Author: veryveganval

Vegan Meatballs (Beetballs) – Seitan and Beet Meatballs
January 21, 2018

Vegan Meatballs (Beetballs) – Seitan and Beet Meatballs

I grew up eating spaghetti with tomato sauce, but (since I didn’t eat meat) the concept of meatballs was foreign to me. It was never something I knew, so it was never something I missed. Recently, however, for some reason I don’t quite understand I got it in my head to make a vegan meatball recipe. I decided to use beets in this recipe, primarily because of their beautiful color, but also I love their soft, sweet flavor. I didn’t try to make this taste like meat (again, I’m not really sure what meatballs taste like), but I wanted them to have the following qualities-
Flavorful
Chewy
Filling
Beautiful Color

High-Protein Vegan French Onion Dip
January 14, 2018

High-Protein Vegan French Onion Dip

This vegan French onion dip is light, creamy and, most importantly, tastes like onions. When I was younger on vacation, we would always get a package of French onion dip to have around as a snack, and I loved it! In reality, I think that dip was sour cream mixed with onion powder and salt, but I thought it was the best thing ever. I’ve been wanting to snack a lot more than usual lately, so I decided to try and replicate that childhood nostalgia into a healthier, vegan version.

Quick and Easy Cheesy Vegan Croutons
January 7, 2018

Quick and Easy Cheesy Vegan Croutons

Cheesy, salty, crunchy, chewy on the inside- and decidedly recipe-worthy. 

Crown Daisy Pasta in Spicy Almond Sauce
January 5, 2018

Crown Daisy Pasta in Spicy Almond Sauce

Homemade floral crown daisy (chrysanthemum greens) noodles in spicy, nutty almond butter sauce.

Almond Shortbread Vegan Rosehip Cookies
December 31, 2017

Almond Shortbread Vegan Rosehip Cookies

One of the best parts of the holidays is blending sweet, comforting flavors into warm freshly baked cookies. The cookies I ended up making use a simple, crispy shortbread cookie with sweet, nutty almonds and pops of tart, fruity, winter rosehips. The rosehip cookies are …

Lazy Vegan Cabbage Rolls with Mung Beans
December 23, 2017

Lazy Vegan Cabbage Rolls with Mung Beans

There’s something so incredibly satisfying about the combination of rice and beans- add cabbage to the mix and your body is left feeling nourished and loved. These lazy vegan cabbage rolls take advantage of that combination, while giving you a break from any of the …

Vegan Instant Hot Chocolate Mix, 5 Ways
December 19, 2017

Vegan Instant Hot Chocolate Mix, 5 Ways

I’ve always been a little frustrated at the lack of vegan instant hot chocolate mix in stores. Don’t get me wrong, I always choose to use a cashew or soy milk whenever I have it around (it does make any cup of chocolate much richer). But …

Delicata Rounds with Lemon and Miso Dipping Sauce
December 15, 2017

Delicata Rounds with Lemon and Miso Dipping Sauce

Although winter can provide us with stunning, ice and snow covered landscapes, glittering and sacrosanct, it also surrounds us with darkness. These days it will often still be dark as I make my way to work, and I’m lucky to catch a few rays of …

Watercress and Vegan Chestnut Soup
December 11, 2017

Watercress and Vegan Chestnut Soup

Starting around December 1st, holiday carols become a staple in my life- I turn them on for my drive to and from work, and then again every evening to cook dinner. It only took about a week of listening to carols to feel the need …

Chocolate Coated Cranberry Wood Ear Mushrooms
December 5, 2017

Chocolate Coated Cranberry Wood Ear Mushrooms

Have you ever bit into a chocolate coated candy, and been met with a jelly-like cranberry flavored center, and thought “oh yay! A mushroom!”. No? Well I’m here to make that a possibility for you. These chocolate coated cranberry wood ear mushrooms are perfect for …