Mmmm. I normally enjoy Daiya vegan cheese, so I was thrilled to find this cream cheese locally. It's yummy. I am very much enjoying it on toast with giant slices of heirloom tomato. The consistency is thick, but spreadable,…
Fruit Parfet
If looking for an easy, delicious, and visually stunning dessert, this is the one. What you will need: 1 can full-fat coconut milk, only the thick white part 3 TBS powdered sugar Seasonal fruit, washed and prepared into bit-size…
Chickenless Crispy Tenders
Trader Joe's does it again. These are the best vegan non-chicken nuggets I have found. They are tasty without being too close to actual chicken to creep me out. I don't actually enjoy substitutes that are too close in…
Not Chicken Salad
This is such an easy recipe for busy days or picnics in the park. The salad can be eaten over greens, part of a larger salad, or in a sandwich. What you will need: 1 package of Trader Joe's…
Caloric Density
If desiring any additional reason to load up on vegetables, this illustration works. It clearly shows why eating junk food will not help a stomach feel as full. Even eating a large portion of animal protein will not help…
Grits for Dinner
We are a little chilly right now so I am posting the last crockpot meal from last winter. I have had a super hard time naming this dish. Kept thinking maybe I should call it Southern Meets Southwest, but…
Vegan Potluck
I love potlucks because I get to try lots of new things. I mentioned on Monday a recent potluck that was southern themed. It was super yummy and this was my first plate. These are all the yummy things on…
Southern Greens
The theme of a recent potluck was southern cooking, so I cooked up a mess of greens. It was the perfect side dish. What you will need: 6 cups of chopped greens, I used collard, mustard, and turnip 1 medium…
Vegcoach
There is a new job title in Italy; Vegcoach. This person does many of the things I offer, with one addition. Vegcoaches work with aspiring vegetarians and vegans to help outline easy ways to change one's diet. They keep a…
Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese sandwiches were something I missed more many years. Only recently have there been vegan cheeses I enjoyed enough to cook with. Now I enjoy them when I don't have time to cook a more elaborate meal. The key…
An Everyday Vegan 