If you love deep dark chocolate, you will absolutely love this Cocoa Oat Almond Shake! It goes down so smooth and it's so good for you!! There is no added sugar--the sweetness comes from the ripe frozen banana and the medjool date, but interestingly, you don't really taste either. It just tastes decadently chocolaty rich and creamy! Of course, that richness has nothing to do ... Read More »
Orchard Peach Pie (Vegan)
WOW...Glorious!! Isn't it spectacular looking? Alright alright, I get a bit carried away with my superlatives, in fact, I "can't stop the feeling" from Justin Timberlake is playing in my head and I am dancing as I speak....but really, this pie makes me happy! This Orchard Peach Pie is the vegan version of my already luscious sweet galettes! It is the quintessential summer ... Read More »
Vegan Rustic Strawberry Galette
This Vegan Rustic Strawberry Galette is the vegan version of my Rustic Strawberry Galette! OH MY GOODNESS I am so excited that I was able to recreate it so closely to the original, because I have to admit, I thought it just couldn't be done (so glad I was wrong!!). It is just as delicate and luscious--a perfect summer dessert when strawberries are in season! This makes a ... Read More »
Mousse à la Fraise (Vegan)
This little dessert was inspired by Mark Bittman's delicious Strawberry Fool recipe which he calls "minimalist" because it is basically fresh strawberries in season and whipped cream. It occurred to me that I should try to make a vegan version, using whipped aquafaba (or the drained liquid from canned chickpeas!)...and lo and behold....it worked!! I added a little dark rhum ... Read More »
Nut Lace Cookies (Vegan)
These crispy delicate cookies are modeled after French lace cookies, typically made with butter, white flour and lots of sugar. Instead, I use ground nuts and whipped up aquafaba or the liquid drained from canned chickpeas (click here to learn more about it, it is brilliant...I wish I had thought of it on my own!!!), so it is completely vegan! I cut down drastically on the ... Read More »
Vegan Banana Date Bread
The combination of ripe banana and medjool dates achieves--dare I say--a certain "butter-iness" in this Vegan Banana Date Bread. It's hard to believe but you have to taste it to know what I mean! This is my new welcome home banana bread for my Natalia who has become vegan but I have to say, it may just become THE welcome home banana bread for the rest of the family too! It is ... Read More »
Simply Nutty Granola
Nothing like a simple homemade granola to fill the house with wonderful welcome home aromas! This granola is not too sweet, so you can just enjoy it plain or add some dried fruit to it, if you like it a little sweeter. It's filled with oats, walnuts and almonds so it is rich in protein, fiber and healthy oils. Perfect for breakfast with fresh fruit and yogurt, but remember, ... Read More »
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (Vegan)
I have to be honest, I am new to vegan baking and I am never quite sure what to expect when I first make an attempt to "veganize" a baked good. This one was no different, I was using my luscious conventional dark chocolate cake recipe as the starting point and I had the feeling this was going to be a futile attempt! I could not have been more wrong! Seriously, I could not ... Read More »
Chocolate “Fudge” Sauce
Of course, it's not really a fudge sauce but it might as well be! It is dark and chocolaty and creamy and rich just like a fudge sauce should be, but not overly sweet! Notice that I don't add any sugar to the dark chocolate--it's plenty sweet as is. I love to drizzle it on cakes or cupcakes--a little is all it takes! It's delicious and so pretty too! Take a look at the top of ... Read More »
Vegan Corn Bread
I converted my yummy regular corn bread to this equally delicious vegan version. I have done away with the eggs and the milk by replacing them with flax meal diluted in a little water and soy milk (with a little bit of apple cider vinegar to "curdle" it). I have to be honest, this bread does not rise as high as my regular corn bread, still, it is surprisingly light and ... Read More »
