I really like that this cocktail isn’t as sweet as it sounds. It’s on the same wavelength as a white russian. Though I have a pretty high sweet tolerance, I’ll drink kahlua on the rocks! It’s the bitters that really…
Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola
Ever since the 1960s, when they started adding fruit and nuts to it, granola has been synonymous with health food and hippies. Though, modern granola is miles from being a health food, drenched in honey and filled with preservatives—not the…
Smokey Campfire Peruvian Potatoes with Onion Crunch
Our ideal happy hour takes place around a blazing campfire and the best pairings have to hold up to burnt s’mores and roasted smart dogs. It seems like I should feel some kind of struggle as a foodie/chef and outdoorsy…
Vegan Brandy Milk Punch
For this traditional New Orleans drink, I suggest you go for a vanilla non-dairy milk. That means you don’t have to add extra sugar syrup. Often served during brunch, some say Brandy Milk Punch is a hangover cure. The vanilla…
Ensalada de Nopales – Cactus Salad
Designed for Compassion Over Killing’s Spanish outreach literature, this was the first time I ever had nopales—those big cactus pads you might have seen in the market. Hopefully you can find some de-thorned, so you won’t have to slice off…
Perfect Vegan Queso
This is my favorite recipe from the Spanish outreach guide I created for Compassion Over Killing. The cheese is smooth, spicy (if you like), and perfect on soups, quesadillas, chili relleno, and especially on nachos. You can order or download the…
Vegan Brussels Au Gratin
Being of the Nickelodeon Generation, my childhood was instilled with a deep foreboding for this small cabbage-like bud. I was 10 when I first ate them on a camping trip back east—sauteed lightly with a dab of butter and sprinkle…
Marmite Vegan Cheese Straws
I love these cheese straws for holiday parties and big gatherings when we need a lot of little elegant bites. Crispy, flakey, and oh so umami—Marmite Yeast Extract stands in for that missing foundation in many vegan cheeses. Everyone loves…
Classic Vegan Almond Milk
This is the almond milk recipe that I used right when I first became vegan. I’d drink it everyday with a few ice cubes as a cool, refreshing snack or pour it over my muesli. Simple and versatile, I like…
Vegan Savory French Toast and Spicy Chili Ketchup
Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite things. Unfortunately, Monkey Man isn’t too fond of sweet things—occasionally we compromise. We served up this savory french toast with roasted potatoes and bell peppers, all topped with a spicy ketchup. I…