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Category: Desserts

Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

When I Google a recipe I narrow my search by starting with the word “best”. When it comes to vegan … More

chocolate, Comfort food, desserts, Vegan, vegan baking, Vegan Desserts

Vegan Carrot Cake with Cashew Cream Frosting

    This easy to prepare cake is full of carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts. It is super low-fat, yet … More

animal rights, Cooking, dairy free, plant-based diet, Vegan, vegetarian

When Life Gives You Bananas…

Is it just me? Or does the sight of those last couple speckled bananas languishing on the countertop trigger an … More

animal rights, Baking, Comfort food, Cooking, Forks Over Knives, healthy, Heart Healthy, recipes, t. colin campbell, Vegan, vegan personal chef, vegetarian

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is one of those ‘I can’t believe it’s vegan’ recipes! Looking for ways to apply my new discovery, Maldon … More

animal rights, Baking, chef, chocolate, cookies, Cooking, Personal chef, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Terrine

Here is a rich, elegant, special occasion dessert that is pretty easy to assemble, believe it or not. Fudgy brownie … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, cake, chef, chocolate, dairy free, dairy-free baking, desserts, Personal chef, Vegan, vegan chocolate, vegetarian

Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies

These are the best gingerbread cookies I have ever baked, vegan or not! The flavor and spices are perfectly balanced, … More

animal rights, Baking, cookies, holiday, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Pecan Pie…Yes You Can!

Leave it to the folks at America’s Test Kitchen to dig into the science on this special recipe challenge! Traditional … More

Comfort food, Food, holiday recipes, Personal chef, pie, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegan personal chef, vegetarian

Vegan Pecan Bars

Oh, my gosh! Scrolling through my reader the other day I came across this delicious recipe from Kaitlyn at myconsciouskitchen.com … More

animal rights, Baking, chef, Cooking, dairy free, Food, plant-based diet, Vegan, vegetarian

Dutch Apple Pie

This is a re-post of a recipe that has received a lot of attention from readers over the past nine years … More

apple pie, apples, holiday desserts, pie, pie recipes, Vegan Desserts, vegan holiday desserts, vegan holiday recipes, vegetarian desserts

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Muffins

These tasty muffins are standard in my seasonal recipe rotation. They are moist and richly flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice … More

brunch, dairy free, desserts, egg-free, greenmarket, healthy baking, holiday desserts, low-cholesterol, muffins, pumpkin, Vegan, vegan baking, vegetarian

Vegan Pumpkin (or Sweet Potato) Pie

This is hands-down the best pumpkin pie recipe out there! The sweet, creamy filling is firm without being dry, and … More

chef, Cooking, dairy free, desserts, Food, holiday, plant-based diet, Vegan, vegetarian

Warm Apple Crisp (Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

Fall is my favorite time of the year. I look forward to the cooler temperatures,  anticipating the fun of preparing … More

apple crisp, apples, Comfort food, fat free, fat free desserts, Food, fruit desserts, healthy desserts, holiday desserts, low-fat desserts, Low-fat vegan, recipes

Vegan Chocolate Silk Pie

Here’s a recipe that is sure to impress!  A no-bake chocolate cookie crust filled with super easy, super rich and … More

animal activism, animal rights, chocolate, cruelty-free, desserts, Food photography, holiday, mousse, non-dairy, pie, plant strong, plant-based diet, special occasion, Tofu, tofu desserts, valentine's day, Vegan, vegan baking, vegan chef, Vegan Desserts, vegan food, vegan-friendly, vegetarian

Vegan Brown Sugar Blondies

These are classic–brown sugary goodness with the addition of chocolate chips, pecans and just a touch of bourbon. A delicious … More

dairy free, Vegan, Vegan Desserts

Chewy Peanut Almond Butter Cookies

Do vegans suffer a life of selfless denial? I should say not–with all the fantastic recipe sites at our fingertips, … More

cookies, peanut butter, vegan baking, Vegan Desserts

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Every once in awhile, I am moved to pull out  various appliances and put them to work, such as the … More

Comfort food, Food, Food photography, frozen desserts, ice cream, Low-fat vegan, Vegan, Vegan Desserts, vegan ice cream, vegetarian, vegetarian desserts

Roasted Pumpkin Mousse

  Here’s a little something special to spice up your next vegan feast! Roasted Pumpkin Mousse 15 ounces PUMPKIN PUREE … More

animal rights, Cooking, desserts, holiday, meatless, plant-based, pumpkin, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Creme Anglaise with Cinnamon Walnut Crumble (gluten and soy free)

