Chocolate, Fruit & Nut Discs These are simply bite-sized discs of chocolate topped with fruits and nuts. The French word “mendiant” refers to both beggars as well as those of monastic persuasion. Classically there are four toppings on top of the chocolate disc representing four mendicant orders. The colors of the items are said to […]
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Chia Vanilla Pudding with Cinnamon & Raisins
Raw Chia Pudding Emily Van Euw is one of my favorite raw recipe developers. Her desserts speak to me. Chia seed puddings are quite popular and her version is a close cousin of a classic rice/vanilla pudding hybrid. Also check out her Jungle Pie with Chocolate Crust, Banana Slices & Chunky Coconut Topping. Both recipes […]
Jungle Pie with Chocolate Crust, Banana Slices & Chunky Coconut Topping
Raw Pie Featuring Cocoa, Brazil Nuts and Dates Rawsome Vegan Bakingby Emily von Euw is a great intro to raw desserts because this girl knows her way around the raw kitchen. Her desserts are enticing and decadent while being simple to prepare at the same time. Don’t be put off by the several components. They […]
Chocolate Sandwich Cookie “Oreos”
Vegan and GF Version of Your Fave Sandwich Cookie Following a vegan or GF diet and jonesing for a chocolate sandwich cookie? Blogger Cara Reed has figured it out – we owe her (check out our interview with her,too)! You might know her from her blog Forkandbeans.com but you should also check out her book, Decadent Gluten-Free […]
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust
Vegan & Gluten-Free Cheesecake This creamy and sweet cheesecake is based upon soaked cashews and sweetened with agave, It comes from our popular blogger friend Cara Reed who blogs at ForkandBeans.com. This recipe is from her book Decadent Gluten-Free Vegan Baking. The topping optional but really puts it over the top. Check out her vegan, GF […]
Homemade Yolos (Vegan)
YOLO! Say it – then Eat it! Dates and nut butter create a vegan version of a caramel-like filling. Rolled into a ball and dipped in chocolate, these are a rich vegan treat from Angela Liddon from her book The Oh She Glows Cookbook. Make sure to take a look at her incredibly decadent vegan Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte […]
Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte with Toasted Hazelnut Crust
Vegan and GF – a Delightful, Rich Chocolate Torte Hazelnuts, oats and coconut oil form the basis for this vegan and GF crust. The filling is packed with flavor and texture from soaked cashews, agave, cocoa powder and chocolate. Lush and rich and completely vegan and GF, this Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte with Toasted Hazelnut Crust […]
Candied Pummelo
Candied Citrus The green rind in the image is Pummelo. Don’t know that fruit? You should! Citrus is at its peak right now in the colder months and it is just one of several citrus you could be exploring. Our friend Robert Schueller from Melisssa’s Produce tells us that the Pummelo is related to the […]
Easy Chocolate Pudding
Comfort Food 101: Easy Chocolate Pudding We forgive you if you think chocolate pudding comes out of a box. It can, but it is a weak comparison to this luscious but super-easy homemade-from-scratch pudding. Once you gather your ingredients it is made in one pot on the stove and in less than 10 minutes you […]
Black Bean Tortillas
GF Black Bean Tortillas These tortillas and the Hippie Chick Bread are from Nerissa Oden’s book, Bread-Free Bread. Make sure to read the Author’s Tips before making the recipe as she has many tips for success. Excerpted with permission of publisher. Bread-Free Bread: Amazingly Healthy Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Breads, Muffins, Cookies & More, by Nerissa Oden. Published […]
Hippie Chick Bread
Bread Free Bread – Yes! Nerissa Oden has written an unusual book called Bread-Free Bread. At first I didn’t know what to make of it. Many of the breads don’t even look like what we think of when we hear “bread”. They don’t look like sandwich bread or artisan loaves, but they do remind me of […]
Vacherin
Vacherin: Meringue Nests to Hold Your Favorite Fillings Crisp, white, swirls of meringue create the classic French vacherin and function as a beautiful, delicious, delicate, low fat and calorie vessel for sorbet, fresh fruit, ice cream, whipped cream, dollops of crème fraîche and the like. They are easy to make and can be made several […]
Chocolate Coconut Mousse
Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Mouse The image of this creamy vegan chocolate mousse caught my eye right away as I perused Robin Quiver’s book, The Vegucation of Robin. It combines high quality chocolate, almond milk, coconut milk and silken tofu. Couldn’t be easier to make. Just melt chocolate and then buzz it all in the […]
Wine-Poached Pears with Saffron, Apricots, and Almond
Poached Fruit from Robin Quivers This healthy and seasonal recipe comes from Robin Quivers and her book, The Vegucation of Robin. After struggling with weight and related issues Robin finally found balance in a vegan approach. Perhaps known as Howard Stern’s sidekick, Robin holds her own in the book with delicious and approachable recipes. Check out her version of Chocolate […]
Vanilla Avocado Mousse
Vegan Avocado Mousse This Vanilla Avocado Mousse comes from Audrey Enriquez who bakes up incredibly beautiful and delicious desserts at The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. Read our interview with her to gain insight into her healthy approach to desserts. This dessert also features her Cashew Cream and Pistachio Coconut Granola. Print Vanilla Avocado Mousse Author: Audrey […]
Cashew Cream
Use this Cashew Cream anytime you want a thick, creamy component that rivals whipped cream for your vegan desserts. Try it with Audrey Enriquez’ Vanilla Avocado Mousse. You can read our interview with her about her approach to making clean desserts in her position as Pastry Chef at a world renowned spa. Print Cashew Cream […]
Almond Milk Pudding
Vegan Vanilla Pudding This is a simple, plain pudding. Super smooth and homespun featuring lactose-free almond milk. When shopping, read labels carefully. Many almond milks have a lot of sugar or other sweeteners and you want to find unsweetened. The dessert is gently sweetened with a little maple syrup. The vanilla bean paste adds loads of […]
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