This luscious and easy vegan silken tofu chocolate mousse — or is it an avocado chocolate pudding? — is a mash-up of two contemporary classics. Whatever you call it, this smooth pudding-style dessert is easy and luscious.
Isn’t it nice when a vegan dessert recipe becomes a classic? Avocado chocolate pudding is usually made with dry cocoa or cacao, and is a staple in the raw vegan repertoire. Here we use dairy-free dark chocolate chips, making an extra-rich chocolate pudding.
The classic beet and carrot salad is made even tastier with chopped walnuts and parsley. It brightens everyday meals and dresses up holiday fare.
This compatible duo of vegetables — beets and carrots — are so “grate” in this simple salad. Two such flavorful veggies need only light embellishment. Just a little added sweetness and the tartness of lemon brings out their flavors.
Here’s a colorful and tasty spinach or arugula scrambled tofu that’s festive enough for a company brunch, but simple enough to make for a weekend meal for you and yours. Serve with fresh bread and a fruit salad (or some simply sliced fruit — oranges go nicely with this. For serving a bigger crowd, this recipe is easy to double..
Diced or mashed tofu? Some tofu scrambles are presented with diced tofu, and sometimes the tofu is mashed — the difference is more one of texture than flavor, so the choice is yours. Make sure to see a slew of ways to vary this scramble with other vegetables following the recipe box.
This vegan vegetable tart is practically effortless to make and gorgeous to behold. This recipe makes two generous rectangular tarts, and is a festive offering for a vegan Easter menu, Mother’s Day, or any springtime occasion.
About puff pastry: Puff pastry isn’t the healthiest item in the world, admittedly, but for special occasions, it transforms simple ingredients into something fun and incredibly yummy.