A while ago I wrote a post on how to make coconut milk from a whole fresh coconut. I said that at some point I would get around to writing a post on how to make coconut milk from dried … Continue reading
Homemade Coconut Milk (Using Dried Coconut)
Category Archives: Vegan
Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread
Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread) comes in a plastic jar, so I’ve always wanted to try and make it myself. I finally got around to it today and it tastes awesome. I think it might even be better than actual Nutella. After seeing … Continue reading
Pear Raisin Chutney
Cranberry sauce and cranberry apple chutney are my favorite Thanksgiving sauces. But I’ve never been able to find cranberries not sold in a plastic bag. It occurred to me that instead of trying to find plastic-free cranberries I should try … Continue reading
Guacamole
You can buy pre-made guacamole, but like most dips, it comes in a plastic tub. Luckily, guacamole is really easy to make. The simplest way is to mash avocados with some salt. But I like it with some more add-ins. … Continue reading
Homemade Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is really easy to make. Here’s how I do it. All you need is cabbage and salt. I used a red cabbage, but I’ve used green too. I’ve also put shredded carrots in with the cabbage before. Cut the … Continue reading
Ratatouille
The farmer’s market had eggplant last Sunday, so I got some so I could make ratatouille. I really like ratatouille because it’s a dish that shows off the delicious flavors of summer produce. It has eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers and … Continue reading
Hummus
I love dips, and hummus is no exception. I usually eat it with carrot sticks, olives or homemade crackers. You can make similar bean dips with other types of beans, but hummus traditionally contains chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). I … Continue reading
Lentil Cauliflower Dal
My mum makes this dal a lot, and it’s pretty good. I didn’t like it when I was little (I preferred macaroni and cheese) but now I like it, especially with some rice and some homemade yogurt on top. Here … Continue reading
Granola Bars
There are so many bars to choose from in a grocery store. They taste really good, but they’re wrapped in plastic and they have tons of additives. A lot of them claim to be “healthy” but are really just packed … Continue reading
Maple Pumpkin Muffins
I know I already posted another pumpkin muffin recipe, but I wanted to make another one. There’s so much cheap squash available right now and I want to take advantage of it. So I made these muffins. These happen to … Continue reading
