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Posted on January 29th, 2010 by by jade
These muffins are a beautiful addition to a Valentine’s Day breakfast-in-bed. In fact, they are perfect addition to anything. Delicious, chocolate-y, and just the right amount of sweetness from the strawberry. You won’t want to eat just one!
Makes 1 doz.
What you need:
2 cups AP flour
1 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 Cup [...]
Posted on January 28th, 2010 by by jade
This is one of my favorite vegan dessert frostings not only because its so easy to make, but also because it tastes so fresh and the flavor of the strawberries really pops. I love to use it for cupcakes and sugar cookies, but this frosting works well for a vegan cake as a drizzle topping, [...]
Posted on January 10th, 2010 by by jade
This recipe makes 4 personal pot pies. I baked them in ceramic pot pie dishes which are basically oversized dessert ramekins. You can also buy mini pie tins from the grocery store and use those.
First, preheat the oven to 375. Then you’ll want to pre-bake your bottom crust. I make my own pastry crust from [...]
Posted on January 7th, 2010 by by jade
Lately, I’ve been craving quiche. I loved the stuff before I chose to give up all the animal products and I never could wrap my brain around using tofu to create something like an egg. However, for all of you skeptics out there, this recipe is THE BOMB. I’ve played with it just enough to [...]
Posted on January 6th, 2010 by by jade
This is a great vegan appetizer that will leave your guests shocked that its actually vegan. Or hell, eat them as a main course because they are big and tasty enough to steal the whole show. Makes 8 mushrooms.
*Note* This recipe can be gluten free, all you need to do is use gluten free breadcrumbs!
What [...]
Posted on January 5th, 2010 by by jade
This is just about as easy as 1-2-3. A simple pie crust for all of your quiche and homemade pie needs. You can also use it for dessert empanadas!
1 1/2 cups AP flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup cold vegan butter
1 T cold water
Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and add the [...]
Posted on December 25th, 2009 by by jade
Recently, I went to an amazing vegan/veggie restaurant in Amsterdam, in the historic Jordaan district called De Bolhoed. One of the most highly recommended items on the menu was their mushroom paté, which I had to order out of curiosity. Today, I attempted to make my own version of this delicious savoury starter and it [...]
Posted on December 22nd, 2009 by by jade
One of my faaaaavorite desserts in the world is vegan pecan pie! This one is especially nice because its got some booze and chocolate poured into it (but that’s optional for you non-drinkers out there)! Serve it up warm with a big scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream. It won’t last long!
What you need:
1 1/2 [...]
Posted on December 20th, 2009 by by jade
Lets face it, stuffing is an important part of the holiday feast. Without it, the table would definitely be missing something. Here’s my personal recipe for a delicious stuffing that is bound to be a perfect match for your vegan gravy and vegan holiday roast.
What you need:
1 loaf gluten free bread (any kind is ok, [...]
Posted on December 20th, 2009 by by jade
Decorating cookies is one of my favorite holiday pastimes. There is something really nice about sitting around a table loaded with different colored frostings and sprinkles…just begging to become edible decorations for gingerbread cookies! Here is a great recipe for making the perfect gingerbread cookies. Perfect for any holiday occasion! Makes about 3-4 dozen, depending [...]