Like a lot of folks, I tend to gravitate toward lighter foods as the weather warms up, moving away from hot soups and stews to sprightly salads. Yes, I know...the s word. Vegans can be wary of salads because omnivores assume they're all we eat, and omnivores are wary of salads because, well, I'll admit they can be boring and unfulfilling. Obviously, it doesn't have to be that way.
Read MoreIrish Cream
You guys are not going to believe how easy it is to make your own vegan Irish cream at home. Seriously, you can throw this together before a party or even during a party. With just a few pantry ingredients and a blender, it's ready in minutes.
Read MoreChipotle Barbecue Baked Beans With Tempeh
I know barbecue baked beans are something people usually eat in the summer, yet I can't help but feel like they make the perfect winter dish. They're warm, hearty and spicy...what else can you ask for on a cold day?
Read MoreFestive Winter Fruits and Veggies With Tempeh Bacon
Vegans and those who cook for them tend to assume that vegan cuisine has to be new, weird and non-traditional. Sometimes this expectation is also an excuse to use off-season ingredients. I'm a firm believer in seasonal cooking, and I see no reason why holiday dishes should be any different, particularly if you're looking for traditional flavors. The roasted fruits and veggies in this dish are not only seasonal and nutritious, but tasty enough to appeal to any hungry traditionalist, vegan and omnivore alike.
Read MoreGobi Manchurian
Throughout culinary history, both amazing and terrible things have happened when cultures collide. In America, for example, we have a merging of European and Mexican culinary cultures that have brought us chili, fajitas and this sort of thing.
Read MoreThanksgiving Stuffed Acorn Squash
My favorite part of Thanksgiving has always been my mom's stuffing recipe, which has been passed down through generations. I've veganized it (with a few additions of my own of course) and prepared it in a number of different ways over the years. One of my favorite applications is stuffed acorn squash. It makes a beautiful addition to any Thanksgiving table.
Read MoreBlack Bean Empanadas
Finger foods are great. They're convenient, there's less silverware to wash, and people don't shake their heads at you if you eat them while standing up and walking around. This is why finger foods are well respected at parties. So, for you, I present a party-sized recipe of yummy, spicy veggies in a delicate, flaky pastry. Let's make some empanadas.
Read MoreDeluxe Broccoli Salad
I've "fancied-up" this potluck classic by giving it lots of extra flavor while still keeping it quick and easy to prepare.
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