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Appetizers
Appetizers are just as important as the main course meals. They prepare the mind for the delicious meal to come. These are simple vegetarian appetizers and vegan appetizers for the whole family to enjoy.
Energy Bites with Tahini and Za’atar
Vegan No Bake Energy Bites Recipe with tahini, za’atar and dates. These healthy energy balls with dates and nuts are a perfect on-the-go snack or put them into a snack prep routine. They are even kid-friendly Have you had one of those weeks where you were too sick to even have enough energy to walk…
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Easy, Warm Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Orzo and Roasted Red Peppers in a basil pesto tahini sauce. This salad recipe makes me fall in love with cauliflower all over again. Version 2 Cauliflower is my favorite vegetable to eat! But, I also realize that I use it mostly in Indian cooking Its one of…
Vegan Pesto With Scallions
Homemade Vegan Pesto made with basil, cashews and scallions. This pesto is deliciously simple because it takes only 5 minutes to make and needs very few ingredients. Use in pasta or noodles. Version 2 If I could eat pesto everyday, I would be happy. Pesto turns a “blah” dish into “wow” dish instantly.
Roasted Chickpeas With Indian Flavors
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas recipe that can be oven roasted or pan fried. Its my take on the traditional Indian street food called chana chor. This is a healthier snack and a fun way to eat chickpeas Have you tried Indian street food before? Its some of the most delicious food on the planet! Some of…
Sweet Potato Salsa With Avocado
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Salsa made with fire roasted corn and tomatoes. This vegan salsa is the perfect appetizer for parties or game day snacks. This is version 2 of the original recipe. Click here to get more info on version 1. How much do you love salsa? Chips and salsa is my favorite appetizer…
Broccoli Dippers Recipe
Broccoli Dippers made with lentils, carrots, broccoli and seasonings. Coated in panko bread crumbs and shallow fried to give it a crispy outside texture. These broccoli bites are a huge hit in my home Disclosure: This is a cookbook review for a fellow food blogger. Ginny blogs at “Vegan in the Freezer” and her new…
Ribollita – Tuscan Bread Soup
This Ribollita is made with veggies, beans and gluten-free bread. The soup is hearty Tuscan bread soup that warms you from the inside out! Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Udi’s® Gluten Free. All comments and opinions are my own. Have you tried bread soup before? It has such a wonderful comforting feeling just after…
Sticky Sweet Potato Fries
Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Fries mixed with sweet, spicy and sticky sauce. These sticky sweet potato fries are definitely delicious and completely worth all the sticky mess! Do you love sweet potato fries? Of course you do! Who doesn’t love them! Potato fries of any kind are a huge attraction and practically irresistible! I have…
Muhammara (Mediterranean Red Pepper Dip)
Quick Vegan Muhammara recipe using pomegranate and roasted red bell peppers. Its a healthy appetizer that hits the spot. Put it into wraps, bread, pita sandwich or dip pita chips in it for the perfect light lunch Have you tried muhammara before? This is a spicy appetizer common in Turkey cuisine. Traditionally, its made with…
Navy Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)
This easy Navy Bean Soup slow cooker version is really easy to make! Just dump all the ingredients into the slow cooker and 5 hours later, you will have a hearty vegan navy bean soup. Don’t you just love soups that practically make themselves? I love recipes that I can drop into a slow cooker…
5 Hearty Vegan Soups For Meatless Monday
5 Hearty Vegan Soups that warm you up from the inside out on those cooooooold winter nights. These soups are really easy to make and they are so very creative. Nothing beats a hearty soup! Version 2 Hearty vegan soups that are delicious and heartwarming? Yes, there are so many delicious soup recipes that vegans,…
Loaded Sweet Potato Salad
Loaded sweet potato should really be LOADED. This sweet potato recipe is really easy to make. Sweet potato toppings include Corn, Black Beans, Tomatoes and Spinach. Version 2 This sweet potato is truly LOADED! If you are going to eat a loaded sweet potato, I say why not go all out!
Healing Tomato Soup
A simple, yet, delicious healing tomato soup made with roasted campari tomatoes, bell peppers and other healing ingredients. This vegan tomato soup is perfect for those cold winter days. Today, my tiny little blog turns 5! I can’t believe that the last five years have flown by and how much this blog has helped me…
Preserving Tomatoes
Preserving tomatoes is a very easy thing to do. You can preserve cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes and even tomatoes on the vine. You only need 5 ingredients to preserve tomatoes those beautiful summer tomatoes you grew! How often do you hear “tomato” and “pickle” in the same sentence? Not often! Not ever! That makes me…
How To make Creamed Corn For Vegans
How to make vegan creamed corn? This vegan creamed corn is made with fresh corn and bell peppers. I used coconut milk for the perfect creamy texture. Who doesn’t love creamed corn? Just because you and I are vegans, doesn’t mean we have to miss out on “creamed” corn, right? So, I put together this…
