Whether you choose to keep it kid-friendly or add a little booze, this pink punch is the taste of summer!
Vegan Creamy Chickpea Stew
This build-your-own-adventure stew is perfect for accommodating in-season herbs and veggies. A light seasoning of ginger, coriander, and turmeric provide a backdrop that lets your fresh herbs take center stage while the pureed squash, nuts, and oil compliment your selections with a creamy touch of decadence. Don’t let the base spices limit you to a solely Indian inspired dish. This is phenomenal with any variety of basil, parsley, chives and lemon balm as well as with cilantro. And if the season limits your options, just go ahead and finish with garam masala. .
Tomato Basil & Feta Omelette
Fair warning, this is not the least fussy or quickest omelette you’ll ever make… But it’s not, however, needlessly complicated… At least to me. You see, I don’t love eggs. I just don’t, which is great because I like to eat vegan as much as possible. But when tomatoes and basil are plentiful, this omelette is a regular lunch choice. Even with my favorite power combo, I still need to minimize the “egginess” and pack ‘em with as much good stuff as possible while still holding together. So, through the years, I’ve constructed a set of steps that achieve not only a tolerable but absolutely lovely omelette.
Espresso Vanilla Cream Soda (WITH INFIZZ FUSION)
While this is undoubtedly a coffee-forward concoction, the layers of flavor- the espresso, honey, and vanilla- are reminiscent of the complexity of a house-made rootbeer. Add whipped cream or ice cream, and you are nudging into soda float territory. For a vegan treat, try it with coconut whipped cream. But try it without cream too; it’s absolutely refreshing!
VEGAN WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM
With a fat percentage of 18-20% coconut cream does not have a high enough fat content to form and hold fat bubbles. But the addition of coconut oil pushes that percentage to around 30%, which puts it on par with whipping cream. Now, there’s no way around it, coconut cream tastes like coconut. If you abhor coconut, this recipe is not for you. You can, however, downplay its presence by using refined (flavorless) coconut oil. Additionally, utilizing a more flavorful sugar, such as demerara, brown sugar, or even coconut sugar will add a deeper caramel note; introducing layers of flavor will push the individual elements from the spotlight . On the other hand, virgin coconut oil and white sugar will celebrate coconut. Choose your variations to accentuate your dessert or drink.
CHERRIES & CREAM SMOOTHIE SODA (WITH INFIZZ FUSION)
A smoothie disguised as a soda! Unfortunately, this is the sort of recipe that relies on a very specific piece of equipment- the Breville Infizz Fusion. But if you have one, this recipe will give your machine more mileage. For this soda, you can keep it light and go easy on the sweetener and omit the cream. And when you’re craving a treat, bring on the whipped cream.
CARAMEL POPCORN WITH PEANUTS
This combo of popcorn and peanuts makes a filling and nutritious treat while the caramel satisfies your sweet tooth. Grocery store versions are notoriously bland and not worth the calories. But many home concoctions leave you with a gooey, stick in your teeth, mess. This version is buttery and sweet with a satisfying crunch!
Vegan Smoked Cheddar Popcorn
All the flavor of smoked cheddar with none of the dairy! This snack is a nutritious substitute for potato chips and is great for game day and road trips.
If you're not sure how much chili powder to use, start by adding just a 1/4 teaspoon to the spice mix. Then, after mixing it into the popcorn, taste and decide whether to add more. Add more chili, if desired, a 1/4 teaspoon at a time, mixing between each addition, until optimal spice level is achieved.