POG juice is a tropical delight straight from Hawaii—but now you can make it at home! You’re just 3 ingredients away from this refreshing (and wildly popular!) drink. POG juice is available in Hawaii, the West Coast of the United States, and at Disney World—so if you’re not currently in any of those locations, your only option is to make it yourself. Good news: it’s super easy! What Is POG Juice?...
These Quick Pickled Radishes are so easy to make and are delicious crunchy and spicy bites that can go on everything from sandwiches to salads to tacos! Some vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and bell peppers are fantastic on their own, pure and simple, with nothing else added. They can instantly enhance other dishes without any effort on your part. That doesn’t mean they’ve reached their full flavor potential yet. Have you ever had any of those veggies pickled?...
This easy restaurant-style blender salsa is made with fresh tomatoes for lots of bright flavour. Just add your favourite tortilla chips and dig in! Salsa is always good, whether it’s Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa , Black Bean Salsa , or Pineapple Salsa . But there’s something special about restaurant-style salsa. The flavour is fresher, the consistency is smoother, and it seems to be tailor-made for spooning onto all your favourite Mexican foods, from Vegan Tacos to Loaded Vegan Nachos ....
This Herbed Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip is ready in just 15 minutes! It’s a delicious smooth vegan dip that will be perfect at your parties! I’ve been trying to experiment with ingredients I usually don’t use – binging Netflix’s Chef’s Table will definitely do that to you. I want to get way more familiar with this unfamiliar ingredients, and create something so delicious with them that I’ll fall in love with them....
This vegan frittata is perfect for breakfast or brunch, and it’s made easily on a sheet pan! A tofu filling is loaded with burst tomatoes, caramelised onions and sautéed mushrooms for lots of flavour. This vegan frittata is the savoury breakfast of my dreams! When I used to eat eggs, I loved quiche and frittatas. I knew I wanted the same taste and texture when I went vegan and yes, I have found it!...
This vegan moussaka recipe has all the flavour of the classic Greek eggplant dish, but with tender lentils and mushrooms replacing the ground meat! To me, Greek cuisine truly represents the crossroads of different cultures. Southern European ingredients are paired with Middle Eastern flavours to create unique dishes—and this vegan moussaka is the perfect example! ( Vegan tempeh gyros with tzatziki is another.) Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish that’s kind of like a casserole and typically made with layers of eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce....
With a thick and creamy no-bake cheesecake filling and a rich and nutty crust, this vegan pumpkin cheesecake is a classic holiday dessert. It’s loaded with your favorite fall flavors, is easy to make in the blender , and is entirely vegan and gluten-free! It’s not exactly a secret that I love a good cheesecake. After tasting dozens of vegan cheesecakes that didn’t resemble cheesecake at all, I can safely say that my homemade vegan cheesecake is the best I’ve tried....
This avocado toast recipe is my go-to breakfast! It’s so delicious, easy to make on even the busiest mornings, and it takes only 10 minutes! I get asked so often “ what do you eat everyday? ” and I realise I don’t have a blog post featuring my ultimate go to breakfast: avocado toast. I’ve always thought about posting my favourite avocado toast recipe, but then there was the avo toast craze....
Work some veggies into your breakfast with this vegan Breakfast Hash recipe! Potatoes are paired with lots of vegetables, black beans, and a smoky seasoning blend for a savoury hash that works as a side or as a main dish. This breakfast hash isn’t the same as Hash Browns , and it isn’t Breakfast Potatoes either. It’s more of a meal than a side dish—although you can definitely make it a side too!...
Candied yams are a staple of Southern cuisine, and this quick recipe is entirely plant-based. Sweet, sticky, and rich, these yams are a mouth-watering side dish. Candied yams are one of my favorite side dishes. They’re sweet. They’re salty. They’re decadent. Unfortunately, they’re usually dripping in butter, so they’re not vegan. But it turns out that plant-based candied yams are just as delicious! This is an easy vegan recipe for one of the most common side dishes in the south....
