Alchermes
A vegan homemade version of the traditional ruby-red Italian liqueur used in Zuppa Inglese, infused with warm spices, orange, vanilla, and rose water without cochineal or carmine.
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Recipes
I love to eat and I love to cook, so when I make something that I want to share, I just drop a recipe here. Hope you enjoy!
Salads
Vegan Taco Salad
I might eat this every day for the rest of my life A restaurant-style vegan taco salad inspired by the Houston favorite, with kale and romaine, savory tempeh taco crumbles, kidney beans, avocado, cilantro corn, tomato, pickled red onion, marinated jicama, seasoned pumpkin seeds, crispy tortilla strips, and bright lemon vinaigrette.
Main Dishes
Butternut Squash Curry
You can add chickpeas and pan-fried tofu to the dish for additional protein. If you don't have baby spinach, you can use chopped swiss chard or collard greens.
Main Dishes, Mexican
Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine. In fact, Texas is famous for its Mexican food (as well as its barbecue). You can find enchiladas in just about any Mexican restaurant you visit, whether it’s in Texas or Virginia. Although they differ from region to region and state to state, red enchiladas are among the
Main Dishes, Pasta
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Classic comfort food!! It takes a little work but I promise you it’s worth it! A rich, creamy baked mac and cheese inspired by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George’s extra-cheesy version. This vegan adaptation builds the creamy cheese sauce from scratch instead of relying on dairy cheese or processed cheese.
Desserts
Banana Pudding
My mom made this all the time when I was growing up, so I am happy to adapt this to a vegan lifestyle, it’s just as good, maybe better — but don’t tell Mom! A fully plant-based take on the Parton family’s old-fashioned banana pudding: layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, homemade vanilla custard, and