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The Vegan 8 Thanksgiving Roundup

I can’t believe it’s already Thanksgiving! It seems the years just get faster and faster, especially as a Mommy. I find myself wishing time would slow down. But, of course that doesn’t happen. This week sure isn’t any exception. So, to make things easier for you, so you enjoy the day with your loved ones, I have…

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Thyme Cabernet Gravy

Vegan Thyme Cabernet Gravy. The best gravy around for all you red wine lovers. Dairy-free, oil-free and has a rich, deep flavor from red cabernet wine and fresh thyme. Great with potatoes. I’m dead serious when I tell you that the first batch I made of this vegan gravy, I slurped up the whole gravy…

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Fluffy Buttermilk Vegan Mashed Potatoes

The most delicious Fluffy Buttermilk Vegan Mashed potatoes ever! Creamy, light, fluffy and better than dairy and yet, oil-free! Dairy-free and made with yukon gold potatoes! Let’s be real here. Mashed potatoes are the epitome of comfort food. When I asked this question on Facebook, mashed potatoes was one of the biggest responses. I agree…

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Vegan Low-Fat Chili Cheese Fries

Vegan Chili Cheese Fries that will win everybody over! These also happen to be super healthy, low-fat and oil-free as a bonus, but the flavors would never reveal that. VEGAN CHILI CHEESE FRIES Isn’t that an oxymoron? Chili cheese fries can’t possibly be low-fat, can they? If they are made the the vegan 8 way,…

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Low-fat Nut-free Creamy Garlic Sauce

An incredibly, creamy Vegan Low-fat Nut-free Garlic Sauce that is so healthy, yet so satisfying. By using hearty potatoes as the base, it keeps the meal filling, yet light at the same time. Thanks to it’s nut-free, low-fat base, you won’t be left with a lethargic heavy feeling. The sauce is incredibly versatile and tastes…

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oil-free barbecue pesto in white bowl with fries

Oil-free Vegan Barbecue Pesto

Say whattttttt?! Barbeque pesto?? YES. Forget traditional basil pesto, I have created a new kind of pesto. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love classic pesto, but I love barbeque sauce and the idea of creating a pesto/sauce out of homemade barbeque sauce sounded really good to me. Guess what…it is delicious and I’m sharing…

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Healthy Vegan “Frito” Pie

Remember that amazing 5 Minute Cheez Whiz sauce I posted last week? I promised a delicious recipe coming featuring it. Here it is, the classic American Frito Pie. Easy, fast, healthy, delicious. Healthy Vegan Frito Pie. Homemade “fritos” are much healthier and are still tasty. They are much less salty than actual Fritos and don’t…

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Vegan Cheez Whiz (Oil-free)

An amazing Vegan Cheez Whiz that requires just 5 minutes to throw together. No cooking or standing over the stove. This goes great with chips, burritos or even on broccoli!

Mexican Sweet Potatoes with Mexican Tahini Sauce

I live in Texas, where people love their Mexican food. I grew up eating it and what’s not to love? Spices, aromas, melty cheese…..just total comfort food. Well, I eat a plant based diet now, so no more traditional cheese. But, I do make a cheesy sauce and have found there is virtually a way…

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Apple Pepper Salad with Sweet ‘N’ Spicy Cream Dressing

I post a lot of desserts on my blog. I love making them…I’m very passionate about it…but have you noticed I’ve been posting lately more savory meals? I’m feeling very inspired in that department too. I’ve recently posted tomato risotto, Garlic Lemon Kale Salad and the most viewed recipe I’ve ever gotten….Garlic Alfredo Sauce! Every…

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