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The contrasting flavor of the hominy (aka pozole), with the chewier seitan, all work together to make a very rustic-flavored taco in this recipe from Vegan Tacos by Jason Wyrick. Make them low-fat by simmering the seitan and hominy in the sauce instead of sautéing in oil. If

Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, and people all across the country are preparing for the annual autumn feast. This can be a tough holiday for vegans, but with a little planning and patience it can turn into a great day. This is a great opportunity to impress omnivores with delicious vegan food, so we’ve

Once on the list of most disliked vegetables, Brussels sprouts are moving into the spotlight and have become a favorite among veggie lovers. The newly found fame is well deserved, as these little sprouts are packed with nutrients. Brussels sprouts contain vitamin C, vitamin K, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium,

The zesty gremolata adds color, flavor, and crunch to this simple and familiar autumn soup from The Blooming Platter Cookbook by Betsy DiJulio. The gremolata is inspired by the traditional Italian condiment, typically sprinkled on soups and stews and made with lemon zest, parsley, and garlic. Butternut Squash Bisque

The mixed mushrooms are the stars of these Mushroom Tacos from Vegan Tacos by Jason Wyrick. Oyster mushrooms give the taco a heavily browned flavor; the shiitakes add earthiness; and the creminis a sort of mellowness, all working together to provide a complex flavor in every bite. The taco

World Vegan Day is celebrated on November 1st by vegans around the world. The day was established in 1994 by Louise Wallis, then President and Chair of The Vegan Society UK, to commemorate the society’s 50th anniversary. November is also World Vegan Month, so if you’re not yet

October 29 is National Oatmeal Day! Oatmeal is a nutrition powerhouse, so it deserves a day of its own. Oats are low in calories, high in fiber, full of protein, and help to stabilize blood sugar. Oatmeal is full of lignans, which are known to help prevent cancer

October 28th is National Chocolate Day! (Some sources also list July 7th is as National Chocolate Day, but we’ll take just about an opportunity we can get to celebrate our favorite treat.) Chocolate comes from the seeds of the fruit that grows on Theobroma cacao trees. The seeds of

These vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies  from Everyday Vegan Eats by Zsu Dever are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. Full of just the right amount of chocolate chips to actually be able to taste the cookie, these are like the ones mom used to make.   Chocolate

The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy chocolate, and a tiny kick of cayenne in these Mexican Hot Chocolate-Covered Strawberries from The Lusty Vegan by Ayindé Howell and Zoë Eisenberg creates the ultimate trifecta of deliciousness.   Mexican Hot Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Prep time 5 minutes, cook time 3 minutes Serves 2