Sometimes a big steaming bowl of mac n’ cheese is all it takes to make me happy. There is nothing more comforting than thick creamy cheese coating a heap of tender elbow macaroni. In this recipe, cauliflower is the secret ingredient to this vegan “cheesy” sauce, making this classic comfort food guilt-free too! Cauliflower florets…
Tag: comfort food
Crispy Fried Tofu Sandwiches
A fried chicken sandwich is one of those things I had written off as a meal I will never consume again. I used to love the crispy/zesty taste of a fast-food chicken sandwich (guilty as charged!!) but figured it would be impossible to make a vegan version, and even if I tried, it would be…
Creamy Pasta with White Bean Sauce
This recipe is inspired by a Bon Appetit recipe I saw a few weeks ago that looked like a delicious and dairy free way to achieve a creamy pasta sauce, using the cheap and hearty white bean. I love that this recipe doesn’t involve blending or any fancy tools or ingredients. Anyone can make this…
Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas
Fish, chips, and mushy peas. Oh boy do I miss this classic pub & chippy fare! I resigned myself to never being able to have it again, but alas, anything you can make I can make vegan! Hubby always gets fish and chips when we are back in his homeland (and let’s face it, at…
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
This might be the PERFECT slow cooker lentil soup recipe. I kid you not. It is so rich and flavorful, and so simple to make. I bought the “Greens for Soup” from the grocery store (Celery, Carrots, Leeks, Onions, Turnips & Parsnips) – this is a super great tip if you don’t mind spending $1-2…
Shepherd’s Pie
On a wicked cold day, there’s nothing quite like a meal that warms the soul. This vegan shepherd’s pie does just that. The thick stewed vegetables are divine, and the creamy mashed potato layer is like the icing on the…pie? I confess that it takes a while to make so be warned, but it is…
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
It’s starting to feel like Autumn, so it’s time for those cozy comfy meals that we all know and love. Tonight I tried mac and cheese using butternut squash and it was absolutely scrumptious! Top that with some crispy fake bacon, “fak’n”, add in some green peas and baby spinach, and you’ve got yourself heaven on…
Mac N Cheese with Broccolini
It seems like many new vegans find themselves on the hunt for the perfect dairy-free mac-n-cheese recipe. Mac-n-cheese is one of those dishes you might really miss in the beginning of your journey, especially if you haven’t been exposed to a good vegan version yet. But, I’m happy to report that yummy vegan mac-n-cheese recipes…
Slow Cooker Bean Chili
Sometimes hubby and I have busy weeks, full of after hours work responsibilities and/or social plans. Many times our schedules oppose each others’ and there are weeks that we don’t eat dinner together at all. Those weeks can easily mean back-to-back takeout or fast food for dinner, but due to the costs of those options…
Breaded Tofu and Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Comfort food – not normally what comes to mind of when you think “vegan”. But this meal sure was comforting for both my mind and my tummy. All the elements of a good comfort meal were present: creamy mashed potatoes, gravy, slow roasted veggies, and breaded and fried tofu? Okay, maybe tofu is not what you…
An Imperfect Vegan 