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Lentil Quinoa Vegan Bolognese Sauce

This thick and easy lentil quinoa bolognese sauce is just what you need for dinner on a chilly evening. Add in some carrots, kale, some Italian herbs, a little red wine or balsamic vinegar, serve over pasta or zoodles, and poof – you’ve got an amazing meal!

I wanted to re-introduce you toThe Great Vegan Bean Book, which is one of my favorite books. I loved writing it because I got to play around with dozens of different typesof beans. Each recipe starts with a common bean, like the humble...

Super Easy White Bean Veggie Soup (Slow Cooker)

The soup I have for you today is simple and you probably have the ingredients for it in your pantry right now. I used dry beans in my version, but you could just as easily use a can of pre-cooked beans that you drain and rinse. It was perfect during the snow storms that hit us last week – but I love soup anytime.

I made the oat bread in the photos from the Girl versus Dough recipe. It’s my new...

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Easy Homemade Vegan Pasta

This homemade vegan pasta noodle recipe is easier than you might think. I’m not telling you that there’s no work involved in making pasta, but most of the effort is in rolling the pasta out.

Homemade Vegan Pasta Photo 2015 by Eva Kolenko

Looking for Vegan Pasta Recipes that Aren’t Homemade Noodles?

Check out some of these recipes that use vegan dried pasta!

Butternut Squash And Kale Lo Mein With Crispy Tofu Air Fryer Bow Tie Pasta Chips Easy Avocado Lemon Basil Pesto Slow Cooker Lentil...

Lots of Beans and Grains Slow Cooker Chili

Chili is one of my favorite staples. I’m sure it comes as no surprise since it’s a stew and brown – two of my favorites when it comes to slow cooker dinners. Well, maybe some of my favorite foods just happen to be brown…

Of course, it’s great as is or with a sprinkle of vegan chez – but that’s just a blank canvas for you to work with.There’s the classic chili mac that only requires you to boil up some pasta, mix in thechili and add a touch of vegan cheez (if you’d like). You can bake the...

Keep Your Resolutions with This Vegan Instant Pot Meal Plan!

Having a vegan Instant Pot menu plan helps save money, time, and keeps you on a path of healthy eating habits. What helps you the most? Shopping one time a week to have everything on hand when you need it, or that you can make these in your Instant Pot while you do something else?

We’re into January. How are you doing on your resolutions? Did you decide to make a list of them or just pick a word or intent to start off the year with? I picked prosper as my word for 2020.

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Budget Saving Slow Cooker Staples for the New Year!

Happy New Year! I thought you could use some Slow Cooker Budget-Saving Staples add into your kitchen this year. Even if you only have one slow cooker you can makethese one at a time and store extras in the freezer.

Bouillon:

Making your own bouillon saves a ton of money and adds lots of flavor to cooked grains, soup and stews. You can make it in your slow cooker or even your oven if you’d like to warm up the house a little while it’s still cold. I actually found a bunch of celery for 50...

Easy Vegan Black-Eyed Pea Pecan Pate

Happy New Year! Today I have a spread recipe that can use up your leftover black-eyed peas and is healthyenoughto fit right in with your resolutions. It’s always worth making extra beans just to make thisEasy Vegan Black-Eyed Pea Pecan Pate.

Why Black-Eyed Peas for New Year’s Dinner?

In the south, we eat black-eyed peas for luck in the New Year. I make a pot full of them every year. I cook them with a little smoked paprika,jalapeñopowder and a few cloves of garlic.

Then right before I serve...

A Vegan Slow Cooker Menu Plan that Will Change Your Cooking Forever!

It has been almost impossible for me to get motivated to cook last week. I’m solving my problem for this week by coming up with a vegan slow cooker menu plan.

I’m sharing it with you today to make your days easier too. And guess what? All the recipes are made right in yourslow cooker! Yes, your crockpot can change your warm-weathercooking.

For years, I’ve been an advocate of using your slow cooker all year round. It doesn’t heat up your kitchen like the stove-top or oven does. I know that...

All the Vegan Holiday Desserts You Can Hold

I have even more holiday goodies for you! This time I have 46 vegan holiday dessertsfrom some of my favorite bloggers that you can make for your family and friends.

Holiday Vegan Baking

If you can schedule out a few hours this week, make a coupleof these to give neighbors and friends as a sweet surprise. Or even better, make as many as you can and have a delicious winter dessert party!

You can makesome of these slow cooker warm drinks to enjoy too.

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