Category Archives: vegan

Chocolate Icebox Cake

Posted on November 18, 2016 by debspots

Wait ‘til you see the super charming recipe I have for you this week!! Sometimes, the most fun, adorable, and delightful things happen when we’re just playing around, and the evolution of this dessert was such a thing. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, dessert, easy, family, sweets, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged chocolate whipped cream, family, holiday, make ahead, no bake, party, Thanksgiving | 12 Comments

Roasted Carrot Hummus

Posted on November 10, 2016 by debspots

Contemplating the recent turn of events in the world has me deeply troubled, discouraged, worried, disappointed, and sad. It is too soon for any of us to fully process the implications of the election results. I am still hoping … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, gluten free, healthy, main, main course, roasted, side dish, snack, supper, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian, workout | Tagged chickpeas, dip, hummus, party, spread | 4 Comments

Brilliant Kale Salad

Posted on November 1, 2016 by debspots

How do you feel about the color red? As I photographed this post, I realized I have a lot of mixed feelings about it, myself. I’ve been told I look good in red, that it is a good color to … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, low carb, paleo, pottery, salad, side, side dish, thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged christmas, family, holiday, lunch, party, red | 6 Comments

Mindfulness Crackers

Posted on October 24, 2016 by debspots

Recipe testing is a challenge when you’re cooking for one! I’m not one of those cooks who eats a bowl of cereal for dinner when no one else is around, but I don’t make lasagna, either. As you probably … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, bread, breakfast, brunch, gluten free, healthy, lunch, snack, snacks, trail food, travel food, Uncategorized, vegan | Tagged cracker, flatbread | 2 Comments

Spicy Mango Salad

Posted on September 23, 2016 by debspots

I’m just a teeny bit mortified about this post. You know I’m all about local, seasonal, and organic. And this month, the produce here at the farms is ah-mazing! This week, I should be giving you a recipe for something … Continue reading →

Posted in easy, fruit, low carb, salad, side, side dish, side dishes, simple recipes, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged asian, gluten free, mango, spicy, thai, vegan | 8 Comments

Magic Meringues

Posted on June 4, 2016 by debspots

I’ve never been a huge fan of meringue. A friend used to make a towering lemon meringue pie for dinner parties and everyone clamored for it. I was secretly a little phobic and queasy at the mere thought. Uncooked … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, dessert, gluten free, sweets, treat, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged aquafaba, chickpeas, cookies, dairy free, gluten free, magic, make ahead, meringues, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Roasted Beet Salad

Posted on May 27, 2016 by debspots

Suddenly, summer has arrived, just in time for the long holiday weekend. The sun is hot, the air is thick and steamy. The owlets have found their wings and moved deeper into the woods. We can hear, but no … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, paleo, roasted, salad, side, side dish, side dishes, simple recipes, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable | Tagged dairy free, easy, gluten free, healthy, herbs, make ahead, nuts, paleo, sauce, vegan | 12 Comments

Herb Infused Syrups

Posted on May 21, 2016 by debspots

Last night at dinner Bob asked me if there was sausage in the stew and I said “no, it must be the spruce tips.” I gotta give him credit, he didn’t laugh at me. Or maybe he did and I … Continue reading →

Posted in condiment, dessert, entertaining, gluten free, simple recipes, Uncategorized, vegan | Tagged beverage, cocktails, drinks, fruit, herbs, soda | 2 Comments

Falentil

Posted on May 14, 2016 by debspots

Do you like felafel? Do you have a favorite veggie “burger” or “meatball?” Over the years, I’ve experimented with many variations on mudpies made with vegetables. I am, after all, a potter, and we like nothing better than a good … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, easy, entertaining, entree, gluten free, healthy, main, main course, main courses, main dish, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged burger, felafel, gluten free, healty, lentil, lunch, make ahead, recipe, sandwich, sweet potato, travel, vegan, vegetarian, veggie burger | 3 Comments

Phake Pho

Posted on May 6, 2016 by debspots

OK, so you know how I feel about kitchen unitaskers. Who me? Opinionated? Do you do this? You have an opinion about something, you make a rule based on that opinion, and then you’re stuck with, and restricted … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, easy, family, gluten free, healthy, low carb, main, main course, main courses, main dish, one pot meals, soup, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian, weeknight | Tagged foraging, gluten free, healthy, low carb, makeover, pho, spiralize, spiralizer, tofu, vegan, vegetarian, veggie noodles, zoodles | 4 Comments