Sweet, pillowy soft, and irresistibly sticky, these vegan honey buns are the perfect special treat for a weekend breakfast or brunch! Honey buns are a type of pastry made with enriched dough, just like my Vegan Japanese Milk Bread and challah. While classic bread—your basic No Knead Bread and sourdough, for example—is made with flour, salt, and water, enriched breads have fat and sugar added, which makes them lightly sweet and fabulously tender....
Want to go vegan, but think it might be expensive? Here’s our guide on How to Eat Vegan On a Budget in 5 Steps! We will walk through the easy ways to have a fulfilling and satisfying vegan journey that still tastes absolutely delicious. Do you know what just occurred to me?! I’ve never shared with you guys why I went vegan! I’ll probably share it for my next vegan anniversary, but one of the questions that always comes up is,...
This Jamaican jerk tofu recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that’s loaded with authentic flavour. It’s the real deal made by a Jamaican! If you’ve been reading Jessica in the Kitchen for a while, you know I’m Jamaican. And since I’m Jamaican, maybe you’ve wondered, “Why don’t you have a jerk tofu recipe on your website?!” Well, friends, I’ve finally gotten around to sharing my Jamaican jerk tofu recipe. And while the internet is full of jerks (er, jerk recipes, I mean), you can feel confident knowing that this recipe is authentic....
Copycat KFC coleslaw is creamy, crispy, and it comes together in just a few minutes! My version is vegan, which means everyone can enjoy it. I love pairing this KFC coleslaw with my cheesy buffalo cauliflower wings for a cool, crunchy, and spicy combo. I love my healthy coleslaw , but if you’re looking for a traditional, down-home coleslaw recipe, KFC coleslaw is it. People love its unique blend of sweetness and tanginess, which sets it apart from other coleslaw recipes....
These sweet and tender caramelized maple Brussels sprouts are the perfect holiday side dish. Seasoned with chunks of tart apples and fragrant fresh thyme, and topped with crunchy pecans, this is a festive winter veggie salad. Brussels sprouts are a little bit of a controversial topic. Some people love them, but some people hate them. Me? I’m a huge fan of them. And ever since I first made Grilled Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts , I realized just how wonderful of a combination Brussels sprouts and maple syrup is....
If you like your pasta dishes packed with veggies, this pasta primavera recipe is for you. Roasted vegetables make this version extra delicious, but let’s not forget about that garlicky vegan cheese sauce! Pasta primavera is a dish all about celebrating fresh seasonal vegetables—their rainbow of colours and variety of flavours and textures. Basically, it’s what happens when you go to the farmers market and fill your bag to the brim!...
With rich, luscious chocolate and creamy pumpkin cheesecake swirls, these vegan pumpkin brownies are a perfect fall dessert. The cheesecake mixes with the brownie batter to create a plant-based sweet treat that’s creamy, decadent, and so moist. Every time fall rolls around, I find myself making endless amounts of pumpkin desserts, like vegan pumpkin cupcakes and soft-baked pumpkin cookies . There’s something about the hearty, earthy, and rich flavors of pumpkin that’s so cozy when the weather starts to turn....
These Rolled Pumpkin Spice Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie!! They’re deliciously spiced, easy to make, vegan and have the perfect texture! It’s official: my lifetime love for pumpkin has grown even more this season. I think as soon as it hit September 1, I grabbed my first small container of pumpkin purée, thinking I wouldn’t need much. A week later and four containers later, I realised it was time to just buy some pumpkin....
This vegan Texas toast recipe features buttery thick-cut bread and just the right amount of garlicky seasoning to make it impossible to resist! I love a slice of crispy homemade garlic bread whenever I’m enjoying pasta for dinner, but I’ve recently discovered Texas toast and I can’t get enough. Now, you would think something called Texas toast is made for pairing with birria tacos or burritos , but this is not your average Tex-Mex recipe!...
This vegan chicken recipe is chewy, savoury, and perfect for transforming any chicken dish into a plant-based option! Here’s how to make it. Vegan chicken. Isn’t that an oxymoron? Not really! This vegan chicken has the texture and flavour down pat, but it’s made with tofu, vital wheat gluten, and seasonings instead of, well, chicken . What’s the Best Fake Chicken? There are many types of vegan chicken in the grocery store these days, but let me tell you— none of them compare to homemade....
