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  • Vegan Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta, Spinach and Fennel

    Vegan Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta, Spinach and Fennel

    This is an easy, baked vegan stuffed shells recipe with tofu ricotta, spinach and fennel bulb. It’s garlicky, savory and totally nut free (no cashews, no almonds). And best of all, they are super delicious and easy to make. It makes 24 jumbo shells or ~4-6 servings. A few things… This recipe for vegan stuffed…

  • Vegan Green Bean Casserole

    Vegan Green Bean Casserole

    Many vegan green bean casserole recipes use cashews or coconut milk. UVK brings you this gluten free vegan green bean casserole recipe made with white beans! It’s completely free of nuts and coconut milk. While it might seem daunting to make vegan green bean casserole from scratch, it couldn’t be easier. The longest part of…

  • Vegan Pumpkin Soup

    Vegan Pumpkin Soup

    Have you ever tried to make a recipe for vegan pumpkin soup with canned pumpkin puree? Maybe you’ve also discovered that it’s pretty bland. If you want the canned pumpkin to really shine in a soup, it requires the right spices, a good bouillon or stock, and pairing it with a roasted vegetable to bring…

  • Beet Potato Salad with Sauerkraut

    Beet Potato Salad with Sauerkraut

    Inspired by vinegret, a popular Russian and Ukrainian salad, this recipe for cold vegan beet potato salad with sauerkraut is very similar to traditional preparations. Commonly, there are beets, potatoes, carrots, onions, and then, sauerkraut and/or diced pickles. Often, it is dressed in additional brine from the sauerkraut or pickles, and sunflower oil. Positively delicious.…

  • Vegan Tofu Pot Pie

    Vegan Tofu Pot Pie

    When I was growing up, my mom’s close friend was vegan. In the 1980’s, this was uncommon in the U.S.’s Midwest. She was a wonderful role model–compassionate, kind, and giving. And she’d often shared recipes with my mom. It didn’t take long for her savory vegan tofu pot pie recipe to become a staple in…

  • Slow Cooker Vegan Coconut Collard Greens

    Slow Cooker Vegan Coconut Collard Greens

    Sometimes, I sit around thinking about the Coconut Stewed Greens off the old menu at the now shuttered Papa G’s, a vegan cafe in Portland, Oregon. Those tasty coconut vegan collard greens were soft, flavorful and totally delicious. Inspired I put together this slow cooker vegan coconut collard greens recipe with garlic, fresh ginger, jalapeño,…

  • Vegan Funeral Potatoes

    Vegan Funeral Potatoes

    Church potlucks. Family gatherings. The perfect cheesy potatoes to bring over to a neighbor going through something. That’s right, I’m talking about funeral potatoes (or in this case, vegan funeral potatoes!). And this vegan funeral potatoes recipe has it all–cornflakes, a homemade vegan cheesy sauce, and hash brown potatoes. It’s hearty, savory, and delicious. It…

  • Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing with Cranberries, Apples and Walnuts

    Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing with Cranberries, Apples and Walnuts

    This vegan wild rice stuffing recipe is very easy to make, super savory, and the perfect side for Thanksgiving, the holidays, colder months of the year, or any time you’re in the mood for stuffing (which for me, is always!). I’m one of those people that saves bread heels in the freezer, because you never…

  • Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

    Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

    This sweet potato lentil soup recipe is vegan Thanksgiving in a bowl! It’s savory, hearty comfort food. I found it hard to resist, and ended up eating the entire pot. Even better, it’s pretty budget-friendly and easy to make. Great for fall, winter, or any time you are craving a satisfying, warming bowl of sweet…

  • Chickpea Millet Loaf

    Chickpea Millet Loaf

    This vegan chickpea millet loaf recipe is perfect for fall, winter, Thanksgiving, holidays or any time you’re craving savory plant based comfort food. It’s absolutely delicious on its own, smothered in roasted garlic gravy or topped with some homemade bbq sauce. And if you have leftover chickpea millet meatloaf, slice it and enjoy it on…

  • Roasted Garlic Gravy

    Roasted Garlic Gravy

    This simple vegan roasted garlic gravy recipe is perfect on loaf, mashed potatoes, stuffing, or anything you like to smother. And it makes a nice, flavorful addition to any Thanksgiving or holiday spread. Finally, a vegan gravy without mushrooms! The most time consuming part of this recipe is roasting the garlic. The rest is quick…

  • Cowboy Skillet Shepherd’s Pie with Seitan and Pinto Beans

    Cowboy Skillet Shepherd’s Pie with Seitan and Pinto Beans

    This vegan cowboy skillet shepherd’s pie recipe combines mashed potatoes, seitan, pinto beans, smoked paprika, maple syrup, jalapeño, garlic, tomatoes, and more. It balances them all into one savory, slightly sweet, and very hearty meal. It takes time to bake, but wow, it smells and tastes so, so good! This recipe makes one 12″ cast iron…

