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Vegan Kale Stem Pesto from The CSA Cookbook

I really like Linda Ly’s The CSA Cookbook. It is not a vegan book, but about 90+% of the recipes could be veganized with a vegan substitute.

I started looking at the copy that Quarto Publishing graciously sent me to review as soon as it landed on my doorstep. I’m amazed that there are so many recipes that use parts of veggies that I often toss in the compost. This pesto recipe uses kale stems as the main ingredient with some parsley, walnuts, and garlic.

In other recipes, she utilizes leaves...

A Vegan Instant Pot Menu Plan That Will Make Your Week Easy!

I thought it was about time to throw another Vegan Instant Pot Menu Plan into the mix. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, try this vegan slow cooker menu plan or this one that’s just for two. Or peruse all my vegan menu plans here.

Breakfast: Make this Instant Pot Pumpkin Coffeecake Steel-cut Oatmeal and keep in your fridge for the week. You’ll be glad you don’t have to make breakfast from scratch every morning this week.

Monday: This Vegan Instant Pot Teff Vegetable Soup is easy to make, f...

11 + Vegan Appetizers to Make Your Super Bowl Party The Best Ever!

I have to admit I’m not a big sports fan. However, I am a fan of snacks and having friends over and that’s what makes me think about the Super Bowl at all.

Have a party if you’re a fan or not and enjoy your friends and some much-needed winter comradery. It’s a bonus that you get to share some dips, chips, crackers, and more!

This Vegan Torchy’s Queso Copycat is made with potato and homemade rojo sauce will amaze your family and friends. The consistency is like the dairy cheese dip your reme...

Vegan Smoothie Recipes that Taste Like Your Favorite Dessert!

How are you doing with your healthy eating goals this year? Hopefully, you’ve been adding in some treats and not depriving yourself. Just remember that it’s easy to mimic some of your favorite flavors in good-for-you smoothies.

I have some vegan smoothie recipes that can double as dessert and make a great breakfast too! We’re talking chocolate, red velvet cake, lemon cheesecake and more, in one delicious smoothie that has zero guilt. You have to let me know which one you want to try first!

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Coconut Oat Vanilla Nut Vegan Coffee Creamer

Photo by Kate Lewis

I wake up wanting a coffee, or tea, full of creaminess. I seem to drink coffee more in the summer and tea in the winter. I have no idea why – it’s just what I crave at the moment. I certainly have a few favorite store-bought creamers I like, but I love making my own vegan coffee creamer. Coconut Oat Vanilla Nut Vegan Coffee Creamer is always a winner and great in Earl Grey tea.

A wonderful benefit of making your own creamer is that you can use any sweetener you want. Today...

Vegan Instant Pot Teff Vegetable Soup

This Vegan Instant Pot Teff Vegetable Soup is gluten-free, soy-free, and has no oil added. It gets protein from teff, the world’s smallest grain!

Another bonus is you probably have everything in your pantry and freezer right now. No Instant Pot? Get the stovetop version on The Teff Company’ssite.

Please note that this post is sponsored by The Teff Company, the makers of MaskalTeff products. If you can’t find them in your local store you can orderMaskalTeff productson Amazon.

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Vegan Instant Pot: Lots O’ Veggies Bolognese

We are all looking to squeeze in more vegetables and thisLots O’ Veggies Bolognese recipe, from The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for Your Instant Pot, does it with style. It has a hearty texture that’s reminiscent of meat, but it’s actually cauliflower, eggplant, and mushrooms.

I had a reader who saw the slow cooker version on the site and asked if it could be made in the Instant Pot. This is for you!

Still haven’t jumped on the Instant Pot train yet? Get the original slow cooker recipe for my ve...

10 Amazing Vegan Soup Recipes You Need to Make Tonight

I can’t get enough soup this time of the year.It’s the perfect way to use up some leftover veggies, the last winter squash on the counter, or put to use some of the ingredients you have in your pantry.

You’ve got your choice of soups: brothy, full of noodles, beans, vegetables, or a delicate puree.Tell me about some of your favorite soups in the comments, I’d love to get even more ideas!

This Quick and Easy Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup comes together in either your Instant Pot or slow cooker wi...

Vegan Potato-Stuffed Chiles Rellenos with an Oil-free Option

photo of deep-fried version above

I remember the first time I had potatoes in Mexican cuisine, and it blew my mind. Until you’ve had a mashed potato burrito or thisVegan Potato-Stuffed Chiles Rellenos, you haven’t had the most comforting Mexican food of all.

Smashed, Mashed, Boiled, and Baked – and Fried Too!is Raghava Iyer’s newest cook. There are 76 recipes that are all potato all the time. Please note that this is not a vegan book, but there are many recipes that are naturally vegan, and...

Vegan Instant Pot Cranberry Bean, Millet and Bulgur Chili

I used to always keep a can of vegan chili in the pantry, but with this Vegan Instant Pot Cranberry Bean, Millet and Bulgur Chili now I just grab a portion from the freezerto use. It’s so much cheaper!

This makes a big batch and I always freeze the leftovers in 1 1/2 cups which is about the same amount that’s in a standard can.

This is similar to my small slow cooker recipe Lots of Beans and Grains Slow Cooker Chili, so if you don’t have an Instant Pot you can skip over there now.
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