This vegan eggnog recipe is just as rich and creamy as traditional eggnog. It’s fun and festive, and only takes a few minutes to make. One of my favorite parts about the holidays is making cozy drinks. Hot chocolate, pumpkin spice lattes, peppermint tea … it’s all festive and cozy! And no drink is more traditional when Christmas rolls around than eggnog. I love eggnog, but the traditional recipe is full of cream and, as the name suggests, eggs!...
These vegan gingerbread men are the perfect Christmas cookie. They’re fun, spicy, and easy to make, and will be a hit at any holiday party. Christmas cookies are one of my favorite things. What better way to get in the mood for the holidays than by throwing on some Christmas carols and baking some cookies? The fun of decorating, the amazing, comforting smell of your home as the cookies bake in the oven, and of course, the best part: eating them....
This spicy BBQ chickpea pizza is like a vegan version of BBQ chicken pizza, with a little bit of a kick! It’s a plant-based weeknight dinner you’ll want in your regular rotation. I have no shortage of vegan pizza night options here on Jessica in the Kitchen, from Grilled Peach, Basil and Vegan “Goat” Cheese Pizza to Sweet Potato and Kale Pizza with Balsamic Drizzle . But if you have a weakness for sticky, sweet barbecue sauce, then this BBQ chickpea pizza might just be the one for you!...
Super Moist Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes are topped with a delicious homemade whipped buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles! These light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, bake sales, and more. What Makes these the Best Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes? They’re Quick: You can have these vanilla cupcakes baked and frosted in just about 45 minutes. Also, most of these ingredients are pantry staples, so you whip them together on fairly short notice....
Here are my top choices for 10 Last Minute Thanksgiving Dishes with 15 minutes or LESS of Prep time! They range from appetisers to sides to mains to desserts! P.S. this list has been updated to be vegan, and with newer recipes! ENJOY! Happy Thanksgiving Week!! After I shared my 50 vegan and vegetarian recipes roundup , a lot of you said this is amazing – but which of these recipes can be done super quickly?...
Here are 10 Sneaky and Easy Ways to Get More Vegetables Into Your Life! Including my favourite recipes from soups to veggie chips! My name is Jessica and I am in love with vegetables. No really, I really do love them. I’m happy to say that especially since 2017 I have been getting in all my required veggie servings each day, and doing so happily. Now, this was not always the case....
This vegan pesto pasta recipe is full of bright, fresh flavors. If you’re looking for a simple weeknight dinner, you’ll love this recipe! I love exploring new flavors and ideas, but there’s something to be said for those classic, go-to recipes you return to again and again. Pesto pasta is definitely one of those dishes. It’s easy to make, perfect for customizing, and it’s always packed with flavor. Even though it takes minutes to whip up for a weeknight dinner, it somehow always makes me feel like I’m eating a meal from a fancy Italian restaurant....
Want to give back to others but always feel like you don’t have enough time? I want to share 5 easy ways to give back when you have little time, that have great impact! “Charity is the gift that you give to yourself.” – I can’t find who said this quote, but it’s beautiful. I’ve had a really interesting history with giving back and charity work in general. According to my parents, the very first time I gave back was when we were in Canada as children....
Give your next bagel an upgrade with this carrot lox recipe! It tastes surprisingly authentic and it’s super easy to make. Remember when carrot hot dogs were all over vegan social media? Carrot lox proves that carrots aren’t just for stuffing into buns and topping with ketchup and mustard when it comes to using them as a meat swap. This carrot lox is incredibly delicious! Made by marinating thinly sliced carrots in a mixture of vinegar and seaweed (for that fishy flavour!...
Creamy cauliflower mac and cheese is a lightened up version of everyone’s favourite comfort food side dish! Not only do I replace the noodles with cauliflower florets, I use a homemade plant-based cheese sauce to make this cauliflower mac vegan too. Mac and cheese is a comfort food classic, but sometimes you want that comfort without all the carbs. Enter: cauliflower mac and cheese. This version of the classic dish swaps the traditional elbow noodles for cauliflower florets....
