Packed with protein and rich in flavor, Heather Nicholds’s Tempeh Bourguignon just might be your new go-to comfort food meal. How many times have you been asked, “Where do you get your protein?” I know I’ve been asked that question a lot. We live in a protein-obsessed culture, and for some reason most people think…
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Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl
Start your day with a refreshing Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl! It’s made with just a few ingredients and comes together in a matter of minutes! Cherries are my favorite fruit, and I just can’t get enough of them when they’re in season during the summer months. I love adding them to desserts, enjoying them with…
Is Wine Vegan?
I was working at a food event a few years ago, and there happened to be a table dedicated to a particular brand of wine set up next to mine. The representative for the company somehow caught wind of the fact that I’m vegan and said, “You know that wine isn’t vegan, right?” I said…
Sticky Rice with Mango
Made with just a few ingredients, this Sticky Rice with Mango is a deliciously simple treat! Did you know that I teach cooking classes in New Jersey? I do! I teach public classes in various places around Northern Jersey, and I also offer private personal classes for those who want to learn more about vegan…
What Do Vegans Eat?
Often when people find out that I’m vegan, they start asking about what I eat. “Do you eat fish?” Nope, fish are animals, and vegans don’t eat animals. “What about eggs? Do you eat eggs?” No, I don’t. Eggs come from animals “If you don’t eat meat, milk, eggs or cheese, what exactly do you…
Strawberry Kale Salad
Drizzled with a vegan buttermilk-style dressing, this Strawberry Kale Salad is the perfect light meal for swelteringly hot summer days. It’s been hot here. The kind of sticky, humid hot that makes any kind of simple activity seem like a daunting task. I don’t want to do anything except sit very still and drink buckets…
Smoky Kale and Chickpeas with Miso Peanut Drizzle from Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking
This Smoky Kale and Chickpeas with Miso Peanut Drizzle from Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking is packed with flavor, and it comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights. Who isn’t a fan of bold, delicious flavor? Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking by Celine Steen is dedicated to using plant-based…
Mixed Berry Vegan Ice Cream Cake
Made with So Delicious CoconutMilk Frozen Desserts, this easy-to-make Mixed Berry Vegan Ice Cream Cake is the perfect frozen treat for hot summer days! I grew up eating Carvel’s ice cream cake. They were the cake of choice for special occasions with my family, and when I think back to the holidays and birthdays of…
What Exactly is a Vegan, Anyway?
“You’ve a vegan? Does that mean you’re from planet Vega?” “So you’re one of those va-guns?” “Vegan? I’ve been hearing that word a lot lately. What does it mean?” “Do you eat fish?” “If you’re vegan you can’t have the tuna, but you can have the egg salad.” “But where do you get your protein?”…
Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream
Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream is a deliciously refreshing cold treat for a hot summer’s day. Full of fruit, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or just a snack! The first time I had banana-based ice cream was probably about 15 years ago. I hadn’t been vegan very long. I had already been vegetarian for many years,…
