Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin. Pumpkin fever seems to have gripped the U.S. While I do love me a good slice of pumpkin pie, and I don’t mind a pumpkin spice latte here and there, I know it’s really the cinnamon and nutmeg that give pumpkin foods the flavor everyone craves, not the pumpkin itself, which doesn’t […]
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Vegan French Moulinée with Crispy Onion Strings
Recognized as a popular AND all-time French gastronomical classic, a moulinée is a thick soup of fresh or dried vegetables that are pushed through a food mill or blended in a high speed food processor after being boiled. It gives a chunky, almost liquid puree that will make your tummy and your taste buds very happy. […]
Creepy Bats and Cats Chocolate Graham Crackers from The Ghoulish Gourmet by Kathy Hester
These adorable chocolate cookies are just a touch sweet from maple syrup. The midnight black color comes from the special dark cocoa powder. These are crunchy and are great dipped in the Spooky Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookie Dip recipe from The Ghoulish Gourmet e-book. Creepy Bats and Cats Chocolate Graham Crackers makes 6 to 8 […]
Everyone’s Favorite Black Bean Chili from Cook the Pantry by Robin Robertson
This is my go-to chili recipe. If I have cooked lentils on hand, I use them instead of the Soy Curls. You can also add some dark red kidney beans, if you like, to change things up a bit. If using Soy Curls, place them in a heatproof bowl with enough hot water to cover […]
Butternut Squash Soup with Quick Cashew “Cream” from Laura Theodore’s Vegan-Ease
This simple-to-prepare potage is rich in taste and creamy in texture, without the use of dairy. A quick cashew “cream” (no pre-soaking of the cashews required) adds a touch of elegance, and the coconut milk beverage adds richness and depth to this impressive soup. Butternut Squash Soup with Quick Cashew “Cream” Makes 4 to 6 […]