I'm excited to bring you a recipe for Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn today. It's from Nicole Axworthy's and Lisa Pitman's first book, DIY Vegan. I got to meet both of the authors a few years ago at a class, and they are delightful. Nicole did all the photography herself, and it will make your mouth water. I love to make staples so this is a book after my own heart. First a Little Bit About DIY Vegan The first chapter is all about the ingredients you'll want to keep in your pantry to make the ... Read More about Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn from DIY Vegan
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Vegan Potato Adobo Tamales from Vegan Tamales Unwrapped
You know I've been diving into the world of Mexican cuisine, and that's created my love for tamales. Dora Stone's Vegan Potato Adobo Tamales from Vegan Tamales Unwrapped is the perfect recipe to start with. While it can be hard to find vegan tamales in traditional Mexican restaurants near me, they are easier to make than you'd think. Dora's new e-book, Vegan Tamales Unwrapped, gives you pages of step by step instructions and tons of photos for reference. She goes into ingredients and has a ... Read More about Vegan Potato Adobo Tamales from Vegan Tamales Unwrapped
Vegan Hot White Chocolate
This vegan hot white chocolate is thick, rich, and pretty much unforgettable. It has simple flavors, but the vanilla is important so don't forget it. Is Starbuck's White Hot Chocolate Vegan? It is not and most white chocolate syrups have dairy in them too. So, usually, the only vegan choice is to make it yourself! Can This Be Made Oil-Free? I have to tell you the truth, this is the opposite of fat-free. I'd try this regular cocoa instead or maybe try my vegan warm ... Read More about Vegan Hot White Chocolate
Gluten-free Teff Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans
Sure, you could make these Gluten-free Teff Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans anytime of the year. But it's the time for cookie swaps and adding in a few sweets, so why not make it a little healthier? Please note that this post is sponsored by The Teff Company, the makers of Maskal Teff™ products. If you can’t find them in your local store you can order Maskal Teff™ products on Amazon. I just got back from my last trip of the year, and I'm ready to settle in for ... Read More about Gluten-free Teff Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans
Vegan Food Gift: Vanilla Mint Vodka
Here's another great DIY vegan holiday gift that there's still plenty of time to make - Joni Newman's Vanilla Mint Vodka from her book, Vegan Food Gifts! I love Joni and like to make my own gifts so I think Vegan Food Gifts is a winner! There are canning recipes like Lemon Lavender Curd and a homemade coffee liquor and vegan Irish creme. The dry layered jar recipes let you gift a nice meal. Joni includes beautifully designed printables to go along with them. She let me give you the one ... Read More about Vegan Food Gift: Vanilla Mint Vodka
Vegan Pear and Cranberry Instant Pot Cake
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whole Earth Sweetener Co.. All opinions are 100% mine. I've started to get ready for the holidays and receiving a shipment of sweeteners from Whole Earth Sweetener Co. put me in the mood for making some healthier sweets. I also got a ton of beautiful, fresh cranberries and knew I had to make something delicious with them. That's how this Vegan Pear and Cranberry Instant Pot Cake came to be. When you make a cake in your Instant ... Read More about Vegan Pear and Cranberry Instant Pot Cake
Vegan Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte
This holiday coffee has the spiciness of gingerbread with just a hint of molasses. It's a perfect way to warm up while you are cozy on the couch or after a walk in the snow. I still make this with cold brewed coffee and you can get the super simple how to make it here. Cold brewed coffee is less acidic and much easier on your stomach. Plus, once you make the concentrate it can stay in the fridge all week. It's perfect for a quick iced coffee and easy to heat up for a hot coffee ... Read More about Vegan Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte
Vegan Mint Double Chocolate Black Bean Cookies
It's time to make some Christmas cookies! My Mint Double Chocolate Black Bean Cookies are always a big hit because everyone loves them. The original recipe (that doesn't contain mint) comes from The Great Vegan Bean Book. Don't worry - you can't taste beans at all. These cookies are soft and cake-like. Use your favorite gluten-free blend to make them gluten-free, and they are already oil-free and soy-free. They will fit most people's diets and makes these a must for holiday ... Read More about Vegan Mint Double Chocolate Black Bean Cookies
Super-Scary Spicy Chili Stuffed Jack-O-Peppers
I can turn any recipe into a spooky extravaganza and these Super-Scary Spicy Chili Stuffed Jack-O-Peppers are no exception. But don't worry, if Halloween's not your holiday, no one turns their back on a warm bowl of hearty chili when the temperatures drop. So enjoy it in a scary bell pepper, a plain bell pepper, or even some chili all by itself. This chili get's its spice from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. It's pureed into a sauce with the juice from the canned tomatoes, so ... Read More about Super-Scary Spicy Chili Stuffed Jack-O-Peppers