Looking for the best vegan recipes? These tasty dishes will help you cut out meat, dairy, and other animal products—and all 87 of these recipes prove that vegan food is anything but bland. After all, so many of "the flavors we spice our meats with are plant-based: onions, garlic, spices, herbs," notes Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of The Vegan Table. Great vegan dishes dial up the umami with ingredients like mushrooms, tomato paste, and cured or fermented foods like olives or miso, and some add creaminess with silken tofu or tahini or cashews. Here, we've gathered a few of our favorite vegan dishes, including salads, soups, stews, and plenty of desserts. Going vegan is a delicious proposition.