We've all stared down a sad, empty fridge at too-late-for-a-supermarket-run-o'clock on a weeknight, willing some higher power to magically replenish the shelves while our eyes are closed.

What I'm about to say may upset you and if that's the case, I sincerely apologise. I think beef is just OK. Hear me out.

We all need protein, but meat isn’t the only place to find it. People who swap out animal protein for plant-based alternatives often end up eating healthier diets, but there are a few things you need to know before assuming that plant protein is always healthier.

In the world of dairy-avoidance there are many "milks" that aren't actually milk, and their numbers are growing. The newest non-dairy elixir is oat milk, and people seem to be going crazy for it.

If you've ever seen a bright yellow bottle with two happy-looking old people on it, you've probably wondered exactly what are Bragg's Liquid Aminos. Basically, it's an unfermented, soy sauce-like product made completely from soy beans and water (meaning it's wheat free), and it is delicious.

Vegetarian and vegan cooking should celebrate vegetables rather than forcing them into a meat-shaped box. I'll take "oh damn, I didn't know I liked eggplant" over "this is surprisingly tasty, but I'd rather eat real bacon" any day of the week.

Veganised recipes can feel like a cop-out; this one works because it's anything but. Like traditional ragú, you spend a lot of time sweating vegetables and browning the base to build flavour; unlike traditional ragú, this one gets its body from several kilos of minced mushrooms and roasted eggplant.

Dogs are omnivores, like humans are, so they can technically survive on a vegan or vegetarian diet, and some even need to in order to address health issues. But transitioning to a meat-free diet isn't right for every dog, so you should consider the following factors before switching your dog to a meat-free diet.

Do you ever have those moments when you just need a warm chocolate chip cookie, but don't feel like making several dozen? I know I do, which is why I am happy to have found this 2-minute cookie recipe from Epicurious.

Switching to a plant-based diet won't mean you're automatically super healthy. You can eat non-dairy ice cream and frozen veggie pizza every day, but that doesn't mean you're any healthier. There are plenty of plant-based junk foods out there, so if you want to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet, you need to commit to focusing your diet on healthy foods.

If you eat a plant-based diet, you don't get an automatic get-out-of-heart-disease-free card. (There's definitely such a thing as vegan junk food.) But a new study that supposedly confirms some plant-based diets are better than others... actually wasn't comparing plant-based diets to each other at all.

How drastically have new advances in science changed what we know about nutrition? This week, just a little. We're looking at three studies on potatoes, coconut oil and vegetarian diets.

If you are a person who avoids bread, you may think that your days of experiencing melty, stretchy, grilled cheeses are behind you -- but don't be so sure.

The drinking vegan must live a life of constant vigilance. Though beer and wine themselves rarely contain any animal products or byproducts, they're often filtered using isinglass (fish bladders) to remove yeast and other solids. Fortunately, Guinness is moving away from this practice, and vegans can now enjoy a pint of the stout in the comfort of their favourite pub.

Almond milk is the non-dairy milk replacement of choice for a lot of folks, but the stuff from the store can taste a little flat. To make rich, creamy almond milk almost instantly, you just need a few tablespoons of almond butter.

Eating a vegan diet seems straightforward: avoid eating animals and things that come from animals, like dairy, eggs, and honey. But there are a few, seemingly vegan products out there that contain sneaky animal byproducts you may not have even heard of.

"Vegan cheese" is a polarising concept but, if you can view it as a savoury spread rather than "cheese," there are some really tasty non-dairy options out there, including this cashew-based number from Epicurious.

In this DIY age, it's tempting to try and make your own everything, from ricotta to almond milk. That's all well and good, but some projects just aren't worth the time and effort, and some of those projects are non-dairy milks.

Milk or Greek yogurt is an easy way to make homemade smoothies creamier, but not if you're vegan. If that's the case, reach for some raw cashews instead.