Kathy Hester's Blog, page 10

Are you looking for an easy, healthy, and delicious dinner to make this Halloween? Then you are in the right place! I’ve gathered some of the best Halloween potato recipes so you can fill your kids up right before they go out trick or treating. Plus they are perfect for a grownup All Hallows Eve dinner party too!

I do a lot of work for the Idaho Potato Commission, so I have a particular love of all things potato plus Halloween is one of my...

This Slow Cooker Vegan Bolognese is easy to make and gets a ton of veggies into your picky eater without a fight. It’s an easy, healthy recipe that will take you less than 30 minutes to throw together. The best part is it gets a ton of veggies into your picky eater without a fight. And you can freeze it for later!

The recipe has plenty of vegetables which makes this a great easy dinner for vegetarians or vegans who are looking for something filling without too many calories involved. Thi...

I’m on my second cup of Vegan Cinnamon Roll Coffee with Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Coffee Syrup. It’s a simple Starbucks copycat cinnamon dolce latte that you’ll find yourself drinking all year long. If you aren’t a coffee fan, you can use it in tea or on vegan ice cream.

The flavor of this wonderful drink with my Starbucks copycat syrup reminds me of the sweet cinnamon coffee I had when we visited Mexico a few years ago, and it’s just as delicious.

I can’t lie to you, today’s recipe for these Mini Vegan Treacle Tarts really isn’t that healthy.  However, if you have non-vegans over for a Halloween or Harry Potter pastry these once in a while treats will open their hearts to try other vegan goodies.

If you are just here looking for a healthy fall dessert, I’d recommend trying a pecan pumpkin shake. In the shake can use the sweetener of your choice and it has no added oil.

My pumpkin ging...

I’ve got your new favorite quickie dinner – Vegan Southern Style Air Fryer Soy Curls! This recipe is easy, convenient, full of flavor, crunch, and fun to eat as well. They’re like vegan popcorn chicken, plus are oil-free, gluten-free, and you can change up the seasoning to suit your mood. 

I hate to tell you this, but I’ve been holding out on you. I’ve been making these Vegan Air Fryer Southern Fried “Chicken” Soy Curls for months! It’s taken me a...

My Slow Cooker Vegan Gumbo with Jackfruit and Sausage is easy to make and gets dressed up for a spooky Halloween dinner at home. It’s a plant-based and gluten-free version of a chicken sausage gumbo and we serve it with black forbidden rice, but brown or white rice works too!

A bowl of gumbo can turn your day around. Vegan Southern cooking is comforting, delicious, and you can enjoyit anytime. There are lots of vegan versions of a classic gumbo recipe and I ...

This easy broccoli with garlic sauce stir fry recipe is perfect for you if you want to make a quick and easy weeknight recipe. This dish is less expensive than Chinese takeout and probably faster to get on the table!

It only takes 10 minutes of prep time required before dinner starts cooking in the pan, this broccoli with garlic sauce stir fry will be ready faster than you’ll know it! Plus, there are gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options if you need them.

Fig shrubs are a refreshing drink that is perfect for summer or early fall. This Easy Balsamic Fig Shrub with Fresh Figs recipe uses only three ingredients! Enjoy this vegan version of a classic shrub on its own or as a mixer in your favorite cocktail.

When I saw this Quick Balsamic Fig Shrub recipe in Warren Bobrow’s latest book, Bitters & Shrub Syrup Cocktails, I knew I had to share it with you! And don’t worry, if you don’t imbibe you can make mocktails.

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This vegan soy curl taco recipe is quick and easy to make. This vegan taco meat cook up in just 10 minutes creating an even easier taco night!Then top with all of your favorites like lettuce, tomatoes, beans, corn, or vegan cheese. You can also add some guacamole (made with avocados or peas), or vegan sour cream or yogurt if you want to.

If you don’t have soy curls you can try my Slow Cooker Lentil Quinoa Taco Filling or Slow Cooker Mole Mushroom Vegan Tacos...

Looking for a recipe to use up all that fresh mint you have growing? I have a festive homemade mint vodka recipe for you. It’s a super easy recipe and it is as perfect for happy hour as it is for a holiday gift! This is the time of the year to use up any mint plants before they freeze. It’s refreshing and makes a wonderful summer cocktail or adds a dash of adventure to hot chocolate in the winter!

Infused liquors are a great way to add flavor and nuance to your cocktail recipes. You can infuse ...