Coming from a big Italian family, Michelle Politano used to feast on meat-and-cheese-loaded dishes at gatherings. But when some family members began to see negative outcomes from eating that type of diet, Politano decided to switch to a plant-based lifestyle.

Now she’s feeding those same family members a vegan version of alfredo made with cauliflower, and loaded antipasto and Italian subs made with plant-based pepperoni and salami using two special family recipes passed down for generations.