Category Archives: Side Dishes

Vegan Tofu Nuggets – Gluten Free!

Gluten Free Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Here is another one of our proud accomplishments: gluten free vegan tofu nuggets! I suppose these would be called vegan chicken nuggets to a transitioning vegan. Who said it couldn’t be done? We did it! Here’s how…

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Roasted Baby Potatoes

Roasted Baby Potatoes Recipe

Once upon a time, my favorite cheeseburger was served with roasted baby potatoes in their skin! Since we are re-creating all of our favorites, here is one of mine! For the savory flavor I used barbecue sauce, mustard, agave syrup and dried rosemary. However, Continue reading Roasted Baby Potatoes

Simple Gluten Free Vegan Bread

Simple Gluten Free Vegan Bread made into a Vegan Burger Bun

So you want to know how to make Simple Gluten Free Vegan Bread? It is not as difficult as it sounds! Here is how we did it:  Continue reading Simple Gluten Free Vegan Bread

Onion Rings

Onion Rings - Gluten Free and Vegan Recipe

We have been wanting to make onion rings for a while now. We finally did it! Athanasia has been asking me to do this for so long now so it’s about time! I love onion rings, a trait likely passed down to me from my parents. Both of my parents love onion rings very much so this recipe is as much for them as it is for us. So, here is how you can make onion rings – gluten free and vegan style! Continue reading Onion Rings

Smokey Brown Rice with Peppers, Mushrooms and Rice Cream

Vegan Smokey Brown Rice Recipe

I had this rice cream I wanted to try (and rice left over from yesterday). So, here is an easy smokey brown rice recipe!

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Grandma’s Yams – Gluten Free Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Vegan Yams Mashed Sweet Potatoes Gluten Free Egg Free Dairy Free Thanksgiving Recipe Christmas Holiday

Thanksgiving week continues with the vegan version of my Grandma’s Yams! My Grandma made yams for both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner every year! They were always the first side dish to disappear Continue reading Grandma’s Yams – Gluten Free Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes Gluten Free Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Christmas Holiday

It is one of my favorite weeks of the year, American Thanksgiving! I miss the Thanksgiving days of old already and it is only my first year away from the United States. There is nothing quite like waking up to the sweet smells of Thanksgiving dinner filling the house from the oven! To me, Thanksgiving is about family, filling our bellies and watching American football games on television. I have been a vegan for years now but that does not mean I still do not find ways to celebrate Thanksgiving! So, in honor of Thanksgiving week I will be posting some of my favorite vegan Thanksgiving foods. First up? Vegan scalloped potatoes!

Wow! I pulled it off, I cannot find the words to describe how much I have Continue reading Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

Red Rice Sauce with Mushrooms and Dill – Guide to Great Mushrooms

Red Rice Sauce with Mushrooms and Dill

I remember my sister and I a couple of years ago; college students and roommates. We decided one day to make a very difficult (in my innocent eyes) traditional food, stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice! These memories are the inspiration behind recipes like this red rice sauce with mushrooms and dill recipe.

I was so jealous, I could clearly see Continue reading Red Rice Sauce with Mushrooms and Dill – Guide to Great Mushrooms

Sweet & Spicy Mashed Potatoes

Sweet & Spicy Mashed Potatoes

These are not your usual mashed potatoes! They have a mild kick to them. They are sweet & spicy mashed potatoes! Here’s how we made them: Continue reading Sweet & Spicy Mashed Potatoes

Vegetable Kabobs with Peppermint Garlic Dip

Vegetable Kabobs

This is easily the most famous fast food in Greece! Here is it’s vegan and gluten free version, it will take some preparation time but these vegetable kabobs sure taste amazing! Continue reading Vegetable Kabobs with Peppermint Garlic Dip