I recently had a dinner with some of my Ukrainian friends, and they made borsch soup. Traditional borsch is made with meat and cream, so obviously I didn't eat it. The part I did eat however, I didn't like so much. So last weekend, my Ukrainian friend and I decided to make our own vegan … Continue reading Ukrainian Vegan Borsch
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Coconut Vanilla Macaroons
Coconut macaroons are my favorite! Well actually, anything made with coconut is my favorite. Coconut macaroons, made with fresh coconut meat? Those are the best! These macaroons are made with the excess ground coconut meat from straining coconut milk. It's a great way to use the excess coconut flakes to make a tasty, amazing snack, … Continue reading Coconut Vanilla Macaroons
Sweet Potato and Sauteed Kale Quinoa Bowl
People freak out about vegan meals all the time. "Where is the protein? Where is the calcium? Where's the vitamin D?" Guys, it's all right here, and much better sources for each of these necessary nutrients. Quinoa is a huge source of protein, along with kale and mushrooms. Also, avocado has protein, and even tomatoes have protein! … Continue reading Sweet Potato and Sauteed Kale Quinoa Bowl
Crispy Vegan Rice Cakes
This recipe is a perfect example of a disaster turned success. I was making stir fry for a group of friends when the first batch of rice I made came out super sticky, which isn't great for stir fry. So I made another batch and again, sticky. That's why I realized I was using SUSHI … Continue reading Crispy Vegan Rice Cakes
Walnut Ginger Pear Crumble with Coconut Vanilla Cream – Gluten Free and Vegan!
Well, most of the holidays are past, but we still have one more...New Year's Eve! This recipe is perfect for bringing to a party, and it's so easy to make! Much like my apple crumble, there is very little prep time and very little cooking time. With the prep and cooking, the entire dessert takes … Continue reading Walnut Ginger Pear Crumble with Coconut Vanilla Cream – Gluten Free and Vegan!
Vegan Apple Crumble – Gluten Free!
Just in time for the holidays! As promised, a vegan holiday dessert! This recipe is really simple to make, and there are a lot of variations to it. Apple crumble can be very forgiving on the type of flour you use, you if you have a nut allergy, switch up the flour to buckwheat or … Continue reading Vegan Apple Crumble – Gluten Free!
Cast Iron Roasted Potatoes and Beets
Root vegetables and carbs are my FAVORITE! I love potatoes and beets, and I most especially love their diversity. I recently bought a cast iron pan and have been using it to cook pretty much everything, whether in the oven or on a stove. I find that baking in a cast iron pan actually helps … Continue reading Cast Iron Roasted Potatoes and Beets
Tempeh and Radish Salad
This recipe is very similar to my Tempeh Stir Fry, except this recipe is made with the addition of sauteed radish! Yes, radish! Sauteed radishes are actually quite tasty, and they add great flavor and texture to any meal. So...let us begin! You will need: 1 package organic tempeh (about 8 oz). You can use … Continue reading Tempeh and Radish Salad
Tempeh and Vegetable Stir Fry
There are very few times where it's actually safe and good for you to eat soy products here in the US. And, organic tempeh happens to be one of them. Tempeh is made by fermenting cooked soybeans with a mold, while tofu is made by curdling fresh hot soy milk with a coagulant. Eating too much … Continue reading Tempeh and Vegetable Stir Fry
RAWmarkable Carrot Coconut Balls
This is a great snack not just for raw vegans, but everyone! The flavors are strong and perfect, and the snack is light and healthy! Be sure to save enough time for the freezing process before serving, as these balls can be rather gooey and mushy when not frozen. Let us begin! You will need: … Continue reading RAWmarkable Carrot Coconut Balls
