Jessicainthekitchena

Can you believe that we’re so late into the year already? I’m convinced that January lasted like three months, September 1 week and somehow we’re almost at the end of November. If it’s cold where you are, then you know that that means that you’re knee deep in soup and chili weather. Even if it’s not cold where you are, it might be rainy or maybe you’re just a fan of them!...

Here are 25 incredible vegan Christmas recipes for the most delicious holiday ever! From brunch to dinner and dessert, you’re covered! When I say I am counting down to Christmas, I mean like, timer on my phone counting down. Not only is it my favourite holiday, but I’m looking forward to a well-needed break! And, am I also looking forward to these vegan Christmas recipes ? Yep, that too! Every Christmas, for as long as I can remember, we’ve gathered in one place as a family, had Christmas brunch, then opened gifts afterwards....

Bored of your lunch or want some new exciting ideas? Here are 5 Mason Jar Salads To Meal Prep for a Week of Lunches you can prep in just one hour for your entire week ahead! Plus tips for making the perfect mason jar salad. Happy Wednesday! Hump Day seemed like the perfect day to share these recipes with you. I’ve been making meal prep salads for well, forever, but when I discovered Mason Jar salads, it kind of pretty much changed the salad game for me....

This Bang Bang Broccoli is crispy, sweet & spicy and tossed in a creamy spicy mayo sauce! It’s pretty easy to make, and tastes phenomenal! P.S. you can also make it in the air fryer ! I can’t count how many times I’ve made this bang-bang broccoli in the last two months. It’s one of those dishes that’s actually pretty easy to do, takes only 15 minutes to bake, and when it’s done?...

If you like your cookies chewy and chocolatey, my vegan brownie cookies are for you! These fudgy little bites are easy to make with pantry ingredients. What happens when you combine Vegan Brownies with Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies ? You get a fabulous batch of brownie cookies! And the other thing that happens is… you can’t stop eating them. (Consider this your warning!) These cookies are rich and fudgy, without any eggs or dairy....

These Buffalo Quinoa Cauliflower Vegan Meatballs will be a HIT at your next party! They are incredibly easy to make, coated in buffalo sauce and so meal preppable! Imagine this: your new favourite vegan meatballs recipe, with the best texture, slathered in a sweet and spicy buffalo sauce. That’s exactly what you’re going to get with this recipe. Now I’ve made meatballs before when I made my beet meatballs , and after that I knew I wanted to delve deeper into the meatless meatballs world....

This buttermilk pie is based on the classic Southern recipe, but it’s made without dairy or eggs, which means everyone can enjoy it! It’s creamy, rich, and a little bit tangy—and it’s a guaranteed hit. Have you heard of “desperation pies”? It’s a term used for pies made with staple ingredients that most people have on hand at all times. I have to admit, I love this concept because who hasn’t had the experience of rooting around the pantry when you’re desperate to find the ingredients you need to make a dessert?...

This authentic Jamaican rice and peas recipe is an easy side dish with lots of flavour! Scotch bonnet pepper adds a kick, while coconut milk makes it delicious. Rice and peas is a quintessential Jamaican side dish. It’s almost a requirement at any kind of dinner, get-together, or celebration, and it’s also one of the easiest Jamaican dishes to prepare. Win! Jamaican rice and peas is naturally vegan, with coconut milk to give the dish a delicious flavour, along with standard Jamaican seasonings: scallion, Scotch bonnet, allspice, thyme, salt, and garlic....

What are chia seeds? Chia seeds are a tiny seed that mean “strength” in Mayan, and I’m assuming it’s because the chia seed gives you lots of energy. They are tiny black seeds that get gelatinous when they absorb water, similar to flax seeds, and are loaded with fibre. You can use chia seeds in a multitude of ways – in your water to add fibre to your daily diet, as a great egg replacement too and really anywhere you want more protein and fibre....

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is loaded with delicious and filling veggies. And since it’s ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep – lunch or dinner! Oh, chickpea salad, you charmer you. I whipped this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad up with what I had in my fridge and pantry a few days ago. I had no time to cook or wait on the oven for a quick meal. Even so, my husband has been eating this salad non-stop, and he’s deemed it one of his most favorite recipes that I’ve ever made....

