My mom has been making these candied walnuts (or “sugared walnuts”) for years. Whenever she has a dinner party she tosses them on salad (they’re perfect on a fresh salad with sliced pear, figs, dried cranberries, and a tangy vinaigrette). And every single time mom serves this salad at least one person comments about how…
Are you ready to step up your french fry game? These flavorful vegan polenta fries are a must-try. Don’t worry, there’s no deep fryer necessary! Just pop ’em in the oven and get ready to wow your friends with this unique side dish. These fries are from early version of The Friendly Vegan Cookbook by…
I just got my hands on The Vegan Burgers and Burritos cookbook by Sophia DeSantis which features 75 plant-based burger-themed recipes. I can’t wait to dig in—and I don’t want you to have to wait either! So here is one of the author’s favorite recipes from the cookbook, a vegan black bean burger recipe! So bust…
Do you have (mush)room for fungi in your food planning? It seems that the magnificent mushroom never fails as the most popular party appetizer. All of the best bistros and most elegant restaurants rely on the mushroom as a mainstay in their kitchen cuisine. The fabulous filling for these vegan stuffed mushrooms starts with a mixture…
This slow cooker lentil stew is the perfect recipe for keeping your belly warm this winter! Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal to satisfy the whole meal or like to do bulk meal prep, this dish has you covered! Full of protein and vibrant with veggies, you may find yourself coming back for more…
Looking for a great game day (or hang day) snack free from gluten and animal products that won’t take too much work? Then you’ve got to try these delicious vegan buffalo cauliflower wings! Gluten-free, crunchy, and full of flavor, these are sure to become a household hit. What’s more is that we’ve also got a…
I love Thai curry—but I always assumed it would be difficult to make, and something I would only be able to enjoy at restaurants. Thankfully, my good friend and vegan chef Tess Challis shared this vegan panang curry recipe from her cookbook Radiant Health, Inner Wealth with me and I’ve fallen head-over-heels in love! First, because it’s foolproof. And…
The Spork Sisters, Heather Bell and Jenny Engel, have come up with an easy and delicious way to enjoy homemade vegan sushi! This recipe from their latest vegan cookbook, Vegan 101, hits all the right flavor notes and has the makings of a becoming a staple in your household. Heather and Jenny are vegan cooking experts who’ve…
Vegan chef Tess Challis has done it again. Tess continually whips up deliciousness using whole food ingredients that you might never expect to come together. For instance, can you guess what the base of this vegan cream sauce is? Surprise—it’s tofu! Before you abandon this page with a big “eeew,” give it a minute. This…
In a world of quick-fix this and drive-through that, sometimes it’s nice to slow things down. Toni Okamoto—creator of the popular site Plant Based on a Budget—has done just that her new book, The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook. And lucky for us, Toni is sharing one of her favorite recipes from the cookbook here on…