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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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Tomato Sliders
These Vegetarian Tomato Sliders are a bite-sized twist on the classic Southern tomato sandwich. Made with sweet Hawaiian rolls and fresh basil, they are the ultimate quick summer appetizer for your next backyard BBQ. Sliders are super cute mini sandwiches. I mean come on you can’t tell me these aren’t the most adorable tomato sandwiches you have ever seen. Everyone loves minis. They are easy to grab and pop in your mouth. These Tomato Sliders are perfect for parties because they only take about ten minutes to make and they will feed a crowd. Everyone at your party will love that they can just rip off a tomato slider or…
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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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Vegan Carrot Salad
This recipe for Vegan Carrot Salad is simple and straightforward because I wanted to let the sweetness of the carrots shine through. There are only five ingredients and it is pretty quick to whip up. If you have a food processor with a shredder function it should take less than ten minutes to make this yummy raw vegan carrot salad. If you don’t have a food processor you can still make it by using a box grater to shred the carrots but it will take a little more time. Love Carrots? Roasted Carrots with Farro Smoky Chipotle Bagel Sandwich Vegan Buffalo Potato Salad
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Vegan Cornbread Stuffing In Smoked Acorn Squash
Do you call it dressing or stuffing? I just call it yummy. This vegan cornbread stuffing is easy to make and perfect for holiday meals. What are some of your must have dishes at holiday celebrations? I like to mix it up and try different recipes. I won’t stray too far from traditional dishes for holiday meals but it’s fun to try new ideas and see what everyone enjoys. One thing is for sure I always make way too much food but leftovers the next day are half the fun right? I also love using all of my different serving dishes at holiday time too. Sure sometimes we keep it…
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Old Bay Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Did you ever roast pumpkin seeds as a kid? This was something we always did at our house when we carved jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. Pumpkin seeds make a fun healthy snack. They are a good source of protein and iron. To add a grown up twist to this treat you can add seasoning when you roast the seeds. Any spice mix you like will work. Try this recipe for Old Bay Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. Need More Spice In Your Life? Pumpkin Spice Latte Vegan Cheesecake Bars Vegan Whipped Pumpkin Pecan Dip Spicy Siracha Granola
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Vegan Thai Meatball Wraps
Secret confession time this meal was a total accident. I saved a recipe on Pinterest for “Thai Chickpea salad” that I was going to make into a wrap but when it was time to make dinner I couldn’t find my Pin or the recipe. I looked everywhere…both my Pinterest accounts…and all of my secret boards. No Pin for thai chickpeas anywhere; no familiar looking images in a quick Google search. I had no idea what I was going to make for dinner. So I did what any sane person would do I bitched about it on Twitter and then I starting searching my kitchen cabinets for something I could cook…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Vegan Cheesecake Bars
That’s right you heard me, get excited, for PSL Vegan Cheesecake! It’s that time of year when the whole world goes insane for pumpkin spice, your truly included. I don’t know why. For me I think it’s about faking it until it really feels like fall outside. If I turn the AC on high, close my eyes, and inhale delicious pumpkin spice scent then I can pretend it is fall outside. But in truth it’s 90 something degrees outside and I’m beyond tired of sweating in this summer heat. We probably have another solid month of summer before it’s cool enough outside to break out my boots and leggings. So…
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Vegan Corn Dog Poppers
It’s fall in the South and that means Football. Fall also makes me think of country fair foods…like funnel cake and corn dogs. These Vegan Corn Dog Poppers are the perfect tailgate party food. Also vegan corn dogs are a simply fun snack! They are fast, easy to make, and super portable. I love on the go food that people can eat while they are walking around and mingling at a party. Eric says they are a a great choice for walking around food because they hold together well enough to shake at people. I don’t know why you would want to shake your food a people but that is something…
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Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip is a healthy afternoon snack option. It is Dairy Free and Vegan but it still feels rich and indulgent. My Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip is super quick to whip together. It took me less than ten minutes to make. You can make it in advance but it is best when blended right before serving. Chocolate dip? Yes, Please! It is so creamy and smooth! I love this dip because it is the perfect dip for apple slices. I often take apple slices and regular peanut butter to work with me for a snack so sometimes I get a little tired of the plain peanut butter. This…
