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Ginger Cranberry Sauce

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replace the can with this quick and easy ginger cranberry sauce recipe! naturally sweetened with fruit for a no sugar added cranberry sauce.

recipe originally published December 19, 2011

 

two small glass serving dishes of Ginger Cranberry Sauce on a wooden table. blurred in background: serving bowls and whole spaghetti squash

 

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    1. Quick and easy cranberry sauce
    2. How to make no sugar cranberry sauce
    3. Make ahead recipe!
    4. Ginger Cranberry Sauce Recipe
 

Quick and easy cranberry sauce

Cranberries are a classic holiday flavor. See more: Cranberry Recipes.

Kid Kristina always wanted to help “cook” at the holidays – my tasks included setting the table, preparing the classic Holiday Jello Salad, and plating cranberry sauce.

Even back then, I played up the irony of the canned sauce. I would leave it in can form and serve it in my grandmas crystal serving dish. I would carefully carry it to the table as the can shape slid and wiggled around the plate.

For years, I have been making this ginger cranberry sauce recipe and …

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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

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Pardon the turkey and enjoy these vegan thanksgiving recipes. Time tested and crowd pleasing, these delicious dishes are celebration ready! 

article originally published November 25, 2010

 

individual vegan portobello wellington served on a rustic plate with a green salad and bright homemade cranberry sauce.

 

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    1. Plant based Thanksgiving
    2. What to cook
    3. Make a schedule, have a plan
    4. Kid Kristina making pumpkin pie!
    5. more holiday ideas
    6. Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
 

Vegan Thanksgiving

As much time as we spend planning menus, Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food. I won’t get into a Linus style soliloquy of what Thanksgiving really is, and the history which few focus on. Our modern gatherings on this day are far from that.

For some, Thanksgiving is about snacking on appetizers while watching football. It’s about card games and the annual family viewing of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

It’s about getting up early to …

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Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

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this vegan stuffed acorn squash is an incredibly flavorful and cozy comfort food dish. also: how to cook amaranth.

recipe originally published November 5, 2014

 

stuffed acorn squash: an amaranth grain mixture stuffed into a half an acorn squash, served in a grey rustic shallow bowl, topped with cashews and chives

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    1. Amaranth stuffing recipe
    2. What is amaranth?
    3. How to cook amaranth
    4. Tips for the best amaranth
    5. How to serve stuffed squash
    6. Meal prep and storage
    7. Cooking with seeds – a complete guide
    8. Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

 

 

Amaranth stuffed acorn squash

This recipe for stuffed acorn squash makes a festive, meat-free main dish that tastes so good you won’t want to wait long to make it again.

The amaranth stuffing is incredibly flavorful, and …

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Vegan Peanut Soup

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a bowl of this rich and flavorful vegan spicy peanut soup is pure comfort food. make it your own with variations on ingredients and toppings.

recipe originally published July 1, 2010

 

overhead view of bright orange spicy vegan peanut soup in a rustic bowl, topped with parsley, sliced jalapeno, chopped peanuts.

 

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  1. How to make peanut soup
  2. Protein additions for this soup
  3. Garnishes to add! Endless options
  4. How long does this soup last?
  5. More vegan soup
  6. Vegan Peanut Soup Recipe

 

 

How to make peanut soup

One of our ultimate comfort food cravings is a big bowl of spicy peanut soup. This recipe brings layers of incredible flavor, with so many different ingredient variations, protein options, and topping ideas.

If you are looking for an easy assembly recipe that makes your kitchen smell delicious while it simmers, this vegan peanut soup is the one! The ingredient list is approachable, with …

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White Bean Veggie Burgers

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this vegan White Bean Veggie Burgers recipe is quick and easy, and packed with protein and flavor. add to your meal prep for fast lunches or dinners!

recipe originally published June 22, 2015

 

a single white bean veggie burger on a rustic white plate, dressed with curly lettuce, avocado, and a soft sesame bun

 

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    1. Foolproof veggie burger
    2. How to make white bean veggie burgers
    3. Are these burgers gluten free?
    4. Burger toppings
    5. Tasty serving suggestions
    6. How long do veggie burgers last?
    7. More bean recipes
    8. More veggie burger recipes
    9. White Bean Veggie Burger recipe

 

 

Foolproof veggie burger recipe

Look at the broccoli! I love seeing the whole food ingredients in the burger I am eating, don’t you?

We love all types of veggie burgers – from homemade to restaurant style to store bought – and this white bean veggie burger recipe is our go to. This is the burger that …

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Vegan Squash Recipes

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the distinct flavors, colors, and textures of these Vegan Squash Recipes make them a popular choice for your dinner, baked treats, and even appetizers!

recipe collection originally published March 24, 2014

 

a photo collage of vegan squash recipes: kabocha dip, pumpkin spread, kabocha sandwich

 

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    1. Is squash a fruit or vegetable?
    2. Types of Squash
    3. How to prepare squash
    4. Vegan Squash Recipes
 

Is Squash a fruit or vegetable?

The popular fruit that most of us prepare as a vegetable, the squash family is vast and varied. Squash have…

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Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

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this Ginger Carrot Quinoa is a fresh and flavorful filling for vegan stuffed bell peppers! this is a great meal prep recipe for a quick dinner.

recipe originally published October 11, 2011

 

bell peppers stuffed with ginger carrot quinoa, black beans, and broccoli, on a white plate with more broccoli on the side

 

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    1. Vegan Stuffed Peppers
    2. How to make stuffed bell peppers
    3. Ingredient variations
    4. Meal prep this recipe!
    5. How long does this recipe last?
    6. Ginger Carrot Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe

 

 

Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Usually, our stuffed pepper recipes are straight up comfort food, topped with melty cheese and are just the thing for a cold winter dinner, right?

These are the kind of stuffed pepper you want when you are looking for something fresh and flavorful. Bright flavors, colorful veggies, and satisfying protein.

We make these stuffed peppers all year long. If you are making these for Halloween with a carved pepper, see our video of carving a bell pepper and all of the Halloween Bell Pepper Recipes. Fun carved peppers filled …

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Vegan Air Fryer Recipes

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these vegan air fryer recipes are crispy crunchy, quick and easy, savory and sweet! air frying is the game changing cooking method we all love!

recipe originally published December 31, 2016

 

shallow bowl of dark orange spicy air fried cauliflower florets, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.

 

Air Fryer Recipes

Game day parties, holiday soirées, Happy Hour at Home, and a quick and easy meal any time – air fryers have become a most used appliance in so many kitchens.

We have …

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