Camille Skye discovered delight in the abundance of plant-based choices when she first switched to a vegan diet but something was lacking.
She notes, “I loved how energized I felt,” but “I still craved comfort food—those warm, cozy meals that feel like a hug.”
She felt heavy and slow, though, since many of her preferred vegan comfort foods were laden with processed ingredients and oils. She thus set out to replicate comfort food, but lighter—still indulgent, still warm, but gentle to her body.
She started again on well-known favorites. Soups with cream made from roasted vegetables and mixed cashews. Pasta dishes featuring pureed cauliflower as the sauce. Lentil and herb baked dishes topped with crunchy chickpeas rather than cheese. She acknowledges, “it took trial and error,” but “the results were worth it.”
The magic resided in the intention—flavor that calmed her without making her feel depressed.
Camille shares these dishes today with friends and relatives many of whom are not even vegan. “They simply taste good,” she says. ” Comfort food need not be heavy or greasy. It can be lively, healthy, and still strike that emotional note everyone yearns for.
