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…
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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…
Creamed Spinach
A question from non-vegans considering veganism is usually, will I ever get to eat something creamy again if I give up dairy? The answer is: yes! This recipe uses softened (soaked) cashews to make a creamy sauce that turns a bag of spinach into something much more delicious and special. Creamed spinach is a simple side…
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Coconut Milk
Yum yum yum this was such a delicious and easy soup (practically just three ingredients!). It felt like it could have been served at a fancy restaurant. This mushroom soup is so creamy, you will never be able tell it’s vegan! The dairy-free secret is the cream that rises to the top of the coconut…
Creamy Butter Beans with Spinach Pesto
I am always searching for a new way to enjoy beans, since they are a top protein source for vegan/vegetarians and we eat them so often! NYTimes Cooking inspired me with one of their recipes a few weeks ago. Their idea of a creamy white bean balanced by a pop of green freshness really appealed to…
Creamy Black Bean Dip
I know I used my avocado bowl, not for avocado or for guacamole, but for creamy black bean dip! And I did not regret it. It’s the perfect easy dip for a party, that no one will even realize is vegan! It tastes great paired with a spicy corn salsa and obviously the obligatory tortilla…
Creamy Potato and Onion Tart
This creamy potato and onion tart is my new favorite thing in the whole world. You know when you have a tough day at work and life is just stressful and you need something comforting? Please do yourself a favor and make THIS! Besides being a virtual blanket and cozy and seriously aromatic, this dinner…
Cauliflower Spinach Bake
This Cauliflower and Spinach Bake uses just few simple ingredients to create a super healthy and cozy dinner or side dish. It starts with an easy vegan bechamel sauce as its creamy base. Then you add slightly cooked cauliflower and spinach to finish cooking in the rich, creamy sauce. It’s a warm and hearty meal…
Pasta Alfredo with Mushrooms and Peas
When I first went vegan, I thought for sure that I’d have to give up creamy sauces like alfredo. I never even imagined that I would be able to eat, let alone cook!, something so creamy and wonderful. Once I started looking further into vegan cooking methods, I learned that you can make cheesy sauces…
Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes (or Dauphinoise potatoes in England) is my husband’s favorite dish. He said he’s only had it a couple of times but it’s the dish that brings about the most distinct and enjoyable memories for him. I’ve never made it before because I was intimidated by the creaminess and didn’t think I could make…
An Imperfect Vegan 