It’s time to stop overthinking gifts this holiday season: Everybody. Loves. Chocolate. VegNews editors looked far and wide in search of the gotta-have-it, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate treats and novelties that will make your gift-giving extra sweet this year. So don’t stress (and remember, you deserve a chocolaty gift, too!), because here are our top 10 picks. … [Read more…]
The combo of sweet and spicy stands the test of time, and this simple corn soup from the Fast Easy Cheap Vegan cookbook melds the two flavors expertly. Serve with cornbread to double down on the corn goodness and dive in. What you need: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped4 … [Read more…]
Still looking for that perfect side to serve at your holiday meal? Look no further than VegNews contributor Brian Patton’s fluffy, swirly mashed potatoes. Substitute baked kabocha squash for the sweet potatoes for another flavorful mash-up. What you need: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1½ cups unsweetened plain almond milk at room temperature, divided4 pounds Russet … [Read more…]
For the squash:1 cup tamari 1 cup sesame oil 4 tablespoons maple syrup 1 lime, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup of basil, stems removed 2 ½-inch thick wedges of onion squash, seeds removed For the wild rice salad: ½ cup wild rice, cooked 1 cup red cabbage, very finely sliced ¾ cup mustard leaves Here at … [Read more…]
1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1⁄2 pounds), peeled and diced3 cups water1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips1-1⁄2 cups frozen green beans1⁄2 teaspoon red or green curry paste, or to taste1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger2 … [Read more…]