Hi there, Reader Applesauce - Brought to you by my apple trees who produced a ridiculous amount of apples this year! This is really easy and all you need are some apples and some cinnamon. You don't even have to peel the apples unless you want to. I've included stovetop, Instant Pot, and slow cooker directions. Whichever way you do it your home will be smelling amazing! This recipe is in preparation for a delicious new and easy cake recipe which has been photographed and will be winging it's...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader It's my birthday tomorrow, and it's a big one (the big 5-0 to be exact😳). I know age is just a number, but this one is hitting hard. I'm going out for a special meal tomorrow night (I'm not a party person), but I will be cooking up some of my favourite recipes to treat myself tonight and over the rest of the weekend, and thought it might be fun to share what I'm making. Please, nobody suggest that Mr A Virtual Vegan does the cooking. I don't want this birthday to be my last,...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader Cozy Pear Oatmeal - Quick, easy, healthy, and delicious. I love this with some flaky almonds, chocolate chips, and/or a drizzle of drippy almond butter! GET THE RECIPE More Oatmeal: Coconut Milk Oatmeal GET THE RECIPE Peanut Butter Oatmeal GET THE RECIPE Tried a recipe and loved it? I’d be so grateful if you could leave a 5-star rating and a quick comment on the recipe post. Just tap the stars at the top of the recipe post! ❤️ Your feedback helps other home cooks find...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader I LOVE all things pumpkin, so it would be really hard for me to choose my top 10 pumpkin recipes. That's why I've looked through my website and social media analytics to see which are most popular. These recipes are the ones that have been shared all over social media, get the most page views, and the most reader-made photos sent in from people who have loved them. There's something for everyone here: sweet, savoury, healthy, and decadent. Think of this as your pumpkin...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Hi there, Reader Treat yourself to a homemade Apple Crisp Machiato, Starbucks style! It's creamy, cozy, and warmly spiced, with rich, caramel apple-type vibes! I've included instructions for a hot and an iced version. They are equally delicious! The recipe makes one drink, but a good-sized batch of the apple brown sugar syrup, so you can keep the surplus in the fridge ready for more delicious drinks whenever the mood hits you! GET THE RECIPE More Cozy Recipes: Vegan Apple Muffins GET THE...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader Learn how to make homemade cashew milk! It's rich, creamy, quick and easy, and you only need 2 ingredients: Cashews and water. It's one of the easiest dairy-free milks to make because you don't need to strain it. Just blend and go! To save yourself some dollars, I recommend looking out for bags of cashew pieces. They are a lot cheaper than whole cashews! GET THE RECIPE More Dairy Alternatives: Cashew Cheese Sauce GET THE RECIPE Vegan Parmesan Cheese GET THE RECIPE Tried a...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader Is it just me, or does the last week of September feel like someone hit fast-forward on the year? Thanksgiving is in less than 2 weeks 😱 (If you're in Canada), and we're approaching the busiest time of year for recipe websites. Not the best time for me to have injured my back. I've been mostly out of action and hobbling around for the last 4 weeks. Oh, and Mr AVV is away for a few weeks, so it's just me and the doggos who have had to have their meals thrown at them because I...
27 days ago • 3 min read
Hi there, Reader By far the quickest and easiest way to cook fresh beets, while preserving and enhancing the flavour, is in an Instant Pot, and this is my go-to method. It's so quick and easy, and the beets are perfectly tender and exceptionally sweet every time! GET THE RECIPE More Instant Pot Recipes: Instant Pot Black Bean Soup GET THE RECIPE Instant Pot Bolognese GET THE RECIPE Tried a recipe and loved it? I’d be so grateful if you could leave a 5-star rating and a quick comment on the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader Soup is my favourite food group, and my husband's least favourite. I really should have interviewed him better before committing! 😆 He's just gone away for 3 weeks, though, and it's officially fall (as of yesterday), so my soup pot is OUT! These are my personal top 5 favourite soup recipes from the blog, and I will be making and enjoying them all while he's gone! Broccoli Almond Soup 📌 PIN FOR LATER Top of the list is my Broccoli Almond Soup. I LOVE this one and think it's...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read