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Vegan Comeback Sauce
Mississippi Comeback Sauce is a favorite dipping sauce in the south. I have heard a few origin stories but basically the sauce is so good it will have you coming back for more! It’s a zesty sauce that is often served with fried foods. I see it on a lot of menus served with fried pickles or chicken fingers. As much as I love fried foods (including fried pickles yum!) I love veganizing and making foods healthier. Our Vegan Comeback Sauce isn’t just for fried foods. You can dip anything in it! Including grilled asparagus! It’s great on burgers and oven baked fries too! We slapped some vegan comeback sauce…
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Savory Southern Vegan Grits
Grits are meant to be savory. Plain and simple. There is something wrong with anyone that puts sugar in their grits. Savory Southern Vegan Grits are amazing because they are very filling and and can be served any time of day. Savory grits work equally well for breakfast or dinner. Grits just need a little love and flavor to come to life. 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. What’s in Southern Vegan Grits? Grits are made from dried corn that has been stone ground. They are similar to…
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Vegan Cajun Pasta
Cajun food is meant to be rustic and hardy. It is country food with bold, smoky, and spicy flavors. Cajun food can be a little spicy but the heat doesn’t have to be overpowering. It is often misunderstood. People assume Cajun means it will be blackened or hotter than a southern summer. It’s really about building flavors from veggies and spices. This Vegan Cajun Pasta is built on classic Cajun flavors that just take some time and love to develop and thicken. What Is In Vegan Cajun Pasta For our Vegan Cajun Pasta I wanted incorporate the trinity of flavors from bell peppers, onions and celery to make a delicious…
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Vegan Frito Pie
Did you know Frito corn chips are vegan? Read the back of the bag. Three simple ingredients: Corn, Corn Oil, and Salt. What’s the best way to eat these yummy salty corn chips? Vegan Frito Pie! Frito chips covered in delicious vegan cheese sauce and chili. What is a Frito Pie? Frito Pie is a classic southern dish. It’s a layered dish made with Frito corn chips. The chips are topped with chili, cheese, and other toppings. Some folks call it a walking taco because they dump the toppings straight into the bag of chips and eat it that way. I like to think I am little classier than that…
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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Do you believe in good luck? In the south we eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day for good luck in the new year. The swelling of the beans as they cook symbolizes prosperity. They are traditionally served with collard greens which are symbolic for money. Unfortunately in the south they are also traditionally cooked ham for flavoring so I won’t order black eyed peas and greens when I eat out. That’s why I prefer to cook them myself at home in my Instant Pot. Vegan Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are so quick and easy to make you will want to eat them all year long! If you…
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Vegan Pepper Jelly Dip with Cashew Cream Cheese
Pepper jelly cream cheese dip is an appetizer most Southerners know and love. This dip reminds me of the holidays but it can be served year round. That’s why I wanted to veganize it for everyone to enjoy this dairy free vegan pepper jelly dip! The homemade cashew cream cheese captures that exact rich, tangy, and spreadable texture of traditional cream cheese without any of the dairy How Do You Make Vegan Pepper Jelly Dip? It’s really a pretty simple concept you just dump pepper jelly on top of cream cheese and serve with crackers. You could use store bought vegan cream cheese but with this recipe you can make your…
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Southern Tomato Sandwich
The tomato sandwich is a southern classic. It is simple, so easy to make, and so so good. The classic version that I grew up with is just basic white bread, mayo, and tomato but this version of a southern tomato sandwich is a little more modern. Elevate your southern tomato sandwich by using quality ingredients. You want to choose a soft bread with medium slices. The bread shouldn’t be too thick because you want the tomatoes to be the star of this sandwich. The quality of the tomatoes you use matters. Nothing beats a fresh ripe tomato from your garden or local farmers market during tomato season. The tomato…
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Vegan Tomato Stack Salad
Tomatoes are fancy y’all. Beautiful ripe summer tomatoes excite me. I wanted to make something more elegant with tomatoes I bought this weekend. There is a restaurant in town, Hot and Hot Fish Club, that is know for it’s stacked tomato Salad. The Hot and Hot Tomato Salad is just one of those iconic dishes that Birmingham is known for. This restaurant will happily accommodate vegetarians. I have enjoyed the seasonal veggie plate there a few times before but the dish they are best known for the Hot and Hot Tomato Salad is not veggie friendly due to bacon, field peas cooked with ham hock, and a buttermilk dressing. So…
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Vegan Peach Upside Down Cake
My grandmother used to make an amazing pineapple upside down cake. Maybe thats why I love upside down cake. The name is fun too. There is just something very whimsical about the idea of an upside down cake. I love to use seasonal fruit so it was an easy choice to use peaches for this vegan upside down cake. Alabama is all about Chilton County peaches Georgia may be known as the peach state but here in Alabama we take our peaches pretty serious too. If you are ever driving down I-65 South to the beach look for the giant peach water tower in Clanton. Stop and buy some peaches.…
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Vegan Buffalo Potato Salad
Classic potato salad is a staple for summer BBQs and picnics, but if you’re looking to shake things up at your next cookout, this Vegan Buffalo Potato Salad is the answer. It combines the creamy, comforting texture of a traditional potato salad with the tangy, spicy kick of buffalo sauce. The best part? It adds an extra layer of flavor without being overwhelmingly spicy. However, if you’re a “heat seeker,” feel free to add an extra splash of hot sauce. Don’t let me stop you from making your potato salad as hot as a Southern summer! Why You’ll Love This Vegan Buffalo Potato Salad Most potato salads rely solely on…
