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Baked Raspberry Vegan French Toast with Meyer Lemon Curd Sauce

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I am not a baker, I have a very short collection of go to vegan desserts. I played with this recipe for 2 days, until I loved the final result. The sweetness is balanced perfectly with the tart raspberries and the creamy meyer lemon curd.  After it received 380 + likes on Instagram I knew… Continue reading Baked Raspberry Vegan French Toast with Meyer Lemon Curd Sauce

Rustic Mexican Vegetable Soup

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This soul-restoring soup is proof that a few veggies are all you need to create something wonderful. Traditionally made with beef, this vegan version is just as hearty and satisfying. A side of mexican rice cooked in tomato broth is always served with this soup. The addition of salsa, fresh cilantro, raw diced onion and… Continue reading Rustic Mexican Vegetable Soup

Beer Battered Brussels Sprouts with Maple Dijon Sauce

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I am not apologizing for frying a vegetable. These are good…too good, especially dipped in this delicious mustard sauce.  It’s best to make them in the presence of people who will help stop you from devouring the entire batch yourself.  Crispy thin coating outside, creamy inside… hey, it’s a green leafy vegetable so basically like… Continue reading Beer Battered Brussels Sprouts with Maple Dijon Sauce

Braised Hibiscus Street Tacos

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I know what you’re thinking…flowers? In a taco?!  Before you jump to the conclusion that this must be some crazy vegan trend, let me elaborate. Hibiscus Flowers or Flor de Jamaica have been part of mexican cuisine for a while not just as a drink ( agua de jamaica) but as part of a variety… Continue reading Braised Hibiscus Street Tacos

Mole Amarillo (yellow mole) with Roasted Veggies and Corn Masa Dumplings

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Mole Amarillo or Yellow Mole is one of the 7 traditional mole sauces from Oaxaca, Mexico.  Surprise! Not all moles have chocolate in them.  Mole comes in a variety of shades ranging from black to green to bright red to….well, obviously this sauce is more orange than yellow, but I am sticking with the original… Continue reading Mole Amarillo (yellow mole) with Roasted Veggies and Corn Masa Dumplings

Chickpea and Hearts of Palm Cakes with Chipotle Mayo

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Vegan crab cakes? Maybe not, but these definitely belong on your plate tonight. Crispy outside, decadent and moist inside, plus that kick from the chipotle mayo makes them irresistible . Rough chopping the hearts of palm added the right texture to this cake.  Can you bake these? I am sure you can, yet shallow frying… Continue reading Chickpea and Hearts of Palm Cakes with Chipotle Mayo