipe, with one big difference: it’s vegan! Tender apples, a sticky glaze, and dough that’s crisp on the outside and pillowy soft in the middle make these the BEST fall treat. There’s nothing like homemade Classic Vegan Donuts —nothing! It’s a recipe I make as a special treat for my family, but with apples in season, I decided to try my hand at making a vegan apple fritters recipe....

January 3, 2026 · 15 min · 3020 words · John Perry

Roasted Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons

This Roasted Tomato Soup is creamy, flavourful and topped with delicious grilled cheese croutons. A cold-weather dinner that is so cozy! I don’t have many words today (that’s a surprise) but this soup was actually made way back in March and I’ve been wanting to share it would you ever since. Since we grow tomatoes we’re always looking for new ways to use it. This was such an easy and delicious way to share it....

January 3, 2026 · 9 min · 1723 words · Ruth Murrieta

Salted Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies (chewy & Decadent!)

These Salted Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies will totally blow you away! They’re soft, chewy and have a nutty, subtle tahini flavour that’s impossible to resist. Classic Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are good, but add some tahini and flaky sea salt to the mix and whoa . These Salted Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies will knock your socks off. Consider them the high-end, adultier (that’s not a word, but you know what I mean) version of the chocolate chip cookie, with nutty and salty flavours to balance the sweet....

January 3, 2026 · 24 min · 4974 words · Lisa Hargrove

Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

This 3-ingredient vegan strawberry pineapple smoothie is light, refreshing, and ready to drink in just 5 minutes! Although smoothies are definitely something you can enjoy year-round, summer is my favourite time of year for a sippable breakfast. And friends, this strawberry pineapple smoothie was made for hot summer days! The tropical flavour will make you feel like you’re on vacation, and because it’s a smoothie made without banana or yogurt, it’s refreshing and light, rather than heavy....

January 3, 2026 · 11 min · 2295 words · John Lane

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry salsa is sweet, savoury, and spicy, with a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice to liven things up. You’re only 10 minutes and 5 ingredients away from the perfect partner for crispy tortilla chips! Are you a salsa traditionalist or a salsa trailblazer? While I love my restaurant-style blender salsa recipe, I have to admit that I have a weakness for non-traditional salsa recipes too. When strawberries are in season, this easy strawberry salsa is hard to beat....

January 3, 2026 · 14 min · 2955 words · Monica Craig

Sweet And Sour Cauliflower Wings

This Sweet and Sour Cauliflower Wings recipe is a twist on a popular takeout order! They’re crispy, crunchy and coated in a sweet and sour sauce with just a few ingredients. Learn how to make these in HALF the time!! I first made this sauce 10 years ago during Jessiker Bakes days & have been trying to find every way that I can use it since then (hello sweet and sour tofu !...

January 3, 2026 · 22 min · 4507 words · Stephanie Mahoney

Vegan Jambalaya

This vegan jambalaya recipe is comfort food Cajun style! Loaded with rice, veggies, and plant-based sausage, this is a hearty meal that’s flavourful and satisfying. Jambalaya is a classic Creole and Cajun dish that originates from Louisiana, and like most Cajun food, it’s known for its big, bold flavours. Traditionally, jambalaya is a one-pot dish consisting of rice, a variety of meats such as sausage, chicken, and seafood, and a blend of vegetables and spices, along with the “Cajun trinity” of onions, bell peppers, and celery....

January 3, 2026 · 11 min · 2275 words · Ana Dabrowski

Vegan Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

These vegan lemon poppyseed muffins are moist, fluffy, and full of bright citrus flavour. A drizzle of lemony glaze is the perfect finishing touch! Lemon poppyseed muffins are a classic . While I love my vegan blueberry muffins and apple streusel muffins , when I’m in the mood for a breakfast treat that tastes like literal sunshine, I know it’s time for me to break out this vegan lemon poppyseed muffin recipe....

January 3, 2026 · 17 min · 3515 words · Monika Isaacs

15 Easy Ways To Use A Can Of Chickpeas

Wondering what to do with those canned chickpeas in your pantry? Here are 15 easy ways to use a can of chickpeas that are all different, unique, and delicious! From dips to whole meals, everything you need is here! If you were to ask my what my favourite legume was, I would 100%, without a doubt, say chickpeas. They are the powerhouse ingredient that keep our household going, being featured in at least one recipe every week, and sometimes up to four in our fridge....

January 2, 2026 · 16 min · 3205 words · Alena Lee

How To Make Sprinkles

I bet you never thought you could make your own sprinkles! Here’s how to make sprinkles at home for a more natural alternative to store-bought. I am a little bit obsessed with these DIY sprinkles. I mean, just LOOK at them! How fun are they?! The colours are bright, the shape is on-point, and the process of making them is satisfying. You can make these vegan sprinkles with any colours you like and add them to all your favourite baked goods!...

January 2, 2026 · 14 min · 2967 words · Effie Dowell

How To Make Vegan Creamed Corn

This vegan creamed corn is every bit as rich and creamy as the original! Sweet corn is simmered in a buttery plant-based cream sauce for the perfect easy side dish. Sometimes you just need a simple side dish to round out your meal. Maybe you’re making vegan meatloaf or vegan turkey roast . Or maybe you’re bringing a side for a holiday or get-together. Well, whatever the reason, this vegan creamed corn recipe is the perfect choice for any occasion....

January 2, 2026 · 12 min · 2532 words · Cathy Snellgrove

Mini Baileys Cheesecakes

Creamy and boozy Mini Baileys Cheesecakes topped with drizzled chocolate and whipped cream. If I had to name a cheesecake I’ve had the most, it would be Baileys cheesecake. I don’t think it’s possible to express how much I love Baileys cheesecake. Apart from the creamy but firm texture of cheesecake you have that lovely boozy taste of Baileys. That’s why I love this cute miniature version – mini baileys cheesecakes!...

January 2, 2026 · 7 min · 1322 words · Carmen Allison

Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

This Strawberry Coconut Smoothie is perfect for both spring and summer! It’s bursting with delicious tropical flavours and packed with nutrition! Can you believe we are already a month into Spring? We are certainly experiencing full Spring weather. The days have gotten much longer, and by 6 pm it’s still pretty bright outside, florals and brights are all about and I’m using every opportunity possible to incorporate berries into everything. At the rate we are going, it’s going to be summer in no time....

January 2, 2026 · 5 min · 1048 words · Betty Cooper