Category Archives: Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes

Mexican Bean Soup with Chipotle Avocado Cream and Guacamole Tip (vegan and gluten-free)

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Dreena • 14 Comments

When you open a cookbook, a recipe may “jump out” because of its title, its reputation (we know how blogging can hype a recipe long before a cookbook reaches bookshelves), or of course because of its photos. With the volume of recipes in LTEV, I almost wish I had written two separate cookbooks so that… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Beans and Bean Dishes, Gluten-Free, Let Them Eat Vegan cookbook, Main Courses, Oil-Free (or option), Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes

Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie, Festive Chickpea Tart, and Traditional Cranberry Sauce: Vegan Mofo Post #2

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Dreena • 32 Comments

I have another pumpkin recipe for you today – plus a couple of festive recipes perfect for your Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend (and perfect for Thanksgiving in November for my friends in the US)! Let’s start with dessert. Why not, it’s the chapter of cookbooks we flip to first, right? This Chocolate Pumpkin Pie is… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Desserts, Let Them Eat Vegan cookbook, Main Courses, Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes, vegan holidays

Summer’s Last Hurrah: Raw Yellow Tomato Sauce

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Dreena • 18 Comments

Today is the last day of summer (officially), and I am resisting it with all my might. While I love the introduction of fall produce like apples and winter squash, I am a summer girl at heart and will dearly miss the warmth of summer, the abundance of fresh local produce, and just how vibrant… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Let Them Eat Vegan cookbook, Main Courses, Oil-Free (or option), Raw, Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes

2 Vegan Parmesan Substitutes: Brazil Nut Parmezan and Cheesy Sprinkle

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Dreena • 22 Comments

In my recent plant-powered kids post about picky eaters, I mentioned two toppings that our girls love: “Cheesy Sprinkle” and “Brazil Nut Parm“. Well, it’s not just our girls that love these sprinkly toppings – the adults in this household do too! Ok, I love both. Hubby is not the biggest nooch (ie nutritional yeast)… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Let Them Eat Vegan cookbook, Nuts and Seeds, Oil-Free (or option), Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes

“Magical” Oil-Free Vegan Salad Dressing! (gluten-free)

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Dreena • 46 Comments

Cooking and baking is sometimes described as science… but I like to think of it more like magic. Because sometimes an idea unfolds and is realized in food form with a way that is almost mysterious, yet very exciting! This week this magic happened with an idea for vinaigrette. I actually had this concept in… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free (or option), Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes

Winning recipe: Pan-Fried Falafels with Smoky Tahini Sauce (+ Sneak Peek Recipes)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Dreena • 13 Comments

Sometimes you guys surprise me. I must admit, when I started this recipe poll, I thought that either the Chai Peanut Butter Ice Cream or the Gingery Cookies might take it. I did figure the Nutty Veggie Burgers would be close in the running… but you surprised me with the Falafel win! Still, you chose… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Beans and Bean Dishes, Giveaway, Gluten-Free, Let Them Eat Vegan cookbook, Main Courses, Oil-Free (or option), Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes, Wheat-free

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Wildside Jar for green smoothies, thick and nut-based sauces and dessert purees. I use mine 1-2x/day.

Twister Jar is the BEST for healthy, homemade salad dressings and sauces

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