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A Coffeehouse in Your Cupboard: DIY Vegan London Fog

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A Vegan London Fog tea is one of my favorite morning drinks. For those of you that haven’t had one before, it’s made with Earl Grey Tea, milk, and vanilla syrup.Oh, in case you aren’t a tea drinker Earl Grey is a black tea that’s flavored with bergamot, a type of citrus fruit.

Of course, I go for a vegan version with whatever plant-based milk is available a...

Instant Pot Pumpkin Coffeecake Steel-cut Oatmeal

This recipe for Instant Pot Vegan Pumpkin Coffeecake Steel-cut Oatmeal makes a ton. It’s a departure from my usual recipes for two servings. You actually get 6 to 8 servings – enough to make once and grab breakfast from the fridge or freezer all week long.

Looking for my older recipe for Pumpkin Coffeecake Oats that uses a small slow cooker? Don’t panic, it’s not gone and you can find it right here.

One of the things I love about my Instant Pot is that I can make large or small amounts in i...

Vegan Slow Cooker Potato and Bean Mole

Welcome to another sponsored post for theIdaho Potato Commission. I love working with them because they are great people, and I get to cook with potatoes. That’s a win-win every time! I have a super-flavorful recipe for aVegan Slow Cooker Potato and Bean Mole for you just in time for the weekend.

If you haven’t made mole before you might be a little intimidated, but it’s so much easier than you think it is. You will need to find dried chili peppers. Many regular grocery stores will have pack...

Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese with Soy Curls

JL Fields, of JL Goes Vegan, is letting me share her recipe forMac and Cheese with Soy Curls from her book, Vegan Pressure Cooking.

JL’s book has a great intro to pressure cooking and cooking time charts. There are chapters on beans and grains, soups and stews. one-pot meals, sides, dips and even a few sweets. Before you know it you’ll be cooking all your meals in yourInstant Potor pressure cooker.

I don’t have a stove-top pressure cooker, but this came out great in my Instant Pot. It remin...

Vegan Fondue for the Game or a Nice Dinner

I am excited to announce my 2016 partnership with Sabra. This is my first sponsored post and recipe as an official Sabra Tastemaker.As always, the opinions below and the recipes are always my own.

For those of you that are big sports fans or just love to watch the new crazy commercials, the big day is just around the corner. I like to make fun food and feed people, so I’m up for a party anytime. Honestly, I won’t be in front of the TV, but I’ll pass by occasionally to make sure you have some...

Vegan Earl Grey Oatmeal w/ Rosewater from Your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

I am crazy about my Earl Grey tea. I have it almost every cold morning. Add in some vanilla nondairy milk and I’m in London Fog heaven. Waking up to the sound of sleet on the windows, I needed some Earl Grey in my oats and in my drink!

A very sleety day!

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If you were a fan of the slow cooker recipe, don’t panic it’s in this post right below the new Instant Pot version below. If you’ve tried slow cooker steel-cut...

Pressure Cooker Cashew Lemon Cheezecake from Vegan Under Pressure

I have a super fun recipe for you called Straightforward Cashew Lemon Cheezecake. It comes from Jill Nussinow’s newest cookbook, Vegan Under Pressure. If you belong to any of the Facebook Vegan Instant Pot Groups or are a pressure cooker fan, you are already familiar with Jill and her blog, Facebook Vegan Instant Pot Groups.

Vegan Under Pressurecontains a center spread with about 20 beautiful full-color photos. Jill gives you tons of pressure cooker info, tips and hints on how to pick out a...

Vegan Smoothie Recipes that Can Double as Dessert

How are you doing with your healthy eating goals for 2016? Hopefully, you’ve been adding in some treats too. In case you haven’t been doing that I have some vegan smoothie recipes that can double as dessert.

We’re talking chocolate, red velvet cake, lemon cheesecake and more – all in one delicious smoothie. You have to let me know which one you want to try first!

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“I Love Potatoes” Tempeh Hash with Veggies

Most of you know that I went on the Idaho Potato Commission Harvest Tour and had the best time ever. I’m thrilled to do my first sponsored post for them. Today I’m sharing a recipe for Tempeh Hash with Veggies.

It’s perfect for a rustic comforting dinner or just the thing your need to serve your friends for brunch.I love potatoes and I know most vegans can’t get enough of them.

I got some great swag on the Harvest Tour including the cutest potato brush ever! They’re great for cleaning even...

Class Announcement and Make at Home Take-Out Recipes

I’m so excited to announce my first class at Midway Community Kitchen in Chapel Hill, one week from today. The class I’m teaching is called Easy Vegan for the New Year and takes place Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6 pm.

Register HERE.

This is a great class for people wanting to learn how easy it is to replace dairy in your diet and eat vegan for 2016! I will be taking questions the whole class, so even if you’ve been doing this awhile you’ll be able to learn a few new tips.

We’ll be making n...