Cashew Whipped Cream Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews ⅓ cup filtered water 2 tablespoons maple syrup dash of vanilla extract pinch sea salt 1 teaspoon tapioca starch Instructions Boil the cashews in separate boiling water for about 5 minutes. This eliminates the need to soak overnight and gives the cashews a great creaminess. When finished, rinse and drain the cashews and discard that water. In a blender (preferably a small one so it all gets incorporated), add the boiled and drained cashews, filtered water, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt and tapioca starch and blend until creamy and glossy....
If you’re new to veganism, you may be wondering, “is honey vegan?” Here’s what you need to know. There’s a whole lot to navigate as a new vegan, and the process can definitely be overwhelming. Although I’ve been a vegan for many years now, I remember the frustration and disappointment of realizing some of my former favourite foods contained hidden animal-derived ingredients. Honey is an area of uncertainty for many new vegans—and also friends and family who are cooking for them!...
Summer parties call for a beautiful dessert, and this lemon blueberry bundt cake couldn’t be more perfect! It’s super moist, dotted with juicy berries, full of bright lemon flavour, and oh-so-easy to make! This lemon blueberry bundt cake is like a slice of sunshine on a plate. The tangy lemon and sweet blueberries complement each other perfectly (as seen in my Lemon Blueberry Bread too!), and it’s every bit as moist as you expect a Bundt cake to be—despite being vegan!...
These easy peanut butter energy balls are made with only 5 ingredients, naturally vegan and gluten-free, and a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack! Being a snacker, I’m completely in love with these peanut butter energy balls. Chewy, chocolate-y, and PEANUT BUTTER. Could you ask for more?! I found a formula a few years ago that I just loved for energy balls, and instead of fixing what ain’t broke, I keep putting new spins on it....
With hearty pumpkin puree and your favorite fall flavors, these moist and fluffy pumpkin pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat. They’re flavorful, vegan, and easy to make gluten-free! Today’s vegan pumpkin pancakes are packed full of cozy pumpkin flavor and warm spices. A lot of vegan and gluten-free pancakes are dense and heavy, but this recipe is anything but. Like my classic vegan pancakes , these pumpkin pancakes are super moist, tender, and pillowy....
These sweet potato and black bean tacos are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Add your favourite toppings but whatever you do, don’t skip the zippy lime crema! Sweet potatoes and black beans are two staples in my household, so putting them together in tacos? It was just meant to be. (Although honestly, is there anything that doesn’t work well in tacos?! From jackfruit tacos to vegan birria tacos and crispy beer-battered vegan fish tacos , it’s all good....
I’ll show you how to make the best vegan Alfredo sauce in your blender with easy ingredients! It comes out ultra-rich, creamy, and cheesy. There are SO many ways to use Alfredo sauce that go beyond pasta, and I’m sharing those, too! What Is Vegan Alfredo Sauce? This is my dairy-free, vegan-friendly version of classic Italian-style Alfredo sauce. Traditional Alfredo is a simple white sauce made from butter, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese (very much NOT vegan, unfortunately)....
These Vegan Quiche Muffins are packed with protein, and you’ll be surprised by how much the taste and texture mimics the original. While I add sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlicky spinach, you can customize them with your favorite veggies and herbs and make these mini quiches your own! When I was vegetarian, a nice big slice of quiche with a side salad was one of my favourite brunch options. The things I loved the most about quiche were the flavourful fillings and the eggy texture....
This strawberry crisp is sweet, juicy, and so easy to make! It uses only 7 ingredients, most of which are already in your pantry, and makes a delicious, quick vegan dessert. Vegan strawberry crisp has been my go-to quick, easy dessert for a while. Sometimes I substitute blueberries or even apples for apple crisp , but I always return to strawberries. I love how macerated they get and how they naturally break down to be such a juicy and fruity dessert....
What to Eat in Paris – a summary of our favourite places to eat at in Paris, what to eat in Paris, and tips on getting the best food in Paris. It’s insane to think that it’s already May. With summer coming up in such a short while, no doubt summer travel plans are being made. The Mr. and I have been planning our anniversary trip and we were reminiscing on the amazing honeymoon that we had in Paris....
