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New Meatless Meal Idea: Vegan Lentil Pasta with Kale Pesto

My daughter-in-law Lizz, who lives in Austin, Texas, the home of all that is holy - BBQ, is vegan. Yep, she's a short car ride from Rudy's BBQ that has the best moist brisket I've ever had and close ...

Ugly Avocados? Make Chocolate Mousse

Oh avocados, my culinary love-hate relationship. I love how creamy and rich they are. I love that they make great guacamole, salsa, salad, and great spread on toast. I love that they're filling and ...

Making Dessert for your Valentine: Score with Strawberry Pasta

Box of fancy candies? Cliché. Chocolate covered strawberries? Done to death. Conversation hearts? We're not in grade school anymore! So what to do when you need a unique crowd pleasing... or date ...

Vegan Almond "Ricotta" - A Non-Dairy Decadence Made Easy

Who doesn’t crave a creamy bubbly lasagna, or a decadent stuffed ravioli? Who wouldn’t want to indulge in a sweet and crispy cannoli, or sweet & fluffy crepes? These classic comfort foods all ...

French Onion Palmiers: Vegan Holiday Appetizer

Frozen puff pastry! It’s amazing. It’s light. It’s flaky. It comes out of the oven all golden, crunchy, and fluffy. It’s so convenient. It’s in almost every grocery store freezer section. And one of ...

Vegan Holiday Decadence: Chocolate Candy Cane Tart

One of my secret guilty pleasures about being vegan is proving to many skeptics that plant-based food is delicious, rich, and satisfying. Despite this proving to be quite the challenge at times, it ...

Vegan Vanilla Rum French Toast

I love breakfast and brunch! When I have the time, I love cooking a giant hearty breakfast, whether it's for myself, my boyfriend, or a full room of people. I also love showing people that vegan food ...

Condensed Milk Veganized

One of the most convenient dessert ingredients at the grocery store is condensed milk. Often used to make custards, pies, cheesecakes, and especially quick & easy fudge, condensed milk is a quick ...

Squash Blossoms are Awesome (Especially when Stuffed & Fried)

When summer begins, most people get excited for beaches, vacations and school being over. But what makes ME a happy summertime girl? Farmers markets! From unique varieties of herbs, to almost unheard ...

Food Comics: Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse

We are pleased to introduce Food Comics from The Chopping Block where our resident Cartoonist Tom O'Brien illustrates his cooking adventures. Here, he tackles Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse.

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New Meatless Meal Idea: Vegan Lentil Pasta with Kale Pesto

Ugly Avocados? Make Chocolate Mousse

Making Dessert for your Valentine: Score with Strawberry Pasta

Vegan Almond "Ricotta" - A Non-Dairy Decadence Made Easy

French Onion Palmiers: Vegan Holiday Appetizer

Vegan Holiday Decadence: Chocolate Candy Cane Tart

Vegan Vanilla Rum French Toast

Condensed Milk Veganized

Squash Blossoms are Awesome (Especially when Stuffed & Fried)

Food Comics: Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse

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