Apple crisp is one of may favorite desserts. I love the sweet, spiced apples paired with a crunchy topping. I found a low-fat, low-calorie muffin that brought these flavors together in a healthy little package. The Happy Herbivore (Lindsay Nixon) has two cookbooks that feature low-fat, plant-based recipes. I’m particularly fond of her baked goods. I’ve made…
I was watching an episode of America’s Test Kitchen last week that featured a recipe for the “Ultimate Banana Bread”. My usual banana bread recipe is another America’s Test Kitchen/Cook’s Illustrated recipe called “The Best Banana Bread”. I do find their naming conventions a little cute and also a little annoying. If something is already…
Although I haven’t committed to a completely vegan diet, I have found myself continuing down this path to a more compassionate way of eating. This journey began almost 19 years ago when I gradually stopped eating meat and became a vegetarian. During that time, I continued to eat dairy and eggs. My rationale was that…
This recipe for Orange Cranberry bread is my first experiment with modifying a recipe to make it vegan. I think it turned out even better than the dairy and egg version. The chocolate was an addition suggested by my dear husband. It was an inspired idea that works well off the orange and cranberry.
