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Fluffy Buttermilk Vegan Mashed Potatoes

The most delicious Fluffy Buttermilk Vegan Mashed potatoes ever! Creamy, light, fluffy and better than dairy and yet, oil-free! Dairy-free and made with yukon gold potatoes! Let’s be real here. Mashed potatoes are the epitome of comfort food. When I asked this question on Facebook, mashed potatoes was one of the biggest responses. I agree…

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Vegan Low-Fat Chili Cheese Fries

Vegan Chili Cheese Fries that will win everybody over! These also happen to be super healthy, low-fat and oil-free as a bonus, but the flavors would never reveal that. VEGAN CHILI CHEESE FRIES Isn’t that an oxymoron? Chili cheese fries can’t possibly be low-fat, can they? If they are made the the vegan 8 way,…

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Smoky Chickpeas with Olive-Cado Relish….and my thought process on writing recipes!

When I shared a prior post on My Story, I got several questions from readers, a few of them asking how I come up with my recipes. I will try to explain my style and process a little bit on this post. Having a blog that focuses on creating recipes with just 8 ingredients or…

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oil-free barbecue pesto in white bowl with fries

Oil-free Vegan Barbecue Pesto

Say whattttttt?! Barbeque pesto?? YES. Forget traditional basil pesto, I have created a new kind of pesto. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love classic pesto, but I love barbeque sauce and the idea of creating a pesto/sauce out of homemade barbeque sauce sounded really good to me. Guess what…it is delicious and I’m sharing…

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Vegan Cheez Whiz (Oil-free)

An amazing Vegan Cheez Whiz that requires just 5 minutes to throw together. No cooking or standing over the stove. This goes great with chips, burritos or even on broccoli!

Mexican Sweet Potatoes with Mexican Tahini Sauce

I live in Texas, where people love their Mexican food. I grew up eating it and what’s not to love? Spices, aromas, melty cheese…..just total comfort food. Well, I eat a plant based diet now, so no more traditional cheese. But, I do make a cheesy sauce and have found there is virtually a way…

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vegan basil cream sauce over pasta with tomatoes

Vegan Basil Cream Sauce

Vegan Basil Cream Sauce. Dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free and made with roasted cashews and fresh basil and just a few ingredients. VEGAN BASIL CREAM SAUCE This is for all of those people who LOVE basil! A creamy, rich, decadent sauce bursting with fresh basil flavor. I couldn’t stop just eating it with a spoon. Most vegan…

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sweet potato fries in glass dish

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries and Spicy Cream Sauce (Oil-free)

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries that are oil-free and are so delicious served with a Spicy Cream Sauce! This is the perfect snack that is full of flavor but also healthy for you! Simple, crispy, sweet and delicious. These crispy sweet potato fries contain no oil and they don’t need it. This isn’t a fancy recipe. It…

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Guilt-Free Super Bowl Party Food

A few people have asked me to share some Super Bowl party food, so I thought I’d do a roundup of some of my most popular recipes that are easy, quick and sure to please your guests! What’s even better, these won’t leave you feeling sick and ridden with guilt, yet they are delicious! First…

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Sweet ‘N’ Smoky Apple Chips

I used to love apple chips that you purchase from the store, but they are ridiculously expensive. So why not make my own? They’re super easy…the hardest part is just waiting for them to cook! I believe these would make a great holiday gift to somebody as well. I would just present the gift the…

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I'm Brandi, creator of this vegan blog and cookbook author of The Vegan 8 Cookbook. The majority of my recipes focus on 8 ingredients or less, not counting salt, pepper or water. I'm an expert on oil-free cooking and baking! I create delicious vegan comfort food in a healthier way. read more →

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