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These tasty & refreshing Collard Wraps with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus are the perfect make-ahead, warm-weather lunch/snack food. Do I have to blanch the collard leaves? You don’t have to do anything. If you don’t want to blanch, you might want to sub rainbow chard for the collard greens because […]
Banh Mi Quick Pickled Veggies are a deliciously tart addition to bowls, wraps, tacos, sammies, and salads. This mixture is inspired by a vegan banh mi I devoured recently. Did you know that banh mi literally translates to bread? Acid can mimic salt Adding an acidic component (like these quick […]
This Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is fabulous when you decide you want salad and you need a tasty dressing. Most vinaigrette dressings can be made vegan or are vegan to begin with. This stuff is great on salads & bowls. Balsamic Vinegar Finding really good, but not crazy-expensive balsamic vinegar […]
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 […]
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 […]
This Make Your Own Gluten-Free Flour Blend is an easy-to-make staple to have around for baked goods. This works well in place of AP flour & whole wheat flour. I’ve also used this blend in my Amazing No-Chicken Vegan Gravy with great success. If you want to mess with people […]