I have never liked hot dogs, even as a meat eater, or even as a child for that matter. They are unappealing and sketchy. In fact I started eating veggie dogs long before I even thought of a plant based diet simply because they are much much better. Veggie dogs… Continue reading
Kidney beans and rice are two of the staples that I always have in my kitchen. They are in fact two of the things I have an extra stockpile of in case of emergencies. So while having them come together is far from surprising, it is certainly enjoyable. Adding fried… Continue reading
This is one of my very favorite recipes. I had a maple balsamic vinaigrette when I was eating out years ago and I loved it. Which is not surprising because I kind of have a love for all things maple. After I began experimenting with recipes this was one of… Continue reading
Giving up cheese is one of the things that people most commonly talk about when it comes to difficulties of becoming vegan. Although you can always cook without it, and replacements are becoming more and more readily available, it is nice to have a few tricks up your sleeve. This… Continue reading
Vegan chocolate chip cookies!!!! OH yeah!!! Playing outside on a cool fall day, coming into the house to delicious smells, biting into still warm gooey chocolaty goodness. Chocolate chip cookies are one of the fond memories of my childhood, and I would expect the childhood of many other people out there.… Continue reading
This cold buster juice really does the job! Whenever I start to feel the least bit under the weather this juice fixes me right up. The lemon, garlic and ginger are wonderful immune boosters while the carrots, beets and swiss chard deliver the classic veggie juice flavor. I love heading… Continue reading
This vegan pasta salad is so yummy! It is ridiculously easy to make, and packs a lot of flavor for a simple recipe without many ingredients. Many non-vegans at potlucks have raved about this fabulous side dish, without realizing it is plant based. It’s always fun to see the shock… Continue reading
This vegan sweet potato chickpea soup is just right when you are looking for something tasty and satisfying to warm your belly on a cool fall evening, or rainy Sunday afternoon. The combination of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas makes it hearty and filling, and the bright color adds a… Continue reading
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and with these awesome vegan pancakes it is also the best one! With a constancy that is somewhere between a crepe and a fluffy flapjack, they are the ideal pancake, not to thick and not too thin, with a beautiful crispy… Continue reading
I have always loved sugar cookies. Whether they are covered in colorful icing or, served plain I always end up eating more than is good for me. Plus they can be made to suit any holiday, or occasion. Getting the kids to help out with the cookie cutters, or the… Continue reading
