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Farinata with Roasted Butternut Squash and Vegan Almond Ricotta

Farinata is a traditional street food from Liguria, a region in northwest Italy. Traditional preparations are vegan, because it’s basic ingredients include chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Versions of it are enjoyed up and down the northwest Mediterrean coast, but it’s also popular in Argentina and Uruguay (areas with significant populations of folks…
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Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce

I first developed a version of this vegan cashew cheese sauce recipe for this cheesy tator tot casserole. Since that time, I have leaned on some version of it for other recipes, like this queso or this broccoli cheese soup. When you find a winning combination, why change course?! After awhile, I thought it was…
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Quinoa Salad with Basil, Berries and Butternut Squash

Recently, I finished reading Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. The book focuses on how he became dependent on alcohol, found his way to sober, and turned to whole foods veganism and ultra endurance sports to change his life. At the very end, Rich provides some of his favorite recipes. This recipe for vegan quinoa salad…
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Arugula and Butternut Squash Salad

This is an easy recipe for vegan arugula and butternut squash salad with cinnamon maple vinaigrette dressing, toasted walnuts, crisp apples and pomegranate seeds. My favorite part is the vinaigrette with it’s hint of vanilla extract and touch of ground ginger. This arugula butternut squash salad recipe makes ~6-8 servings. It’s a great addition to…
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Vegan Queso Dip

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Vegan Chili Mac and Cheese

This vegan chili mac and cheese recipe has a delicious butternut squash and cashew cheese sauce that’s loaded with nutritional yeast, and a spicy, and smoky black bean chili with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Add the cooked macaroni, and it’s the perfect hearty vegan meal for any time of year! On top of it’s…
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Vegan Tater Tot Casserole with Broccoli and Mushrooms

When I was a kid, the church potluck was where it was at! So many delicious hot dishes made with love, and ready to share with one another. And while there were many options to choose from, I always gravitated towards the casseroles. Tater tot casserole! Broccoli cheese rice casserole! Green bean and mushroom casserole!…
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Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Butternut Squash Spinach Soup

This is a savory, easy vegan butternut squash spinach soup recipe with lite coconut milk, celery, sage and lemon juice. It’s perfect for the cooler months of the year. And it cooks up fast. If you are feeling particularly fancy, top this vegan butternut squash soup with fried fresh sage leaves. To make fried sage…
