Hi Reader, For those of you celebrating Easter next weekend, I picked out a few of my favorites that are perfect for a gathering. If you don't observe Easter, I bet there's still something here you'll want to whip up (šlike that mac & cheese š¤¤)! If I can help you find a particular recipe or answer any questions, just let me know! š Made with oat flour, this carrot cake is moist and tender and pairs perfectly with my almond flour cream cheese frosting! Healthy-ish Carrot Cake EASY prep and...
15 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Ever get halfway through a recipe and realize it calls for instant pudding mixā¦ and then remember the ingredients arenāt great? Or you canāt find a vegan one anymore? Thatās exactly what happened to me when Whole Foods discontinued the accidentally vegan instant pudding I used in my No-Cook Vegan Banana Pudding. So I decided to make my own. But instead of sharing just the instant version, I figured I'd include a classic cook-and-serve mix, too. Vegan Pudding Mix Just whisk together...
28 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, About a month agoāunder threat of an ice stormāI asked my Facebook crowd what kind of soup I should make next. Chowder-style soups were high on the list, and the idea stuck with me. After some tinkering, it landed here... A potato corn soup that's creamy and comforting like chowder but lighter. Itās colorful and full of sweet corn, which is balanced by just a hint of smokiness. Thanks for the nudge, y'all. This one came together in a really good way! Creamy Potato Corn Soup P.S....
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Whether youāre into Valentineās Day or happily ignoring it, this feels like a good excuse to make something a little special just because. So I rounded up a few cozy dinner ideas PLUS some easy desserts options you might like to try this weekend. Hope one of these hits the spot! š Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Rings of tender, roasted spaghetti squash are filled with marinara, lentils, spinach, and melted vegan mozzarella. The recipe is very versatile. Switch up the stuffing however you...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Back in 2020, I shared my oat flour banana bread, and it quickly became a reader favorite. I think it works so well because oat flour and really ripe bananas just "get" each other. I recently tried turning that batter into muffins. They were goodā¦ but the loaf still won. So I started experimenting, and one random question led to another: could I make vegan banana muffins with just 5 ingredients? After a few rounds of testing, I landed on a version that feels simple, cozy, and very...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Whether you plan to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday or settle in with a movie instead, either way feels like a good excuse for delicious snacks! So I rounded up some of my favorite game-day-approved recipes that are packed with flavor, easy to make, and appeal to vegans and non-vegans, alike. š One team might have to lose on Sunday, but with snacks like these, we're always winning! š Seitan Buffalo Wings Saucy, spicy, and seriously good, these are easier to make than most vegan wing...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I know many of us are focused on the weather right now. Here in Asheville, we definitely are. I actually wasnāt planning to send an email today because this could absolutely wait. But after doing some cooking, cleaning, laundry, and all the little storm-prep things, I realized Iād pretty much done everything I could for now. So I figured Iād sit down, enjoy having power, and write to you. Maybe a little as therapy, too. After our experience during Hurricane Helene 16 months ago,...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I have a versatile new recipe to share that I hope you'll really enjoy. It's nothing too exciting š just an all-around tasty oatmeal bar that's: easy to make great for breakfast and snack meal prep lightly sweet, with cozy flavors of cinnamon and vanilla satisfying thanks to the whole grains, nuts, and protein of silken tofu Baked Oatmeal Bars What I really like about this recipe is that it's delicious as-is but also serves as a great base recipe. After you make it once, you'll see...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I have really easy new cookie recipe to share with you today. Actually, it's two recipes in one, both using powdered peanut butter. š„ One is soft and chewy, low in fat, and made with oats + a touch of banana. They're delicious plain or with chocolate chips or raisins! The other version is richer, nuttier, and made with almond flour. Peanut Butter Powder Cookies 2 Ways Both are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and call for just a handful of wholesome ingredients. Only 1 bowl, too! Get...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read