Kathy Hester's Blog, page 58

Vegan Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread Minis

I served theseVegan Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread Minis as part of a trio of desserts at my Halloween party, along with my Mini TreacleTarts, and Jenni Field’s Vegan Treacle Tart Ice Cream.

But these little cakes are for more than Halloween. They would be at home at your Thanksgiving dessert buffet, a Magical Creatures party, or just with a nice cup of hot chocolate while you sit in front of the fire.

I love pumpkin and encourage you to stock up on cans of organic pumpkin while they are plentifu...

Vegan Torchy’s Queso Copycat Made with Potato and Homemade Rojo Sauce!

Last month I spent a week in Austin and got to eat some amazing tacos at Torchy’s, which is one of the many taco darlings there. I wasn’t able to try the queso because it was full of dairy, but some of my friends got some and it looked stunning. My Vegan Torchy’s Queso Copycat is made with Idaho Potatoes as the base of the cheese along with an easy-to-make homemade rojo sauce.

This is another in my series of posts sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. I love potatoes and they are amazing...

Rock your week with my cozy vegan menu plan.

As the weather changes, I tend to want to change to a menu of heartier warm meals. This week I have plenty ofcozy vegan recipes thattakea different look at old favorites.

photo by Celine Steen

Breakfast: Make a double batch ofVegan Bánh Mi Scramble from Even More Vegan Food Substitutionsand store in individual servings in the fridge so you can grab one and go all week long!

Monday: Get out yourInstant Pot and make JL’s Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese with Soy Curls from her book,Vegan Pres...

Harry Potter’s Mini Vegan Treacle Tarts

I can’t lie to you, today’s recipe really isn’t that healthy at all. However, if you have nonvegan guests over the holidays these littleVegan Treacle Tarts will open their hearts to try other vegan goodies. If you are just here looking for a healthy fall dessert, I’d recommend trying a pecan pumpkin shake. You can use the sweetener of your choice and it has no added oil.

If you’re still here, I assuming that you add in a few naughty treats every once in awhile. The crust for the tarts are ma...

Gluten-free Vegan Pumpkin Pie with a Teff Flour Pecan Crust

Now that Halloween is over, we quickly move into the “official holiday season”. I have to say that I have no love for stores putting up Christmas trees and decorations before the leaves start to change color. I’m just not ready for the December holidays, but thisGluten-free Vegan Pumpkin Pie with a Teff Flour Pecan Crust is perfect for now and Thanksgiving.

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 sto...

The Best Vegan Halloween Savory Recipe Roundup

From pastato pizza,we have you covered for all your vegan Halloween savory recipe needs. It’s important to send the kids out with a belly full of nutritiousfood before they start eating all the candy they can.

These are great for grown-up parties too!

This Vegan Slow Cooker White Bean Pumpkin Lasagna is an easy to make and hearty dish to serve for your Halloween celebration.

photo by veggiessavetheday.com

These English Muffin Pizzas: Vegan Mummies are a cute and fun way to celebrate classic...

The Best Vegan Halloween Sweet Recipe Roundup

From cookies to candies we have you covered for all your vegan Halloween sweet needs. These are great for little ghouls, but make sure to make extra for all the grown-ups who’ll be sneaking off with them!

Nothing says Halloween like Creepy Bats and Cats Chocolate Graham Crackers.

photo by veganosity.com

Vegan Red Velvet Skull Cakes are fluffy, moist, light and delicious and just perfect for Halloween.

There’s nothing scary about this Vegan Pecan Pumpkin Shakefor desert, but your guests wil...

Quick and Easy Weeknight Autumn Vegan Menu Plan

With Halloween on Monday, it’s a busy (and fun) week ahead. During the week I’ve gotten some quick and easy meals during the week and a few special treats for the weekend.

Are you celebrating Halloween this year? Let me know how in the comments. If not, let me know what you need help with veganizing for Thanksgiving!

Photo by Ann Oliverio

Monday: Start your week with a quick and easy Quick and Easy Vegan Broccoli with Spicy Garlic Sauce and relax into your week.

Tuesday: Steel Cut Oat Risott...

Vegan Sin-cinnati Chili for Your Halloween Dinner

Today I wanted to give you an easy recipe to make for your Halloween dinner party.

Cincinnatichili is similar to a regular meaty chili except it hasunusualspices that you see more in pumpkin pie than an all-American stew. Traditionally, it’s a meat chili that has kidney beans as an optional topping along with shredded cheese and onions. Then oddly enough it’s served over pasta.

This one uses vegan ground and the lentils for the meaty texture. Theunusualspices blend in more than you expect,...

Natalie Slater’s Halloween Candy Bar Cupcakes

Continuing on my Halloween theme, I have a delicious cupcake recipe that’s perfect for your Halloween party. These cupcakes may not be super-healthy, but it’s still better than a real candy bar full of unpronounceable things given out by people you don’t know. Plus you made them yourself!

I am pleased to be part ofNatalie Slate’s Halloween blog tour.Natalie is the author of Bake and Destroyandhas given me an awesome recipe to share with you along with a little Halloween advice:

“There are o...