One of my new favorite food finds is Sahale Snacks Maple Pecans, an addictive combination of pecans, walnuts, cherries, and apples glazed with maple and cinnamon. To keep myself from eating the entire package in a sitting, I add them to recipes to lend their sweet crunchiness to other dishes. These easy granola bars are perfect for after-school snacks or as a grab-and-go breakfast. Read More
We love food holidays, especially when they celebrate sweets. February 20 is National Cherry Pie Day and we’ve got an easy vegan cherry pie variation for you. Instead of the traditional pie in a plate, wrap your fingers around these cherry hand pies. Also known as turnovers, these hand pies are quick and easy because all you do is simply fold puff pastry around cherry filling and bake. Read More
Love is in the air and so is the craving for sweet Valentine’s Day treats. This fruit-centric vegan dessert recipe is courtesy of T-Fal, using the company’s healthy kitchen gadget, the ActiFry. If you don’t have it (consider getting it!), you can saute apples in a nonstick skillet. Read More
Whether you’ve got hungry kids clamoring for an after-school snack or your own tummy is grumbling in between meals, we’ll show you the healthier snack options to grab to curb your family’s hunger. Read More
Slices of pie are always nice…unless you’re headed out the door and don’t have time to sit down with a plate and fork. The solution? Instead of deny your need for pie, keep fruit-filled hand pies at-the-ready. We used blueberries for this recipe but you can fill pie pastry with any fruit or filling you have. Read More
Leave it to Pampered Chef to come up with a fun way to serve apples on Valentine’s Day. If you’re watching your carbs, forget the PB&J sandwiches and nibble on this apple and peanut butter option. Read More
Whether you’re hosting a kid-friendly Valentine’s Day party or you simply love heart-shaped foods, we’ve got a great idea for elevating the usual PB&J to a gourmet treat. Not a fan of peanut butter? No worries, we’ve got a few other tasty alternatives. Read More
Suffering from the mid-afternoon munchies and don’t want the usual bag of chips with salsa? One bite of this gourmet-caliber chip and dip rendition will have you addicted. Featuring heart-healthy grapefuit and avocado, baked chips, and a mouthful of flavor, this vegan recipe will easily become one of your favorite snacks and appetizers. Read More
Whether you’re gearing up for Super Bowl with heaping plates of main course eats or opting for game day finger foods and snacks, we’ve got all the recipes you need to have a winning Super Bowl menu. Read More
The Super Bowl is on the horizon and these crispy fried veg chips will score you a victory as a game day host. This vegan appetizer recipe is from Timothy W. Lawrence’s cookbook Petite Eats: Appetizers, Tasters, Miniature Desserts, and More (Skyhorse Publishing, 2013). Though this isn’t a vegan-only book, Lawrence’s mini dishes will inspire you to make tiny eats that have giant flavor. Read More
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