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Bell Pepper Jack O Lanterns

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these Bell Pepper Jack O Lanterns are fun for all ages! Carved Bell Peppers make a great Halloween night dinner and a fun party activity!

the original Halloween Bell Pepper recipe published October 31, 2010

 

bell peppers carved to look like Jack O Lanterns, then filled with chili mac for dinner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Halloween Bell Peppers
    2. Pepper Jack O Lanterns Break the Internet
    3. Male Vs Female Bell Peppers
    4. Tips To Make Bell Pepper Jack O Lanterns
    5. How To Carve Bell Peppers
    6. Halloween Bell Pepper Recipe Collection
 

Halloween Bell Peppers

This Halloween, we bring you the best Bell Pepper Jack O Lantern recipes. Over the years, we have made all kinds of vegan and gluten free ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Halloween!

not a stuffed pepper fan? You’ll love our Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pies with a familiar Halloween face…

See our Vegan Candy List for Halloween ideas – candy and candy alternatives! 

 

Bell Pepper Jack O Lanterns

The first year I carved peppers for Halloween, they quickly went viral with the help of …

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Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese

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this is the best Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese! deliciously rich and cheesy, this plant based baked pasta dish is like Mom used to make! vegan and gluten free

 

bowl of vegan baked mac and cheese with broccoli on the side, full baking dish of mac and cheese in background

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. How is Vegan Mac and Cheese made?
    2. How do you make a Roux?
    3. Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
    4. Flavor Hacks – What Can I Add to Mac and Cheese?
    5. Tips for a flavorful sauce
    6. Best Pasta for Mac and Cheese
    7. What should I serve with Mac and Cheese?
    8. How Long Does Vegan Mac and Cheese Last?
    9. How do you reheat Mac and Cheese?
    10. Vegan Cheese Recipes
    11. Ultimate Comfort Food Book
    12. Vegan Mac and Cheese Variations
    13. Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

 

Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese

Just like mom used to make! 

When I make vegan mac and cheese, it is rarely baked. There is often nothing better than a big creamy bowl of mac and cheese straight out of the pot on the stove, no matter what flavor it is. The craving is strong – we have been enjoying this baked mac and cheese, complete with buttery cracker topping and all. 

I am …

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Cozy Vegan Recipes For Fall

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Comfort food is the standard for fall, and we’re ready with Healthy Vegan Fall Recipes! these cozy meal ideas will get you ready for cooler months ahead.

 

a photo collage of Vegan Fall Recipes: a bowl of black bean soup, a sesame teriyaki burger, multi layered lasagna

Cozy Vegan Recipes For Fall

The days are getting shorter, and I am saying a sad farewell to daylight at 9pm. As much as I love our perfect Portland summers, my favorite season is here. I love what October smells like.

As we …

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Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

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this Vegan Sweet Potato Soup recipe is bright and flavorful. a 5 ingredient soup with tips to make it quick and easy. bonus: instructions for Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup.

 

Five Minute Sweet Potato Soup in a bowl, topped with cashew cream and fresh basil, with a crusty baguette on the side

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

      1. How To Make Sweet Potato Soup
      2. Serving Suggestions
      3. Ingredient Variations for Sweet Potato Soup
      4. How To Bake A Sweet Potato
      5. Roasting Sweet Potatoes
      6. Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup
      7. Vegan Sweet Potato Recipes
      8. Vegan Soup Recipes
      9. Five Ingredient Sweet Potato Soup
      10. 20 Minute Recipe Categories
      11. Quick and Easy Vegan Recipes
      12. Vegan Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

 

a spoonful of cashew cream being dolloped on top of a bowl of soup

Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

This bright and cheerful hued soup is quick and easy! The ingredient list is short and sweet, and made up of foods you likely already have in your pantry.

