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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 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…
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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,…
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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…
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Roasted Carrots and Farro with Citrus, Ginger and Dill

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Kidney Bean Succotash

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Brandy Shiitake Mushroom Gravy

