Though you wouldn’t normally associate kale with Ireland, it is traditional in this recipe. Made around Samhain (Halloween) Colcannon is made when kale would come into season. Like many cultures that hide trinkets inside of cakes, the Irish would hide…
Baked Farmhouse Courgettes
Another traditional Irish recipe, Monkey Man and I usually eat these around Saint Patrick’s Day. It’s a delightfully easy way to enjoy summer squash with practically zero effort and 100 percent satisfaction. They are also good as party food, as…
Irish Vegan Baked Potato Cakes
This is a veganised version of a traditional Irish recipe. They’re light and fluffy, but a little flakey like a buttermilk biscuit. They are great as a side in lieu of dinner rolls or with any type of soup. Baked…
Vegan Harry Potter Cauldron Cakes
I received this recipe from Monkey Man’s Aunt in Poland. Upon the first attempt I figured that the measurements had to have been mistranslated. I fiddled around with the recipe and came up with something I quite liked that went…
Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Potato Cornbread
I developed this recipe for a Hoe Down at Farm Sanctuary’s Animal Acres a few years back. We served it up with vegan tofurky sausage baked beans, cole slaw, and chilled watermelon salad. Gluten-free Sweet Potato (or Pumpkin!) Corn Bread…
Brown Irish Soda Scones
A cross between Irish soda bread and whole wheat scones, this traditional recipe is quick and easy. There is no added fat, but they’re delicious with a little pat of vegan butter and a drizzle of agave hot out of…
Veggie Kabob Marinade
This is a classic grilling marinade that is good with any selection of veggies you enjoy. Our favorites are onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, pineapple, and summer squash. We also used pressed/drained tofu in the picture, though it’s also delicious…
Kushi Dango – Mochi
When I was a kid, we lived in California—in a predominantly asian community with all sorts of awesome Japanese markets. This was especially cool to me at the time because my favorite cartoons were anime and I could go to…
Vegan Margarita Cupcakes
I made these for a Mexican-themed party thrown by some not-so-veg-friendly relatives. We put them down on the table next to all the other food (with no indication they were vegan) and they were the first thing to go, by…
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
These were the second part to the cupcakes we took to that no-so-friendly relative’s Mexican-themed party. These have a REAL kick, with a deep smokey touch from the chipotle. Mexican HOT Chocolate Cupcakettes (yields 2-3 batches of mini cupcakes) Cake 1…