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Black Olive Sun-dried tomato tapenade Allyson KramerA delicious starter to any meal when served with crisp vegetables
or small bites of bread, this tapenade features some of the finest flavors in European cuisine. Use as a mix-in to stews and pasta dishes for a ton of added flavor with very little effort.  Recipe and photo contributed by Allyson Kramer, from Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats Around the World* ©2013 Fair Winds Press, reprinted by permission. Read More→

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Sweet Vegan Ricotta

By · On Jun 13, 2013 · Comments (0)

sweet vegan ricottaHere’s something a little creamy, a little sweet, and easy to pair with nearly anything. Behold, shockingly simple, pretty, sumptuous sweet vegan ricotta. This spread pairs beautifully when slathered on crackers or toast, crowns fruit in a gorgeous way, adds oomph to baking recipes, and is a creamy, dreamy topping for oatmeal and granola. I like
mine nestled between french toast and marmalade.

A small dish of this is an elegant addition to any brunch
table or party (when paired with fruit and sweet biscuits for dipping). Making a strawberry shortcake? You’re gonna need this. Extra perk: I’ve made this before for kiddos and they lap it up. And since there are no processed sugars, grains, or gluten, it’s a sweet treat everyone can feel nice about. Recipe and photo contributed by Ashlee Piper, from The Little Foxes. Read More→

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Little Macs with Very, Very Special Sauce

By · On Jun 12, 2013 · Comments (0)

Little Mac by Brian Patton from Sexy Vegan's Happy HourWhen author Brian Patton (aka The Sexy Vegan) began dating his soon-to-be wife, he offered to entertain her with Friday night happy hours at her apartment or his. After a long workweek, she was ready to kick back and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine, and it was the perfect way to enjoy summer evenings. After a couple weeks, these evenings weren’t just for two because her friends begged for invitations after hearing rave reviews of Brian’s delicious tapas and appetizers.

This Little Macs recipe is from the book’s The Happiest Meal Happy Hour Menu that also includes a recipe for Baked Sweet Potato “Fries” with Adobo Dipping Sauce. Excerpted with permission from The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Home* ©2013 by Brian Patton. Published with permission of New World Library.  Read More→

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sweet potato fries by brian patton from sexy vegan's happy hourThis Baked Sweet Potato “Fries” recipe is from the The Happiest Meal Happy Hour Menu in The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Homeby Brian Patton, which also includes a recipe for Little Macs with Very, Very Special Sauce. Excerpted with permission from The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Home©2013 by Brian Patton. Published with permission of New World Library. Read More→

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Tangy Dijon Sauce

By · On May 08, 2013 · Comments (0)

grilled asparagus with tangy dijon sauce by tamasin noyes from grills gone veganThis sauce is sensational over grilled seitan, vegetables, or potatoes. It also peps up sandwiches when used as a spread. Contributed by Tamasin Noyes, from Grills Gone Vegan*,© 2013, Book Publishing Company. Reprinted by permission. Read More→

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Cheese sauce for mac and cheese by stephanie weaver the recipe renovator This cashew-based dairy-free vegan cheese-y sauce is quick,easy, and rich-tasting. Make your own vegan cheese, yogurt, mayo and margarine! Cheaper and much tastier than store-bought, this e-book brings you the best 12 recipes for dairy alternatives from The Recipe Renovator blog. Complete with an ingredient list, quick recipes, and a more complex artisan vegan cheese, this will get you started making your own cheese and dairy substitutes today. Whether you are a vegan for ethical reasons, have gone plant-based for health reasons, are lactose-intolerant, or just want to eat fewer animal products, this book will give you everything you need to create your own “dairy case” at home. Recipe and photo from Twelve Terrific Dairy Substitutes: Vegan and Gluten-Free by Stephanie Weaver, © 2013. Used with permission. Read More→

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Salsa and Olive Oil Salad Dressing

By · On Feb 13, 2013 · Comments (0)

basilThis simple, basil-scented dressing of salsa and olive oil can be made in no time flat and offers an offbeat alternative for jazzing up green salads. Read More→

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Smoked Tofu with Celery and Peanuts

By · On Jan 25, 2013 · Comments (2)

smokedtofuThis takes about 10 minutes to prepare and makes a wonderful appetizer. You can use either fried or roasted peanuts: both are delicious, differing mainly in the mouthfeel of the moist or crunchy nuts. Reprinted from Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking*by Fuchsia Dunlop. Copyright © 2012 by Fuchsia Dunlop. Photographs copyright © 2012 by Chris Terry. With the permission of the publisher, W.W. Norton & Company. All rights reserved.

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