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Vegan Kale Stem Pasta Sauce

Don’t throw those kale stems away. Instead get out your blender toss them in & make a creamy Vegan Kale Stem Pasta Sauce!

Spring Veggies are Some of My Favorites!

I love spring and my CSA embodied it this week. There were strawberries that were perfect for a strawberry shrub, asparagus, greenhouse tomatoes, collards, red and green kale. I’m in veggie heaven!

Leftover Kale Stems

The more greens you eat, the more stems you have left over. I know some of you cook the stems and eat them with th...

Vegan Air Fryer Carrot Cake Recipe (GF & Oil-Free Options)

Did you know that you can use your air fryer to make a single serving dessert? You can keep this Vegan Air Fryer Carrot Cake all for yourself or cook a few more mugs at the same time and share with your family. The best part is the texture is just like oven baked. No more rubbery mug cakes!

Thinking of Buying an Air Fryer?

There are many different sizes and price ranges to choose from. Be sure to look at my recommendations in My Favorite Air Fryers and Accessories article. 

But rest assured...

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee in Your French Press (or Mason Jar)

Today I show you how to make your own cold brew coffee concentrate. You can buy it ready to drink at your local grocery but it’s so expensive! Once you learn how to make coffee concentrate you’ll never buy premade again.

Photo by Ann Oliverio

Why Do People Drink Cold Brew Coffee?

It may seem like coffee, is coffee, is coffee, but when you cold brew you get a coffee that has less acid. I’m not a fan of the bright acid flavors that hot coffee has, but if you are cold brew coffee may not be for...

Vegan Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

I’m so excited – I think this Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal is the best oatmeal I have ever made. I’ve made a ton of oatmeal recipes that I’ve fallen in love with, but I think I need this every morning this fall. It really tastes and acts like a Vegan Baked Carrot Cake. Granted, the texture is a little denser, but all the flavors – including icing – are there!
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Just so you know this post is sponsored by Nancy’s Organic Cultured SoyNancy’s Organic Cultured Soy. It’s my favorite soy yogurt, but unf...

Instant Pot Vegan Curried Spring Vegetable Potato Chaat

Take those spring veggies in your CSA box and turn them into something spectacular! For this Instant Pot Vegan Curried Spring Vegetable Potato Chaat, we cook the veggie curry in the Instant Pot while the potatoes cook in the oven.

This is another post in my series of recipes sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. You can never have too many recipes for potatoes and this is one that will really impress your guests.

You could also partially cook the potatoes in your Instant Pot and finish t...

Slow Cooker Pizza Rolls

She’s letting me share the recipe for her Slow Cooker Pizza Rolls from her book. I think you’re going to have fun with it. I love making bread in my crockpot for dinner parties because of all the ohs and ahs.

Do you already know Ginny McMeans from her blog, Vegan in the Freezer? This recipe is from her very first book, The Make Ahead Vegan Cookbook, just came out. I’m so excited for her!

Did You Know You Can Make Bread in Your Slow Cooker?

I know this just blew your mind! Well, unless you ha...

Slow Cooker Mole Mushroom Vegan Tacos or Huaraches

This slow cooker recipe makes the best mole mushroom vegan tacos.  It’s the meatless Mexican recipe that you’ve been looking for, but may not have even known it.
What’s better than an easy vegan taco?

How about a mushroom vegan taco that gets its umami from the “meaty” mushrooms and a rich flavor from the homemade mole sauce? Oh, and it’s a pretty easy vegetarian recipe to make!

We went toDreams Riveria Cancun Resort a few years ago was beautiful, all-inclusive and luxurious. The buffet rest...

Tips on Picking Out a Slow Cooker That’s Right For You

 

Welcome! I’m Kathy Hester and I’m known for this site, Healthy Slow Cooking, plus my books The Vegan Slow Cooker and Vegan Slow Cooking for Two.

That means I get tons of slow cooker questions. There are so many different brands, styles, and sizes that it can be difficult to navigate. I’m here to help you and you can use the contact form if you have any questions that aren’t answered here.

Please note that this post has affiliate links in it, but you do not pay a penny extra if you purchas...

Air Fryer Vegan Stuffed Potatoes

These Vegan Air Fryer Stuffed Potatoes is another recipe in my series of posts sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. I love potatoes and they are amazing in the air fryer.

Why Make Vegan Air Fryer Stuffed Potatoes?

I don’t know many people who would turn up their noses at a stuffed potato. And I’m not sure that I would want to hang out with anyone who doesn’t like them.

Looking to Buy an Air Fryer or Accessories?

Once you make these delicious Vegan Air Fryer Stuffed Potatoes, you will wa...

My Favorite Air Fryers and Accessories

There are many sizes and types of air fryers, so you want to look carefully at the descriptions to make sure you’re getting the right accessories for your air fryer. Below I talk about My Favorite Air Fryers and Accessories to help you pick the one that’s perfect for you!

Please note that the links below are affiliate links and I will receive some money if you purchase through them at no extra cost to yourself. 

Just Looking for Vegan Air Fryer Recipes?

Look through the air fry recipes that...