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June is National Papaya Month, and today also happens to be National Herbs and Spices Day. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate both occasions than with Green Papaya Salad from Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson. Papaya’s are also known as pawpaw, papaw, and tree melons, and they’re thought

The classic Waldorf salad gets a new look with this recipe for vegan Walnut Butter Waldorf Wraps from Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson.  Here it’s made with walnut butter and wrapped inside a soft tortilla, making it the perfect warm weather lunch. This recipe works well with sweeter apples such as Fuji,

With expert cooking skills, California restaurant veteran Zsu Dever not only convinced her family to go vegan, but has kept them happy for many years with a variety of home-style dishes. In her new cookbook Everyday Vegan Eats, she shares the secrets of how she did it and

With the warmer weather settling in we’re craving lighter snacks, and these vegan Pizza Kale Chips from Practically Raw by Amber Shea Crawley hit the spot. If you’re still unsure about the current kale chip trend, these chips will surely win you over. In addition to their awesome taste and addictive crunch, kale chips are

You don’t have to go to Thailand to enjoy great pad thai. This vegan version from Everyday Vegan Eats by Zsu Dever uses tamarind, which is a sour, tangy fruit that is used frequently in Indian and Thai cuisine. Check international aisles, Indian grocery stores, and other Asian

May is National Salad Month!  The word “salad” or “sallet” first appeared in English the 14th century, and is derived from the French word “salade” as well as the Latin “salata” which means salty. Salt used to be associated with salad because the Romans, who may have been the first to eat salad, seasoned their

It’s a misconception that the grill is used solely for cooking meat. There are plenty of vegan foods that taste delicious when barbecued, including most of the vegetables found in the plant kingdom! This grilled vegetable dish from Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson is perfect for Memorial Day cookouts

Traditional Niçoise salad is made with tomatoes, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and anchovies and was popularized in the United States by Julia Child. Roasted Niçoise Salad with Cashew Goddess Dressing from Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson is a vegan spin on the classic dish. Roasting the potatoes and green

Named after Linz, Austria, the Linzer torte is a traditional Northern European pastry often enjoyed at Christmastime, however its fruity filling makes it seem appropriate for spring. Since this raw vegan Linzer Torte from Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley doesn’t require an oven to prepare, it’s perfect for enjoying in warm

We’re super excited to announce that Everyday Vegan Eats by Zsu Dever hits bookshelves everywhere today! Now you can enjoy delicious vegan meals – every day – with comfort-food favorites to please everyone from vegans to omnivores.   Ever since restaurant veteran Zsu Dever’s family went vegan years ago, she