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Ready to make all the Christmas cookies? Okay, maybe not all of the vegan holiday cookies, just 50. But I bet that’s more than you can make today. However, you can look at that as a challenge to see just how many you can make.

Below you’ll finda variety of cookies and some are even gluten-free!

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These spiralized vegan latkes will be the hit of your holidays. They have potato but my vegan latke recipe adds in cabbage and apples too. Plus it gives you an excuse to use your spiralizer!

Vegan Potato Latkeshave always been a favorite of mine. I love the traditional Jewish ones, but they always seem like a lot of work. So I went rogue and made mine with a spiralizer!

This is another in my series of posts sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. I’m always amazed at how versatile and...

Nothing says December like gingerbread. I love those spicy scents as they fill up the kitchen.If you do too, chances are good that you will enjoy the flavors in my vegan holiday gingerbread pear crumble.

Photo by Kate Lewis

If you need to make a holiday dessert but don’t want to spend all day baking, this is the recipe for you. The chopped pears are spiced up and covered with a gingerbread crumble. It’s so easy you can put all the kids to work on it while you relax a bit.

What If I Don’t Like...

You’ve probably seen all these produce subscription services that use imperfect, ugly, misfits, or another way to say not-quite-perfect produce. I’ve tried a few of these services, and landed on one I like. Answer a few questions to decide if Ugly Produce Boxes like this are for you.

What Are Ugly Produce Boxes ?

There are various companies that rescue produce that’s shaped a bit odd, that too much was produced, or too much variation in size.

There can be scarring on the fruit or vegetables...

Embrace the intersection of pumpkin season and slow cooker season by making my Vegan Slow Cooker Pumpkin Lasagna . It’s my favorite weekend dinner because it cooks in about 2 hours. If you don’t do soy you could sub a nut ricotta, and it has an oil-free option too!

Is Your Slow Cooker Still in the Cabinet?

If you’ve been neglecting your slow cooker, it’s time to put back on your kitchen counter.Vegan Slow Cooker Lasagna is your new best friend and last minute weekend dinner.

You Can Make...

It’s almost that time and I know you need at least one Vegan Pie to top off your amazing Thanksgiving dinner this year. While there are a lot of vegan Tday desserts, I am very partial to pie myself. So check out all these vegan pie recipes including pumpkin, nut, fruit, and more!

Why Have Vegan Pie on Thanksgiving?

I think pie is the best Thanksgiving dessert. We had pumpkin and pecan pies on my table when I was growing up, but the world of pies is so much larger than that.

I remember making...

Tasteful Selectionssponsored today’s post and I’ve created a delicious recipe with their cute little potatoes, which you’ll definitely have to make for the holidays!

Thanksgiving is coming up fast. In Durham we have a Triangle Vegetarian Societyevent that’s the largest vegan Thanksgiving feast in the country! My friend Linda Watson, from Cook for Good, already scored us all tickets and I can’t wait to go. It has multiple seatings and still sells out the day registration begins.

The buffet...

Cheryl insists on having a Tofurky a few times a year and I have always enjoyed them. I know some of you are not a fan of faux meats and if that’s you head over to this post on Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Tempeh or make some Slow Cooker Mole Mushrooms.

I think that the older we get the more we crave food from out past. Being vegan means that I won’t eat some traditional foods, but I love veganizing some of those familiar flavors. A protein with stuffing, veggies and mashed potatoes can work with a few tweaks for everyone.

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People either love or hate faux turkey loaves, like the famous Thanksgiving Tofurky. My family loves it and Cheryl insists we have one around every holiday if not on the day. I have a ton of Tofurky recipes for you to choose from.

You can roast, slow cook, pressure cook and even grill yours with the recipe links below will have you buying up all the ones on sale to try throughout the winter.

The Most Important Thing to Know About Tofurky Roast or Ham

Always take the plastic off before you cook it!

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It’s finally feeling like autumn here in Durham! I know some of you would rather that summer stay around a little longer, but I’m wearing cozy pajamas and eating some Whole Wheat Vegan Pumpkin Biscuits to celebrate fall.

Photo by Ann Oliverio

What Can I Substitute for Pumpkin?

For those of you who are anti-winter squash, remember that you can substitute sweet potato puree for pumpkin puree in any recipe. Honestly, most of the time applesauce would work too if you lean that way.

Can I Make These Vegan Pumpkin Biscuits Gluten-Free?

Of course you...