Category Archives: vegan holidays

Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Quinoa Croquettes with Pumpkin Seed Chipotle Cream (vegan and gluten-free)

Part 2 of my Easter menu post! Today I am sharing some recipe ideas (links at the bottom, including other chefs/bloggers) for savory dishes.  I’m also sharing the recipe for my Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Croquettes. I serve them with a Pumpkin Seed Chipotle Cream (both recipes from LTEV).  They are SO full of flavor,… Continue Reading

Raw Lemon-Lime Cheesecake with Fresh Mango Sauce (vegan and gluten-free) – Easter Menu and Tips, Part One

This post is “part 1″ of an Easter post. I was going to give you savory and sweet recipes all in one post – plus Easter Egg Hunt ideas, but it was shaping up to be far too long.  So, today we talk about dessert recipes for Easter, as well as ideas for your vegan… Continue Reading

Vegan Recipes for New Year’s Eve

Are you having a New Year’s Eve party or potluck and a little tired of traditional holiday fare?  I thought I’d give you suggestions for 13 healthy, delicious, and less-traditional recipes to make your  2013-welcoming shindig utterly fabulous! The countdown (in no particular order other than ending with a dessert!) begins… 13. Rawesome Nut Dip. Serve… Continue Reading

Natural Gingerbread Folks and Vegan Christmas Cookies (oil-free and gluten-free options)

Have you rolled up your sleeves and started your holiday baking?  I sure have, but everything I’ve baked this past week starts with ‘gra’ and ends with ‘nola’!  Gingerbread Granola, Cocoa-Goji Granola… I’ve probably baked 15 batches for gifting by now!  This is the first year I’ve given granola as gifts, and it’s a nice… Continue Reading

Vegan Holiday Prizes!: Reader Appreciation Giveaway on Facebook

UPDATE:  I’ve added NEW prizes to launch our new year: TODAY (Dec 30th): A spot in Christy Morgan’s new Wellness Reboot program, valued at $350!  Enter here: http://on.fb.me/12pJslk (Mobile users:http://bit.ly/QXKRwU) Also sign up for to the Wellness Reboot Mailing list, here:  http://bit.ly/VpUiG6 Plus, there are still some of the 10 digital subscriptions to a Zinio magazine of… Continue Reading

Vegan Pumpkin Cake and Fluffy Dairy-Free Macadamia Mallow Frosting

Today I’m introducing you to my Pumpkin Cake from LTEV – and my Fluffy Macadamia Mallow Frosting.  I think it’s time you two get better acquainted.  I figure since so many readers are emailing and tagging me on facebook about this cake… and since I am feeling like giving away a few things (hint, hint, stay tuned!)… I am… Continue Reading

Holiday Cookbook Offer!

  The holidays are here and I wanted to offer you a little gift.  How about 13 new, healthy, and fabulous plant-powered recipes for FREE?! I want you to start 2013 with nourishing, whole plant foods, designed to delight your tastebuds and power you into a vibrant new year! How does this work?  Have a… Continue Reading

Vegan Thanksgiving and Christmas Menu with Recipes

Today I’m going to share with you a SLEW of recipes that are ideal for your Thanksgiving menu – but also for Christmas.  You see, in Canada, while Thanksgiving is celebrated, it is nowhere near as large and festive as it is in the US.  So, I have always viewed American Thanksgiving dinner to be… Continue Reading

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

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

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