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Cashew Camembert

June 4, 2017 by Kristina Sloggett 20 Comments

Cashew Camembert – marvelously mild plant based cheese with the flavor of Camembert, this is a great addition to any appetizer cheese platter!

You all know how I love a snack tray – cheese platter – dinner of appetizers kind of thing. I also love to entertain – from the fancy party to the casual “stop by before the movie” or “come over after work for a snack and a seat in the sunshine…”

I like to assemble snack platters for any and all occasions, and they are super easy to create, with a mix of homemade cheeses, dips, and jams combined with store bought fillers like nuts, dried fruits, olives and my favorite, cornichons.

Pour some crisp cool white wine, and …

Classic New York Black and White Cookie

May 14, 2017 by Kristina Sloggett 14 Comments

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 …

Shiitake Cauliflower Risotto Stacks

April 19, 2017 by Kristina Sloggett 18 Comments

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 …

Roasted Veggie Quinoa Casserole

February 1, 2017 by Kristina Sloggett 3 Comments

Roasted Veggie Quinoa Casserole – this plant based comfort food dish is fresh and flavorful – a hearty vegan one dish entree that suits just about any diet.

When someone asks about my casserole recipes, I usually have to point them to my enchiladas or lasagnas – I don’t have too many real, actual casserole dishes. This colorful Roasted Veggie Quinoa Casserole has been dinner for us twice in two weeks – it is …

Indo Chinese Corn Soup

January 12, 2017 by Kristina Sloggett 5 Comments

Indo Chinese Corn Soup – this fragrant and flavorful soup is a quick and easy recipe – everyone will love this warmly spiced dish!

I love, love LOVE sesame. The scent, the flavor… tahini, oil, seeds, all of it! I do not know why I am not cooking with it daily. This glorious Indo Chinese Corn Soup calls for sesame oil in the recipe, and I also added a little bloop to the bowl when serving. A perfect finish.

This warmly spiced and fragrant soup is …

Gentle Lentils with Basil is the Bomb Sauce

December 29, 2016 by Kristina Sloggett 4 Comments

Gentle Lentils with Basil is the Bomb Sauce – this quick and easy soup will warm you as a hearty meal with bright, vibrant flavors.

In the last few weeks, we have gloriously consumed three batches of lentils. These lentils. With this bright and flavorful basil sauce. We both love lentils – they are incredibly tasty and satisfying, and this recipe is so very quick and easy! Really! A wonderful thing during the holiday season, or lets face it – just any busy week in this life.

Today I am celebrating …

Beer Marinated Portobello Tacos with Avocado Corn Salsa

November 15, 2016 by Kristina Sloggett 3 Comments

Beer Marinated Portobello Tacos with Avocado Corn Salsa – a super flavorful recipe that is easy to whip up for Taco Tuesday, or any day!

I am giving these tacos the alternate title of Badass Tacos. As I was cooking the portobello filling, I did that pan flip thing, and a big flame shot up in the air. WOO HOO. It woke me up, anyway. I felt like I should have been on television or something.

So, these tacos have great flavor from the marinade, and a nice cool topper of salsa – we …

Strawberry Oat Crumble Bars

September 7, 2016 by Kristina Sloggett 4 Comments

Strawberry Oat Crumble Bars – these sweet bars are a perfect ‘anytime’ bar – lunchbox, snack, and breakfast. Top a warm bar with ice cream for a fruit cobbler dessert.

We are calling these Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars at our house. Jason’s favorite way to enjoy them is heated, with a scoop of Very Vanilla Ice Cream. Mmm.

Honestly – we like these so much, I have made three batches in the recent weeks – with sunflower seed butter, as the original recipe goes, and with cashew butter. Oh so good.

This is just one of the …