Toasted Marshmallow Vegan Smoothie! Reminiscent of a rich, thick and creamy 50's-era shake. A healthy breakfast smoothie by day, or a rich decadent dessert by night -- recipes for both! Those We're the Days As a child, one of my favorite traditions occurred at the end of the school year. My grandfather would take my brother, my two cousins and me to the local ice cream parlor for shakes or sundaes. I remember the tall parfait glasses struggling to contain the luscious, heavy, ...
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Vegan Brookie No-Bake Cheesecake (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Vegan Brookie No-Bake Cheesecake! A mouthwatering, smooth richness that melts in your mouth and leaves you longing for another slice. The tangy sweetness of chocolate chip cheesecake blends with the chocolaty goodness of a brownie crust. Simply divine! The Brookie Factor A little more than a year ago, I created my recipe for Brookies. Happy birthday, Brookies! These bars of lovin' goodness are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free chocolate chip cookies which serve as a base complemented ...
Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Spread (Gluten-free, Vegan/Plant-based)
Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Spread - A perfect flavor pairing. So creamy, rich and smooth you will never guess it's plant-based. The Magic of Roasted Garlic Is there anything more appetizing than the scent of garlic roasting in olive oil? Once roasted, a flavor that can sometimes be a little pungent, transforms into a tempered, smooth, nutty deliciousness! For this very reason I knew that using cashews for the creamy base would be a great success. Add in a little red bell ...
Creamy Quinoa Leek Bisque (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based)
Creamy Quinoa Leek Bisque pairs a subtle earthy taste with a succulent creamy texture. So velvety smooth you will never know it's dairy-free. It is decidedly filling, providing warmth and comfort on the coldest of days! Soup That Warm the Soul I live in Virginia. Anyone familiar with this part of the country knows that by this time of year we're usually in the midst of a deep freeze and have probably already had at least one snow. This year was different, and for that I am extremely ...
Toffee Nut Caramels (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based, Refined Sugar-Free)
Toffee Nut Caramels are three flavors united in one luscious treat! Sweet caramel flavor blended in a soft but textured nutty bite perfectly surrounded by sweet chocolate. After making my Toasted Marshmallow Brownies, I was not ready to move on from chocolate desserts. After all, it is the season for decadent goodies so . . . well, at least that's what I'm going with! Every holiday season a box (or two) of imported chocolates seems to make its way into our house. I'm not gonna lie to ...
Figgy Panini Delight (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plantbased, Refined Sugar-Free)
The Figgy Panini Delight is a warm, caramelized sweet fig, topped with a gooey, creamy vegan cheese nestled between two crispy brown slices of gluten-free bread that have been bathed in melted nut butter. This is not just your average sandwich or dessert! Combining the taste of refreshing fruit with the caramelized sweetness of coconut palm sugar and nut butter with a hint of cinnamon, topped with the creamy goodness of vegan cheese is well . . . quite a conundrum. Is it a great ...
Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes (Gluten-Free, No Yeast Flakes)
Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes (Gluten-free, no yeast flakes) A traditional rich, creamy au gratin flavor complimented by asparagus and pepper. I am in the midst of a major love affair with my Creamy Vegan Alfredo recipe! As I mentioned in the Alfredo post, I am very happy with my plant-based diet. I feel so great and I'm so much healthier than I was before. But there are just certain times that you crave that creamy, cheesy yumminess from dishes of days gone by. My goal is to bring healthier, ...
Creamy Plant-based Cauliflower Alfredo (Gluten-Free)
Creamy Plant-based Cauliflower Alfredo (GF)! 5 ingredients and NO yeast flakes make this a simple and pleasing prep. Luscious, velvety texture and ultra-creamy taste combine to make an opulent, dairy-free version of this Italian classic. Where Does Fettuccine Alfredo Derive Its Name? Italy has produced some of the greatest geniuses of all time: Antonio Vivaldi, Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Alfredo di Lello. Wait, you say you've never heard of Alfredo? Ah, but you have! Where ...
Asparagus Quinoa Purple Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based)
Almost too pretty to eat! This twist on traditional potato salad is packed with nutrients and tastes as wonderful as it looks. Bright purple potatoes and deep green asparagus make a lovely addition to any table. Complemented by the nuttiness of quinoa and infusions of lemon and garlic, it will be impossible to stop at one serving. Serve it warm or cold, it's delicious either way! Colorful Potato Salad I loved developing this recipe. The colors are so bright and ...