  • Vegan Tater Tot Casserole with Broccoli and Mushrooms

    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!…

  • Vegan Spinach Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole

    Vegan Spinach Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole

    This vegan spinach mushroom wild rice casserole recipe is creamy, savory, and delicious. It works well as a main dish (plenty hearty!) or as a side dish. It’s a vegan wild rice casserole that’s fancy enough for the holidays, like Thanksgiving, but doesn’t have to be a holiday dish. It’s gluten free, has no nutritional…

  • Vegan Slow Cooker Stewed Green Beans and Tomatoes

    Vegan Slow Cooker Stewed Green Beans and Tomatoes

    Upon trying these green beans, my husband announced that this is the only way he wants to eat them from now on. This slow cooker vegan (or vegetarian) green beans recipe takes inspiration from the U.S.’s Southern-style green beans and tomatoes. Usually, meat is used to add complexity and flavor to this popular side dish,…

  • Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice, Apples and Walnuts

    Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice, Apples and Walnuts

    This recipe for vegan stuffed acorn squash with wild rice, apples and walnuts is absolutely delicious, has a nice presentation, and possesses delightfully contrasting textures. It takes a bit of time to roast the squash, but it’s easy to do with my step-by-step directions. And the filling is everything I love about U.S. fall flavors…

  • Roasted Carrots and Farro with Citrus, Ginger and Dill

    Roasted Carrots and Farro with Citrus, Ginger and Dill

    This easy vegan roasted carrots and farro recipe works well as a warm side dish or as a cold grain salad. As a warm vegan carrot side dish, it can be served directly after combining all the elements together. If you choose to serve it cold and it has been marinating in the fridge for…

  • Kidney Bean Succotash

    Kidney Bean Succotash

    Lima beans are my least favorite vegetable. If they are in front of me, I will eat them, because they are food. And in my opinion, food should never be taken for granted or wasted. But, for the most part, I avoid lima beans. So when I decided to put together a summer vegan succotash…

  • Roasted Coconut-Maple Yams

    Roasted Coconut-Maple Yams

    It’s been a few years, but I decided to revisit this vegan recipe for roasted yams with maple syrup, coconut, cinnamon, cardamom, orange juice and more. It still tries to answer the question, “What if candied sweet potatoes had less sugar?”, but I changed the technique and adjusted some of the ingredients. I love how…

  • Jackfruit Chickpea Curry Shepherd’s Pie

    Jackfruit Chickpea Curry Shepherd’s Pie

    I’m a huge fan of Madras curry flavored anything. As I considered putting together a new vegan shepherd’s pie recipe, it was very obvious that it be Indian inspired and involve this delicious curry blend (the chickpeas, jackfruit and kale took a nanosecond longer to decide on). Baked in the oven, broiled to crisp up…

  • Hazelnut Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple

    Hazelnut Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple

    Man, this is a delicious, vegan recipe for kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes, rutabaga and red onion mingled with crisp green apples, and hazelnuts. The hazelnut vinaigrette is a mix of lemon juice, hazelnut oil, agave and kosher salt. Just good stuff. Is adding hazelnut oil to your pantry worth it? The answer is…

  • Vegan Pear Galette with Pecans and Fennel

    Vegan Pear Galette with Pecans and Fennel

    This vegan pear galette recipe is a savory-sweet pastry filled with pears, pecans, fennel bulb, and vegan smoked gouda. The smell of it baking was exquisite.  And it filled our home with anticipation. We couldn’t wait to slice and serve it. Two things.. If you enjoy making galettes, you may also enjoy Vegan Cornmeal Galette…

  • Vegan Lentil Loaf with Porcini Mushrooms, Walnuts and Cashews

    Vegan Lentil Loaf with Porcini Mushrooms, Walnuts and Cashews

    Traditionally, I am not a fan of “loaf” of any kind.  I usually find them a bit underwhelming.  So, I felt challenged to create one that was flavorful and savory. And this recipe for gluten free vegan lentil loaf with porcini mushrooms, walnuts and cashews does just that. Dried porcini mushrooms bring so much flavor. They…

  • Brandy Shiitake Mushroom Gravy

    Brandy Shiitake Mushroom Gravy

    With the holidays on the horizon, I felt like it was time to come up with a new vegan mushroom gravy recipe.  I tend to make the same one every year.  Why not jazz it up with a little brandy and shiitake mushrooms?  Why not, indeed?!  This gravy tastes amazing on mashed potatoes, stuffing, lentil…