Recipes

VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Mousse has such a classic decadence, like a cream puff or eclair. It almost seems fussy or old fashioned with how on-the-nose its yumminess is. The ingredients are simple: eggs, chocolate, sugar, and little else, so if you’re allergic to eggs or vegan, mousse is pretty much off the table. Until now, that is! For this vegan chocolate mousse I […]
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VEGAN CHOCOLATE PUDDING

It started when I enjoyed the chocolate pudding at M Cafe de Chaya, a macrobiotic lunch spot I used to frequent. It’s vegan and wonderful. Dark and luscious, but without the rich heft of a pot au creme, it was the perfect way to end a meal. Over my trips there, I’ve sussed out the important ingredients: arrowroot and kuzu. […]
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VEGAN CHOCOLATE SHAKE

A chocolate milkshake is a classic indulgence. Rich, creamy, and what other dessert can you thoughtfully sip? To create a light (and let’s be real, metabolism appropriate) chocolate shake, I mixed the ice cream and switched in frozen bananas, sweetened it with maple syrup for richness, and used hazelnut milk for a subtle nutella-esque decadence.  It’s real damn good. Just […]
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VEGAN COCONUT LEMON JAM ICE BOX CAKE

Ice box cake is one of my favorites. It’s so easy to make, and always a crowd pleaser. To make this vegan version, I made crispy vegan cookies, though you’re welcome to replace with your favorite store bought brand. The whipped coconut cream is so delicious, and you can mix and match your favorite jam. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS I built mine […]
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VEGAN COCONUT YOGURT

Food should be nourishing and delicious. It sounds simple, right? With sweets especially, it can be so hard to find treats that are as good to eat as they are for you. My friend Laurel, the baker behind the grain-free and refined-sugar-free (and sometimes vegan) goodness known as Sweet Laurel Bakery, has shared some of her simplest and most satisfying […]
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VEGAN SUSHI

I looooooooove sushi. Love it. But since I’m well into my second trimester, I can’t enjoy classic sushi as often as I’d like. So instead of depressing choices like chicken teriyaki sushi rolls, I looked to vegan options that offer similar textures and colors as my favorite fish. All of these look adorable and taste even better. My favorite is […]
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VEGETARIAN LASAGNA MINIS

For me, it’s all about the corner piece.  That crunchy, gooey, crispy awesomeness can be had by everyone at the table, not just a lucky four, when you bake them in a muffin tin at high heat.  The great thing about this recipe is that you can do it with any type of lasagna.  And if you just want to […]
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