You are in for a treat! After you've finished off your favorite veggie burgers and hotdogs on the grill, make sure you save room for these carmelized fruit kabobs dipped in mango toasted coconut "ricotta." They are perfect as a side, as dessert, or even as the centerpiece. Read on for the recipe.
These delectable spring rolls are so fresh, you'll swear that spring came early this year. Munch into these delicately crisp veggies snuggled inside soft wrappers and feel the winter mood lighten. If you're new to spring rolls, have fun and learn how by checking out the simple step-by-step photos.
A new study funded by the National Cancer Institute reports that vegans have lower rates of cancer than both meat-eaters and vegetarians (those who still consume eggs and dairy).
The results were especially powerful for vegan women who were found to have a 34 percent lower rate of female-specific cancers (breast, cervical, and ovarian). While vegan men show a significant reduction in risk of prostate cancer and prostate enlargement.
EatPastry set out to make "the best vegan cookie dough recipe known to man" with no guilt and no cruelty -- just tasty goodies made with the environment and kindness in mind. While cookie dough with eggs has lots of nasty things that can make you sick, this cookie dough is 100% vegan (even made in an dedicated vegan facility). So dig in and enjoy this yummy vegan cookie dough anytime - day or night - baked or raw.
Thank you, Richa at VeganRicha.com for this delicious, warming recipe for daal -- a thick and spicy bean stew. She says, "This one has whole green mung bean and black eyed peas. When cooked together, the mung beans get mushy and make for a thick gravy... [There's] a twist to the usual lentil daal with Kashmiri garam masala, more tomato and some celery. Try it!"
Holy smoke! Sometimes we are simply blown away by the ingenuity of vegan recipe bloggers and their culinary masterpieces. This is one of those times. We highly recommend you jump on over to Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes to drool over the good-enough-to-eat, step-by-step photos that go along with this recipe. While you're there, peek into their recipe box and marvel at all the glorious creations.
Brendan Brazier is living proof that elite athletes can thrive on plant-based foods. A former professional Ironman triathlete and two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion, Brendan is now a successful performance nutrition consultant, the bestselling author of the Thrive book series, and formulator of the award-winning line of plant-based Vega nutritional products.
This beautiful recipe is blooming with color and brimming with flavor. The delicate crunch of a flaky crust topped with the tangy, sweet pop of season-ripe tomatoes will melt in your mouth and delight your senses. Have your cameras, blogs, and Facebook accounts ready -– you'll want to share this one.
Former Mr. America and Mr. U.S.A, champion bodybuilder Jim Morris has been bodybuilding and training people since 1954. He has been vegetarian for 27 years, and moved to a vegan lifestyle 12 years ago. He says ethical reasons are the key drivers for his vegan lifestyle.
The only thing better than a yummy cookie is... a BIG yummy cookie! Wrap your hands around one of these beauties –- gourmet-quality, vegan cookies from Alternative Baking Company. Choose from over a dozen flavors like Colossal Chocolate Chip, Luscious Lemon Poppyseed, and Peanut Butter Persuasion.
The Hazelnut Cranberry Roast En Croute ("en croute" means "in a pastry crust") from Field Roast is made exclusively for the holidays. Enjoy this rich, hazelnut-infused vegetarian grain meat stuffed with Field Roast sausages, crystallized ginger, cranberries and apples, then wrapped in a savory, flaky puff pastry. From family feasts to a festive dinner for two, the Hazelnut Cranberry Roast En Croute is a perfect centerpiece to any holiday meal.
Welcome, October! Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing, long-forgotten sweaters are being promoted up from the bottom drawer, and baking season is upon us. Mmmm, none too soon. Start the season off right with these chewy, gooey, memory-tickling treats. They really DO taste like the s'mores you'd enjoy around the campfire. Pop a few extra in your lunchbox and share them with your soon-to-be new best friends.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture figures release in August 2012, U.S. liquid dairy sales have fallen to their lowest level since 1984. Now, more than half of U.S. adults no longer consume the dairy industry's most iconic product.
