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Vegan Shiitake Stir-Fry

Warm up with this simple, satisfying stir-fry.

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Garden Burger Patties

Thanks to whole grains, nuts, seeds, and veggies, these healthy, filling patties supply many of our daily nutritional requirements. I typically bake these burgers, but they are great pan-fried with a little olive oil.

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Vegan Black-Eyed Pea Caviar

Eggplant caviar is sometimes called “Poor Man’s Caviar,” but a tasty spread called “Texas Two-Step Caviar” can be made with black-eyed peas and stuffed into celery, spread on crackers, or enjoyed as a dip.

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Pattycake Vegan Bakery’s Oatmeal Cookies

One of Pattycake Vegan Bakery’s best sellers, this oatmeal cookie is chewy, nutty, and sweet. Try substituting different dried fruits and nuts for the cranberries, coconut, and pecans.

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Vegan Pomegranate Caramel Sauce

Stun your friends and family with the fanciest of festive sauces. Pomegranate meets caramel in what can only be described as sheer holiday magic.

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Lean Green Smoothie

This smoothie is chock-full of antioxidant-rich foods like greens, berries, kiwi, and flax, making it a powerful and flavorful way to start the day. Kids love the unusual color.

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Mediterranean Veggie Burgers

A mixture of lentils, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Mediterranean seasonings, these burgers have a real Italian flair. As with most bean-based burgers, mashing the cooked lentils and adding rolled oats help bind them together.

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Vegan Tomato & Fennel Pasta

Roasted tomatoes, fennel, and garlic combine with fresh basil, capers, and toasted pine nuts for sensational pasta that is a cinch to prepare.

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Tempting Tempeh Burgers

Since tempeh is a fermented soy product, it tends to have a richer flavor and chewier texture than tofu. It lends itself well to bold flavorings like vinegar, wine, and tamari.

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Sticky Fingers Bakery’s Vegan Banana Chocolate Chimp Bread

A popular item at the Washington, DC, vegan hotspot Sticky Fingers Bakery, this moist banana bread is filled with rich, gooey chocolate.

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Hippie Chick Bakery’s Vegan Fudge Brownies with Peanut Butter Mousse

We had to beg for this recipe, affectionately known as “Mousse & Squirrel” to Hippie Chick patrons. This dessert has a cult following, with its fudge brownie base topped with a creamy peanut butter mousse, a drizzle of rich chocolate ganache, and a sprinkle of peanuts.

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Engine 2’s Two-Alarm Chili

Austin Fire Department’s Engine 2, known in their hometown as “The Vegetarian Firefighters,” shares its adaptation of Wick Fowler’s award-wining Texas chili.