tested, tasty, vegan
Thank you for cooking with me in 2021! I have managed to get sick with a virus, test negative for COVID, and lose both my sense of taste and my sense of smell. According to an acquaintance, who had a similar experience, I can expect to regain my ability to […]
This decadent Vegan Chipotle & Adobo Masa Harina Cornbread is a little spicy & sweet with cake-like & crumbly textures. This recipe has High-Altitude & Sea-Level instructions. Cornmeal was out of stock at my local grocery store, so I decided to experiment with making cornbread with Masa Harina. The result […]
This is a wonder-filled time of year, these Favorite Vegan Holiday Recipes are sure to help keep the good eats & tasty treats around. 1. Yippee-Ki-Yay Holiday Vegan Cheeseball When I was newly vegan, I brought this to a family gathering. Some in-law family members still don’t know that they […]
Roasted Brussels Salad with Pomegranate & Maple Pecans is a simple, hearty, and delicious cold-weather salad. I like it warm or room temp. Recipe Components Roasted Brussels Sprouts I like my Brussels roast-y. If you are using a broiler safe baking sheet, you can broil them on the second rack […]
High-Altitude Vegan Snickerdoodles taste just like the Snickerdoodles I remember tearing into when I was a kid. I love these cookies—especially this time of year. These cookies are a delicious paradox of crispy & chewy. Cream of Tartar is Vegan It comes from grapes, it’s a byproduct of winemaking. I’m […]
This Luscious Tikka Tofu Masala is exceedingly delicious! This recipe requires some prep & planning ahead. I don’t find it difficult to make, especially after making it so many times. The dish this is vegan-ized from Chicken Tikka Masala which originated in either the UK or Scotland. I’ve adapted this […]
This Simple Golden Dal Soup is soul-warming and super easy to make. This soup uses some whole spices, but there is no spice grinding involved. It comes together in one pot in about 30 minutes. The prep is minimal and can be made even easier if you mince your garlic […]
This Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Casserole is classic comfort food. This recipe is easy and can be made ahead and baked before eating, just wait to make the Ritz crust topping until you are baking the casserole. Ritz Crackers Are Vegan! Even though Ritz crackers have a buttery taste, they do […]
This Oven Cooked Wild Rice (High-Altitude) post is dedicated to everyone who finds cooking rice stressful. I’ve cooked rice that’s been soupy and hard in the middle all at once, too dry, and porridge consistency mushy. I’m now confident about how great my wild rice is going to turn out […]
These Vegan Mushroom Lettuce Cups are delicious, easy, and adapted from an episode of Struggle Meals—so you know they are budget friendly. If you are a person with a fully stocked Struggle Meals packet drawer, I applaud your moxie, kid. It’s been a minute since I’ve walked into a Taco […]
Nice to meet you! I'm a happy 44-year-old vegan. I'm into avocados, 90's nostalgia, and looking at pictures of people's pets. I love making & sharing fabulous food.
Recent Comments