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February 23, 2017
Vegan Slow Cooker Creamy Indian Lentils and Kidney Beans
Some weeks are just so busy. That usually means it’s time for me to start making dinner in the slow cooker
. These Creamy Indian Lentils and Kidney Beans are one of my favorite dishes and one of my first choices when I can’t find a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
This dish is so easy to make. You just throw in most of the ingredients in your 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker and you can go to work while it cooks for 8 to 9 hours on low. When you get home, just stir in a few things and it’s r...
February 21, 2017
Vegan Slow Cooker Mother Stallard Beans with a Stove-Top Variation
I know some of you have been missing the slow cooker recipes, and I have one of the simplest recipes for you today. Vegan Slow Cooker Mother Stallard Beans
even has a stove-top variation. It’s from The Great Vegan Bean Book and perfect for a lazy day at home or it will cook while you are at work.
What are Mother Stallard Beans
? They are beautiful football shaped heirloom beans that make a brilliant broth. That’s why this recipe has so few ingredients, the beans really are the stars.
You can...
February 18, 2017
9 Homemade Vegan Bread Recipes to Brighten Up Your Day
photo by laurencariscooks.com
There’s nothing like coming home to a warm loaf of bread. These 9 Homemade Vegan Bread Recipes are fun to make and even better to eat!
What’s your go-to bread recipe? I want to try even more this year.
photo by tasteloveandnourish.com
Whole Wheat No-Knead Skillet Bread is a no-knead bread, with a delectable crunchy crust, that is baked in a cast iron skillet. The best part is that it takes less time than a traditional yeast bread recipe.
February 16, 2017
Italian Slow Cooker Cranberry Bean Soup with Greens
In my ideal world, I’d eat soup every single day. In fact, I have soup pretty often during the week for lunch. Cheryl isn’t a huge soup person, but even she feels satisfied after a bowl of this Slow Cooker
Cranberry Bean Soup.
I used veggies I had on hand already: sweet potatoes, celery, onion, and carrots. You can change these with what you have in your fridge and pantry. I was lazy and did not cook the onion first!
You are welcome to saute them first or use some from the freezer that you s...
February 14, 2017
Vegan Instant Pot Lentils and Rice with Rutabaga
I’ve been sick for the past few days and that’s no fun at all. But at least having an Instant Pot
can make it a little better. A girl still has to eat and Lentils and Rice with Rutabaga is a good one to make when you don’t have the energy to stand in front of the stove.
You can make this even less hands on by substituting onion powder and granulated garlic so you don’t even have to saute anything. Just dump in all the ingredients and about 1 teaspoon each of the onion powder and granulated g...
February 11, 2017
Valentine’s Day Vegan Menu Plan
This is a little different from my normal vegan meal plans. This roundup gives you some great choices for Valentine’s Day. Choices for breakfast, dinner, dessert, and even some treats for your best friends. Just click here if you’d rather see menu plans for the whole week or scroll down to see all the holiday picks I have for you!
Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas
Middle Eastern Iced Coffee with Homemade Cardamom Vanilla Syrup and Rosewater is a great way to send your sweetie off to work. You...
Vegan Chocolate Blintzes Stuffed with Vanilla Nut Cream
Celebrate the weekend with these Vegan Chocolate Blintzes Stuffed with Vanilla Nut Cream. They’re made with teff flour and are gluten-free too. These make an amazing brunch dish or a lovely Valentine’s Day dessert.
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.
Print Vegan Chocolate Blintzes Stuffed with Vanilla Nut Cream
Serves: 12 to 14 blin...
February 9, 2017
Vegan Gluten-free Teff Crepes
Crepes aren’t easy to find once you go vegan, but my recipe for gluten-free teff dinner crepes can put them right back into your life.
These come together quick right in your blender. You can get the Creamy Greens recipe here to use as a filling. You could also fill them up with your favorite stews or veggies. It elevates leftovers to a fancy meal.
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...
February 8, 2017
I Heart Keenwah’s Chocolate Puffs Vegan Valentine Giveaway!
I haven’t done a giveaway in forever. So, when my friend Natalie Slater, of Bake and Destroy fame, asked me if I wanted to give you all a chance to win some I Heart Keenwah chocolate puffs I jumped on the chance.
If you aren’t already familiar with I Heart Keenwah, prepare to be delighted. They have these chocolate puffs that are vegan and delicious, savory snack puffs, hot cereal, and my very favorite – toasted quinoa that has the best flavor.
Please note that I w...
February 7, 2017
Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes with No Added Oil!
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and I have a guilt-free chocolate recipe that’s perfect for sharing! But I won’t blame you if you decide to keep these all to yourself. They go great with a glass of red wine or a cold glass of nondairy milk.
These Vegan Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes are gluten-free, soy-free, and use avocado in place of refined oil! I promise you that no one will notice that these are healthy. The avocado in the cake and the icing make them moist and rich. It’s whole grain...
