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Vegan Boursin Herb Cheese

Last Updated December 4, 2020. Originally Posted December 4, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 31 Comments

vegan Boursin style cheese is here! this garlic herb vegan cheese spread is a dairy free version of the 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
 

Classic appetizer recipe

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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Filed Under: Appetizers, cocktails, Game Day, Gluten Free, Happy Hour at Home, holiday, Meatless Monday, Oil Free!, recipes, snacks, Vegan

Vegan Cauliflower Steak

Last Updated December 2, 2020. Originally Posted December 2, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 8 Comments

How to make vegan cauliflower steak with egg free breading – with this quick and easy recipe, a delicious vegan dinner is 30 minutes away!

recipe originally published August 9, 2012

 

"how to make cauliflower steak" an image of two rustic grey plates with bright green broccolini, deep red cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and golden breaded cauliflower "steak" (a one inch slice through the middle of a whole cauliflower)

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

    1. Plant based steak dinner
    2. How to make this recipe
    3. Egg free breading
    4. Roasted, not breaded
    5. Cauliflower Steaks Recipe
 

Breaded Cauliflower

Whether you are planning entrees for your Plant Based Holiday or just planning Thursday night dinner, vegan cauliflower steak is a delicious option. This incredibly quick and easy recipe is …

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Filed Under: Air Fryer, Dinner, Gluten Free, holiday, recipes, Vegan

Vegan Holiday Recipes

Last Updated December 9, 2020. Originally Posted December 1, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 5 Comments

Vegan Plant Based Holiday Recipes have you set for the most wonderful time of the year! breakfast, appetizers, sides, entrees and desserts.

article originally published November 28, 2014

 

Champagne @spabettie

 

Festive dishes to make all season long

Parties, getting together with friends for events, time with family all call for plant based holiday recipes.

I can safely say the food plays a pretty big part of our holiday events. I love to plan the menus, try new recipes to serve alongside the classics I cannot do without.

Like many things, half the fun is the planning. For more tips and tricks to planning a seamless holiday gathering, see our event planning tips.

Having been a …

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Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free, holiday, Meatless Monday, recipes, Side Dish, Vegan

Ginger Cranberry Sauce

Last Updated December 1, 2020. Originally Posted November 24, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 39 Comments

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

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

    1. Quick and easy cranberry sauce
    2. How to make no sugar cranberry sauce
    3. Can I add sweetener?
    4. Make ahead recipe!
    5. Can I freeze cranberry sauce?
    6. 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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Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free, holiday, Meatless Monday, Oil Free!, recipes, Vegan

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

Last Updated November 22, 2020. Originally Posted November 22, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 40 Comments

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.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

    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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Filed Under: Dinner, holiday

Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

Last Updated November 19, 2020. Originally Posted November 19, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 10 Comments

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

    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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Filed Under: cookbook review, Dinner, Entree, Gluten Free, holiday, Meal Prep, Meatless Monday, recipes, Vegan

Pumpkin Blondies

Last Updated November 16, 2020. Originally Posted November 16, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 78 Comments

these gluten free vegan Pumpkin Blondies are a sweet cinnamon treat. tips for making small batch blondies and air fryer blondies.

recipe originally published November 11, 2010

 

side view of a stack of four vegan pumpkin blondie squares against a dark background.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

    1. How to make vegan pumpkin blondies
    2. Why are my blondies cakey?
    3. Tips for a perfect blondie
    4. Air fryer blondie / small batch blondie
    5. Recipe variations / add ins
    6. Pumpkin Blondies recipe
 

How to make vegan pumpkin blondies

Next to brownies and cheesecake, I really love a good vanilla blondie. What …

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Filed Under: Air Fryer, Dessert, Gluten Free, holiday, recipes, Vegan

Vegan New York Cheesecake

Last Updated November 5, 2020. Originally Posted November 6, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 59 Comments

this New York Cheesecake recipe is a vegan and gluten free version of the classic and decadent dessert. learn all the tips for making the best cheesecake.

recipe originally published July 26, 2011

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

    1. Classic New York Cheesecake
    2. Tips for the best cheesecake
    3. How to make vegan New York cheesecake
    4. Best cheesecake crust
    5. New York vs Original – what is the difference?
    6. Different types of cheesecake
    7. Mini cheesecake variation
    8. How to store cheesecake
    9. Can cheesecake be frozen?
    10. More Vegan Cheesecake Recipes
    11. Vegan New York Cheesecake Recipe

 

 

Vegan Cheesecake

One of my favorite desserts has always been cheesecake. Along with brownies and truffles, cheesecake is up there as the most often made desserts in my kitchen. Just about everyone loves a cheesecake, right? A vegan cheesecake can be just as impressive and delicious.

Sometimes I am in the mood to experiment with different flavors, but most of the time I prefer a plain New York style cheesecake.

 

Tips for making the best cheesecake

When making your next cheesecake, follow this cheesecake cheat sheet for the best …

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Filed Under: Baking, Dessert, Gluten Free, holiday, Reader Favorites, recipes, Valentines Day, Vegan

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welcome! I’m Kristina

I am a voracious reader and chickpea eater. also known as spabettie.

using my extensive culinary training and work in the industry, I have been creating vegan recipes for more than a decade.

at spabettie, you will find easy and appealing plant based recipes - vegan, gluten free, and full of vibrant flavor.
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