  Looking for a company-ready dessert for your next dinner party? This is a simple, sweet and delicious one that … More

gluten-free desserts, soy-free, Vegan, Vegan Desserts

Blueberry Cheezecake

I’ve been reflecting today on where this all began.  I started this blog way back in the Fall of 2012, … More

blueberry, cheesecake, desserts, kitchen time, Lifestyle, Low-fat vegan, Oil-free, recipes, Tofu, Vegan, Vegan Desserts, vegan food, vegetarian, vegetarian desserts

Raw Chocolate Brownies

If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile you may have noticed that when I do chocolate it’s never in … More

chocolate, dairy free, gluten-free desserts, raw, raw desserts, raw vegan, rawtarian, Vegan, vegetarian, whole foods

Banana-Chocolate Bread Pudding

BANANA-CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING recipe courtesy Isa Chandra Moskowitz 6 CUPS CUBED STALE BREAD 1 CUP CHOCOLATE CHIPS 3 BANANAS, RIPE, … More

Baking, chocolate, Cooking, desserts, holiday, plant-based diet, sweets, Vegan, vegetarian

Easy Chocolate Ganache

A rich, creamy coating of chocolate ganache makes a grand impression on a special dessert! Here is a simple recipe … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, cake, chef, chocolate, dairy free, easy recipes, Personal chef, Vegan, vegan chocolate, vegetarian

Double Chocolate Brownies

My very favorite dessert is and has always been chocolate brownies. This recipe takes the cake! I finally found a … More

chocolate, dairy free, egg-free, low-cholesterol, Vegan, vegan baking, vegan brownies, vegan chocolate, Vegan Desserts, vegetarian

Vegan Apple Crisp

I remember when I first became aware there was such a thing called apple crisp. And it wasn’t at home. … More

Comfort food, Cooking, dairy free, desserts, Food, plant-based, Vegan, vegan baking, Vegan Desserts, vegetarian

Chocolate Chip Muffins (Vegan, Whole-Grain, Oil-Free)

Muffins are a happy little baking project. Quick breads are meant to be simple, tasty and portable. These little gems … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, Comfort food, Cooking, dairy-free, egg-free, Food, Oil-free, Personal chef, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, vegan personal chef, whole-grain

Carrot Cookies with Orange Icing

One thing you may not know about me is that I have a great fondness for food nostalgia and vintage … More

Baking, betty crocker, Carrots, dairy free, dairy-free baking, Vegan, vegan baking, Vegan comfort food, Vegan Desserts, vegetarian, vintage cookbooks, vintage recipes

Key Lime Icebox Pie with Mango-Ginger Coulis

Here’s a little something different for you, dear readers. A delicious creamy, no-bake dessert that is sweet, but not overly … More

Cooking, dairy free, desserts, Food, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Creme Brûlée

  Yes, you read that right. Creme brûlée. Silky smooth and creamy sweet. And can I just mention, so easy … More

chef, Cooking, dairy free, desserts, egg-free, Food, plant-based diet, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Fudge Brownies (Low-Fat)

This is by far the best low-fat vegan brownie recipe I have found. I’ve been through a lot of cookbooks. … More

brownies, chocolate, cocoa, Comfort food, dairy free, desserts, vegan baking, vegan cookies, Vegan Desserts, Vegan recipes, vegan treats

Two-Ingredient Chocolate Sauce

Here’s a recipe I almost forgot I had in my collection. This one is from way back in my culinary … More

chocolate, Cooking, desserts, recipes, sauces, Vegan, vegetarian

Depression-Era Chocolate Cake with Cocoa Buttercream

During the Great Depression, a time of severe worldwide economic struggle–which took place in the 1930’s and lasted almost a … More

Baking, Comfort food, Cooking, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Frangipane-Raspberry Strudel

I got to thinking about frangipane and how I hadn’t enjoyed it since way back in my culinary school days. I … More

animal activism, brunch, Comfort food, dairy free, desserts, frangipane, pastry, plant-based, Vegan, vegan baking, Vegan Desserts, vegetarian

Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake (gluten and soy free)

  I’m all about taking a good thing and making it better. That’s what I did with this classic chocolatey favorite. … More

Cakes, chocolate, dairy free, desserts, Food photography, Gluten-free, gluten-free desserts, plant-based diet, soy-free, soy-free desserts, Vegan, vegan chocolate, Vegan Desserts, vegetarian

Top Ten Vegan Dessert Recipes

  You asked for it and here it is! The Monster List of Vegan Desserts! Enjoy!     Dark Chocolate Ganache … More

chocolate, dairy free, Personal chef, plant-based, Vegan, vegan baking, Vegan Desserts, vegetarian

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