Hi there, Reader One of my favourite things about this time of year is watching everyone’s cooking habits start to change. The light, fresh dinners of summer are giving way to cozy comfort food, the kind that simmers away and makes the whole house smell incredible. Judging by the reviews coming in lately, a lot of you are on the same page! This month’s top recipes are a perfect snapshot of fall cooking. If you’re looking for some new inspiration, you’ll find plenty below. And if you want even...
3 days ago • 3 min read
Hi there, Reader Now that the evenings are getting dark and chilly, I want to share an old favourite with you. My Lentil Shepherd’s Pie recipe has been on my website for over a decade, and it’s still one of the most-made recipes. It has a 4.9-star rating, hundreds of comments, and every year at about this time, it climbs back to the top of the most-visited list. Why it’s earned its place on so many dinner tables: Budget-friendly: it’s made from simple, cheap ingredients. Healthy and filling:...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader Meet my brand new Vegan Pumpkin Scones. They have a tender, gloriously orange crumb, plenty of pumpkin spice flavour, and an over-the-top splatter of pumpkin glaze. Not much of a sweet tooth? The scones themselves aren't too sweet, so skip the glaze and slather them with vegan butter instead. Either way, they pair very well with a PSL! 😜 While I was photographing and videoing this recipe, one of the scones mysteriously disappeared. You might notice there's one missing in my...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader There are pumpkin recipes… and then there are pumpkin recipes you make on repeat. These Vegan Pumpkin Muffins are very much the second kind. They’re soft, fluffy, perfectly spiced, and basically everything you want a pumpkin muffin to be. And they’re not just my favourite. This is my most popular pumpkin recipe! 👀 These muffins are ridiculously good warm from the oven, make the kitchen smell amazing, and are perfect for breakfast or afternoon coffee. If you’ve got a can of...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader There are lots of ways to cook Brussels sprouts. Boiling them until they're soggy and slightly tragic is one of them. Let's not do that! Instead, how about Brussels Sprout Fried Rice? It takes just 15 minutes to make! If you always end up with leftover rice, this recipe is your friend. I can't be the only one who always cooks too much! Well, if you do, save it in the fridge until the next day, grab your sprouts and a few pantry staples, and you're good to go. This recipe is...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader Pumpkin pie for breakfast? Don't mind if I do. Meet my brand new Blended Pumpkin Chia Pudding. It's creamy, deliciously spiced, tastes like dessert, and is packed with 10g of protein and 10g of fibre per serving. Just blend, chill, and you're done. Make a batch ahead of time and breakfast is sorted for days! GET THE RECIPE 📌 PIN FOR LATER Trending recipes: Cashew Cheese Sauce "I finally found my go-to vegan cheese sauce! Perfect consistency and so yummy!" - Michelle. GET THE...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader If there is one thing I want to eat when the weather turns chilly, it's a big bowl of cozy, hearty soup with a piece of crusty bread on the side, and I know many of you feel the same! So I put the most popular vegan soup and stew recipes from A Virtual Vegan, along with some easy bread and biscuits for dunking and dipping, into a brand new professionally designed eCookbook. Introducing: Cozy Vegan Soups! It brings together 30 of my favourite cozy recipes. 22 of the most...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader If my analytics are serving me correctly, you should only be receiving this if you live in Canada. I'm sure it's not foolproof though, so apologies if you live elsewhere, and feel free to file this away for future festivities! And now onto the subject at hand - I can hardly believe it's Thanksgiving next week! As usual, it's crept up on me out of nowhere, and I'm feeling a mild sense of panic. Last year I made my fave combo of vegan ham, mashed potato casserole, caramelized...
27 days ago • 4 min read
Hi there, Reader This hug in a bowl is the perfect way to kick off fall soup season! It's easy to make, budget-friendly, seriously comforting, and has been my most popular soup recipe since 2019 (I've included some glowing reader reviews below the pic). It's also a personal favourite. I make it all the time during soup season and love to switch up the toppings. Pictured on top of this bowl is smoky tempeh bacon (I think it was the Lightlife brand), little cubes of crispy roast potato, and...
27 days ago • 1 min read
