2013Mar 18
I'm recovering from a little too much fun over the weekend by enjoying this Vegan Banana Shake. It's as if I have an insatiable need for continuous pleasure that begins with brownies on Friday night, cake on Saturday, cookies on Sundays and is now edging its way into my weekday routine. You'd think after a weekend like that I'd be …
2013Mar 4
These cookies bring together two seemingly diverse flavors, coconut and oatmeal, with a little chocolate added for good measure. Patty Griffin sings about making pies as a way of connecting socially in the kitchen. I think I'll write a song called Making Cookies because it's my favorite thing to do when guests come over, either invited or spur of the moment. In fact, keeping some of this dough in the freezer should be on the must-do list!
2013Feb 22
You may not have all the ingredients on-hand, but once you do, you can delight in the simple steps to make this delicious vegan sandwich over and over again. Tender slices of peppered Tofurkey with avocado and melted Daiya Havarti Garlic Jalapeño cheese. To top it off I used thick cut slices of artisan rosemary herbed bread.
2013Feb 21
I'm always looking for the perfect recipe to serve at parties. You know, the kind that will amaze my guests but will be kind to my feet (i.e., won't keep me in the kitchen for hours). These Vegan Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes are perfect for both categories. They're delicate, delicious, and definitely a show stopper at a party.
2013Feb 13
Mounds of tender homemade pizza dough with a crunchy, garlicky crust infused with hearty slices of spicy pepperoni and cheese is what this Vegan Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread is all about! I know today is the beginning of Lent which means a time of sacrifice, but that's the beautiful thing about begin vegan. Every day is a meat-free, dairy-free, cruelty-free Fat Tuesday when you're vegan!
2013Feb 12
February is a time for love which means you might not want to spend all your time in the kitchen. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Covered Pretzels. Dark chocolate infused with peanut butter dipped over a salty pretzel and decorated with a few sprinkles to set the mood. It's enough to make the faint of heart grab their smelling salts, fan their face and say, "Oh my!"