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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 Toffee Sweet Potato Fudge

Vegan Toffee Sweet Potato Fudge. Dairy-free and oil-free and the stuff dreams are made of. Sweet, fudgy, creamy and so easy to make. *This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. Oh my gosh, you guys. I just barely have any words for this recipe. Except that it is so freaking amazing….

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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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Chocolate & Apricot “Buttercream” Cookie Sandwiches for Halloween

I have an amazing dessert to share with you today for Halloween. However, even though I have it Halloween themed, you most certainly can use regular round cookie cutters and make these any time of the year. I wrote this recipe back in July and finally can post it! These are like no other cookie…

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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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Cinnamon Roll Spice Oatmeal

This Vegan Cinnamon Roll Spice Oatmeal is the flavor of a freshly baked cinnamon roll but in a creamy oatmeal breakfast! This oatmeal is so smooth and rich, contains no dairy and is topped with a delicious cinnamon roll icing! VEGAN CINNAMON ROLL SPICE OATMEAL I don’t know of too many things that say comfort…

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Vegan Almond Joy Pudding

Learn how to make the most delicious Vegan Almond Joy Pudding with just 6 ingredients. This pudding is made with dark chocolate, almond butter, is oil-free and dairy-free! When your love of Almond Joys and your love of pudding decide to fall in love with each other, you end up with Almond Joy Pudding. Oh…

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Smoky Chickpeas with Olive-Cado Relish….and my thought process on writing recipes!

When I shared a prior post on My Story, I got several questions from readers, a few of them asking how I come up with my recipes. I will try to explain my style and process a little bit on this post. Having a blog that focuses on creating recipes with just 8 ingredients or…

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Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich

This is how you break into Fall. Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich. Yeah. If you really want to go all out this season, make a giant ice cream sandwich. You get the flavors of pumpkin pie + a chocolate chip cookie + ice cream. Holy moly. This ice cream sandwich is loaded with flavor and…

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