Plant-based Fresh and Foraged Recipes
Almonds, blueberries, and invasive Japanese knotweed- what could be better than that? This foraged treat combines a homemade blueberry and Japanese knotweed jam with almond frangipane in our version of a vegan Bakewell tart. The tartness of the Japanese knotweed is the perfect match for …
Soft, light, moist and sweet, it’s vegan dandelion bread! This quick and sweet loaf is packed with dandelion petals, but you don’t notice the texture. They almost melt into the bread, and leave behind a honey flavor (Side note: I hate that the term “sweetbread” …
Fruity and filled with that cardamom-like warming spice flavor, this strawberry magnolia ice cream brings a new twist to spring flavors. It’s rich, creamy, with the perfect melt in your mouth flavor. The warm spice profile can be hard to pin down, and that’s because …
Soft and subtle, these sweet banana carob chip muffins are studded with pecans and topped with a crunchy crumble topping made with oats and pecans. These muffins pair the tropical fruity flavor of bananas with the nutty, woodsy spice of mesquite powder and the toasty …
Happy Valentine’s Day, my sweets! To celebrate, I have a recipe for you that’s sweet and pink- what more could you want? It’s strawberry rice crispy treats, made with the added flavor of champagne and cashews. They’re vegan and gluten free, the perfect balance of …
I don’t focus on gluten-free recipes, but I do love when I come up with recipes that are naturally gluten-free (plus vegan, of course!) That is the case with these masa cookies, sweet and gently spiced, with a bit of bright jelly in the center …
Beautiful little lacy vegan cookies with a simple, striking spiral on top. These vegan Florentine cookies are light on the edges, almost dissolving in your mouth, and have a little bit of a chew in the middle. The sweet almond flavor is perfect with the …
It’s the perfect easy holiday dessert- vegan bread pudding, flavored with bourbon and marzipan, studded with apples and cranberries, and all topped with an easy cardamom custard. The top of the pudding is crispy and sweet, and the inside is soft and slightly mushy. I …
Smooth and creamy, this cookie batter overnight oats is a mix between breakfast and dessert. One of those breakfasts that might be a little sugar filled for an everyday breakfast, but it’s excellent for those days you need a little bit extra. It’s filled with …
It gets dark really early this time of year. I was walking my dog the other day around 6:30 pm, which is fully dark. I shined my flashlight off into the trees on the side of the trail, and was greeted by four glowing discs. …