In the middle of pumpkin-everything-season make sure you don’t neglect those sweet, crisp apples. These biscuits are flavored with the essence of autumn, and they are packed full of juicy apples. Fall is finally here. I love having the house open and listening to the rustling of the leaves as they just begin to dry out. As soon as it cools down outside I crave baking and cooking stews on the stove all day long. I have to say though, if all my experiments end up like this one I will be ... Read More about Autumn Cinnamon Apple Biscuits
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Get-Well-Quick Chickpea Soup
You always need a back-up plan in case you feel a little under the weather. This soup is what I’m counting on if I get sick this year. This soup is pretty easy and you can even cut up the veggies the night before and keep them in the fridge until the morning. Once you wake up, throw everything in the crock and cook for 7 - up to even 12 hours. The longer you cook it the more important it is to check the seasonings – you will probably need to add more before you serve it. This is the game ... Read More about Get-Well-Quick Chickpea Soup
Halloween Round Up with Savory and Sweet!
Halloween is finally here! In case you still need to whip something up for your trick or treaters tonight - or if you are planning a party this weekend - here are a few easy options for you. A trio of spooky dips and/or spreads made from beans, veggies (and one has some nuts in it) to start the party off right. Super-Scary Spicy Chili Stuffed Jack-O-Peppers that can be stuffed with leftover beans and grains in a pinch. Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas under a ghostly ... Read More about Halloween Round Up with Savory and Sweet!
Vegan Slow Cooker Apple Spice Creamer Sweetened with Dates
Here's a vegan creamer to spice up your fall. This Date-Sweetened Apple Spice Creamer is full of cinnamon and uses dates instead of refined sugars. It's full of cinnamon and apples, all wrapped up in creamy coconut milk. It's cooked down thick and sweetened only with virtuous dates. Try this creamer in some plain black tea - that was what I had it in first. This creamer is also quite thick so feel free to add some nondairy milk or water if you prefer a thinner creamer. More ... Read More about Vegan Slow Cooker Apple Spice Creamer Sweetened with Dates
Gruesome Forbidden Rice Halloween Mousse
This is not only a spooky dessert worthy of a campfire, it's quite gruesome too. If you have kids (or grownups) that love gross things they will love this, because it's meant to be a horror-worthy end to your Halloween meal! In all honesty it's a simple and even wholesome chocolate dessert that's simply made with chocolate chips, coconut milk, sweetener, vanilla and forbidden black rice. It cooks in your slow cooker and thickens up a ton in the fridge. Mine was very runny before I put ... Read More about Gruesome Forbidden Rice Halloween Mousse
Be Different and Drink Sweet Potato Spice Frozen Lattes
Pumpkin Spice Frozen coffee seems to have a cult following and just saying the name invokes thoughts of sweaters and multi-colored leaves. It's a knee jerk reaction that you just can't help. While I certainly have a recipe for pumpkin spice lattes both hot and frozen sometimes you have to try something new and different. Maybe you have some sweet potatoes left over from dinner - which was what got me started in this direction! You probably know the coffee concentrate ... Read More about Be Different and Drink Sweet Potato Spice Frozen Lattes
Thrifty Vegan: Customize Your Own Veggie Bouillon
Bouillon adds a flavor boost to any dish and is compact because it's concentrated making it easy to store. Make it yourself and customize it with your favorite herbs and veggies – you’ll never buy it in the store again! Store bought veggie bouillon can be expensive and my favorite brand has almost tripled in price! Most are full of salt and some have ingredients that many people are trying to avoid. It’s so easy to make and you can vary it to fit with the veggies and herbs you have on ... Read More about Thrifty Vegan: Customize Your Own Veggie Bouillon
Thai Coconut Tongue of Fire Soup from The Great Vegan Bean Book
This creamy soup is full of Thai flavor. Lemongrass, lime, coconut milk, ginger and cilantro elevate this soup to an exotic treat. The 'tongue of fire' in the title refers to a variety of heirloom beans with that name, which have a meaty texture and an undertone of spice in them. They are firm like kidney beans - which you can use in their place if you can’t find the exotic ones. In case it's hard for you to find some of the more exotic ingredients near you, I have some easier-to-find ... Read More about Thai Coconut Tongue of Fire Soup from The Great Vegan Bean Book
Quick Pickle – Cucumbers and Onions
Do you have a few cucumbers that are ready to be picked? There is an alternative to canning which will make those cucumbers last a little longer – make quick pickles! This is a recipe my Mom would make all summer long. It takes no heat and almost zero time, so you can fit these into your busiest day of the summer. Serve this as a side with a nice tofu salad or chickpea salad sandwich. It’s the perfect dinner for those days where you feel like your shoes are going to ... Read More about Quick Pickle – Cucumbers and Onions