Whether you’ve just adopted a vegan diet and can’t wait to start baking or you’re a seasoned vegan that relies only on one or two egg replacements, here is a list of vegan-friendly egg replacers we found in the new (really cool) vegan cookbook The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vegan Baking (Alpha, 2011) by Donna Diegel. Read More
Blackberry season is my favorite time of year — not only does it mean summer is here, it also means I get to eat blackberries with abandon. This blackberry lemon thyme pie is by far my favorite way to bite into these irresistible berries. Read More
Sipping orange pekoe with a slice of spicy tea cake is a delicious way to spend the afternoon of a warm, sunny day. This easy vegan cake recipe can also be a tasty addition to a weekend picnic basket. Read More
When the craving for fresh summer peach pie arises but the last thing you want to do is make pie pastry, satisfy your vegan sweet tooth with this easy baked summer peach dessert. Partner it with a scoop of vegan ice cream and you’ve got the perfect finale to a backyard cookout. Read More
Need a crowd-pleasing vegan dessert for your summer holidays? Bake a few extra batches of these vegan cookies and keep them in your freezer. For a tasty change, swap out dark chocolate for vegan white chocolate and pecans for the walnuts. Read More
Loaded with berry goodness, these scumptious vegan muffins also deliciously surprise with vegan white chocolate chips. Just in time for Memorial Day and 4th of July celebrations, Red White and Blue Muffins are a tasty vegan breakfast munch or sweet treat for a holiday picnic. Read More
Fresh blackberries are irresistible right from the brambles or off the farmers’ market counter, but bubbly warm with a vegan crust makes these nutrient-dense recipes even more of a swoon-worthy treat. Best yet, this vegan dessert recipe can be made with any sweet ripe berry in season. Read More
Who knew a gluten-free grain tinier than a poppyseed would be power-packed with nutrition? According to The Teff Company, growers of Maskal Teff, teff is loaded with more calcium than milk, 80 percent of the recommended daily allowance for iron, as much protein as an egg, and 8 grams of fiber per 2-ounce serving. Teff comes in ivory and brown varieties and has a sweet taste, making it the perfect gluten-free grain for a vegan breakfast or dessert. Dive your fork into this vegan gluten-free teff apricot pie. Read More
If you are one of the 1 in 133 Americans with celiac disease or part of the growing population that has gluten-sensitivities, knowing which whole grains are gluten-free is essential for your health. In addition, knowing there are many gluten-free grains is a great way to inspire your culinary creativity. As a vegan, your diet is based on plant foods, including whole grains, which can be daunting if you have to avoid gluten. Rest assured, however, that the tasty array of gluten-free grains will give you and your famiy a wide variety of delicious, nutritious gluten-free vegan meals. Read More
Savory vegan scones are the perfect accompaniment to vegan soups, stews, and chili while also being an irresistible vegan snack when you’re craving salt and carbs. Though these scones aren’t high in sodium, the sprinkling of sea salt on top will trick your salt-craving tastebuds. Read More