Posts Tagged ‘Earth Balance’
Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with 'Cream Cheese' Frosting
Cakes, Pies & Tarts • Tags: cupcakes, Earth Balance, Tofutti, vegan
Not too long ago, a friend hosted a vegan dinner party. Neither is a true vegan, although one of them did attempt the lifestyle for a month. During that time, she found it difficult to whip up lunches and dinners that appealed to her tastes. Eating out was simple, but eating in became a dreaded chore. I ate vegan for three months, but the days passed fairly easily for me after a while because I enjoyed cooking dishes. When said friend decided on a vegan potluck, bringing a dessert seemed like one of the most fun contributions. Most people are scared of vegan desserts and other sweets, but you should quell your fears as there are a number of good ones. Do you remember this fruit crisp, this bread or these muffins? All good stuff. A vegan cake was the next experiment, and it proved to be a success.
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Three Bean and Corn Chili
Vegetarian • Tags: beer, chili, Earth Balance, soyrizo, vegan
According to singer and songwriter Ken Finlay, “If you know beans about chili, you know that chili has no beans.” At least that’s what they say in Texas. Who would’ve known that the world of chili is strictly divided by those who believe in the power or evil of beans. They’re so innocent, those beans. All they want to do is add fiber and protein to a dish, but they have a bad reputation when it comes to chili if you ask some people. It appears as though the inclusion of beans in bowls is seen as blasphemy. Well now, that seems odd because beans are good. We like beans. They taste good in soups, stews, and yes, chili too. All across the country, there are numerous recipes and serving methods for chili. You’ll find those who slide in pre-made seasoning packs, while some purists start from the beginning with their own flavors. Others insist that they have a big chunk of hot cornbread on the side, while some families serve their chili over rice or alone in the bowl with cheddar cheese and sour cream on top. Or with all of the above. No matter how people like their …
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