snack

Allergy-Friendly Apple Cinnamon & Raisin Muffins

I just don't think you can go wrong with the combination of apples, cinnamon and raisins. In fact, if you are baking egg-free sweet breads, cakes and muffins, apples are one of your best culinary friends. They help to bind and add texture and flavor that is not too overpowering (you could use an extra pinch of cinnamon if you wanted more of a kick) and create a light springy texture.

Raw Kale Chips

For those of you not familiar with kale chips – welcome to vegan nirvana. Raw foodists, vegans, health nuts, or those in “the green know” chow down happily on a handful of fresh kale chips as a green, nutritious alternative to conventional potato chips.

Maple Glazed Pralines

Our first taste of these sweet chewy delights came on top of a rich, creamy Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake. Word of warning: although the recipe yields a stunning 2 cups, you will have a difficult time keeping these around as long as the cheesecake; they are wickedly delicious snacks that will sing your name invitingly...

Flax Seed Crackers

Yum, excellent, crispy, and so easy! Must try recipe for all vegans!

White Bean Spread

Spicy Seven Layer Dip

This was a family favorite for years (recipe given to be my my mother). I whipped up this vegan version and place alongside hers. Yum!