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  • Vegan Dill Dip

    Vegan Dill Dip

    This is an incredibly simple, creamy vegan dill dip recipe with silken tofu, raw whole cashews, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon juice and more. It goes well with chopped veggies, like cucumber slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, radish, etc. It also pairs very nicely with chips. Using mostly vegan pantry staples, it’s easy…

  • 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…

  • Grilled Zucchini Spread

    Grilled Zucchini Spread

    Across Russia, Ukraine and more, zucchini ikra is a cold vegetable spread that is popularly enjoyed on bread. Inspired by the tasty squash-centric ikra, I bring you this vegan grilled zucchini spread recipe with carrots, onions, tomatoes, dill and more. This recipe uses many of the common ingredients found in traditional recipes, so not much…

  • White Bean Hummus with Roasted Garlic and Crispy Sage

    White Bean Hummus with Roasted Garlic and Crispy Sage

    One of my friends has an allergy to peas and lentils. Due to this, he cannot eat chickpeas without consequences. For years, he had to forego hummus. As it became in vogue to make hummus out of everything, his world started opening up. And so with this in mind, I put together this easy white…

  • Vegan Black Bean Dip

    Vegan Black Bean Dip

    This is an easy homemade vegan black bean dip recipe with canned blacked beans, onions, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, liquid smoke, chili powder, cumin and more. It’s a two step process–sauté the onions, garlic and jalapeño and then, combine all the remaining black bean dip ingredients in a blender. That’s it. This recipe makes ~2…

  • Vegan Guacamole

    Vegan Guacamole

    When I first moved to California, I went through a guacamole phase. I’d make a big bowl of vegan guac, and we’d eat it for dinner with tortilla chips. Yep, that was dinner. And now, I’m going to share that vegan guacamole recipe with you! This avocado dip is super easy. You mash up the…

  • Watermelon Salsa

    Watermelon Salsa

    This watermelon salsa recipe is quick, easy, tasty and refreshing! I love how the watermelon’s sweetness balances with the spicy jalapeño, savory garlic and acidic lime juice. Enjoy it with tortilla chips, on tacos, and more! A few things… This recipe makes ~4 ½ cups of blender watermelon salsa. It’s perfect for summer, because all…

  • Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

    Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

    Is tzatziki vegan? Unfortunately, one of the main ingredients in the popular Greek sauce is yogurt. So no, it is not vegan. Fortunately, this Greek-inspired vegan tzatziki sauce recipe uses either vegan sour cream or vegan yogurt. It does a great job filling the void. It’s super easy to make. You chop some cucumber and…

  • Romesco Sauce

    Romesco Sauce

    Whether it’s hot, room temperature or cold, this romesco sauce recipe tastes awesome on roasted or grilled vegetables, toasted bread, or as a vegan dip. You can also enjoy it as a spread for sandwiches or on veggie burgers hot off the grill. It works for any time of year, and tastes delicious on just…

  • Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Lemon Tahini Dressing

    This easy vegan lemon tahini dressing recipe improves almost any food it touches–kale salad, roasted cauliflower, grilled tempeh pitas, broccoli and more. It’s super creamy, tangy, savory, and 100% dairy free. Whether as a salad dressing, savory sauce or delicious dip, lemon tahini dressing is quick, easy and delicious! This recipe makes ~¾ cup. Store…

  • Vegan Ranch Dressing

    Vegan Ranch Dressing

    This homemade vegan ranch dressing recipe has raw cashews, fresh dill and parsley, lemon juice and all the good stuff. It contains no oil, no mayo, and no tofu. And it’s quick and easy in a high speed blender. It’s awesome as a dip for veggies, on salads, buffalo soy curls, or on anything you…

  • Vegan Queso Dip

    Vegan Queso Dip

    Inspired by the beloved Tex-Mex dip, this is one creamy vegan queso recipe with cashews, nutritional yeast, and Rotel! It is so good smothered on nachos, tacos, or with soft pretzels. You could even use it to make a plant based mac and cheese. Just mix in some elbow macaroni, and bake it or don’t…

  • Vegan Basil Pesto

    Vegan Basil Pesto

    This is an quick vegan pesto recipe with fresh basil, oregano, parsley and more. You can use it as a pasta sauce, a pizza sauce, on grilled vegetables with gnocchi, on burgers and more! It yields ~1 cup. For the best flavor, make it right before you want to use it. A few things… And…

  • Kalamata Olive Tapenade

    Kalamata Olive Tapenade

    This quick, easy vegan kalamata olive tapenade (or dip) recipe is packed with serious flavor from sautéed garlic, oregano, parsley, and capers. It tastes great spread on toasted bread, sliced baguette, pizza, sandwiches or really anything that goes on the grill. It also works well as a dip for fresh veggies or pita. Whether you…

  • Black Bean Avocado Salsa

    Black Bean Avocado Salsa

    This is an easy vegan black bean avocado salsa recipe with cherry tomatoes, canned black beans, lime juice, apple cider vinegar and more. It’s the perfect answer to the question, “What should I make for lunch?” A crowd-pleasing dip for chips. An awesome topping for a baked sweet potato. A delicious filling for a tortilla…

  • Roasted Garlic Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Roasted Garlic Spinach Artichoke Dip

    After several years on the blog, I decided to revise this recipe. It retains many of the original ingredients, but has been modified for simplicity and flavor. This vegan roasted garlic spinach artichoke dip recipe has silken tofu, raw cashews, lemon juice, miso, nutritional yeast and more. It’s still creamy, savory and mouthwatering. And whether…

  • Hearts of Palm Ceviche

    Hearts of Palm Ceviche

    Eaten all across Latin America and the Caribbean, ceviche is a popular seafood appetizer.  It often involves raw fish, citrus, cilantro and chiles. It is commonly enjoyed on its own or with tortilla chips. And there are cultural differences in ingredients and preparation. Inspired, I came up with this vegan (or vegetarian) hearts of palm…

  • Texas Caviar with Italian Dressing

    Texas Caviar with Italian Dressing

    The first time I had Texas caviar (also known as cowboy caviar) was at a work potluck. As I recall, it was the one dish that didn’t make it home.  We devoured it straightaway. And thus, I was inspired to make this recipe for Texas caviar with homemade vegan Italian dressing! So, what is Texas caviar?…