From creamy and mild to sharp and sliceable, 60 dairy-free and delicious cheeses to make at home

Don't be intimidated by the idea of making cheese—vegan cheese is simple and straight-forward, with clean, basic ingredients. Here, green-lifestyle expert Jules Aron shares the tricks of the trade for making sauces, cheese you can grate or slice, and soft spreadable options, using homemade nut milks, vegetables, and natural helpers like carrageenan, agar-agar, and nutritional yeast. Her flavorful creations are enhanced with herbs and spices, and run from incredibly easy to more complex, mimicking familiar cheeses, including:

Armed with tips for building the perfect cheese plate and drink pairings, budding vegan cheesemakers will be ready to wow even the pickiest cheese lover.