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There’s good news and bad news for avocado lovers. The good news is that a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that eating an avocado a day can reduce bad cholesterol in overweight and obese people. Avocados usually get a bad wrap

If you’ve resolved to eat healthier for 2015, give this Lemon Meringue Chia Pudding from The Lusty Vegan by Ayinde Howell and Zoe Eisenberg a try. Chia seeds have tons of health benefits and are loaded with nutrients, including, protein, fiber, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and calcium. This dish

According to Southern folklore, black-eyed peas should be the first food eaten on New Year’s Day for luck and prosperity in the year ahead. This Country Hash from Everyday Vegan Eats by Zsu Dever contains black-eyed peas, making in the perfect dish for New Year’s Day breakfast or brunch. Hash

Mango Salsa from Vegan Tacos by Jason Wyrick is a lively addition to Baja-style tacos and lighter flavored tacos. Its sweetness contrasts nicely with searing chile heat and it lends a nice peppy feel to tacos dorados and even on top of guacamole. It’s also a crowd pleaser when

Today is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day! Is there anything that can’t be improved by a layer of luscious dark chocolate?  We’re celebrating this “holiday” with vegan Turtle Bites from Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley. In this recipe, oozy caramel is encased in a sugar-free chocolate

Chef Jason Wyrick is with us today to share his recipe for Grilled Lime Margarita with Mesquite Smoked Salt from his book Vegan Tacos for the Virtual Vegan Potluck. Grilled Lime Margarita with Mesquite Smoked Salt Margaritas are great when they are made with fresh lime and good alcohol. It’s

Who can say no to breakfast in bed, especially when it’s Breakfast Andouille Sausage with Biscuits from The Lusty Vegan that’s being served? If you know you aren’t going to have a lot of time in the morning, you can prep the sausage a day or two in advance. The

Today is National Cookie Day! The word “cookie” is derived from the Dutch word “koekje,” which means little cake. Dutch bakers used to test oven temperatures on small amounts of batter so that they would not waste the entire cake mix if the temperature wasn’t right. They

It’s National Cake Day! We’re excited about celebrating one of our favorite desserts – cake. Cake, as we know and love it today, evolved from early leavened breads, which were sweetened with honey, fruit, and nuts. The word “cake” comes from the Old Norse word “kaka,” which means

These vegan cornbread muffins from Everyday Vegan Eats by Zsu Dever do not crumble. They are light and buttery and taste delightfully of corn, as any cornbread should. Serve these for breakfast with maple syrup or with chili, slathered with a little vegan butter. These are equally good sweet