Start soaking those almonds! This delicious Smoked Almond Cheddar Spread from This Cheese is Nuts! is quick and easy to make, and it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser! I was so excited about This Cheese Is Nuts! by Julie Piatt that as soon as it showed up in my mail box, I ran into…
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Vegan Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
This Broccoli with Cheese Sauce is a veganzied version of one of my childhood favorites. No one will ever guess that there are extra veggies hidden this dish! Growing up, I ate very little fresh produce. Almost everything came from a can, box, or bag. Even potatoes were canned! The only fresh vegetables I can…
50+ Recipes for a Vegan Thanksgiving
One of the questions I get asked often is “what do vegans eat for Thanksgiving?” I guess it’s a reasonable question, since Thanksgiving typically revolves around eating turkeys, but since the original Thanksgiving was a celebration of the harvest, it makes sense to continue tradition of celebrating with vegetables. When you think about the bounty of…
Vegan Walnut Parmesan
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I like to make vegan “parmesan” using nutritional yeast and almonds. It has a nice flavor and it tastes great on pasta and salads. One day I was making a Caesar Salad for lunch, and I went to the pantry to…
Vegan Tofu Feta
I was a complete cheese addict grown up. I started out with cellophane-wrapped American Cheese slices and jars of Cheez Whiz. I remember one long car ride where I had a box of Triscuits and a can of Easy Cheese to keep my attention occupied in the back seat. As I grew older, my tastes…
Vegan Cashew Ricotta Cheese
With my posts for Spinach Pesto and Cashew Cheese Sauce, you may have noticed that my recent recipes have been for basics. I’ve decided to create a series of blog posts with some of my go-to sauces and condiments for two reasons. First, I’ve been hard at work on my second e-book (which is now…
My Go-To Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce
There’s no dairy in this rich and creamy cashew cheese sauce! The cheesy flavor comes from a blend of nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and miso. This is my go-to cashew cheese. I spread it on raw “bread” for sandwiches in the summertime, drizzle it on nachos when I want a little snack, and pour…
Totally Loaded Vegan Chili Cheese Nachos
Beanfields recently sent me a box of their chips to try. As a reformed Doritios addict, I was really excited about trying them. I eat lots of veggies throughout the day, so I have no problem with snacking on a few chips here and there. Beanfields chips are made with beans, rice, and seasonings. Their…
Almond Feta from The Homemade Vegan Pantry by Miyoko Schinner
I went vegan in 2001 and the first cookbook I bought was The New Now and Zen Epicure by Miyoko Schinner. It was through that book that I learned how to make tofu scramble, dairy-free sauces, and egg-free desserts. It’s amazing how much book cookbook collection has expanded in that time, and it’s fitting that…
2014 Vegan Holiday Gift Guide
I just looked at the calendar and I see that Christmas is just two weeks away! How did that happen? I’m behind on my usual Christmas activities, such as crafting gifts, making cards, and even decorating the house because I had a nasty cold that lasted a little over a week. The cold is gone…
