WOW! Don’t these rhubarb-lemon fizz vegan macarons look to die for? Floral Frosting is the genius behind this recipe and has created this easy to follow recipe video to show how it’s done (go here for her full recipe in writing). This is just one of the many fun ways you can incorporate aquafaba into a recipe. Who’s going to try this??…
Join HappyCow’s Ken Spector as he tours Uruguay’s first vegan store in Montevideo with restaurant co-owner Jonathan Gabriel Vilar. He later interviews Maria Noel Silvera from the most influential Uruguayan vegan blog called caramelosdelima.com, and Felipe Llodra, the owner of the Vegan Wraps Y Licuados restaurant. Learn insider tips on the vegan lifestyle of Uruguay. Watch our Montevideo, Uruguay vegan highlight and tips video here:…
Yucca (or yuca), also known as cassava, is a starchy root vegetable. Similar to a potato but slightly sweeter, creamier and sturdier, it makes fantastic fries. If you are new to yucca, this is an excellent way to try this amazing tuber. Yucca is available in many mainstream grocery stores. In fact, you may have seen it before, and not realized what it was (I only know since I am married…
No milk. No butter. No eggs. No bowls. Behold, the easiest vegan chocolate cake you will ever make (via TipHero): For a frosting, try this two ingredient chocolate fudge frosting from Oh She Glows.…
This sweet dessert by Buzzfeed is a great way to cool down on a warm spring or summer day, and is perfect for folks who hate to bake!…
These tasty little gems are delicious as an appetizer, a side, or a snack. They caramelize while roasting, resulting in a chewy and creamy sweet potato. You can even add more agave and sea salt after roasting to coat the sweet potatoes, or adjust the original amount to your liking. If you are a fan of sweet and salty, these will definitely be one of your favorites. They are also super…
Gallo Pinto is a whole grain and legume mixture. Gallo Pinto has its roots in Costa Rica where it is a white rice and black bean mixture with a spicy sauce called Salsa Lizano. Our recipe makes it with brown rice and other grains. The recipe is below. You can buy the sauce in the United States or you can make a similar sauce from the recipe provided below. Ingredients:…
If it’s deep fried it must taste good, right? Though, that’s not necessarily healthy or good for you. But, try these fried tofu lentil bites, that turn your everyday fried food into a magical healthy snack. Wonderfully addictive and delicious, they are loaded with fresh green leafy spinach and protein packed from wholesome tofu and sprouted lentils. Besides, these rich, cute, little, hearty, crunchy, tasty bites are completely vegan! Dip…
It’s pretty easy to find good bread these days, but there’s still something special about homemade bread. It’s heartier, denser and more delicious than store bought. You can also put in your favorite additions, and you know it hasn’t been sitting on the shelf in plastic wrap for who knows how long. I make bread the lazy way (via a bread machine). It may not be as fun as the…
This is another easy meal to put together, and everything goes together on one plate. It’s really colorful and pretty to look at, so it’s also a nice dish to make for friends. If you want the fajitas a little more on the spicy side, add a little bit of fresh jalapeno pepper. Play around with the ingredients, and add things that you like, or delete what you don’t like.…
Jay Astafa was just 15 years old when he became vegan. His family’s business was a Mom and Pop pizzeria on Long Island, where Jay would help out after school. The only problem was, he quickly became frustrated that there was nothing on the menu for him to eat. So what did Jay do? He veganized the menu himself, of course! He very quickly established himself as an up-and-coming prodigy…
This is my mom’s 50-year old recipe for sugar cookies, which I gave a vegan update. While they are certainly not healthy, I think it’s ok to splurge on something every once in awhile! And these heartfelt, home-made, hand-decorated cookies are certainly worth it. I have been making them for my kids since they were little for special holidays: Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day. They used to love…
Here’s a super quick and easy vegan queso recipe if you’re looking for a tasty Super Bowl worthy dip, or just trying to knock that cheese craving! Ingredients: -1/4 cup flour -1/4 cup nutritional yeast -1/2 tsp garlic powder -1 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon paprika -2 tablespoons margarine -1 cup dairy-free milk -1 cup salsa Directions: Combine all dry ingredients in a small sauce pan. Add the dairy-free milk and…