Category Archives: Vegan

Sweet Potato Fries and Cashew Tahini Dip

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

I don’t understand people who don’t like sweet potato fries. What’s not to like? Yeah, regular fries are great, but sweet potato fries take it to the next level. They’re slightly sweet by virtue of their natural flavor, and when … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl with Lemon Poppyseed Granola

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been craving lemon poppyseed flavored things for months. I satisfied the craving a little last month when I made lemon poppyseed cake, but then I started wanting it again last week. I think it has to do with the … Continue reading →

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Cumin Black Bean Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Avocado

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

One of the keys to cooking is finding a recipe you like and making it your own. That’s how I came up with these cumin black beans. Years and years ago, I found a recipe for black beans with lime … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Tahini Granola

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been craving chocolate tahini granola for a few days, so yesterday, I decided to do something about it. Also I needed a really, really good breakfast to jumpstart my appetite. I got (food poisoning?) (stomach flu?) over the weekend … Continue reading →

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Immune-Boosting Mango Raspberry Smoothie

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

This smoothie is as bright as it looks in the picture. I swear. No tinkering or filters…it’s actually that vibrant. It’s the perfect thing to drink when you feel like you’re getting a cold, which usually happens to me once … Continue reading →

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Baked Tofu with Coconut Kale

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

I made this baked tofu and coconut kale a couple weeks ago but I forgot to tell you about it. All that changes now. I usually shy away from making tofu because it requires more effort, sometimes to no avail. … Continue reading →

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The Best Green Smoothie EVER

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

I’d like to interrupt this baking spree with the best green smoothie I’ve ever made. I am not exaggerating. In the winter, I drink fewer green smoothies. Maybe it’s because it’s cold outside and the idea of adding anything semi-frozen … Continue reading →

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Tahini Orange Cacao Nib Granola from The First Mess

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

Tahini is quickly becoming one of my favorite ingredients. It’s so versatile. You can use it to make hummus, but you can also use it on toast, in salad dressings, in sauces, in stir-fries…the possibilities are endless. So when I … Continue reading →

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Miso-Tahini Squash Soup with Brown Rice

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

This soup falls under the category: Things I’m Going to Make Again and Again. I know I say that about almost everything on this blog, but also, I only put things on this blog if they’re really, really good. I … Continue reading →

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Maple Cinnamon Porridge with Caramelized Banana

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

This maple cinnamon porridge with caramelized banana is going to be one of my new go-to breakfasts. I knew it the second I tasted it. I often make porridge for breakfast but I keep toppings simple. When I’m in a … Continue reading →

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