Vibrant Vegan Food in Portland
Smoky Sweet Crunchy Chickpeas – this quick and easy snack recipe is gluten free, oil free, satisfying and flavor full! Appetizer, salad topper, and snack!
Your kitchen will smell so good while these are frying.
Air frying!
I mean, they smell good at the beginning step, when it is …
Juicy Peach Mint Chia Pudding – a quick and easy, juicy sweet recipe that celebrates the freshness of the season. Great as a satisfying breakfast or snack.
I know it is only May, but the peaches I found over the weekend tasted like they were picked straight out of the middle of summer. So juicy sweet, really!
Messy eating outside in the sunshine juicy.
Save a couple few to make some Peach Mint recipes juicy.
Run back to the store for more that same afternoon juicy.
If these …
Classic New York Black and White Cookie – a vegan version of the iconic New York treat – soft and cakey and perfect to dunk in your coffee or milk!
Look to the cookie!
Any Seinfeld fans here?
Remember “The Dinner Party” episode? Jerry and Elaine head to the bakery to pick up a chocolate babka for the party, while Kramer and George head to the liquor store for wine (and George was wearing that ridiculously large puffy coat). The Classic New York Black and White Cookie plays a part in one of the bakery scenes.
I used to love the classic black and white way before there was a Seinfeld (years later it became a favorite show, and I still love to watch reruns). Whenever I was visiting Katie’s place, she always had these cookies for me.
When my …
Green Goodness Dressing Dip – the fresh goodness of spring and summer! this quick and easy recipe is a great salad dressing or flavorful dip.
The sun is out!
Spring is here!
…and so are the farmers markets.
As I say every year, warmer sunny days have me craving fresh seasonal veggies and lots of salads. Light flavors that are bright, fresh, and green.
and this time of year, weekend mornings find us walking around in the sunshine at the market. A nice way to spend the morning.
While this bright and fresh dressing and dip recipe is just five simple ingredients, it is incredibly flavorful – rich and tangy green goodness.
My fresh take on a Green Goddess dressing is completely plant based, gluten, soy, and oil free. Inspired by …
Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso – this smoky rich queso is the hit of any party snack table! go ahead and make a double batch, it disappears quickly!
Don’t you love it when the food thing you bring to a party or potluck is super popular?
I mean, that’s just fun and happy, right? and you don’t have to worry about bringing home leftovers. If it is a housewarming or event other than just a casual weekend get together, I often buy a set of bowls to bring the foods in, and then leave the bowls as a gift….
One Skillet Veggie Bean Burrito Bowls – these quick and easy protein packed bowls have a low carb “rice” and great flavor!
With all of the Brownies and Sugar Cookies we have had lately, I’ve been craving fresh.
In addition to all the brownies and cookies, we had an impressively tasty five course dinner over the weekend – we were in a lucky group who were able to tour the …
Shiitake Cauliflower Risotto Stacks – this impressive and flavorful comfort food recipe is a must make! savory sautéed shiitakes top this vegetable forward favorite!
I am telling you now – this is a must make recipe. One you make when you want to impress. One you make for a date night, or for your best friend! One you make for yourself when you want comfort food.
I really want to impress on you all that this recipe is a winner – you will love the incredible flavors. If you always hear me talking about …
Frosted Soft Sugar Cookies – a Vegan and Gluten Free version of a childhood favorite! chewy soft with fluffy buttery frosting and sprinkles – just as you remember!
Soft and fluffy cookies. Who doesn’t like this classic cookie, right?
Jason brought a cookie home from his dentist appointment last week. An Easter cookie. A soft frosted sugar cookie, Lofthouse style.
I immediately had a craving, and looked through my old recipes from college….
Vibrant Protein Rich Pineapple Chia Pudding – this tropical fruit breakfast or snack is packed with essential protein, fats, flavor, texture and crunch!
I am back to chia pudding breakfasts lately. On a normal day, this is such an easy breakfast for me – I usually make one first thing and stick it in the fridge to ‘set’ while I enjoy my coffee. By the time I am ready for breakfast, the chia is ready and I can add banana, berries, granola, whatever sounds good that day.
In addition to the heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids, chia seeds are packed with antioxidants, minerals, protein, and fiber. When I was testing Fruit Sweetened Brownie recipes, I may have had extra fruit concentrates in my freezer. These were perfect to flavor my chia puddings – so versatile!
Loving these quick and easy chia pudding breakfasts…
My latest chia pudding is such a great green, right?
It is easy to see why this …
Fruit Sweet Rich Fudgy Brownies – these gloriously chewy, chocolatey rich brownies include fruit for natural sweetness. quick, easy recipe – 8 ingredients.
Are brownies one of the best desserts ever? Brownies and cheesecake fight for number one, always. Combining the two may have been the best thing I have done, ever.
I first thought of this recipe at a beach bar in San Pancho. I was enjoying a …
