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…]
In 2017, Eat Just’s signature product Just Egg hit the market for the first time. The liquid egg alternative was a smash hit, loved for its egg-like taste, texture, and appearance. Now, California-based Eat Just is valued at more than $1 billion, and its vegan egg offering includes a new folded version, too, which can … [Read more…]
In 2021, Starbucks introduced its first vegan-as-is holiday beverage: the Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte. Alongside two new exciting oat milk options, the winter drink joins the lineup of returning holiday specials such as the Chestnut Praline Latte and Peppermint Mocha—all vegan with certain modifications. When you’re in the mood for something cheery in the form … [Read more…]
As Halloween comes to a close, ancestor spirits from the other realm descend upon the earth to reunite with those who celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Translated as Day of the Dead, midnight on November 1 marks the beginning of the traditional Mexican holiday in which the living honor their family members who have passed … [Read more…]
Halloween is here—but many of those sweet treats handed out to costumed kids turn out to be terrifying tricks. Forget the ghosts and monsters; the real fright lies in the ingredients list of some of the most popular candies around. Once you learn the truth behind those deceptively sweet confections, you may never look at … [Read more…]