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Amazon Black Friday Deals

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at our local vegan Thanksgiving yesterday. But I managed to sneak a delicious meal at Fiction Kitchen the night before that!

I’ve been starting to see some great deals on Amazon’s Black Friday Sale and I’ll be sharing a few on Facebook, Twitter, and possibly Pinterest.

I wanted to make sure to share some Instant Pot and Slow Cooker deals as I find them, but I will share a few other deals if they seem...

Mashed Potato Crusted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Tofu Pie

It’s Thanksgiving day, do you know what you’re having for dinner?If not, or for some reason your plans changed, I have a fun and easy dish you can make without going to the store. This is the last minute Thanksgiving main course of your dreams!

Also if you’re reading this after your dinner and have leftover mashed potatoes this is a perfect use for them.

For thisMashed Potato Crusted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Tofu Pie you’ll need potatoes, butternut squash (or sub another orang...

Gluten-Free Vegan Teff Oat Rolls

What’s Thanksgiving like without any rolls? Hopefully, I will never find out. TheseGluten-Free Vegan Teff Oat Rolls will look great on your table, and you’ll be beloved by any vegans or celiacs around your table. These rolls only need to rise once, so that makes your dinner come together fast.

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.

You may have avoid...

Gluten-free Vegan Teff Stuffing with Roasted Butternut Squash and Candied Cranberries

The big day is approaching and I have a great vegan (and gluten-free) Thanksgiving recipe for you. I’ve been baking a lot of things with teff flour, but this time I’ve gone with the whole grain. MyGluten-free Vegan Teff Stuffing topped with Roasted Butternut Squash and Candied Cranberries will make all your family and friends welcome to your dinner.

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 c...

Easy Thanksgiving Dinner for Two

Photo by Kate Lewis

Having a dinner with no leftovers means not spending as much time or money to get it on the table. It simply couldn’t be easier and you make it in your little slow cooker. That’s right, it’s written for a 1 1/2 to 2-quart slow cooker.

In this ‘all in one dinner’ there is a layer for each item. On the bottom tempeh or seitan cooks with water and aDIY bouillon powder to make a gravy as well as your protein. You can’t have Thanksgiving without dressing and I did not let you d...

The Best Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce with A Touch of Apple Brandy

Here’s another great Thanksgiving recipe for you and this one is made in your Instant Pot! It’s so easy to make your own cranberry sauce and you can tweak this recipe to make it just the way you like it.

My Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce has some orange, cinnamon, cardamom and a touch of apple brandy. I sweetened mine with maple syrup, but you could use stevia, monk fruit, or even use raw or coconut sugar.

Please note that this post is sponsored by Hurst’s Berry Farms, also known as HBF Interna...

The Only Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes You Need

Thanksgiving is creeping up and if you don’t have your dinner planned yet I have the only vegan Thanksgiving recipes you need in this post. There’s even links to other roundups of Tofurky recipes and pie recipes to make sure you can easily get what you need to impress your family and friends.

This year’s recipe list includes dishes veganized versions of classic Thanksgiving dishes. Have a Happy Thanksgiving day and show everyone how easy it is to be vegan!

If it’s just the two of you for ho...

Gluten-free Apple Teff Pancakes with Homemade Date Caramel Syrup

This has been a difficultfall this year. First, it just took too long to get here, my oldest cat, Irma, passed away at almost 20 years old, plus I threw my back out for the first time ever.

I think that part of the solution for me is to get back into a healthy routine. First up for me is to be thankful for the wonderful things that are just waiting to be noticed. Breakfast is a great place to start treating yourself well. TheseGluten-free Apple Teff Pancakes with Homemade Date Caramel Syrup...

Vegan Pear and Cranberry Instant Pot Cake

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whole Earth Sweetener Co.. All opinions are 100% mine.

I’ve started to get ready for the holidays andreceiving a shipment of sweeteners fromWhole Earth Sweetener Co.put me in the mood for making some healthier sweets. I also got a ton of beautiful, fresh cranberries and knew I had to make something delicious with them. That’s how thisVegan Pear and Cranberry Instant Pot Cake came to be.

When you make a cake in your Instant Potusing its pre...

Easy Vegan Menu Plan Keeps Your Tastebuds Happy All Week

With the temperatures dropping, I find myself cooking warming comfort foods that are easy to make. This week’s easy vegan menuplan will keep your taste buds happy too!

These recipes will come together quickly to help you get through your busy week ahead. There’s even a breakfast and dessert recipe.

I like recipes that make more than we need for 1 meal. Then I have leftovers that I can use in a different way later in the week. What’s your favorite double-duty recipe?

Breakfast: Make a double...