I am so excited about today’s post. I got the wonderful chance to review Kathy Hester’s newest cookbook, The Easy Vegan Cookbook. Kathy runs the successful blog over at Healthy Slow Cooking. Let me tell you, the title of her newest cookbook delivers. This is not only filled with truly easy recipes, but the ones…
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Oil-Free Barbecue White Bean Hummus
I’m currently into lots of dips and finger foods and sauces. I have been putting them on pizzas instead of traditional pizza sauce and literally eating this one in particular, with a spoon. I think it’s no secret that I love barbecue sauce, by the evidence of so many barbecue recipes on my blog. My…
Vegan Corn Maque Choux
Unless you are from Louisiana or have been there enough times, you may have no idea what “Maque Choux” is. Well, I am married to a man who grew up there and I had no idea what it was until this month. He started asking me to create a recipe for the blog, but how…
Lime Whipped Cream and Blueberry Granola Parfaits
Well, it’s Monday and I’m back with another new recipe! You may have noticed the last post was on Monday, instead of the usual Wednesday/Saturday posts. If you missed that Vegan Chocolate Cherry Mousse, get to it. By the way, I’ve started a new posting schedule here for the blog. Every Monday and Thursday will…
6 Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Basil Bars
Okay, so chocolate and basil, have you tried that combo yet? It may sound a bit odd to many of you, but I actually happen to love it. It’s definitely an acquired taste though. In other words, you definitely have to like basil. What we got here is a super simple and fast treat that…
6 Ingredient Roasted Poblano Pepper Potato Soup
Yeppers, you only need 6 ingredients for this easy peasy delicious soup! Roasted poblano peppers and potatoes and me are buddies. Combine them and you have an amazing, filling and easy soup! I have poblano peppers a few times in other recipes on the blog. They have a bit of heat to them though, so…
Peanut Butter Cup Granola Parfaits
Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Granola Parfaits. Is there really anything more to say here? Homemade dairy-free Peanut butter cups. Classic. Delicious. They belong in a parfait. Whoa…..I’m feeling faint here….would you check these out?? Best peanut butter cups I’ve ever had. These have a nice soft chocolate exterior, yet they hold their shape….they are almost…
Cocoa Black Bean Chili with Roasted Potatoes
Vegan Cocoa Black Bean Chili with Rosted Potatoes is hearty, filling, oil-free and loaded with black beans, red bell pepper, spices and cocoa powder for a rich depth of flavor! Today I am combining 2 of my favorite things….cocoa and chili. I’m sure most of you have seen chili with chocolate in it before, I…
Dark Chocolate Chipotle Sweet Potato Fudge
A truly rich decadent Vegan Dark Chocolate Chipotle Sweet Potato Fudge that is dairy-free, oil-free and made with just 7 ingredients. This fudge has a wonderful kick of heat from chipotle spice and red pepper flakes. VEGAN DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE WITH A TWIST Are you ready to have your mind blown? Blown as in, a…
Healthy Valentine’s Day Candy-Strawberries
Instead of processed candy, instead make these Healthy Valentine’s Day Candy from fresh strawberries and vegan chocolate. They are impressive and delicious! The perfect recipe just in time for the big V Day are these Healthy Valentine’s Day Candy! Ok, so this is probably not even a recipe, but more like an idea for Valentine’s…