Cinco de Mayo is observed to commemorate the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken to be Mexico’s Independence Day, but that day is actually on September 16. A relatively minor holiday in

This is Richa Hingle’s Mom’s chilla recipe. The classic Indian pancake recipe is probably the one from which most chick­pea flour omelets are derived. These thin pancakes, made with a runny batter using unleavened chickpea flour or besan, are a popular breakfast in North India. These chillas in

Vegan Tacos author Jason Wyrick was never a fan of breakfast, so he created this recipe as a challenge to himself. He wanted to find something for breakfast that he was both willing to make and willing to eat for breakfast. That’s how these vegan breakfast tacos were created. He had roasted poblanos

Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen will be hitting bookshelves in just one month, and there’s already a buzz generating around it. VegNews Magazine co-founder Colleen Holland says it’s “One of the best cookbooks on Indian food (vegan or not).” With Richa Hingle to guide you, you will learn how to

“One of the best cookbooks on Indian food (vegan or not).” —Colleen Holland, co-founder of VegNews Magazine If you love dals, rich curries, flatbreads, savory breakfasts, exotic desserts, and all flavors Indian, then Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen is for you. Richa Hingle’s recipes, inspired by regional Indian cuisines

April 14th is National Pecan Day, and we’re always eager to celebrate any holiday that revolves around food! National Pecan Day was initiated by the National Pecan Shellers Association and was first celebrated in 1996. “Pecan” is actually a Native American word of Algonquin origin, and it was originally

Tofu Ricotta Crostini from The Lusty Vegan by Ayindé Howell and Zoë Eisenberg makes a great protein-filled snack and allows you to use up that half-block of tofu lying in your fridge. Use gluten-free bread to make this gluten-free. Tofu Ricotta Crostini Ingredients 8 ounces firm tofu,

Since most holidays tend to be food-centric, with traditional family meals taking center stage, they can be tough days for vegans. A little forethought and planning can help get you through the day, though. Easter can be a great day to impress omnivores with delicious vegan food,

The natural flavor of the sprouts really pops when matched with the sweet creamy consistency of dates and the sharp spiciness of garlic in this recipe from The Lusty Vegan by Ayindé Howell and Zoë Eisenberg. The complex combination makes this dish satisfying on a lot of levels. It’s a

March 23rd is National Chip and Dip Day.  While chips and dip have become an iconic American party snack, people across the globe have actually been dipping their food into sweet and savory sauces for centuries. Some of the first dip recipes that have been found are for hummus-like dips