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,…
Vegan Black Bean and Kale Enchiladas
Enchiladas. Kale. How on earth did those two food items ever end up on the same line??? Honestly, I’m still trying to figure that out. Let’s talk about my relationship with greens. I’m not talking about lettuce. I’m talking about all those oh-so-good-for-you but sometimes too-healthy-to-eat greens like kale, collards, and swiss chard, to name…
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…
Fluffy Vegan Biscuits
Hi Friends! Happy Friday! Today, I’m popping in to share some exciting news and my new favorite biscuit recipe with you. :) There’s just nothing quite like the yumminess of hot biscuits on a weekend morning with gravy (or jam?). Any half-decent baker knows that some things, like biscuits, scones, cookies, and pie crusts, usually…
Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo Revisited
Hi Friends! So, what’s your favorite comfort food, lately? Do you love a big bowl of vanilla ice cream on a hot day? A mug of hot cocoa (or carob) by the fire? Macaroni and cheese? Sloppy joe’s? This week, I decided to revisit a recipe that has definitely been one of my favorites here…
Vegan Fruit and Nut Granola
Hi Friends! We’re continuing on with our little breakfast series here on Vegan Yumminess. Thanks for joining us! Today, I’ve got a little story for you. It’s a story about granola and me–our love/hate relationship, if you will. Once upon a time, when my parents went vegan in the early 90s, my dad learned how…