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  • Vegan Breakfast Casserole

    Vegan Breakfast Casserole

    When I was in my single digits, my mom made an incredible breakfast casserole. It probably only happened two or three times, but it left an impression. It was absolutely not vegan. In the preceding decades, I have often thought about that dish. So, today, I bring you this vegan breakfast casserole recipe with silken…

  • Vegan Cornbread

    Vegan Cornbread

    Over the last 2 years, I’ve been slowly developing a vegan cornbread recipe that’s moist and slightly sweet. And friends, it’s finally ready to share with you. We love to pair it with chili, soup, black-eyed peas and greens and more. It cooks up fast and tastes delicious with lots of melty plant based butter.…

  • Vegan Italian Meatballs

    Vegan Italian Meatballs

    In an act of ingenuity and stealing heavily from my recipe for this pesto, I created this vegan Italian meatballs recipe with textured vegetable protein (TVP), sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, bread crumbs and more. They’re pretty easy to make, can be baked or pan fried, and taste awesome with spaghetti and sauce, in a vegan Italian…

  • Barley Risotto with Mushrooms and Leeks

    Barley Risotto with Mushrooms and Leeks

    In the Fruili-Venezia Giulia, a region of Italy bordered by Slovenia, Austria and the Adriatic Sea, there’s a long standing tradition of making “orzotto” or barley risotto. It requires very little stirring, and is yet another delicious excuse to eat whole grains. Inspired by this, I put together this vegan barley risotto recipe with mushrooms,…

  • Cabbage and Wild Mushroom Pierogi

    Cabbage and Wild Mushroom Pierogi

    In a Venn diagram, we would see some definite overlap between this vegan cabbage and wild mushroom pierogi recipe and this one. If you like one, you’ll likely enjoy the other, because they involve some of the same key ingredients. And yet, one has potatoes and another has cabbage. One uses only white mushrooms and…

  • Sweet Potato Loaf with Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds

    Sweet Potato Loaf with Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds

    For some time now, I’ve been trying to figure out a recipe for a vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, legume-free, soy-free loaf. With so many folks struggling with food allergies, it felt like a worthy challenge that might fill the void. And so, I bring you this vegan sweet potato loaf recipe with sunflower and pumpkin seeds,…

  • Slow Cooker Beet Stew with Seitan, Mushrooms and Roasted Buckwheat

    Slow Cooker Beet Stew with Seitan, Mushrooms and Roasted Buckwheat

    Is this just a mushroomy, buckwheaty version of borscht? Well, basically. If you’re into umami, earthy, sweet and sour flavors, you’ll love this vegan slow cooker beet stew recipe with seitan, wild and white mushrooms, and roasted buckwheat. It’s so hearty and makes a nice, big batch. It’s absolutely delicious in fall, the dead of…

  • Lentil Taco Meat

    Lentil Taco Meat

    While much of the time, I’m a gal that scribbles down ideas for recipes, and then, thinks about them for awhile. This vegan lentil taco meat recipe was created without much thought, besides that I wanted to add it to a salad. That was it. And it was really simple and tasted good, so why…

  • Vegan Pizza Burger

    Vegan Pizza Burger

    A staple of early 80’s Midwestern school lunch, I was first introduced to the pizza burger in first grade. Over the summer, I mentioned it to my husband, who mostly grew up on the U.S.’s east coast. He told me, “Yeah, I don’t know that one.” So, I made it my mission to bring yesteryear’s…

  • Vegan Whole Wheat Biscuits

    Vegan Whole Wheat Biscuits

    For the most part, I try to avoid making baked goods. I find that processed versions work just fine. Whether its to cut costs or have more control over the ingredients, I find myself making more and more from scratch. With those two things guiding me, I put together this easy vegan whole wheat biscuits…

  • Tempeh Steak, Baby Potatoes and Broccoli Skillet

    Tempeh Steak, Baby Potatoes and Broccoli Skillet

    This is an easy vegan tempeh steak, baby potatoes and broccoli skillet recipe with an absolutely delicious marinade packed with plant based Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, rosemary and all the good stuff. It’s savory, hearty and a relative snap to pull off in the kitchen. This recipe makes ~4 servings. Two things… I hope this…

  • Vegan Pickle Soup

    Vegan Pickle Soup

    Traditional preparations of Polish zupa ogórkowa are brothy, and include ingredients like potatoes, brine, or grated fermented pickles. Variations can include sour cream. Because I love creamy-sour flavors, this is a rich vegan pickle soup recipe with cashew cream, carrots, celery and all the good stuff. It’s absolutely delicious and perfect for the dead of…

