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Sloppy Black-Eyed Peas for the New Year!

Photo by Kate Lewis

These Sloppy Black-Eyed Peas are one of my favorite recipes from my third cookbook, Vegan Slow Cooking for Two or Just You. It’s full of good-for-you ingredients and it takes very little hands on time.

The black-eyed peas cook down in your 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker into a thick stew as they meld with the Cajun seasoning and veggies to create a New Orleans–inspired Sloppy Joe.

It’s great inside a bun or ladled over an open-faced bun.  Millet has a slightly sweet taste a...

Cajun French Fry Po’ Boy with Vegan Mushroom Gravy (Air Fryer and Oven Directions)

New Orleans is known for its delicious food, but did you know that it’s also the home of the French Fry Po’ Boy? This is another in my series of posts sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. I love potatoes and I know you do too!

Traditionally, French fries are sandwiched inside of a baguette and smothered with roast beef gravy. In this vegan version, we season and bake the fries to get a crispy crust. We also make a mushroom gravy that adds extra umami to your new favorite sandwich. You’l...

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.

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. Get the air fry recipes that I have on the blog here, or buy my new cookbook, Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer to get even more recipes.

There are so many air fryers to choose from and more...

Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer: Nutty French Toast

I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas and you’re enjoying all of the other winter holidays too! I know some of you got a new air fryer and I wanted to give you a fun breakfast recipe to make in it. This Nutty French Toast is from my new book, Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer.

You can use your favorite bread, then coat it in an oat nut mixture. Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free bread and oats that are clearly labeled gluten-free.

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake this...

Vegan Brussels Sprout and Butternut Squash Curry over Instant Pot Wheat Berries

I’m always trying to brainstorm new ways to make eating healthy easier.  Some people think that adding more veggies in to your meals takes too much time. But there are lots of options to make vegetable cooking quick and easy. Today, I’m bringing you a recipe that’s sponsored by Mann’s Fresh Vegetables.

They make great shortcuts like pre-cut butternut squash that I used in today’s recipe, zig zag cuts of butternut that’s perfect for cooking in your air fryer, and many other great choices.

Ple...

Vegan Holiday Gingerbread Pear Crumble From OATrageous Oatmeals

Photo by Kate Lewis

Nothing says December like gingerbread. I love those spicy scents as they fill up the kitchen. I’ve even been known to put some whole spices and ginger in a pan of warm water to smell up the house if I’m not cooking.

If you love those smells, chances are good that you will enjoy the flavors of my vegan holiday gingerbread pear crumble. It’s from my book, OATrageous Oatmeals and it’s oil-free, soy-free and has a gluten-free option if you use your favorite gluten-free baking...

Last Minute Holiday Gift: DIY Body Powder

We have a shelf in the closet for cool things we find all year to give as presents, but we never seem to have quite enough. I hate to go out shopping during this time of the year, so usually I make a few things instead. Luckily, everyone always appreciates a homemade gift.

This DIY Body Powder can be customized to use different base ingredients. The best part is that you can use your favorite essential oils or baking extracts to make it smell delicious.

It’s ridiculously easy to make. You a...

Vegan Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte

This holiday coffee has the spiciness of gingerbread with just a hint of molasses. It’s a perfect way to warm up while you are cozy on the couch or after a walk in the snow.

I still make this with cold brewed coffee and you can get the super simple how to make it here. Cold brewed coffee is less acidic and much easier on your stomach. Plus, once you make the concentrate it can stay in the fridge all week. It’s perfect for a quick iced coffee and easy to heat up for a hot coffee too.

I make m...

Instant Pot Pumpkin Coffeecake Steel-cut Oatmeal

This recipe for Instant Pot Vegan Pumpkin Coffeecake Steel-cut Oatmeal makes a ton. It’s a departure from my usual recipes for two servings. You actually get 6 to 8 servings – enough to make once and grab breakfast from the fridge or freezer all week long.

Looking for my older recipe for Pumpkin Coffeecake Oats that uses a small slow cooker? Don’t panic, it’s not gone and you can find it right here.

One of the things I love about my Instant Pot is that I can make large or small amounts in i...

7 Vegan Thanksgiving Dressings and Stuffing Recipes

Thanksgiving is just days away – do you have your meal planned yet? If you’re hosting don’t skimp on the stuffing and if you’re going to someone else’s house bring some vegan Thanksgiving dressing along to share.

Today I have 7 vegan dressings for you to pick from. Some are gluten-free and there is even a bread-free variation! I also have a Gluten-free Vegan Teff Stuffing with Roasted Butternut Squash and Candied Cranberries if you are looking for something new and different.

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