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Vegan Blueberry French Toast Bake

April 17, 2021

This vegan baked french toast is a combination of a vegan blueberry french toast and a bread pudding. It only takes about 20 minutes to throw together, so it's a perfect recipe to prepare for a group. I recently made this for Easter brunch using my vegan brioche recipe and it was very well received! […]

Vegan Chickpea Salad (Vegan Tuna Salad) Sandwich

April 16, 2021

This delicious chickpea salad is the perfect spread for making sandwiches. It's made with canned chickpeas, so it's very affordable. Try it out in your packed lunches! Chickpea salad can be made so many different ways. This one is a little different because the chickpeas are mashed up into a paste-like spread. Canned chickpeas are […]

Vegan Chickpea Salad with Apples, Carrots & Onion

April 15, 2021

This is the easiest vegan chickpea salad. It's so good and so simple. Even if you don't usually like salad, this very basic vegan chickpea salad recipe is a great one to try. It goes well with everything! This salad has a special history for me. It started out one summer day, in Suzuki-grandma's kitchen […]

Simple Vegan Tomato Soup

April 13, 2021

This 5 ingredient vegan tomato soup is super easy to make in the Instant Pot. It’s made using fresh plum tomatoes, mirepoix, olive oil, and herbs. The perfect way to use up lots of ripe tomatoes! In order to make this soup, it is recommended to use some specific equipment. First of all I use […]

Southwest Ranch Chickpea Salad – An Easy & Healthy Vegan Recipe

April 12, 2021

A flavorful medley of chickpeas and fresh veggies topped with Southwest Ranch dressing, this salad is perfect for summer! Using canned chickpeas makes preparation a snap – no cooking. Always great when it's a hot summer day and you don't want to heat up the kitchen! You can change up the salad ingredients to suit […]

The Best Boxed Vegan Mac And Cheese – My Honest Reviews

April 1, 2021

Boxed vegan mac and cheese is a helpful thing to keep in your pantry when you are just starting out as a brand new vegan. What could be easier to make when you are short on ideas, and, frankly, HANGRY? So, I have reviewed (with help from my kids) four different boxed vegan mac n […]

Easy Vegan Chickpea Salad with Bell Pepper & Carrot

March 29, 2021

This chickpea salad is a tasty & healthy make-ahead dish that you can serve as a high-protein breakfast, pack for lunch, or eat as a snack or side dish. Make it in about 5 minutes with canned chickpeas! Oh how I wish I had known this chickpea salad recipe when I was a brand new […]

Vegan Pulla – Finnish Cardamon Buns

March 25, 2021

Pulla is a type of Finnish sweet bread made with ground cardamom as a key ingredient. It's usually served with coffee or tea. I decided to make vegan pulla – normally pulla is made with eggs, butter, and milk in the dough. Since our half-Finnish family has stopped buying eggs and real dairy products, we […]

A Better Vegan Pizza From Scratch

March 22, 2021

Making a vegan pizza that's actually good has been one of the challenges I've had since I cut out meat, dairy, and eggs from my diet. In this recipe, I'll show you how I improved store-bought vegan cheese to make a better dairy-free pizza. The cheese is so essential to a good pizza, isn't it? […]

The BEST Baked Vegan Mac And Cheese

February 24, 2021

You'll love this baked vegan mac and cheese recipe with no nuts or nutritional yeast. It uses easy-to-make oat cream and vegan cheddar cheese to give it an authentic, rich cheesy taste. Creamy and comforting, this dairy free mac and cheese recipe makes a perfect vegan dinner or side dish. How Do You Make Vegan […]