I'm vegan, but my family isn't. Here are 11 dinners that keep us all fed and happy without making multiple meals.

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 11:34

intercut photos of vegan sloppy joes and spinach and artichoke pizza — With a few simple customizations, my mixed-diet family can eat the same meals.
Stephanie Dreyer

I'm the only vegan in my family, but I make meals everyone can (and will) eat.
Vegan chili and customizable grilled kebabs keep everyone in my house happy.
On busy weeknights, I turn to lasagna, tacos, and sheet-pan fajitas.

As the only vegan in my family of five, answering the daily question of "What's for dinner?" has its challenges — especially when I refuse to cook separate meals for each of us.