Stuffed butternut squash is a show-stopping vegan main dish for special occasions! With a savoury herbed mushroom and chickpea stuffing, it’s so delicious and beautiful on the table. As a vegan, I’m always happy to partake in tasty plant-based side dishes for the holidays (hello, vegan mashed potatoes!), but I know sometimes we still want...
This red lentil dal recipe is comfort food Indian style! Rich, fragrant, and satisfying, this is a recipe you’ll want to make all winter long. What Is Dal? Dal is a classic South Asian dish made with lentils, peas, or beans. Of all the dals out there, I think red lentil dal is my absolute...
You’ll never run out again once you learn how to make homemade powdered sugar! This simple tutorial will save you money and time. Homemade powdered sugar is a convenient substitute for store-bought—in fact, you might never buy powdered sugar from the grocery store again! It’s made by blitzing regular granulated sugar in a blender until...
This easy vegan mapo tofu recipe takes just 25 minutes to make from start to finish! It’s spicy, saucy, and loaded with plant-based protein. Mapo tofu is my favourite Chinese dish, but despite the name, the restaurant version is usually made with beef unless it’s specifically labeled vegan or vegetarian. Womp womp. But making it...
I bet you never thought you could make your own sprinkles! Here’s how to make sprinkles at home for a more natural alternative to store-bought. I am a little bit obsessed with these DIY sprinkles. I mean, just LOOK at them! How fun are they?! The colours are bright, the shape is on-point, and the...
This vegan lentil stew recipe is layered with rich coconut and curry flavours to jazz up tender cooked lentils. The perfect one-pot meal when you’re craving a cozy, comfort food dinner! We all have a bag of lentils in the back of our pantry. Sitting there, waiting for us to put it to use. Once...
Tlacoyos use blue corn masa to make a soft dough that is filled with a delicious bean filling and cooked to tender perfection. Top this homemade, vegan spin on Mexican street food with all your favorite toppings! Filled with spicy refried beans, these blue masa tlacoyos are literally pocketfuls of flavor. Earthy, creamy, tangy, crunchy,...
There’s nothing like a warm, flaky apple strudel! This version wraps tender spiced apples in vegan puff pastry—and it makes two, so you can enjoy one now and freeze one for later! Apple pie is the most popular apple dessert, followed by apple crisp, but let’s not forget about apple strudel! Instead of pie crust,...
Creamy, cheesy mashed potato casserole is a comfort food side dish that’s always a crowd-pleaser! Vegan cheddar, bacon, and crispy panko make it extra delicious. If you can’t decide between a loaded baked potato (or loaded potato skins!) and creamy mashed potatoes, this mashed potato casserole recipe is for you, friend. It takes the two...
For a show-stopping vegan main dish for the holidays, this timpano recipe fits the bill! It’s loaded with pasta, veggies, and creamy vegan ricotta, all nestled in a golden pastry crust. What Is Timpano? Timpano is an elaborate Italian dish that often makes an appearance during the holidays and other celebrations (kind of like lasagna...