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Spinach Mac and Cheese

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this vibrant spinach mac and cheese is the best of classic comfort food with rich protein packed flavor! a green mac and cheese from the veggies you crave, using cauliflower cheese or cashew cheese.

recipe originally published March 17, 2012

 

bright green mac and cheese with roasted cauliflower in a shallow pasta bowl

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Green Mac and Cheese
    2. Kid Friendly Recipes
    3. How To Make Spinach Mac and Cheese
    4. Cauliflower Cheese
    5. Cashew Cheese Sauce
    6. Vegan Roux
    7. Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipes
    8. Spinach Mac and Cheese Recipe
 

Green Mac and Cheese

I originally made this on St Patricks Day many years ago, and it is still a hit each year around that time.

We make this vibrant green cheese sauce all year long, adding a punch of protein to a plant based mac and cheese. The bright green color is just a fun bonus.

Spinach Mac and Cheese Ingredients: a bowl of fresh spinach, a bowl of cauliflower cheese sauce, a package of gluten free pasta

 

Kid Friendly Recipes

Are you looking to hide veggies in food to get your kids to eat more of them?

This is more than sneaking veggies into your kids eats – this is …

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Vegan Game Day Recipes

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the best resource for vegan game day recipes and tips on planning a super fun party. vegan gluten free game day food – spicy, savory, sweet.

recipe collection originally published November 13, 2010 and updated every season

 

 

Vegan Game Day

Game Day naturally equals football, right? 

In my opinion, any gathering to watch a sports event is game day. That is also a good time to make a bunch of comfort food, super tasty appetizers and snacks.

Honestly, this recipe collection is …

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Blueberry Smoothie

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these Blueberry Smoothie Jars are super quick and easy, thanks to batch cooking. on the go, tasty meal prep smoothie! bonus: the best meal prep tools

 

dark purple blueberry smoothie in short glass, with sliced banana and granola on top

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Meal Prep Smoothies
    2. How To Make Smoothie Jars
    3. Adding Protein Without Using Powder
    4. Meal Prep Tools
    5. Plant Based Meal Prep
    6. Vegan Smoothie Recipes
    7. More Recipes from Vegan Yack Attack
    8. Blueberry Smoothie Jars Recipe
 

Batch Prep Smoothies

In my kitchen, meal prep used to mean several servings of a chia pudding and a freezer drawer of ready to use smoothie ingredients. My daily smoothies were elaborate and varied, but because I planned ahead and made my own smoothie packs, it literally took me one minute to …

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Vegan Boursin Herb Cheese

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a vegan Boursin / Alouette style cheese is here! this Vegan Garlic Herb Cheese Spread recipe is a plant based version of the popular classic French Gournay cheese.

recipe originally published March 28, 2012

 

vegan Herb Cheese spread in a white ceramic serving bowl, pretzels and vegetables for dipping

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Vegan Boursin
    2. How To Make Vegan Boursin Cheese
    3. Vegan Garlic Herb Cheese Serving Suggestion
    4. How Long Does Vegan Cheese Last?
    5. More Dairy Free Cheese Recipes
    6. More Vegan Appetizer Recipes
    7. Vegan Boursin Cheese Recipe
 

Vegan Boursin

Who grew up with foil wrapped discs of Boursin cheese and tubs of Alouette in their fridge? 

Around the holidays, “the fancy cheeses” appeared, and among them, Boursin …

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Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer

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these salty sweet Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer will bring smiles and fun to your holidays! a fun kid friendly holiday craft for your cookie gift trays!

recipe originally published December 9, 2012

 

reindeer made from chocolate dipped pecan for the head, chocolate dipped pretzels for antlers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer
    2. Best Cookie Tray Treats
    3. Sweet and Salty Treats
    4. Kid Friendly Holiday Craft
    5. How To Make Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer
    6. How Long Do Chocolate Covered Pretzels Last?
    7. More Vegan Chocolate Recipes
    8. Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer Recipe
 

Chocolate Pretzel Reindeer

About this time in the holiday celebrations, I am spending my days baking.

