With the weather getting cooler on the East Coast I’ve had comfort food on my mind. This is a great recipe to bring to a fall/winter potluck or holiday dinner. Its definitely on the richer side of things so add a simple mesclun salad with lemon, salt and oil as a side dish. Spinach-Cashew Ricotta […]
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Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Stuffed Banana Muffins
Peanut Butter and Jelly Stuffed Banana Muffins Ingredients 4 cups whole wheat pastry flour 5 medium ripe bananas 2 ½ tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 ¼ cup almond milk ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce ½ cup vegetable oil 1 jar smooth peanut butter 1 jar jelly flavor of your choice Directions: Preheat oven […]
Is Dairy Stealing?
I don’t often write posts like this, so please forgive the heavy subject matter. The following contains “extremist vegan” statements. Read on at your own risk. 😉 I usually write about hummus or cakes or sunshine and rainbows; all things “happy vegan”, taken from everyday inspirations. Yesterday, however, inspired me in a different way. I […]
Interview Series – Dan & Nicole from Upton’s Naturals
Since 2006, Chicago-based Upton’s Naturals has been committed to making delicious varieties of seitan using real, simple ingredients. The company was founded by Daniel Staackmann hopes that by cooking with Upton’s Naturals, more people will see how easy it is to be vegan-and that it’s not about just eating salads. Upton’s Naturals recently opened West Town’s very first […]
Nut Butter Universe Giveaway
Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson is a culinary treasure filled with creative ways to make delicious protein-rich recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks. This new cookbook is filled with recipes using delectable butters made from cashews, Brazil nuts, macadamias, chestnuts, almonds, and more, including everyone’s favorite, peanut butter. Just a small amount of […]