This is the best homemade hummus recipe I’ve ever tried! It’s a smooth and creamy blend of chickpeas and tahini, flavoured with fragrant roasted garlic. Hummus is naturally vegan and gluten-free, and there are so many ways to make this easy recipe your own. Homemade hummus makes the perfect addition to a vegan charcuterie board served with pita chips or olive bread . It’s also delicious in hummus pasta !...

A smoky, savoury seasoning blend makes these Breakfast Potatoes delectable! I’ll show you how to get them perfectly crispy on the stovetop. Potatoes are total comfort food, but sometimes you need your fix in the morning, when Mashed Potatoes just won’t work. Enter: breakfast potatoes! This is the perfect recipe to pair with a Fluffy Tofu Scramble . The potatoes are ultra-crispy (psst—follow my tips and I promise they won’t be soggy!...

Empty carbs? Not this protein pancakes recipe ! It’s the best way to enjoy pancakes for breakfast and not end up hungry an hour later. Fluffy, easy to make, and ready for stacking and topping! I adore silver dollar pancakes , apple pie pancakes , and other recipes for vegan pancakes , but I fully acknowledge that carbs alone aren’t exactly the best way to start the day. You want some staying power in your morning meal!...

This Pumpkin Mug Cake (Vegan) is incredibly delicious and total cozy vibes! It’s vegan and made with very easy pantry ingredients in under 5 minutes start to finish. It has an incredible pumpkin spice flavour that’s so addictive! It’s hard to explain the love I have for this pumpkin mug cake. Here’s the thing – I’ve been making a version of this for the last 7 years. It was the first vegan mug cake that I made and I was shocked at how delicious and easy it was....

Add this homemade pumpkin spice syrup to coffee , tea, cocktails, and more, to infuse them with cozy fall flavour! Unlike store-bought, this version is made with real pumpkin. Pumpkin spice syrup is as close as you can get to a hug in a bottle. Those warm, cozy spices, sweet brown sugar—forget the pumpkin spice lattes, you’re going to want to use this pumpkin spice syrup in just about everything! And of course, since you’re making it from scratch, it tastes so much better than the bottled syrup you buy at the grocery store....

If you’re looking for cozy comfort food in a bowl, this tomato tortellini soup delivers. You’ll love the creamy tomato broth, but let’s be real: the vegan tortellini is the best part! I do love pureed veggie soups like butternut squash and apple soup , creamy tomato soup , and roasted carrot ginger soup . But sometimes you want a soup recipe that’s a little more substantive. This tomato tortellini soup eats like a meal!...

These are my Top Travel Snacks for the Plane – they are guaranteed to fill you up and keep you satisfied while travelling! Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re all set to travel! You reach the airport, you go through customs, and you’re waiting for your flight. Then it happens – you get hungry, and there is nothing healthy nearby. Or, if it’s anything other than fast food, you’re wondering how is this so expensive?...

This vegan Baked Beans recipe has the sweet and tangy, slightly smoky flavour of the classic, without any meat! Starting with canned beans makes this recipe a cinch. Forget the cans, this homemade baked beans recipe is SO much better, friends! But I still take a little shortcut—instead of baking dry beans in the sauce, I start with cooked beans. I’ve tried a lot of traditional baked beans recipes in the past that have you cook the dried beans in the sauce, but they always end up crunchy and just a little off in terms of texture....

Moist and tender with a spicy kick, these vegan cornbread muffins are easy to make and have a simple gluten-free option, which means everyone at the table can enjoy them! Whether it’s Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles or Cornbread Pudding , cornbread is total comfort food for me. I love the subtle sweetness combined with that moist, tender crumb and toasty corn flavor. These cornbread muffins have all that and more—and by more , I mean jalapeños, which give this recipe an amazing kick!...

This vegan garlic Alfredo pasta is a creamy, cheesy weeknight dinner made for pasta lovers! It’s absolutely decadent, but made with a cashew sauce instead of heavy cream. You’re going to absolutely love this vegan garlic Alfredo pasta. I’m talking cheesy, creamy, absolutely indulgent—it tastes like it came from a good Italian restaurant. Adding soaked cashews to this sauce makes it rich but not heavy, and gives it that traditional Alfredo sauce colour....