Hi Reader--

It’s the unofficial start of summer (aka Memorial Day weekend), and I am SO ready to dive into all the fresh, flavor-packed cooking this season has to offer.

If you’re looking for some plant-based inspiration for your long weekend eats, here are three recipes I’m making this weekend, plus a great sale you can use to stock up on quality cookware.

🥪 Tofu Sandwich with Vegan Pesto

Okay, this one’s a sneak peek—recipe coming later this summer—but I had to include it because it really feels like the sandwich of summer.

Thick slabs of crispy tofu, slathered in garlicky vegan pesto, tucked into crusty bread with juicy tomatoes, pickled onions, and crunchy greens.

It’s messy. It’s satisfying. It’s all I want to eat this summer.

🔥 The perfect time to stock up on cookware!

One of my all-time favorite cookware brands, Made In, is currently running their Stock Up for Summer Sale! You can get up to 25% off sitewide, so now is the perfect time to upgrade your kitchen gear.

I’ve been cooking with Made In pans for years, and they’re legit restaurant-quality (we’re talking Michelin-star level), but made for home cooks like you and me.

I've always loved their stainless steel pans, and recently I've fallen in love with their carbon steel line.

Like cast iron, their carbon steel pans retain heat well but respond to heat changes even better! Plus, they become naturally nonstick as you cook with them (but with zero sketchy nonstick coatings).

I've used mine for charred veggies, perfect pancakes, and even crispy tofu (like that sandwich you saw above).

Thank you to Made In for sponsoring my most recent YouTube video!

🥔 Vegan Potato Salad

A million miles from your average gloopy, mayo-drenched side dish from 1990s potlucks.

This is the best potato salad I’ve ever eaten—creamy, tangy, herby, and loaded with flavor from fresh dill, mustard, capers, lemon, and even a hint of jalapeño. And yes, it’s still rich and creamy without a drop of mayo. Make this and watch it disappear at your BBQ.

🍪 Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

One of my dearest friends is visiting this weekend and she always raves about my baked goods, so I'm making these next-level cookies for her.

These cookies are perfectly gooey, chewy, and packed with pools of dark chocolate and just the right hint of salt. I tested two dozen versions to get them just right—so you don’t have to.

Whether you’re headed to a BBQ, hosting a picnic, or just chilling at home with a good playlist and a full plate, I hope these recipes bring some joy (and serious flavor) to your weekend.

Happy long weekend and happy cooking!
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xo,
​Nisha @rainbowplantlife​

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