Recipes
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Vegan Chickpea Salad
This Vegan Chickpea Salad is easy to make for lunch or for a snack. It’s great on a sandwich. Chickpea salad can also just eaten plain by itself. Try serving it as a dip with crackers and veggies for quick snack. It takes less than 10 minutes to make and will save in the refrigerator for a few days. Canned chickpeas are a staple in our house. You can always find a can or two in the pantry. They are rich in fiber and protein, making them one of my absolute favorite high-protein vegan pantry staples. Chickpeas can be used in so many different ways from hummus to roasted crispy…
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Vegetarian Country Gravy
Biscuits and gravy is a Southern staple. It’s classic comfort food at its best. Our Vegetarian Country Gravy will warm your heart and fill your stomach. This gravy is perfect for a special weekend breakfast treat. It’s rich and decadent. This country gravy is so yummy that you will want to make it all the time. Growing up in the South biscuits and gravy was comfort food. It’s not that healthy so you wouldn’t eat it all the time but I would often order it at breakfast restaurants. As a vegetarian I refrain from ordering it at restaurants because it is usually prepared with meat. Since I can’t get it…
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Vegan Olive Salad
Olive salad is a relish or dip that is a mix of chopped olives, herbs, oil, and vinegar. It is most notably known as the topping in a New Orleans style Muffuletta sandwich. Our Vegan Olive Salad is so versatile. It can be served as a sandwich spread, a dip with crackers, or a relish on toasted bread. Olive salad also is delicious served as a briny relish on top of various entrees. It’s amazing served on top of pasta or pizza! Vegan olive salad is a savory, chunky relish. The texture is distinctly coarser than that of a smooth olive tapenade. This briny salty relish is best when it…
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Meatless Southern Green Beans In Slow Cooker
Southern style green beans are a delicious side dish. They are loved because they are tender and flavorful. Green beans shouldn’t be crunchy. Southern green beans should be melt in your mouth tender. The long slow simmering process breaks down the texture of the beans and makes them so soft and delicious. This recipe for Meatless Southern Green Beans is cooked in a slow cooker for an easy side to any meal. Green beans are a simple side dish. I serve them with many different meals. Green beans go well with a plate of BBQ or as a side to a casserole. I often serve them as a side with…
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Dairy Free Nacho Dip For Game Day
It’s football season in the south! There aren’t many things southerners take more seriously than college football. When we tailgate we like to eat. Maybe it settles our nerves when the score is too close. This Dairy Free Nacho Dip is perfect for game days. Make this dip when your want to keep your crowd happy. Game day just isn’t complete without a warm, melty bowl of nacho cheese dip—but if you’re dairy-free or vegan, the traditional version is off the table. Luckily, you don’t have to miss out! This vegan nacho cheese dip is made with creamy sweet potatoes and a handful of pantry staples, giving you all the…
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Apple Rosemary Compote – A Sweet & Savory Fall Treat
When fall rolls around, apples are everywhere—at farmers markets, in orchards, and tucked into cozy seasonal recipes. But if you’re looking for something a little different from the classic apple pie or crisp, try making apple rosemary compote. It’s a delightful blend of sweet and savory, where tender apples mingle with earthy rosemary for a sophisticated twist. What is Compote? Compote is simply fruit that’s gently simmered with sugar, spices, or herbs until it softens into a jam-like consistency. Unlike jam, it doesn’t need pectin or extensive cooking—making it quick, simple, and versatile. We love making fruit compote with local seasonal fruit. In the Spring we make Lemon Strawberry Compote…
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Apple Pie Dip – A Sweet Twist on a Fall Classic
Nothing says autumn quite like apple pie. Warm, spiced apples wrapped in a flaky crust are the essence of fall comfort food. But what if you could capture all that flavor in an easy, shareable dip? Enter Apple Pie Dip—a sweet, crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for parties, game day spreads, or just a quiet cozy night at home. This dessert dip gives you everything you love about apple pie, but without the fuss of rolling dough or waiting for it to bake. Think sweetened cinnamon cream cheese with warm gooey spiced apples topped with a golden graham cracker crumbs served with vanilla wafer cookies, graham crackers, or even fresh fruit…
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Vegan Pumpkin Spice French Toast
Pumpkin Spice fans get ready! Our Vegan Pumpkin Spice French Toast is flavor bomb! It’s an explosion of fall flavors. This amped up French Toast is made without any eggs or dairy. It is a simple easy to follow recipe perfect for any weekend breakfast. French Toast is one of my favorite weekend treats! It’s a treat because we don’t make it all of the time. I’m not sure why because french toast is so easy to make. It’s not overly fussy but feels decadent. Our Vegan Pumpkin Spice French Toast has a rich flavor. It taste like toasted banana bread that has been drenched in the warm flavors of…
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Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
Our healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip is protein packed! This dip is perfect for snacking or bringing to a party. Bring it to your next game day event and watch how fast it disappears! Ranch dressing is an American classic. This healthy dip embodies that spirit. Ranch has a distinctive tangy herby flavor. Herbaceous flavors are the star of this healthy dip. Garlic, onion, chives, parsley, dill, and a few other secret ingredients will tickle your taste buds. Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip Is Easy To Make! This recipe for Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip can be made in ten minutes or less. It’s very easy to make. You just have to…
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Pumpkin Spice Granola
Granola is a staple in our house. My husband, Eric, likes to put in on his yogurt and I just like to eat it by the handful! This vegan Pumpkin Spice Granola is the best granola I have made yet! It has a subtly sweet flavor with warm flavor notes that nod to fall. Get ready for all the fall feels with this vegan Pumpkin Spice Granola! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Hooray for Pumpkin Spice Season! I think I can feel the nip of fall and…
