This week has been an exciting one. First, I finally posted my caramel apple pull-apart bread, after unexpectedly taking a week (or more? :p ) off for family vacation. Then, I landed my first little work-from-home job (besides this blog). It’s not a big, in-your-face, making-6-digits (far from it, actually) kind of job, but it’s…
Vegan Baked Chickpea Burgers
What is it about burgers that makes us want to celebrate? Is it the crispy, yet tender patty? The sweet and juicy tomato? The crunchy lettuce (or, if you’re like me, kale)? Then comes the moment of truth. All the cheese, grease, and meat in traditional hamburgers make the popular party sandwich a heart attack…
Crazy Good Vegan Creamy Salad Dressing
I know… almost a whole week has passed since I posted the nacho “cheese.” I’ve been reeeaally lazy. And, I’ve been having loads of fun with my big sister (who can be thanked for the “cheese” recipe). This past weekend, my little sister drove up from her summer job a few hours away to spend…
Vegan Nacho Cheese
My big sister came to visit from California this week. This may be no big news to you, but really, you should be excited. Yep. My sister Megan brought with her one of the best vegan “cheese” recipes known to man. I can say that with confidence, because Megan is a busy medical student, and…
Easy Vegan Sloppy Joes
Back in the early 90s, when my family first adopted a vegan diet, we had to get creative when we wanted to re-make our old favorite non-vegan dishes. Back in the day, there was no such thing as Silk soy milk in every grocery store, no Daiya “cheese”, no Gardein, no Boca, etc. (At least,…
Tasty Vegan Borscht
Borscht (said “borsh,” kinda like the car “Porche,” but without the “e.”) is a soup of Eastern European heritage that most often includes large amounts of beets–giving it its gorgeous purple color. As I found out today, some borscht soups are served cold. Others, use tomatoes instead of beets. As with any cultural dish, there…
Tofu Pecan Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Happy Monday! I’m super excited to share with you my new favorite vegan “meat”ball recipe and one of my absolute favorite vegan cookbooks. First, the “meatballs.” What I love about these meatballs (which, by the way, are adapted from the 7 Secrets Cookbook) is that they are easy to make, essentially oil-free, and downright delicious….
Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup with Leeks and Collards
Embarrassing fact #1: I’ve never cooked asparagus, until today. In fact, I’ve only ever tried asparagus once before, and it was overcooked and, to me, disgusting. Embarrassing fact #2: I’ve never cooked leeks, until today. Aaannd, I only remember ever eating leeks once before, when I was told they were in a potato soup. Embarrassing…