This hearty, spicy chili took 3rd place in a field of 20 vegan chili entries at Park + Vine’s Second Annual Vegan Chili Cookoff! Our goal is to simply create delicious plant-based food and we are truly humbled by this award! We are also grateful to all those who came out to taste great chili and support veganism in Cincinnati. The heat in
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This stir-fry makes for a quick and easy meal and works with a variety of vegetables – I use whatever I can find in the fridge! Tempeh provides over 18 grams of protein per serving (even more than tofu!) and the dark, leafy greens are rich in iron and anti-oxidants. 1/2 cup tamari 1 TBL Thai chili sauce 1 TBL toasted sesame oil
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I spent my childhood in northern Ohio and one of my favorite desserts was Texas Sheet Cake. My Mom and all her teacher friends made this simple cake for every occasion you can imagine; I’m sure most of them had the recipe memorized. Apparently the thin chocolate cake with fudging icing made it north, but not west as my California native husband had
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When I decided to make the switch from vegetarian to vegan I had some concerns. Will I get enough protein? What will I eat at restaurants? Pizza without cheese? But by far my most pressing concern was “What about ice cream?” I have been a huge fan of the creamy sweet treat ever since I was a little kid and could get a
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I am an ice cream junkie. I eat ice cream just about every night. OK, I eat ice cream every night. So when I went from vegetarian to vegan, I was not ready to end my affair with the smooth, sweet, and creamy love of my life. I was determined to make the best vegan ice cream in the world, and after exhaustive
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Apples, raisins, carrots – these muffins are a favorite here at The Vegan Road. Super moist and full of flavor, they will disappear from your kitchen quickly. I like to use a sweet apple – Fujis are my personal favorite – but feel free to use a more tart variety or whatever is in season. 1 TBL ground flax seeds 1/2 cup warm
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Hummus is one of those basic foods that we often take for granted. It is tasty and versatile, often showing up in unexpected places. For variety, spread it on a sandwich with ripe tomato and sprouts, roll it in a tortilla with grilled peppers and spring mix, and of course it makes an awesome dip for pita chips or raw veggies. This roasted
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When I was preparing to run my first marathon, I did all the training on my own. Looking back on it, I can’t believe I even finished that race. It was a struggle, but somehow I managed to hold it together and I finished under 4 hours. I made a slew of the mistakes of a first-time marathoner: I did all my training
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As an endurance athlete and a vegan I am always looking for ways to increase my protein intake. This great-tasting and simple green smoothie provides 50 grams of protein and is rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet, and this smoothie makes for an incredible recovery drink after a long run! 1 ripe banana 3/4
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I love food. I love to talk about it, I love shopping for it, I love to make it, I really love to eat it. This did not always make for a very healthy lifestyle for me, but I’ve made significant changes over the years – I got active, I lost weight, and I moved to a vegetarian diet. Today I am the
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