Pumpkin Spice Creamer
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is a quintessential flavor of Fall. But if you, like me, live way too far from the nearest Starbucks, or if you just don’t like to dish out $4.25 every time you want that...
View ArticleCarrot and Zucchini “All Gone” Cake
I have been wanting to try out more desserts – Yummy treats with hidden veggies, preferably vegan – but, shocking as it may be, I don’t have a whole lot of “leisure” cooking time. Flintstone’s...
View ArticleChocolate and Child Slavery – Say NO This Holiday Season
There is a 2013 Update for the article HERE. Please visit the Chocolate and Child Slavery 2013 Update, which contains all the same information below plus any new developments since this was originally...
View ArticleBaked Falafel Patties, Kale, and Vegetable Gravy
This is a nice hearty dinner all from scratch that took me less than an hour to make, chopping included. It had been a long time since I made an “American style” dinner – entree, potatoes,...
View ArticleEasy Vegan Chili
Fast, easy, nutritious, and cruelty free – you can’t beat this quintessential cold weather comfort food. Who said cooking from scratch and home cooking had to be a major chore? This vegan chili...
View ArticleTater Tot Casserole
This kid-friendly comfort food has been known to win over more than one picky eater. Vegan tater-tot casserole hides an impressive 2 lbs of vegetables beneath its golden crunchy crust....
View ArticleBeer Sauce Stir Fry
The beer sauce on this Stir Fry is incredibly versatile. Beer sauced broccoli is a favorite in our house; the sauce is a quick and easy vegan dinner idea that can be used for stir fry and pasta...
View ArticleEasy Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
This easy pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe is a fast and hearty breakfast that my kids ask for repeatedly during the fall and winter months. It is also an excellent recipe for nursing mothers as it...
View ArticlePumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer and Why to Avoid the Starbucks Version
Firey leaves, cozy sweaters, hot apple cider, and ALL THINGS PUMPKIN. That time of year is just around the corner. Normally, I would wait until at least September to post my recipe for Vegan Pumpkin...
View ArticlePerfect Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
I grew up eating, and loving, Hamburger Helper Stroganoff. Both my desire for nutritious food and for ethically produced food have long since separated me from this childhood favorite. Last week, I...
View ArticleVegan BBQ Pulled Mushrooms
Summer is the time for BBQ, and these Vegan BBQ Pulled Mushroom sandwiches are a major crowd pleaser in addition to being super easy to prep. I hate to even reference meat here, but this really...
View ArticleVegan Taco Soup – Fast, Easy, Delicious
You can’t beat this vegan taco soup as a relatively fast, easy, and delicious dinner. It’s also a very flexible recipe and can be adjusted from fast and simple to a little more hearty, and you can...
View ArticleVegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This vegan butternut squash mac and cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods, and just happens to have a load of vegetable hidden in it. I tend to play a little fast and loose with my recipe...
View ArticleSnow Ice Cream
Vegan snow ice cream, or snow cream as my kids call it, is a tradition in our family. Growing up Canadian in Michigan, we made snow ice cream every winter, and now I share it with my children every...
View ArticleSourdough Soft Pretzels – Vegan, no added yeast
These vegan sourdough soft pretzels are made with sourdough starter discard and no added yeast. Sourdough pretzels are a great way to use discarded starter and make a versatile snack that can be...
View ArticleCheater Chickenless Noodle Soup (Vegan)
This vegan Cheater Chickenless Noodle Soup is an excellent comfort food and easy weeknight dinner that kids love. It’s “Cheater” because it uses canned soup instead of broth. Amy’s No Chicken Noodle...
View ArticleColcannon Soup (Vegan)
This vegan Irish Colcannon Soup is a hearty new take on a traditional potato and cabbage dish. What looks like simply a rich potato soup hides half a cabbage, giving it an even more round flavor and...
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