A bright bowl of lemon orzo soup
Lauren shared a one-pot vegetable soup with orzo, fresh thyme, lemon zest and juice. She also suggests tofu, vegan chicken or chickpeas for a heartier bowl.
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Lauren Toyota is the Toronto-based creator of hot for food, a vegan chef and cookbook author who turns familiar comfort foods into plant-based recipes.
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hotforfoodblog.comMake the lemon orzo soupA fish-free take on deli whitefish spread
Her new spread uses shredded hearts of palm, seaweed, crunchy vegetables and a creamy lemony base. It is made for bagels, crackers or a deli-style board.
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Building a Brooklyn-inspired vegan bagel board
Lauren brought beet lox, whitefish-style spread, cream cheese, pickles and fresh vegetables together in a plant-based brunch board. She says she served the fish-free toppings to guests on her Norway trip in January 2026.
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Turning golden beets into smoky lox
Lauren published a smoked-salmon alternative made from thinly sliced golden beets. Caper brine, liquid smoke and kelp help give the marinade its salty, smoky flavor.
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Vegan okonomiyaki after a trip to Japan
Back from Japan, Lauren shared her take on the savory pancake using Just Egg, napa cabbage, carrot and green onion. The recipe comes with a video tutorial and toppings including pickled ginger, nori and vegan mayonnaise.
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