Succulent Thanksgiving Sides

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For those of us who don’t dine on turkey at Thanksgiving, it’s the sides that really get us in a tizzy. Even folks who do look forward to the bird really load up on their favorite holiday side dishes. Who doesn’t love stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy? Well, below I’ve compiled some great traditional as [...]

All Hallows Feast

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It’s time for sweet treats and scary eats! if you’re hosting or going to a Halloween bash this year, or even if you just want to have a little spooky fin in the kitchen with your family, try any or all of these healthy and ghoulishly great Halloween themed dishes. the full menu will take [...]

Patriotic Plates

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The biggest party of the summer is coming up so it’s time to gather your shopping lists and get cookin’! Whether you’re partying with fmaily and friends or packin’ a picnic to watch fireworks, tasty treats are a necessity. Check out this menu of recipes and go party like it’s 1776!! Homemade Tangy Grilled Tater [...]

Father’s Day Feast

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Mmmmm, show dad just how much you love him with a meal fit for a king! Turn on the game, pour him a glass of his favorite beer and fire up the grill, it’s time to knock dad’s argyle socks off with this manly menu! “Bacon” & Tater Salad 6 cups cubed red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled [...]

Mouthwatering Memorable Memorial Day Menu

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It’s here! The official start of the summer season and this is the outdoor feast that starts the next 3 months of sunshine filled fun with a bang! Break out the bbq’s, fill the coolers with ice, blast some hits and it’s time to celebrate summer with this memorable menu! And don’t forget to toast [...]

Fit For a Queen Mother’s Day Brunch

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Mom does (or has done) all the work, so why not get up early this Sunday and make her a scrumptious brunch! Treat her like the queen that she is, whip up a healthy and delicious meal and make sure that she knows how much you love and appreciate her ; ) Mom-osas 2  cups [...]

Easter Feaster

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Yay! Spring as sprung and the Easter bunny is on his way! Time to eat lots of chocolate, hunt for eggs and feast with family. I’ve put together a healthy, vegan version of a traditional Easter meal so let this be my gift to you this bountiful bunny day ; ) Hot Cross Buns 1 [...]

Dandies Easter Tweets

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Bunnies, birdies, colorful eggs and flowers – Easter is here! Chocolate and candy is essential during this spring holiday & Chicago Soy Dairy has taken first place in the Easter shaped marshmallow candy world! Move over Peeps, it’s all about vegan Tweets! Check out my video review below! Happy Easter!

Recipes Not To Be Passedover

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Passover is all about the Seder. And the Seder means a giant feast with family. What better way to commemorate family and tradition than by a delicious yet healthy meal? Be sure to try some if not all of the following vegan versions of Passover favorites! Matzoh Ball Soup 1/2 cups matzoh meal 12 oz [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Hangover Fighting Foods

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St. Patrick’s Day, it’s the second drinking holiday of the year (the 1st is Super bowl Sunday, of course)! We celebrate with wearing green, decorating with 4 leaf clovers and leprechauns but most of all green colored booze and food. In the spirit of the liquored up day, I compiled a collection of Irish themed [...]