Vegan Strawberry Shortbread Cheesecake

With an aromatic and delicious vanilla shortbread crust, this simple vegan cheesecake has all the sweetness, richness, and tang you’d expect! Vegan Strawberry Shortbread Cheesecake Vegan Strawberry Shortbread Cheesecake Crust:1 cup (16 Tbs.) wildCREAMERY Plant-Based Butter Alternative, melted 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup powdered sugar½ tsp. baking soda½ tsp. vanilla extract 1 ½ cups strawberry preserves32…

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Vegan Creamy Gnocchi Korean Kimchi

I love kraut!!The fermentation, the stink, the belly goodness is all amazing!The fragrance? Well, that’s another topic.But, I do love everything about sauerkraut, truly. And, Wildbrine fills the kraut void in my life in many, many ways. So many flavors and so much magic in their products – yes. Today: Vegan Creamy Gnocchi Korean Kimchi…

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Vegan Mexican Mushroom Creamy Pasta

I’ve mentioned before that many, MANY of my friends follow a vegan, plant-based diet. Although I AM an absolute cheese freak and couldn’t possibly imagine a life without my go-to sharp, hard cheesy decadence EVERY SINGLE NIGHT, I completely respect, adore, and honor my girlfriend’s hopes, desires, dreams, beliefs, and dietary habits.I had the honor…

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Vegan Cherry Almond Tart

A creamy vegan tart with a sweet and savory crust – topped with super sweet cherry preserves and sliced almonds…yes, that’s what this beauty is! It’s simple and it’s so satisfying in every way. Vegan Cherry Almond Tart Crust:6oz. Cranberry Hazelnut Raincoast Crisps, processed into a fine crumb6 oz. graham cracker crumbs1 cup vegan butter,…

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Vegan Gluten-Free Raw Cashew Apricot Cheesecake Bars

Long, long ago I experimented with a raw foods diet.The vibration was high, my skin was immaculate, and my digestion was amazing.I also developed a heavy love affair with both Sarma Melngailis and Matthew Kenney.However, it was work – a lot of work – AND a whole lot of money. Nuts, seeds, avocados, piles of…

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Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Raspberry Cheesecake

A good friend of mine LOVES beets. And, she loves sweets. So, I’m inspired by HER for this Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Rapsberry Cheesecake. It’s no-bake – it’s sweet, it’s savory, and it’s aromatic and magical! It’s simply perfect. Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Raspberry Cheesecake Crust:2 cups graham cracker crumbs8 Tbs. vegan butter, melted2 Tbs….

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Creamy Chive and Tarragon Eggplant Medallions

I was first introduced to Kite Hill artisan cheese a few years ago, while the company was still branding and “in the making.” I was working for Whole Foods in Portland and had the rare opportunity to sample the magic before it hit the shelves. I marveled then, just as I do now. This stuff…

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