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...

Pecan pie has always been one of my absolute favorite desserts. Adding maple to this decadent dessert brings out the richness of its flavors, and adds a uniqueness to this recipe so you can be sure that your guests will be pleasantly surprised. This maple pecan pie is also surprisingly...

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...

This vegan corn chowder is another recipe that is super simple but extremely yummy.  The only thing in it that is not totally strait forward is the caramelized shallots. They add such a pop of flavor however that it is worth the extra few minutes they add the the recipe....

Who doesn’t remember how exciting it was to open your lunch box as a kid and  find out that your Mom had packed a pudding cup for you! It was awesome!! But not only are those pudding cups not vegan, they are really not very good for you. That is...