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March 15, 2018
Vegan Richa’s Bombay Potatoes
As you already found out with my Aloo Jeera recipe, I’m a huge fan of Indian flavors and potatoes. I saw these Bombay Potatoes in Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen and had to share them with you.
Richa’s second cookbook is full of flavor and recipes for awesome sauces. In fact, she arranges the book around these sauces in chapters like Peanut Butter and Coconut, Masala and more. The rest of the chapters divide into more traditional groupings like burgers and sweets.
March 12, 2018
Vegan Butternut Squash Okra Gumbo with Brown Rice
I know we bloggers talk a lot about the seasons and weather, but the changes in the weather and seasonal produce are big inspirations for recipes.
I don’t even know what to say about our weather the past 2 months because one week I have the house open because it’s been in the 80s and then last night it snowed. It’s almost the middle of March.
Not much to say except if you live in North Carolina make sure you’re wearing layers and maybe enjoy a warming bowl of this Vegan Butternut Squash Okra...
March 9, 2018
The Big List of Vegan Air Fryer Recipes to Make Right Now!
Today’s recipe roundup revolves around air fryers. If you’re looking to buy one, my new favorite is the GoWise XL pictured above and you can look at it’s details on Amazon. It’s bigger than the Phillips XL and hold a ton!
Want more choices in air fryers or to see my favorite accessories? There’s a page for that and you can read about it here.
Don’t have an air fryer? Try this recipe for Slow Cooker Creamy Indian Lentils and Kidney Beans or Instant Pot Tomatillo-Poblano White Beans.
It’s tru...
March 7, 2018
Vegan Cruciferous Colcannon for St. Patrick’s Day
Today I’m sharing a recipe from Hannah Kaminsky’s brand new book, Real Food Really Fast. It just happens to be perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day or any day you want a hearty veggie mash studded with greens. For me that is everyday!
The Cruciferous Colcannon is a mash of cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and broccoli. It’s naturally gluten-free and soy-free. Make it oil-free by water sautéing instead of using the oil. It’s been delicious every way I’ve tried it.
I got to know Hannah a few years ago o...
March 5, 2018
BBQ Jackfruit Stuffed Idaho® Potato Rolls
This bread is made with white whole wheat flour and gets its moisture from the lovely Idaho® Potato. Filled with a savory and toothsome jackfruit and shredded carrot bbq, these will be your new go-to party food, so make a double batch and keep some in the freezer.
This is another in my series of posts sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. I love potatoes, don’t you? Let me know your favorite way to cook with potatoes in the comments.
You can make the bread dough in advance if you want,...
February 28, 2018
Mini Gluten-Free Vegan Irish Soda Breads for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here and I wanted to give you a fun recipe that your whole family would love. It’s vegan, gluten-free and has no added oil, so everyone can partake!
Please note that this post is sponsored by The Teff Company, the makers of Maskal Teff™ products
. If you can’t find them in your local store you can order Maskal Teff™ products on Amazon.
Soda bread is traditionally made without any sweetener, so feel free to leave out the tiny amount of sugar if you’d rather, but I t...
February 19, 2018
Easy Air Fryer Seitan Vegan Riblets
I love making seitan in my air fryer. It’s a different texture than steamed and is perfect for these double baked Easy Air Fryer Seitan Vegan Riblets from my book, Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer.
First you mix the seitan together in your food processor, then you press it into a shape and size that fits into your air fryer. Cut it in half so it will cook faster. Then cook those pieces in your air fryer until they get puffy. And believe me, they are gonna to puff up more than you can imagine!...
February 17, 2018
Pineapple Rum Beans from The Great Vegan Bean Book
Pineapple Rum Beans are one of the most popular recipes in The Great Vegan Bean Book and very easy to make. I serve them over mashed sweet potatoes that are full of flavor.
Black Runner beans are my favorite in the Pineapple Rum Beans though you can certainly use kidney beans in the place to make it a very budget-friendly meal. Sweet potatoes are gold on the dinner table. Full of nutrition, great sweet flavor sweet potatoes make a plain old meal into something fantastic. I went over the top...
February 10, 2018
Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes
Today I have some great Vegan Valentine’s Day recipes for you from HSC and some of my favorite bloggers. Of course, these are all good for any romantic date and not just for Valentine’s Day.
I have to admit that I start craving chocolate, pink and red foods, as well as rose flavored anything this time of the year. Maybe it’s seeing all the pink heart-shaped everything in the stores. Anyway, it’s a great excuse to add a little rosewater to your favorite drinks!
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February 6, 2018
Heartbreaker Rose Syrup Cocktail
Finally, I was in the mood to make a recipe for Valentines Day. I went back to my favorite floral flavor – roses. This time I used it in a Rose Syrup Cocktail. You can leave out the tequila if you don’t imbibe, and I have a few ways for you to make your own rose syrup.
This jar of Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Rose Syrup has been sitting in my cabinet since Eat, Write, Retreat last year. I’ve been saving it for months so it’s my inspiration for this cocktail. The syrup gets its red color from th...
