At no other time of year than December can you get away with making cookies in such abundance and with such wild abandon. Seriously, 12 days of vegan holiday cookies? This is your free pass to indulge–guilt-free, so get ready to jump in! You may notice that the joy comes not only from eating the … Read more
Raising a Vegan Family By Holly Kalyn, Editorial Intern for Compassionate Cuisine If you’re a parent, going vegan is a lifestyle choice that extends beyond just what you eat and how you live as an individual—it involves your whole family, especially when you want what’s best for you, the animals, our planet and your loved … Read more
If there’s a food you love, there’s probably a holiday that honors it. National Italian Food Day, for example, is celebrated this month! (As if we needed more reasons to enjoy some of the most delicious and comforting foods we know.) As I think about the days set aside to celebrate foods like grilled cheese, donuts, sticky … Read more
This year at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we’ll start off our Thanksgiving meal with a double helping of gratitude and then we’ll pile on a hefty serving of compassion before even thinking about all the wonderful foods we can bring to the table as vegans. We are grateful for so many things; the health and well-being of … Read more
Vegan Meals for the Whole Family I hear from people all the time that one of the biggest challenges to eating vegan is that family members are often not on the same page. Mom might want to adopt a plant-based diet and cook vegan family meals, but Dad and the kids are sticking to their guns … Read more
These petite loaves are moist and flavorful from mashed bananas and gluten-free oat flour, which can be easily (and inexpensively) made at home by blending rolled oats in your blender until they resemble a fine flour.
These power balls are everything I love in a snack. They’re sweet but not cloying, packed with protein and fiber (thanks, sunflower seed butter and oats!), and super easy to whip up at a moment’s notice–you won’t even need to turn on your oven.
Baked ziti has a special place in my heart. It’s been a family favorite for years and when it’s made with a quick tofu ricotta that gets stirred in for richness, everybody’s happy. But when the weather is warming up and a dish that’s
Serve with tortilla chips or toasted pita wedges and get ready for the rave reviews!
Raw Brussels sprouts make a delightful, unexpected salad when thinly sliced and tossed with a sweet and tangy vinaigrette. Pistachios add crunch and dried cherries add the perfect amount of sweetness.
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