Posts Tagged ‘dessert’

Double Chocolate Vegan Muffins with Strawberry Smash Frosting

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 [...]

Vegan Pie Crust

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 [...]

Vegan Bourbon and Chocolate Pecan Pie

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 [...]

Vegan Gingerbread People

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 [...]

Vegan Peppermint Fudge

Posted on December 19th, 2009 by by jade

For all of you people out there that love minty chocolate, this one’s for you.  Perfect to make a few days in advance and refridgerate.  It also makes an amazing gift for your favorite vegan!  Make sure you keep it in a cool place, as it can be a bit soft.
Makes 2 9×9 inch pans.
What [...]

Warm Vegan Apple & Pecan Muffins

Posted on December 17th, 2009 by by jade

These vegan muffins are a delicious addition to any holiday meal.  They are perfect for a vegan brunch, Christmas morning breakfast, mid-day snacks, or even served as a dessert with a little vegan vanilla ice cream!  Makes 12 vegan muffins.
What you need:
baking spray
3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground [...]

Vegan Dutch Apple Beignets

Posted on December 17th, 2009 by by jade

In The Netherlands, the Dutch celebrate St. Nichols Day, which is their equivalent of Christmas.  There are many awesome Dutch recipes out there, but unfortunately most of them involve some kind of meat or dairy.  However, these tasty little apple fritters are totally vegan and every bite is delicious.
Make sure to eat immediately after cooking. [...]

Gluten Free/Vegan Blueberry Muffins

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by by jade

Blueberry muffins are one of life’s little pleasures.  And if you make big muffins, they are big pleasures.  Either way, when I found out that I have the dreaded wheat/gluten allergy, I was sad to think about a life with no muffins.  Alas, here is a recipe that pretty much solves the problem.  These suckers [...]

Easy Vegan Brownies

Posted on September 17th, 2009 by by jade

This easy vegan recipe is what it is.  Delicious, chewy, awesome vegan brownies.  Sooooo Goooood!
What you need:

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, stir together [...]

Vegan Watermelon Sorbet

Posted on August 27th, 2009 by by jade

So, I’m from Texas originally, and down south, there is nothing better than a hot day with a big ole slice of watermelon.  Well, that and a huge cup of ice water.  So lets blend the two and freeze them for a while and see what we come up with, shall we?
What you need:
1 Cup [...]