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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 Thanksgiving Gravy

I’m sharing here my favorite vegan holiday gravy recipe from my first plant-based Thanksgiving dinner in 2012. That’s a home-baked … More

animal rights, Comfort food, Cooking, Food, holiday, Personal chef, plant-based diet, plant-based personal chef, recipes, Thanksgiving, Vegan, vegetarian

Alternative Plant-Based Holiday Menus

I have nothing against Tofurkey or Gardein or various seitan roasts.  And of course there’s the “Festival of Sides” as … More

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

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

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

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

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