This corn maque choux is a plant-based version of the classic Cajun recipe! Fresh sweet corn is paired with peppers, tomatoes, and vegan bacon for a creamy, flavourful side dish. You don’t really need to add much to fresh summer corn to make it delicious, but if you’re in the mood for something other than …
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Pickle de gallo is the tangy, garlicky condiment you didn’t know you needed in your life! Bring a batch to your next cookout and watch it disappear. Have you heard of pickle de gallo? You may have seen it at the grocery store, but it’s easy to make at home—and when you DIY it, you …
This vegan chocolate chess pie is rich, fudgy, and impossible to resist! A secret ingredient gives it the same texture as the original version, without the eggs. Chocolate chess pie is an old-fashioned Southern dessert that’s sweet, creamy, and rich. While the middle has a custard-like texture, the edges where the filling meets the crust …
This vegan congealed fruit salad is just like the Jello rings you grew up eating, but it’s made without gelatin! It’s a refreshing, fruity side dish or dessert for summer cookouts and get-togethers. You might have grown up calling it a Jello mold, a Jello salad, or molded gelatin. Maybe you just called it a …
Tender, silky turnip greens are a classic soul food side dish that’s easy to make vegan! A long, slow cooking time takes the bitterness out, making them absolutely delectable. If you love my vegan collard greens recipe, then you’re going to want to make this recipe for turnip greens next! As you might guess, turnip …
These unstuffed cabbage rolls take the classic stuffed cabbage recipe and make it easy enough for a weeknight dinner! No rolling needed, just cook cabbage, rice, plant-based ground beef, seasonings, and tomato sauce in a single skillet. Unstuffed cabbage rolls are a great alternative to traditional stuffed cabbage rolls. They are so much easier to …
This Pig Pickin’ Cake pairs moist yellow cake with a fluffy vanilla whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and juicy mandarin oranges for an easy dessert with an unforgettable name! Is it a cake that looks like a pig? What is Pig Pickin’ Cake?! If you’ve never had it before, get ready, because you’re in for a …
This Pickled Okra Recipe is crunchy, tangy, and easier to prepare than you might think! I’ll take you through making the brine, sealing the jars, and everything in between. Don’t worry, there are no slimy textures here! If you enjoy this perfectly spiced snack, you’ll love my Fried Okra, Okra and Tomatoes, Succotash, and Pickled …
These easy bon bons pair a creamy vanilla filling with a coating of rich chocolate for a delectable sweet treat no one can resist! It’s always interesting seeing how foods change as they move from one culture to the next. Bon bons originated in France—in fact, the name literally means “good-good” in French because chocolate-coated …
Vegan cheesy rice is a versatile side dish that pairs with just about any plant-based protein or veggie. I have a few tricks to make a vegan cheese sauce rich, creamy, and tangy without the cheddar! Growing up, did your mom ever make those packets of cheesy rice for dinner? They were an easy side …