  • Vegan Cheesy Soy Curls Noodle Casserole

    Vegan Cheesy Soy Curls Noodle Casserole

    For a few months, I was working on an entirely different dish for this time of year. It failed repeatedly. And I finally decided I needed to take a break from trying to improve it. Enter this vegan cheesy soy curls noodle casserole recipe–a bit like chicken, but absolutely not, loaded with savory goodness, and…

  • Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce

    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…

  • Vegan Mocha Rye Pancakes with Chocolate Chips and Raspberries

    Vegan Mocha Rye Pancakes with Chocolate Chips and Raspberries

    In my household, I breakout this vegan mocha rye pancakes recipe with chocolate chips and fresh raspberries when it’s time to entertain guests for breakfast or brunch. They’re a little fancy with the ingredients, but not complicated to execute. I hope you find they hit the spot! This recipe makes ~6-8 pancakes. A few things……

  • Vegan Pumpkin Pot Pie

    Vegan Pumpkin Pot Pie

    With the holidays swiftly approaching, it seemed like the right time to come up with a main entree that tastes like Thanksgiving, but could be easy enough to enjoy throughout the fall and winter season. And thus, I was inspired to create this savory vegan pumpkin pot pie recipe with soy curls (or cannellini beans),…

  • Wild Rice Pilaf with Toasted Pecans, Dried Cherries and Mushrooms

    Wild Rice Pilaf with Toasted Pecans, Dried Cherries and Mushrooms

    I love wild rice. It’s loaded with fiber, protein and zinc. It’s got a nice earthy and nutty flavor. And I’ll look for any excuse to use it, like this easy vegan wild rice pilaf recipe with toasted pecans, dried cherries, mushrooms and more. It’s great as a fall side dish, as a part of…

  • Vegan Sauerkraut Apple Pierogi

    Vegan Sauerkraut Apple Pierogi

    Over the summer, I was obsessed with the vegetable section of Olia Hercules’ cookbook, Summer Kitchens: Recipes and Reminiscences from Every Corner of Ukraine. Because I am a sucker for all things sauerkraut, I found myself making one of her offerings (apple, celery and sauerkraut salad) over and over again. As I thought about the…

  • Vegan Pumpkin Bread

    Vegan Pumpkin Bread

    This is an easy vegan pumpkin bread recipe with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, cardamom, and more. It also has less sugar than many traditional recipes, but is still flavorful and delicious. It takes one bowl and around an hour of baking time. It’s moist, loaded with spice, and perfect for fall, snacking and breakfast.…

  • Vegan Slow Cooker Okra, Sweet Corn and Tomato Stew

    Vegan Slow Cooker Okra, Sweet Corn and Tomato Stew

    When the late summer hits, it’s okra time! I try to get my hands on it at the market, but it often sells out fast. Other times, I score! And when I do, I feel so lucky, because it means a delicious dish is on it’s way. And this easy vegan slow cooker okra, sweet…

  • Vegan Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

    Vegan Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

    This is a tasty vegan creamy Italian pasta salad recipe with homemade croutons, fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, pickled red onion, and a dynamite cashew-based dressing. It answers the question, “What if panzanella was a rich plant based pasta salad?” And I hope you’ll also come to the conclusion that it’s a nice blend of Italian…

  • Green Pea Soup with Spinach and Vegan Pistachio Pesto

    Green Pea Soup with Spinach and Vegan Pistachio Pesto

    Recipes really evolve over time. Sometimes, I have an idea for something, but the way it shows up in it’s final form is quite different. And this easy green pea soup recipe with spinach and vegan pistachio pesto is exactly that. If I told you how it started out on my notebook page, you might…

  • Baked Barley with Chickpeas, Spinach and Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    Baked Barley with Chickpeas, Spinach and Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    Inspired by Italian flavors, this is a hearty vegan baked barley recipe with chickpeas, spinach, homemade sun-dried tomato pesto, and a crispy garlic bread crumb topping. It answers the question, “What if I used barley instead of pasta in a casserole?” And I’ll tell you… the barley lends such a lovely chewy texture and slightly nutty flavor…

  • Smoky Lentil Sauerkraut Buns

    Smoky Lentil Sauerkraut Buns

    While I put this vegan smoky lentil sauerkraut buns recipe together, I had a few things on my mind–kapustníky, pirozhki, and bierocks (or runzas). All are somewhat similar. And yet, they possess distinct differences, whether it’s their shapes, preparation (baked or fried), fillings, or even their size. Each proved to be quite inspirational. In the…