There are shortcuts for making this recipe in …

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Vegan Lasagna

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an easy gluten free Vegan Lasagna recipe is a perfect dinner – red sauce and ricotta bring classic flavors to small batch lasagna. How To Make Vegan Lasagna

recipe originally published July 25, 2010

 

twelve layer slice of gluten free Vegan Lasagna on a rustic plate, garnished with fresh basil

TABLE OF CONTENTS

      1. Small Batch Lasagna For Two
      2. How Many Layers Should Lasagna Have?
      3. How To Make Vegan Lasagna
      4. Tips For The Best Vegan Lasagna
      5. Why Is My Lasagna Runny?
      6. Do Lasagna Noodles Have Egg In Them?
      7. Cheese Substitutes
      8. Other Ingredients For Lasagna
      9. Should Lasagna Be Covered While Baking?
      10. Make Ahead Tips: Meal Prep Lasagna
      11. How Long Does Vegan Lasagna Last?
      12. Can You Freeze Lasagna?
      13. Vegan Casserole Recipes
      14. Easy Vegan Lasagna Recipe

Gluten Free Vegan Lasagna

I have been making what we call Sunday Sauce since college. Back then, the classic flavors of a meat sauce or red sauce was my go to for all things pasta. 

Nowadays, my vegan meat sauce tastes just as good, and has all sorts of nutritional benefits as well. It is one of the essential components of this Vegan Lasagna Recipe.

I am willing to bet …

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Vegan Crunchwrap

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this homemade Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme recipe is a tasty update on the classic drive thru fave. tips on How To Make a Crunchwrap, How To Fold a Crunchwrap!

recipe originally published September 17, 2013

 

Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme @spabettie #vegan #glutenfree

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. What Is A Crunchwrap?
  2. Is the Crunchwrap Vegan?
  3. Ordering A Vegan Crunchwrap
  4. How To Make a Crunchwrap
  5. How To Fold a Crunchwrap
  6. Crunchwrap Ingredient Variations
  7. Meal Prep / Storage – How Long Do Crunchwraps Last?
  8. Vegan Copycat Recipes
  9. Late Night Recipes
  10. Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe

 

Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme on a plate, sliced in half with avocado and salsa on the side

 

Homemade Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme

Fourth meal, anyone?

My last night drive thru choice in college was always a bean burrito with green sauce. and one of these things. The Crunchwrap Supreme. 

I’d order mine with beans, no cheese, no sour cream. Mmm hmm. 

If you are a fan, you can now have a vegan crunchwrap, and you can make them yourself.

 

are crunchwraps vegan? photo shows a vegan crunchwrap held in a hand

 

What Is A Crunchwrap?

A Crunchwrap Supreme is easily one of the …

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Jalapeno Popper Sandwich

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vegan Jalapeno Popper Sandwich – ultimate comfort food! read on for all the tips to make the best vegan Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese!

recipe originally published November 18, 2010

 

Jalapeno Popper Sandwich sliced in half and stacked, melty cheese and jalapeno poppers and golden grilled bread

Table of Contents

  1. How To Make A Jalapeno Popper Sandwich
  2. Tips for the Best Grilled Cheese
  3. Vegan Sandwich Recipes
  4. Vegan Jalapeno Recipes
  5. Jalapeno Popper Sandwich Recipe

Jalapeno Popper Sandwich

Also known as My Favorite Grilled Cheese.

With good reason – the jalapeno popper is a quintessential party or game day food. I have transformed that very thing into an epic vegan jalapeno popper sandwich – gooey cream cheese poppers and …

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Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

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this Vegan Breakfast Sandwich recipe is a morning must! the ultimate in Eggy Muffin goodness, a Veggie Breakfast Sandwich stacked with protein and flavor!

recipe originally published October 22, 2016

 

Sunrise Stack Veggie Breakfast Sandwich @spabettie #vegan #glutenfree #oilfree #tasty #breakfast

 

Sunrise Stack Veggie Breakfast Sandwich held in hand

Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

You guys.

I have a new favorite weekend breakfasty thing going on.

Weekday lunches too, if I am honest.

Stacked high with textures and flavors, this just might …

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