January 23rd is National Pie Day! This sweet holiday was established in 1986 by the National Pie Council, an organization committed to “preserving America’s pie heritage and promoting America’s love affair with the food”. When we think of pie we tend to think of dessert, but traditionally pies have been a savory, meat-filled dish.

When brainstorming main dishes for The Lusty Vegan, coauthor Ayindé Howell asked his Facebook friends what holiday food they missed most, and the response was a resounding “OMG I miss pot pie.” Ayindé took on the savory American classic. This is gravy, veggies, and a fluffy crust all in one

January 20th is National Coffee Break Day! This holiday started in 2011 by the National Coffee Association as a way to celebrate their 100 year anniversary in the food service industry. The coffee break has an interesting history. It was started in 1880 by working women in Stoughton, WI

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

Seitan, a complete protein with the mouthfeel of meat, makes great kebabs, especially when paired with a flavorful marinade. The tomato salad in this recipe from The Lusty Vegan by Ayinde Howell and Zoe Eisenberg was inspired by a thing called spootie, which is basically a bunch of fruit soaked in

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