Dessert should never be an afterthought, but there is no shame in outsourcing this final course on Thanksgiving. Whether you’re tasked with bringing goodies to a Friendsgiving or preparing to host the entire Thanksgiving fête yourself, having a vegan pie or plant-based sweet treat ready to go will greatly reduce your stress day of, clear … [Read more…]
Whether you need to eat in a rush, have screaming kids in the backseat, or you’re just having cravings, fast food serves its purpose. Now that vegan products have been integrated into so many chains, it’s easy to pop by nearly any drive-thru window and find something to fill you up. Don’t hold up the … [Read more…]
Americans may love a health trend, but that hasn’t stifled their love for these foil-wrapped toaster pastries. Pop-Tart sales have continued to grow steadily since the 1980s, selling over 2 billion Pop-Tarts a year. Like any child, teen, or adult, we also love a glazed, flaky crust filled with jam. Straight from the foil, toaster, … [Read more…]
In the 1970s, fondue was all the rage, and it’s not hard to see why. Who doesn’t love their food dripping in melted cheese? But now, 50 years after fondue’s most popular era, the food industry is changing. As consumers and brands become more aware of the environmental, health, and ethical challenges of eating animal … [Read more…]
Sometimes, it seems like tacos get all the glory. They even have a day devoted to them every week. However, today, we’re celebrating International Day of the Nacho with 10 vegan recipes that are crunchy, gooey, and shareable. Invented in 1943 by a man named Ignacio Anaya, nachos are a no-stress dish that can be … [Read more…]
Apple season is here, which means it’s time to put your jug of local apple cider to use. To accomplish this, we’ve created fluffy, cinnamon-sugar-coated doughnuts packed with flavor thanks to the inclusion of apple cider vinegar, apple cider, and applesauce. Even better? These delectable treats are easy to prepare, even for first-time doughnut makers, … [Read more…]
Thousands of years ago, in the mountains of Peru, Chile, and Bolivia, the people of the Inca empire ate a diet rich in plants like peppers, squash, corn, and avocados. But their mother grain or chisaya mama was quinoa. The Incas believed that quinoa was sacred. But because of this spiritual importance, when the Spanish colonized … [Read more…]
3 cups whole wheat pastry flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon salt2½ cups applesauce¾ cup apple juice¼ cup maple syrup2 tablespoons safflower oil, plus additional for pan2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extractMaple Apple Topping, for servingVegan whipped cream, for serving For the Maple Apple Topping:5 apples, peeled, … [Read more…]
Meaty mushrooms, sweet carrots, and hearty wild rice add heft to this foolproof homemade soup from the High-Protein Plant-Based Diet for Beginners cookbook. Stir in cooked lentils or serve with sourdough to round out this cold-weather meal. What you need: 2 tablespoons coconut oil4 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 celery stalks, diced1 leek, root and dark … [Read more…]