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Sloppy Black-Eyed Peas for Virtual Vegan Potluck

Photo by Kate Lewis

This is one of my favorite recipes from Vegan Slow Cooking for Two or Just Youand I’m so happy to be sharing this on the Virtual Vegan Potluck!It’s full of good-for-you ingredients and it takes very little hands on time.

The black-eyed peas cook down into a thick stew as they meld with the Cajun seasoningand veggies to create a New Orleans–inspired sloppy Joe. It’s great inside a bun orladled over an open-faced bun. Millet has a slightly sweet taste and adds some extra iron...

Some News and a Virtual Vegan Potluck Teaser

Photo by Kate Lewis

I don’t usually post on the weekends, but no one wants to miss the Virtual Vegan Potluck – especially not me! Tomorrow I’m sharing my recipe for Slow CookerSloppy Black-Eyed Peas that’s super-easy and full of veggies too.

At the potluck you’ll find more than just my recipe, you’ll see all kinds of new, awesome vegan recipes to spice up the rest of your 2013.

Now on to other big news for me – next weekend I’m getting married and then the week after that I leave my day job! I’l...

Root Veggie Barley Risotto from Vegan Slow Cooking for Two

Photo by Kate Lewis

It got into the 20′s here last night even though it was 70 degrees just 3 days ago, so that’s gotten me craving root veggies. I bought some great looking rutabagas at the farmers market and they will be the perfect centerpiece in this barley risotto tomorrow night.

I’ve been in love with the humble turnip and rutabaga ever since my first winter CSA. The wonderful thing about them is that they are inexpensive, keep for a long period of time and how they mellow out with cooki...

Vegan Food Gifts and a Giveaway!

If you have been reading my blog for awhile 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 in the book are varied enough to fit everyone on your gift list and include cookies and other baked...

Bourbon Recipes for Merrier Holidays!

The holidays are approaching at a blazing speed. I don’t know about you but I always seem to stop taking good care of myself during all the festivities from Halloween till New Years. This year my answer for Thanksgiving is in a bourbon bottle. Don’t worry, I’m not planning on drinking my way through the holidays, just using it to flavor a few of my favorite treats.

For breakfast the day of the big cook I suggest having some Whole Wheat Bourbon Banana Bread. It’s chock full of pecans and will g...

Autumn Cinnamon Apple Biscuits

In the middle of pumpkin-everything-season make sure you don’t neglect those sweet, crisp apples. These biscuits are flavored with the essence of autumn – cinnamon, and they are packed full of juicy apples.

Fall is finally here.I love having the house open and listening the rustling of the leaves as they just begin to dry out. As soon as it cools down outside I crave baking and cooking stews on the stove all day long. I have to say though, if all my experiments end up like this one I will be o...

Get-Well-Quick Chickpea Soup

You always need a back-up plan in case you feel a little under the weather. This soup is what I’m counting on if I get sick this year.

This soup is pretty easy and you can even cut up the veggies the night before and keep in the fridge until the morning. Then wake up, throw everything in the crock and cook for 7 to even up to 12 hours. The longer you cook it the more important it is to check the seasonings – you will probably need to add more before you serve it. This is the game changer for s...

Halloween Round Up with Savory and Sweet!

Halloween is finally here! In case you still need to whip something up for your trick or treaters tonight or if you are planning a party this weekend, here are a few easy options for you.

Atrio of spooky dips and/or spreads made from beans, veggies and one has some nuts in it to start the party off right.

Super-Scary Spicy Chili Stuffed Jack-O-Peppers that can be stuffed with leftover beans and grains in a pinch.

Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas under a ghostly grit cake with black sesame seed eyes....

It’s Finally National Oatmeal Day!!

Maybe everyone doesn’t do a count down of oatmeal day, but oatmeal fans are a different breed! Here are a few oatmeals for you to add in to your morning rotation plus a very special one for Halloween!

The top oatmeal is myVanilla Fig with Baklava Topping from Vegan Slow Cooking for Two or Just You.

↑I love Halloween and am always on the look out for something slightly spooky and cool. This purple sweet potato casserole oatmeal will delight everyone on Halloween morning!

↑Slow Cooker Coconut Bana...

Richa Hingle’s New Diwali Ebook is Out!

Richa, of Vegan Richa, is one of my favorite vegan bloggers. She creates so many amazing vegan recipes and I love her Indian twists. She’s written a great ebook for the Diwaliholiday called Diwali Sweets. Keep reading to find out more about the holiday and the recipes in the book from Richa herself. Enter at the bottom of this post to win a copy and then go here on her site to purchase the book for yourself or a friend!

Diwali, the festival of lights is one of the big festivals celebrated in I...