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Spiralized Vegan Latkes with Red Cabbage and Apple

Potato pancakes have always been a favorite of mine. I love the traditional Jewish ones, but they always seem like a lot of work. So I went rogue and made mine with a spiralizer!

This is another in my series of posts sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. I’m always amazed at how versatile and healthy potatoes are!

I also wanted to make something a bit different so I added red cabbage and apple into mine. Typically, I would serve a red cabbage dish with latkes and smother them with apple...

My Favorite Instant Pot Accessories

You’ve seen some Instant Pot recipes here on HSC, and you may be one of the thousands who bought one on sale on Amazon. I wanted to share some of my favorite Instant Pot Accessories that help me squeeze lots of use from my Instant Pot. Please let me know if you have some that you love that I didn’t list in the blog comments!

Some may go out of stock or change, so I will keep updating this page. Please note that this pagecontains affiliate links.

In my new book, The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook fo...

Cozy Winter Vegan Menu Plan

I’m bundling up and staying in as much as I can this week. It’s finally cold where I am, the dogs are sleeping all day in front of the fireplace and I’m ready to spend evenings in the kitchen making dinner.

Don’t worry, this week’s recipes won’t keep you in the kitchen all evening. But if it feels cozy you can make some cookies for the holidays after dinner!

Breakfast:My “I Love Potatoes” Tempeh Hash with Veggies recipe is a comforting but complete meal with delectable tempeh, savory onions...

Vegan Food Gift: Vanilla Mint Vodka

Photo by Celine Steen

Here’s another great DIY vegan holiday gift that there’s still plenty of time to make – Joni Newman’s Vanilla Mint Vodka from her book, Vegan Food Gifts!

I love Joni and like to make my own gifts so I thinkVegan Food Giftsis a winner! There are canning recipes like Lemon Lavender Curd and ahomemade coffee liquor and vegan Irish creme.

The dry layered jar recipes let you can gift a nice meal. Joni includes beautifully designed printables to go along with them. She let me...

Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies Made with Teff Flour and Coconut too!

Sure, you could make theseGluten-free Vegan Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies anytime of the year. But it’s the time for cookie swaps and adding in a few sweets, so why not make it a little healthier?

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.

I just got back from my last trip of the year, and I’m ready to settle in for the holidays. I went to New Orleans for...

Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Chip Holiday Shake

Cheryl starts craving a peppermint chocolate chip shake during thisminty, candy cane season. She’s not vegan, and she loves this shake. If Cheryl likes it then I think you, and even your non-vegan family members will enjoy it too. Best of all, it requires no ice cream, just things you already have on hand. You do have candy canes, right? If not, peppermint extract or a handful of mint will work just fine.

Disclosure: TruJoy sent me some candy canes to try and Nu-Naturals gave me a bottle of...

Vegan Gluten-free Gingerbread Made with Teff Flour

Isn’t about time to enjoy a piece of gluten-free vegan gingerbread and a comforting hot drink? The past few months have been whooshingby and I feel like I have been running non-stop! I’ve got one more trip to New Orleans this weekend, and then I’m planning on curling up with a plate of this spicy and moist cake. But don’t worry, I’ll only stay cocooned for a little while.

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

Northern Mexico Chimichangas from Vegan Mexico

I was excited when Vegan Heritage Press asked me to share a new book with you. Vegan Mexico by Jason Wyrick picks up right where he left off in his first book, Vegan Tacos.

There are some new tacos, but this book goes far beyond a few mix and match recipes. You get info on Mexico, basic ingredients, techniques, and all kinds of staples like tortillas, beans, and homemade chili powder.

This book has a little of everything including homemade salsas, empanadas, gorditas, ceviche, Mexican sandwi...

Creamy Vegan Greens and a Food Safety Lesson

Now that Thanksgiving is over, we pretty much eat ourselves silly until the New Year. Of course, we can choose foods that make us feel better instead of opting for instant gratification and a sugar hangover. MyCreamy Vegan Greens are healthy and taste decadent all at the same time. Take them along to any of the holiday parties you are attending to share the health with all your friends. Also keep them in mind for your New Year’s Day feast!

This post is sponsored by the Partnership for Food...

Vegan Food Gifts: Minty Doggie Biscuits Make Great Holiday Presents!

If you have been reading my blog for a while you know I love Joni Newman. Not only does she dabble in comfort food, burgers and delicious recipes in general – she is also the answer to your holiday budget. She will help you spread the vegan tastiness around!

Last year I gave away her Salted Caramel Sauce as gifts and it got rave reviews. I have to admit I gifted myself a jar of it too.

The recipes inVegan Food Giftsare varied enough to fit everyone on your gift list, and includes cookies and...