• bowl of vegan biscuits and gravy
    Breakfast & Brunch,  Recipes

    Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

    If there’s one breakfast that feels like comfort food to me, it’s Vegan Biscuits and Gravy. This plant based version delivers all the rich, peppery, stick-to-your-ribs comfort without any dairy or meat. It’s hearty and surprisingly simple to make, especially when you start with my Vegan Drop Biscuits recipe. Those fluffy, buttery biscuits are the perfect foundation for a silky, savory gravy that comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop. How Do I Make Vegan Gravy? The gravy starts with a roux made from vegan butter and flour, then gets whisked together with creamy plant milk. It’s a magic ratio of simple ingredients. Start by by melting…

  • southern vegan chocolate gravy and biscuits
    Breakfast & Brunch,  Recipes

    Southern Vegan Chocolate Gravy

    If you grew up in the South, chances are someone in your family made chocolate gravy on slow Saturday mornings. This recipe for Vegan Chocolate Gravy brings that nostalgia to your breakfast table. Often it is made for special occasions, like a birthday or holiday, served over hot biscuits. This dish might sound a little surprising if you didn’t grow up with it. Gravy? Made of chocolate? For breakfast? Yes! And it’s absolutely delicious. That’s exactly what makes Southern chocolate gravy so beloved. It’s simple, it’s nostalgic, and it transforms everyday ingredients into something warm, silky, and delightfully indulgent. What Is Vegan Chocolate Gravy? Chocolate gravy is a classic Appalachian…

  • Breakfast & Brunch,  Desserts,  Recipes

    Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

    These Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits will become your favorite new weekend treat to bake. Tender, fluffy, and not overly sweet, this recipe is a cross between a cinnamon roll and a vegan buttermilk biscuit. They deliver warm cinnamon sugar and juicy bursts of raisins. These biscuits are fast and easy to make. If you’re chasing the memory of those soft, slightly sweet cinnamon biscuits from fast-food and diner breakfast menus, look no further. Our homemade Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits capture everything comforting. They’re perfect for a leisurely breakfast, brunch, or a simple afternoon treat. Why You’ll Love These Biscuits How To Make Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits Ingredients Dry Ingredients Mix-Ins…

  • vegan collard greens
    Recipes,  Side Dishes

    Meatless Southern Collard Greens In Slow Cooker

    These Meatless Southern Collard Greens bring all the smoky, tangy, slow-simmered comfort you’d expect. This recipe relies on bold seasonings, aromatics, and umami-packed ingredients instead of meat. The result? Greens that taste like they’ve been on the stove all day… because they basically have but the slow cooker makes it effortless. The Deep Roots of Southern Greens Collard greens are more than just a side dish; they are a cornerstone of Southern and African-American culinary history. Their story in the American South is uniquely tied to soul food. Why Make Collard Greens in the Slow Cooker? Low and slow cooking gives collards that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The slow cooker does…

  • close up on tray of vegan drop biscuits
    Breakfast & Brunch,  Recipes

    Vegan Drop Biscuits (Fluffy, Buttery & Ready in Minutes)

    There’s something magical about a biscuit you can make in the time it takes for your oven to preheat. Vegan drop biscuits are exactly that kind of magic. No rolling dough, no fancy steps. Just a mix up the dough and drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. It’s that simple. This recipe uses a few pantry staples that come together into golden, tender perfection. These biscuits bake up with crisp edges, soft centers, and all the buttery flavor you want—without any dairy. They’re the kind of biscuits you’ll find yourself making on weeknights when a casserole or soup needs a side, on weekends for breakfast drenched in vegan gravy, or…

  • Vegan Chicken and Dumpling Soup
    Main Dishes,  Recipes

    Vegan Chicken and Dumplings — Southern Comfort Food

    When the weather turns cool, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of vegan chicken and dumplings. This Southern classic is known for its rich, creamy broth, tender vegetables, hearty “chicken” and fluffy dumplings floating on top. But guess what? You don’t need meat or dairy to enjoy all of that home cooked goodness. My vegan chicken and dumplings recipe is proof that vegan comfort food can be every bit as satisfying. By swapping in plant-based ingredients we keep the same delicious flavors but make it lighter and kinder. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a…

  • Desserts,  Recipes

    Vegan Apple Bourbon Cobbler

    When the crisp autumn air rolls in and apple season is at its peak, there’s nothing better than a warm, comforting dessert fresh out of the oven. This vegan apple bourbon cobbler is the perfect way to celebrate fall flavors! It’s packed with tender baked apples, soaked with bourbon, and topped with a sweet golden biscuit-like crust. The best part? It’s completely dairy-free and egg-free, so everyone can enjoy a generous scoop (especially with dairy free vanilla ice cream melting on top). Sweet, Tart Apples + Warm, Caramel Bourbon I love drinking (and cooking with) bourbon in the fall. It’s the perfect cozy warming spirit for cooler nights. Bourbon has…

  • Southern Vegan Spoonbread on plate with spoon
    Recipes,  Side Dishes

    Vegan Southern Spoonbread

    If you grew up in the South chances are you’ve had spoonbread at some point in your life. It’s not as common as it used to be in the South but it’s an old fashioned Southern delicacy. This humble dish is somewhere between cornbread and a soufflé. It’s soft, custardy, and rich. Spoonbread is best eaten with a spoon (hence the name). Traditionally, it’s made with eggs, butter, and milk, but with a few swaps, you can enjoy all the comfort of spoonbread in a fully vegan version. If you love Southern dishes like cornbread and grits you will love this Vegan Southern Spoonbread. What Is Spoonbread? Unlike the crumbly…

  • vegan cornbread dressing muffins on platter
    Recipes,  Side Dishes

    Cornbread Dressing Muffins

    With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner I have started menu planning. I am a firm believer that you can never have too many side dishes. Dressing or as some folks call it stuffing is a must have for your Thanksgiving dinner table. These vegan Cornbread Dressing Muffins are a quick and easy option for your holiday meal. Cornbread dressing is a beloved side dish in the south. The terms dressing and stuffing are interchangeable. Technically it’s dressing if it’s not stuffed inside of something. Like our recipe for vegan cornbread stuffing in a smoked acorn squash. Why Make Muffins? Traditional cornbread dressing bakes in the oven for 45…

  • homemade cranberry sauce in bowl with wood background and scattered fresh cranberries
    Recipes,  Side Dishes

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Ginger Ale

    As soon as November rolls around, I start thinking about holiday food especially all the little side dishes that make the meal feel special. Cranberry sauce might seem like a small part of the holiday table, but it’s one of those things that brings everything together. Its bright, tart flavor cuts through all the rich and savory dishes, and it adds a pop of color that just looks like the holidays. Cranberry Sauce With Ginger Ale Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of cranberry sauce recipes. Some too sweet, some too tart, and some that required way too many steps. This version has become my favorite because it strikes…