This version of Hoppin' John is taken from my standard recipe, just minus the animal based products. And oddly enough? I liked it better this year! It doesn't have to have the liquid smoke, the bit called for does give the hint of bacon smokiness though. Vegan Hoppin' John Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1… Continue reading Vegan Hoppin’ John
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Oil Pie Crust
I was feeling adventurous over Christmas and tried out a couple new ideas - a vegan pumpkin pie and a no roll pie crust containing oil rather than shortening. My brother didn't guess tofu in the pie though he did ask what I had done different with the pie. I liked the taste and it… Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Oil Pie Crust
Book Review and Recipe: Food Fest 365
I recently received a copy of the newly released FoodFest 365!: The Officially Fun Food Holiday Cookbook: You want a cool book to give as a present? This is the one! Food Fest 365 really is that: 365 food holidays each with a recipe to go with the day (scary is that they are technically… Continue reading Book Review and Recipe: Food Fest 365
Chickpea Potato Curry
The idea for this recipe came from a similar "curry" we had often as kids, from the Red Plaid cookbook. It had chicken in it so I wondered it I could make it vegan and it turned out great. That Kirk enjoyed was a good feeling! It is a gamble every time I try to… Continue reading Chickpea Potato Curry