I’m one of those people who can make toast, jam, and tea an entire meal. Really good, toasted bread (like sourdough or a grainy, chewy wheat bread), topped with vegan butter and a generous spread of jam, is the stuff dreams are made of. Pair it with a big mug of Keemun or Earl Grey,…
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super crunchy air fryer tofu nuggets
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Any other tofu fanatics out there? Oh my gosh, I freaking love the stuff. It’s so incredibly versatile and comes in many different forms. It’s a super clean, lean, delicious, vegan protein! I love extra firm tofu for mimicking eggs in this tofu benny, and this delicious breakfast sandwich. Firm to medium firm tofu is…
hawaiian tropical green smoothie
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I’ve been eating a mostly raw, plant-based, vegan diet and enjoying a smoothie (or two) every day. I’ve discovered that if you make smoothies correctly, they’re not only good for you, they taste like ice cream! Who would have thought eating this way would feel like you’re treating yourself to a decadent treat every day?…
gooey chocolate chip chickpea blondies
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What’s a good thing to make when you’re craving something that’s fudgy, chocolate, and decadent, but is also good for you? It might seem like your only options are fruit, or a smoothie. Let’s face it, that doesn’t always satisfy the craving. What to make, what to make… Oh! Here’s an idea. Make these delicious…
mamma mia whatta pasta!
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Hello, Friends! Here’s an easy pasta dish that is chock full of amazing ingredients. It’s wonderful served warm with buttery garlic bread, or cold for a delicious lunch you can pack into a lunchbox or for a picnic. You can use whatever pasta you like that catches sauce well, but my favorite one to use…
vegan taco-stuffed tomatoes
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photo credit ~ Andrea Cline It’s that time of year when everyone seems to start gravitating towards light, fresh, easy meals. I, for one, don’t like spending spring and summer days in a hot kitchen. I like meals that go together quickly and that take minimal ingredients. This vegan taco-stuffed tomato is a great example…
air fryer strawberry donuts
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Ahhhh! Aren’t these just the cutest donuts you’ve ever seen? The pink frosting and those SPRINKLES! Come on! How adorable would these be for a tea party, or Mother’s Day brunch? These little strawberry donuts look like something from a pastry shop but they take about 15 minutes to make. I’m serious. They’re a riff…
one bowl coconut cake
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deviled mini potatoes
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These little, stuffed, deviled, baby potatoes are so delicious they melt in your mouth. They’re an amazing vegan alternative to, well, eggs. Besides being vegan, they’re great for people who have a sensitivity or allergy to eggs. And I know I just made the vegans happy because now you have a reason to use your…