I gift cookie and candy trays to a …

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Vegan Tamales

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this homemade Vegan Tamales recipe is a step by step tutorial on how to make tamales. choose your favorite fillings, stove top and pressure cooker instructions. also: how to make masa

recipe originally published December 23, 2010

 

a plate of steamed vegan tamales wrapped in corn husks, stacked high

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Vegan Tamales
    2. Tamale Tips – Please Read
    3. How To Make Tamales
    4. Basic Masa Dough Instructions
    5. Ingredient Variations
    6. Pressure Cooker Tamales
    7. Tamale Storage Suggestions
    8. What do you serve with tamales?
    9. Vegan Tamale Recipe
 

Vegan Tamales

Invite a few people over and plan an all day (or two day) project with friends. Homemade tamales are so fun to make, and well worth the effort – there is nothing like a homemade tamale.

…and tamales are easy to make!

Learn just how easy homemade vegan tamales are to make with this how to guide that gives you step by step instructions and all the tips we’ve learned over the years.

Gather the essentials, make a …

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Vegan Baileys Irish Cream

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follow this Vegan Baileys Irish Cream recipe for a quick and easy method on how to make vegan Baileys liqueur. perfect in a hot cup of coffee on a snowy morning…

recipe originally published September 27, 2010

 

vegan Baileys Irish Cream in a mason jar

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Vegan Irish Cream
    2. Is Whiskey Gluten Free?
    3. How To Make Vegan Baileys
    4. How Long Does Vegan Baileys Last?
    5. Vegan Holiday Drink Recipes
    6. Vegan Irish Cream Recipe
 

Vegan Irish Cream

In my family, my mom or sister make the homemade Kahlúa, and I make the homemade Baileys.

Our Vegan Baileys Irish Cream is …

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Vegan Mushroom Stew

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craving the classic comfort flavors you grew up with? this vegan Mushroom Stew has them! learn how to make a hearty stew everyone will love, all winter long, and get help with Meatless Monday.

 

bowl of mushroom stew served over mashed cauliflower, sprig of fresh green thyme on top

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Vegan Mushroom Stew
    2. How To Make a “Meaty” Vegan Stew
    3. Vegan Stew Serving Suggestions
    4. How Long Does Mushroom Stew Last?
    5. Meatless Monday Family Cookbook
    6. Meatless Monday Recipes
    7. More Vegan Comfort Food
    8. Vegan Mushroom Stew Recipe
 

Vegan Mushroom Stew

One of the best ways to warm up on a cold winter weekend? Vegan Mushroom Stew.

Not only is this recipe the epitome of comfort food, your kitchen will smell delicious! If you grew up with the classic hearty …

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Mashed Cauliflower

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vegan Mashed Cauliflower is tasty comfort food, and a low carb alternative to classic mashed potatoes. from the holiday table to a weeknight dinner! also: how to roast garlic

recipe originally published September 21, 2011

 

green bowl of garlic studded Mashed Cauliflower, stack of plates and forks in background

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Vegan Mashed Cauliflower
    2. How To Make Mashed Cauliflower
    3. How To Roast Garlic
    4. Mashed Cauliflower Ingredient Variations
    5. Meal Prep and Storage Tips
    6. More Vegan Cauliflower Recipes
    7. Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
 

Mashed Cauliflower

Vegan Mashed Cauliflower is the …

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Vegan Crescent Cookies

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these vegan almond crescent cookies are the rich and buttery, light and crispy nostalgia of childhood holidays. the star of our gift cookie trays!

recipe originally published December 13, 2015

 

powdered sugar covered crescent shaped cookies on a baking sheet

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Vegan Almond Crescent Cookies
    2. Crescent Cookie Ingredient Variations
    3. How To Make Crescent Cookies
    4. More Vegan Cookie Recipes
    5. Vegan Crescent Cookies Recipe
 

Vegan Almond Crescent Cookies

These vegan vanilla almond crescent cookies are perfectly sweet, buttery richness in an updated, plant based version. This recipe is free from dairy, eggs, soy, and gluten, and is just as tasty as …

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