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Today is National Sacher Torte Day! The Sacher Torte was invented in 1832 by Franz Sacher, a 16-year-old apprentice to pastry chef. Austrian Prince Wenzel von Metternich sent orders to the kitchen to create a new cake to impress several important guests. The head chef had fallen ill, and

Brimming with vegetables, this flavorful stew from Robin Robertson‘s Nut Butter Universe is especially good served over rice or couscous or with coarse whole grain bread. Like most stews, this one tastes even better the second day, so make it ahead. The crops of peanuts (or groundnuts), sweet potatoes (or

If you’re still looking for a side dish recipe for Thanksgiving, this dish from  Robin Robertson‘s Nut Butter Universe is sure to please everyone, and it provides a nice kick to your holiday plate. If you don’t want the heat of the red pepper flakes, you omit them.  

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and families across the U.S. are preparing to gather for the annual feast. While some people may think Thanksgiving dinner is a little strange without a turkey, vegans know that it’s really all of the side and trimmings that make

  This colorful dish from Robin Robertson‘s Nut Butter Universe is both a creative way to serve sweet potatoes and a flavorful dish that would be welcome at any Thanksgiving table. Almond butter provides both a creamy richness to the dressing and toasted almonds add a nice crunch.   Ingredients: 1

Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson is a must-have for fall and holiday cooking! It is filled with creative ways to make luscious, protein-rich recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks. These recipes use delectable butters made from cashews, Brazil nuts, macadamias, chestnuts, almonds, and more, including

Picture it: a tender, nutty crust and crumble topping, surrounding caramel-coated apple slices kissed with cinnamon, all gently warmed in the dehydrator or oven. In other words, autumnal heaven. This Deep-Dish Caramel Apple Pie from  Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley is perfect for Thanksgiving dessert or just for

Thanksgiving can be a tough holiday for vegans as it’s a food related holiday that traditionally revolves around a dead bird on the table. It can be a stressful day, but it doesn’t have to be. Rather than focusing on what you don’t like about the day,

Most of the U.S. is gearing up for their big Thanksgiving dinner, but we thought we’d take a little time out from our holiday planning to celebrate National Spicy Guacamole Day. Avocados might not be the first food that comes to mind when we think of November

This recipe from Robin Robertson‘s Nut Butter Universe makes a great main dish for Thanksgiving. Use a dense, sweet, orange-fleshed squash such as buttercup, acorn, or kabocha for the best results. Different nuts of your choice may be substituted for the Brazil nuts and pistachios. Top with your favorite