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    About

    Hi! I'm Sarah. I'm so glad you stopped by the Alternative Dish!

    Headshot of Sarah Pilley.

    I went vegan in 2016 and have never looked back! I've also lived with food allergies to eggs, dairy, and peanuts my entire life (and gluten and soy for a few years too!) 

    Growing up, it was quite a challenge to find delicious alternatives to the dishes my family and friends loved...that I could enjoy too.

    The vegan community has grown quite a bit since then! There are so many more options both when eating out and at your regular grocery store. While it is great how inclusive the world is becoming, I still find it so empowering to cook or bake a new recipe from scratch.

    I'm thrilled to share recipes, tips, and my passion for tasty vegan food with you on the Alternative Dish. I'm building upon an amazing collection of recipes developed by Chef Maggie.

    I Could Never Give Up ...

    Can you finish that sentence?

    A comment that vegans hear most often is, “Oh, I could never go vegan because I could never give up cheese” … or some other non-vegan food.

    To that, I say, that’s okay! You don’t have to go vegan to make and enjoy vegan food.

    What you eat doesn’t have to be all or nothing. If this site can introduce you to even just a few vegan dishes that you want to incorporate into your life, I think that is great! And if you do become vegan one day, that is great too!

    What I love is bringing people together to eat and enjoy the same meal!

    16 photos collaged of recipes by the Alternative Dish.

    Recipe Philosophy

    The recipe collection here at Alternative Dish is completely vegan. Many recipes are also gluten-free and provide substitutions for other common allergens or food sensitivities, such as nuts or soy. 

    We share recipes that focus on eating as a way to fuel and nourish ourselves. I don’t like to label any food as "bad for you" or "unhealthy" (unless you are allergic to it, of course!) 

    Instead, I hope our recipes show that a "healthy" diet is one of balance and variety. Eat what is right for you!

    Some of my favorite recipes on the site are avocado key lime pie, chocolate quinoa crunch bars, and cauliflower ceviche.

    My favorite part of these recipes, and about plant-based eating in general, is how they make plants the star of the show instead of just a side dish!

    Fun Facts

    • I am a figure skater, watercolor artist, crocheter, and runner!
    • I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Design in Architecture and a minor in Sustainability. Environmental issues have been a guiding force throughout my life and were one of the main reasons I chose to go vegan!
    • My mom, the Dinner-Mom, is a huge inspiration to me. I watched her create and grow her blog from the ground up over the last 10 years. I was a diligent taste tester while also fostering my own love of recipe development! 
    • Chef Maggie was the head chef at the Rivertown Inn, in Stillwater, MN, before starting this blog. She's also a certified Holistic Nutritionist. If you want to reach Maggie, you can reach her at mkwescott at gmail dot com.

    Stay in Touch!

    Contact Sarah {at} alternativedish {dot} com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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    Headshot of Sarah Pilley.

    Hi! I’m Sarah, and I’m so excited you stopped by! I'm thrilled to share my passion for tasty vegan food with you on the Alternative Dish. I focus on creating recipes that everyone can enjoy with allergy-friendly tips! 

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    Fall Recipes

    • Vegan cranberry apple crisp in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream. The background shows a red and green apple and the crisp in a baking dish on top of a red and white gingham napkin.
      Best Vegan Cranberry Apple Crisp (Gluten Free Recipe)
    • 9 gluten-free vegan apple cider donuts on a wire rack on top of a wood background.
      Baked Apple Cider Donuts (Vegan and Gluten Free)
    • Slice of vegan sweet potato pie with dollop of whipped cream on top. Background shows the rest of the pie in a dish, a white plate, and a fall colored gingham napkin.
      Vegan Sweet Potato Pie (Gluten-Free)
    • Vegan brown gravy being poured over mashed potatoes on top of a red and white plaid napkin.
      Gluten Free Vegan Gravy (Quick & Easy Recipe)

    Popular Recipes

    • Cauliflower ceviche in a bowl.
      Cauliflower Ceviche
    • Spoonful of golden colored popped quinoa with bowl of toasted quinoa in background, sitting on top of red, orange, and blue cloth napkin.
      How to Make Popped Quinoa (Easy, Crunchy Recipe)
    • Vegan flourless chickpea brownies on a plate.
      Flourless Chickpea Brownies: Vegan & Gluten Free
    • Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut and Ginger
    • Fork holding noodles coated with beet pasta sauce.
      Pasta with Creamy Beet Sauce (Vegan, GF)
    • Slice of vegan avocado key lime pie on a plate.
      Avocado Key Lime Pie (Vegan, Gluten Free)

    New & Trending

    • Vegan fall harvest salad in a bowl on top of a white cloth with apple chips and pepitas scattered around.
      Vegan Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
    • Maple Dijon vinaigrette on a spoon dripping into a jar with more of the dressing.
      Maple Dijon Vinaigrette (Easy Vegan Recipe)
    • Homemade vegan flour tortillas stacked and wrapped in a white cloth napkin.
      Best Homemade Vegan Flour Tortillas Recipe
    • Maple dijon roasted carrots and apples with red onion and garlic on a serving spoon with the roasting pan in the background.
      Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples
    • Dairy free apple crisp in a bowl with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream on top with cinnamon sprinkled over. The background shows the dish of vegan apple crisp, a red apple, green apple, and two sticks of cinnamon.
      Dairy-Free Apple Crisp (Vegan Gluten-Free Recipe)
    • Crostino with tofu ricotta, jammy tomato confit, basil chiffonade, and balsamic glaze. More vegan crostini appetizers are in the background.
      Best Vegan Crostini Appetizer with Tofu Ricotta

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