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A little treat-yourself vibe for the weekend!
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Hi Reader, Whether you’re into Valentine’s 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! 💘 Stuffed Spaghetti SquashRings 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 like! Homemade PizzaUse my pizza dough recipe to create your ultimate vegan pizza at home! If you really feel like leaning into the homemade thing, add some pourable vegan mozz, fresh basil pesto, or vegan pepperoni! For a twist, make a white pizza with a layer of dairy-free béchamel sauce. Shiitake Mushroom PastaWith shiitakes, shallots, garlic, and white wine in a sunflower seed cream sauce. So simple yet so satisfying. Seitan Massaman CurryHearty chunks of seitan and sweet potato mingle in a rich coconut sauce with ginger and spices. Restaurant-quality flavor without the reservations. For DessertMind-Blowing Chocolate SauceMade with just 4 ingredients, this versatile dessert sauce has a decadent, hot fudge flavor you'll want to drizzle on everything! It's thick, silky smooth, and made without nuts, coconut, oil, or refined sugar! Vegan Mug BrownieThis quick mug brownie has the perfect amount of rich chocolate flavor to satisfy your sweet tooth. Ready in 10 minutes! Cocoa-Date Almond Pulp BitesNutritious enough to be a snack, sweet and chocolate-y enough to double as dessert! Light Lemon TartGluten-free and made with silken tofu and agar agar, this lighter take on a lemon curd tart is refreshing anytime. Explore the Blog
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My Quiet Kitchen: Simply Delicious Vegan Recipes
Hi, I'm Lori! I love to experiment in the kitchen and find ways to make plant-based eating easier and more delicious! Subscribe to receive my latest recipes by email plus other timely recipes and helpful tips!
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 good… 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...
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