Tag: vegan comfort food
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Vegan Focaccia Mosaic
When I first thought of making focaccia art, I assumed right away that it would be difficult or excessively effortful— and it’s just… not. In fact, it’s extremely easy, and has quickly joined my list of simple activities to unwind at home. I have always felt that cooking is an art, similar to any other.…
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Vegan Classic Pepperoni Pizza with Stuffed Crust
It is finally Friday; and I don’t know about you, but it has felt like a very long week. More often than not, I cook for flavor and nutrition– but sometimes your mental health is going to be the most important thing, and you need food that feels comforting over all else. Pepperoni pizza is…
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Vegan Pho
Pho is definitely at the top of my comfort foods list, as it is for so many of my friends and family. I grew up in the Seattle area, which has a huge Asian population, and access to tons of fantastic and authentic Asian food. Personally, I don’t think I could’ve grown up in a…
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Chocolate Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is a game-changer for living vegan. It can be a dessert, a snack or bulked up with toppings for breakfast. If you follow this recipe and make it with cocoa powder and fruits, it is a perfect sweet dessert; you could even top this with a whipped coconut cream! However, if you swapped…
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Cream of Collard Greens (Vegan)
Cream of Collard Greens is a comfort food classic, turning the deep flavors of collards into a rich, filling meal. Usually this type of soup would be dependent on cream and butter, but I assure you that the rich creaminess of this recipe will leave you missing nothing. I like to call this soup, “Poor…
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BBQ Pulled Jackfruit
This BBQ Jackfruit is without-a-doubt better than any pulled BBQ I’ve ever had in my life, vegan or not. If you don’t believe me, make this recipe. This BBQ sauce is perfect, and that really is the key. It has the perfect amount of sweet and spicy, with rich complex flavors that cook into the…
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Tempeh “No-Carne Asada”
These days, I don’t feel discluded from events too often due to being vegan. I can usually find something vegan on a restaurant or bar menu, or bring my own food to an event. The first time I ever tried to live vegan, it was 2005– I was a teenager, and the only fast food…
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Tempeh Reuben
I have been loving doing these visual step-by-step recipes, and hope y’all like them too! One of my primary goals in sharing vegan recipes is to make veganism feel easy and within reach for anyone. With these simple visual steps, I hope I am approaching that goal. The step-by-step visual recipe for the Corned Tempeh…
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Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
I made jalapeño poppers on my partner’s request for Thanksgiving this year, and they turned out beyond my expectation. All of the spice bakes out of the peppers, leaving just a crunchy bite of rich & creamy flavor. Using Panko for the outside layer makes these jalapeño poppers totally gluten-free, too! When people ask me…
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Grilled Zucchini Rolls
Zucchini rolls couldn’t be easier to make, or more delicious. They are a perfect picnic snack or quick lunch, and have an awesome balance of nutrition. This recipe includes Tofu Ricotta which is a very simple blend of ingredients, and can be made in large batches ahead of time, making these rolls – and a…
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Carrot + Green Chile Baked Polenta
Baked Polenta is one of my newest food obsessions– it’s rich and warm, like having a whole meal of savory veggies & cornbread. This baked polenta recipe is heavy on Mexican flavors, because those are my favorite flavors to have with warm sweet corn; made with canned green chiles, carrots, onions, garlic and the deep…
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Vegan French Onion Mac & Cheese
The idea for French Onion Mac n Cheese is based on a recipe that I saw on New York Times Cooking. I love browsing NYT Cooking for inspiration, and when I saw the headline for French Onion Mac n Cheese, I pretty much instantly became obsessed with how to make that same thing plant-based. Luckily,…
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