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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…
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Pineapple Upside Down Cake Muesli
At the beginning of the 20th century, Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Benner, a Swiss physician, unwittingly created the OG overnight breakfast oats, muesli. He was trying to conceive of a healthy appetizer to have at the start of every meal. While his vision of replacing bread and butter did not come to pass, millions of people around…
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Vegan Cold Cucumber Soup
Tarator can refer to a soup, appetizer or sauce, depending on where you are or who’s making it. In Bulgaria, it’s a refreshing cold summer soup that’s served in a bowl or a glass. Inspired by Bulgarian tarator, this is an easy vegan cold cucumber soup recipe with fresh dill, walnuts, garlic and more. Traditionally, Bulgarians use whole…
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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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Grape Cucumber Couscous Salad
With flavors inspired by Spanish white gazpacho, this easy vegan grape cucumber couscous pasta salad recipe is simple and refreshing. It’s got nice texture and flavor. The toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, but also work really well with the sherry vinegar. The green grapes, cucumbers and herbs make it taste very fresh. And the…
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Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Often, I write down recipe ideas, and come back to them later. This month felt like a good time to circle back and look for inspiration. And there within all the scribbled notes was this little gem. What could be more delightful than an easy vegan recipe for strawberry spinach pasta salad with poppy seed…
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Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This super simple vegan sun-dried tomato pesto recipe uses walnuts, fresh basil, shallots, loads of garlic, a touch of balsamic vinegar, nutritional yeast and more. It’s very flavorful, makes ~¾ cup. Is sun-dried tomato pesto vegan? Pesto usually has a hard cheese in it, like parmesan or pecorino. So, when in doubt, read the label,…
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Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables
Loaded with the delightful chewy grains and roasted carrots, parsnips and beets, this vegan farro salad recipe is delicious warm or cold, and packs a flavorful punch with its orange balsamic vinaigrette. The dressing has it all–olive oil infused with red onion, orange juice, orange zest, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard and fennel powder. With the…
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Vegan Brussels Sprout Slaw with Cranberries, Apples and Walnuts
This vegan Brussels sprout slaw recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, the holidays, or as a delicious winter salad. It’s easy. You blend the walnut-miso dressing, chop some ingredients, and mix it all up in a large bowl. Simple! The real showstopper here is the creamy vegan walnut-miso dressing. It’s oil free, gluten free and has…
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Rosemary Lentil Walnut Burgers
This is an easy vegan lentil walnut burgers recipe with bulgur, sherry vinegar, rosemary and more. They’re hearty, savory and oh-so-good topped with sautéed mushrooms. You can enjoy them year round, whether you grill them on the bbq, pan fry them on the stove, or bake them on a lightly greased cookie sheet in the…
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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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Kale Pesto Sandwich with Seitan and Apples
This is a revised recipe for a grilled vegan kale pesto sandwich with seitan and apples. I did very little to change anything, because let’s face it, this is plant based excellence. It’s warm, savory, a touch sweet, cheesy, and very satisfying. This recipe makes enough for 1 very large sandwich or 2 medium sized…
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Mandarin Orange Salad
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