Ani is a plant-based chef, recipe developer, food photographer, and videographer behind chefani.com and Chef Ani on YouTube. Her goal is to develop the most unapologetically delicious plant-based recipes possible. Recipes that will inspire people to eat healthier and to give plant-based meals an honest try. Plant-based recipes do not have to be boring, one-dimensional meals that you have to force your friends and family to eat. Instead, it should be the best, absolutely delicious food made from fresh and healthy ingredients that make you feel good from the inside out.

Recent content

Black Bean Chili
Black Bean Chili
Ani Perry · Apr 3 2 minute read

This Quick and Easy Black Bean Chili is one for the books; it delivers a fantastic flavor experience but is simple to make. This recipe is my staple “go-to” recipe. It can also be made in advance and heated right before serving, which makes it a great option for those busy days when dinner or lunch needs to be on the table in just a few minutes.

Lasagna Roll-Ups With Pesto Ricotta
Lasagna Roll-Ups With Pesto Ricotta
Ani Perry · Dec 26 2 minute read

Looking for an extra special meal to serve your family and friends? I have the recipe for you. These Lasagna roll-ups make a fantastic meal featuring creamy plant-based pesto ricotta cheese, lasagna noodles, and tomato sauce, true comfort ingredients for a winning combination. To make this plant-based Lasagna Roll-Ups with Pesto Ricotta recipe easier and quicker to make, I combined...

Purple Cauliflower Soup
Purple Cauliflower Soup
Ani Perry · Oct 10 2 minute read

Try this delicious, comforting, and beautiful purple cauliflower soup to shake off the lingering winter blues. The vibrant color brightens the day and promises something extraordinary. And extraordinary it is! It is a simple and healthy soup to serve your family this time of year. The cauliflower, grape, and lemon combination must be experienced to be believed.

Crepes With Lemon Cream Cheese and Blackberry Filling
Crepes With Lemon Cream Cheese and Blackberry Filling
Ani Perry · Jun 9 4 minute read

Crepes are associated with tender memories for me. They resemble my aunt’s Norwegian pancakes that she used to serve us when we would come for a visit in the summers. On sunshiny days, these were usually served outside, and what precious memories that created for me. Do not underestimate the value of simple things in making fantastic memories.

Snowball Cookies
Snowball Cookies
Ani Perry · Dec 26 2 minute read

These snowball cookies are fun to make and taste delicious. Although we cannot find "cookies" in the Bible, there are sweet treats in the Bible, even one that was more rare than...