The CSA gave us a pie pumpkin, so I had to make a pie. Yummers! It had been years since starting from an actual pumpkin, but I was up for the adventure. What you will need: 1 real pie…
Category: Recipes
Potato Plate
The CSA kept giving us potatoes last fall. I love fresh potatoes, so this was not a problem. One night I was staring into the freezer and got an idea. Mmm... This is what you will need: 1 package…
Cream of Broccoli Soup
The base of this soup works well with many vegetables. I have used cauliflower and mushrooms among other yummy vegetables successfully. Just replaces the broccoli with your favorites. What you will need: 6 cups chopped broccoli 1 yellow onion, diced…
Rice and Beans
Rice and beans has been a go-to meal for me for decades. No matter my budget or time limits, this meal is always easy and delicious. What you will need: 1 cup uncooked brown rice 1 can black beans,…
Gingerbread Cookies
These cookies are very ginger. That is one thing about cooking vegan that many are unfamiliar with. The flavors of the ingredients become prominent, rather than the fat from non-vegan cooking. What you will need: 3 and 1/2 cups whole…
Horchata
I associate the holidays with Horchata. Probably because I'm from Texas and have attended many Posadas over the years when this drink is often served. It's sweet and refreshing without being too thick like egg nog. What you will…
Blueberry Lemon Scones
I adore these scones and have been making them for years. They bring literal tears to hubby's eyes when he eats them. I only use fresh fruit because I have found that frozen or bottled changes the texture or…
Cornbread
I need no excuse to turn on my oven this time of year and cornbread is such a yummy addition to soups and stews. What you will need is: 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour 1/2 cup unbleached flour 3/4…
Winter Squash
Winter squash is a wonderful addition to almost any dinner, and Thanksgiving almost demands it. The thought of making squash used to bum me out. I would fight to get it cut in half, scoop out the seeds, turn…
Macaroni And “Cheese”
I have always loved macaroni and cheese. It is my go-to comfort food and even vegans can splurge on comfort food. When I became vegan, I was on the perpetual lookout for a decent macaroni and cheese. It took years…
An Everyday Vegan 