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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I have so many lovely humans in my life who are unable to eat gluten AND who also follow a vegan, plant-based diet. While this equally lovely cake recipe does not necessarily contain the “plants” such a diet purports, it does spill over with the fanciful fruitness and sweet sensations we all desire: Gluten Free…
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Cardamom is an essential spice in my kitchen.It may not be party of your pantry staples, but I certainly always have it on hand.It’s fragrant and aromatic, refreshing, yet comforting. And, believe it or not, it blends with a variety of other flavors to create interest and inspiration in recipes.The other day, as I was…
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I simply cannot recall a time or date when I was NOT in the mood for peanut butter. The creamy, sweet, savory wonderful magic is simply a treat to be enjoyed anytime…any day.Thus, I concede to baking cookies – again! This time, it’s peanut butter cookies (well, again), with a little “white chocolatey” note. There’s…
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Well, that’s a mouthful.Vegan. Gluten-Free. No Bake. I try to satisfy everyone’s needs.And, lemon coconut cookie rounds do the trick.They are sweet. They are tangy. They are delicious.Oh, and they are so easy to make! Do it. DO IT! Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut No Bake Cookie Rounds 16 Tbs. vegan butter, softened at room temperaturejuice…
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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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Just another version of cookie dough bites – EVERYONE loves peanut butter balls (raw, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, etc.) These are one in the same, but no-baked with walnut butter, dried cranberries, and flaxseed meal instead. Meanwhile, I’ll commiserate and continue to be frustrated with my computer app update that has discontinued my photo editor 🙁…
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“Okay, Ashley. Be honest with me. These are vegan and gluten-free cookies and they are SO good. Are they like, ‘healthy’ for me? They are, right?” “Umm…well, honey, they are still a cookie.” I’ll continue to bake vegan, gluten-free cookies, desserts, pies, cakes, and more for my allergy-friendly folks, but I’ll never purposely pose a…
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Well, my original intent was to name these babies Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Coconut “Mounds” Cookies.However, as you can clearly see, “mounds” is definitely a description that does not fit the bill.I suppose that’s a lesson learned: meet and greet the babies before naming them! In any case, although, crispy, and chewy, these gems are…
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I adore chocolate peanut butter balls. I mean ADORE them. (aka “Buckeyes”).As a kid, I never knew the name “Buckeye.” I simply just devoured Mom’s peanut butter balls at Christmas time – the ONE time of year she made this treat. (I like to think she made the no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies just for…
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