Green salsa made with green banana peppers by Spicie Foodie

Spicy green salsa made with green banana peppers. Green salsas or Salsa verde are made using Tomatillos ( a small green tomato that's wrapped in a husk) , fresh green chili (either fresh Jalapenos or Seranos), cilantro, onion. This salsa is a substitute for the traditional salsa verde, because I have never seen tomatillos here and…

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms by Kiki Thompson

Creamy Spinach Pillows by Kiki Thompson

Before my family and I changed to a plant-based diet, one of our absolute favorite recipes was the Tuna Puff or others may call it Chicken Pillows. So I decided to come up with a vegan version of one and the ending result being Creamy Spinach Pillows. They turned out better than I actually thought they would I tried looking for a…

Raw Vegan Chocolate Fruit Balls by The Blender Girl

My mom and I make these raw fruit balls all the time and they are absolutely delicious. We use raw almonds, cashews and macadamias as our nutty blend. But you could use any nuts that tickle your festive fancy. Just know that each nut mix will yield a treat of a different personality. Roll out these vegan treats. They make great…

Classic Tex-Mex Salsa by Unorthodox Epicure

Classic Tex-Mex Salsa — Tomato sweet. Pepper bite. Onion finish. Muy delicioso!

Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake by Kiki Thompson

I had tested many vegan cheesecakes and came really close to the dairy form, but this is it! The flavoring and everything is just perfect! It's decadent. It's probably not the best option when it comes to staying healthy, but it's nice to know that I have an option when I get those cravings for cheesecake :)

Baked Apples stuffed w/ Pecan Currant Squash “Rice” & Gardein Turkey Cutlets by Victoria Prehn

Baked apples are stuffed with a butternut squash & cauliflower "rice". Served with gardein "Turkey" cutlets & gravy, this would make a simple, nutritious & really pretty holiday meal. The baked apples would also be great to take along to a potluck.

Bush Berry Parfait by Kiki Thompson

I came up with this parfait because I wanted something sweet and not so heavy and the Bush Berry Parfait was the ending result. It is tofu-based made with blackberries and blueberries.

Raw Vegan Cashew Banana Ice Cream by The Blender Girl

I am going to warn you straight off the bat before I proceed any further - this ice-cream is hard to quit eating! So if you are prepared for a few extra calories on the lips and hips, and get excited by bananas, look no further than this delectable vegan banana ice-cream, that can literally be blended up in 5 minutes. Well – half an…

Heavenly Cruciferea Dinner! Cauliflower Alfredo Shells w/ Roasted Cabbage Steaks by Victoria Prehn

If you love cabbage, you are going to freak out at how delicious this meal is. And if you are on the fence, this might make you a cabbage convert! While I created this meal to clear my freezer and pantry of winter, this hearty, veggie-central meal…

Apple Cobbler Pie by Kiki Thompson

Ok…all I have to say is that this is HEAVEN!!! This is an Apple Cobbler made with a coconut-based whipped topping. All the blended ingredients of cinnamon, lemon juice, and nutmeg make it the perfect cobbler.

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos by Kiki Thompson

Raw Vegan Chocolate Cinnamon Mousse by The Blender Girl

This delectable raw vegan chocolate cinnamon mousse is SO easy, and epitomizes the “blend and chow in under 5 minutes” philosophy that I am so fond of. Just throw all the ingredients in your blender and puree until smooth. Adjust the flavourings to your taste. Then chill and devour. How easy is that? This is a fantastic beacon of hope…

Easy and Nutritious Banana Bread with Oatmeal by Amanda Millen

Banana bread makes a wholesome meal for the whole family. It is moist and can be stored for up to two weeks. There are a number of ways to serve the banana bread: you can serve it with coffee or simply eat it as an evening snack with marmalade. Here is a quick banana bread recipe that you can make in no time as it requires only about…

fresh cilantro tortillas by FromScratch Sarah

Very simple.I recommend oiling your griddle/pan well.The flour water mix is not always going to work as the recipe calls, the idea is the create an elastic dough not too sticky to roll out into tortillas.I like mine a little thicker to rip up for the dip. These are awesome served with heavenly hot dip, a plate of spinich and…