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Crispy Vegan Squash Blossom with Macadamia Nut

By melodiels Aug 22, 2022

Squash blossoms, aka zucchini blossoms, are a seasonal delight available from that are available from summer into early fall. They have a very mild taste, making them suitable for several recipes. Most…

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Decadent Homemade Silken Tofu from Scratch

By melodiels Aug 15, 2022

Want to make silken tofu from scratch? You may be surprised to learn the process is relatively easy. Since silken tofu is impossible to find without plastic packaging, making your…

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Vegan Chicken Nuggets, Healthy & Toddler-Approved

By melodiels Aug 10, 2022

Try these healthy vegan chicken nuggets made from simple ingredients. My quest to make the perfect vegan chicken nugget was motivated mainly by my daughter’s love for Gardein plant-based nuggets.…

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Deliciously Fresh Tofu Recipe From Scratch

By melodiels Aug 09, 2022

Want to make tofu from scratch? You’ve come to the right place! You can turn plain old beans into deliciously fresh tofu. It’s a beautiful process. Homemade tofu is a fraction…

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Epic Bacon-Wrapped Vegan Scallops on Pea Purée

By melodiels Apr 05, 2022

These king oyster mushroom scallops with eggplant bacon on a fresh and minty pea puree is just divine. I think this may be one of my favourite recipes of all…

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Corn Tortillas from Scratch with Hemp and Flax (Vegan/GF)

By melodiels Apr 01, 2022

This homemade corn tortilla recipe is fast and straightforward, with just five ingredients. These are perfect for tacos, quesadillas or tostadas, and they are naturally gluten-free corn tortillas. Enjoy these…

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White Bean & Garlic Confit Dip with Rapini

By melodiels Jan 16, 2022

Try this vegan, gluten-free white bean dip made with delicious garlic confit and topped with perfectly-cooked rapini. Let me start by saying that this is one of my favourite recipes.…

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Epic Vegan Club Sandwich

By melodiels Jan 10, 2022

Vegan club sandwich on a plate with a small salad

Before I gave up meat, I was mildly obsessed with club sandwiches. All the flavours stacked between those layers of bread. MmmMmm. Veganizing a club sandwich is a piece of…

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Highly Addictive Eggplant Bacon [Vegan/GF]

By melodiels Jan 10, 2022

Eggplant bacon lined up on a baking sheet

I can’t get enough of this highly addictive 5-ingredient eggplant bacon. It’s crispy on the edges and a little tender in the middle. This recipe is fantastic on its own,…

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