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A Virtual Vegan by Melanie McDonald

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with my trusted and delicious vegan recipes. There's a spot waiting in the AVV community just for you and I'll even send you a free e-cookbook!

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From My Kitchen to Your Thanksgiving Table 🧡

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...

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...

Hi there, Reader October food just hits differently, doesn’t it? 🍂 Cooler days, cozy evenings, pumpkin everything, and the sudden urge to do lots of baking! I’ve rounded up all the vegan recipes I think you’ll want to make this month, and there are SO many good ones. If you’re craving cozy, comforting, yummy food, I’ve definitely got you covered. GET THE RECIPES 📌 PIN FOR LATER Did you catch these new recipes? Sticky Crumbled Tempeh GET THE RECIPE Chocolate Chia Pudding GET THE RECIPE Tried a...

Hi there, Reader Wait...What? It can't possibly be October in a few days! Where has the summer gone? We (doggos and all) just got back from a lovely, peaceful vacation on Pender Island. Chester and his amazing shadow on Pender Island! For such a tiny island, it was incredibly vegan-friendly. The highlight for me was an honesty cheesecake fridge with delicious vegan cheesecake! I could say I only visited once or twice, but I'd be lying. I ended up there most days! And now I'm back; we've...

Hi there, Reader New today - Sticky Caramelized Tempeh! And if you’re thinking, “But I’m not even a huge tempeh fan…” Perfect. This might just be the recipe that changes your mind. 😉 This easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and reheats like a dream, so it's perfect for meal prep. Pile it over rice and veggies, tuck it into lettuce wraps, stuff it into tacos, scatter it over your soups and salads. It's so tasty and versatile! GET THE RECIPE 📌 PIN FOR LATER Prefer Tofu? Nutritional Yeast...

Hi there, Reader This Vegan Parm is having a moment right now. So many people are making and enjoying it! Here's what Barbara had to say about it: "Sometimes when I read the prep time estimate, I think, "Yeah, maybe for you, but not for me," as I bumble through a new recipe. But this really did take just 5 minutes, and it's terrific!" - Barbara on Vegan Parmesan Cheese. If you haven't tried it yet, this is your sign! GET THE RECIPE 📌 PIN FOR LATER More Cheesy Things: Vegan Feta Cheese "THIS...

Hi there, Reader Take just one bite of these chewy, gooey, buttery Vegan Rice Crispy Treats, and you'll immediately remember why they are such a well-loved family favourite! They are melt-in-your-mouth, soft, gooey, chewy, light and crispy all at the same time, and extra rich and buttery! I'll be sharing all of my tips and tricks for getting incredible flavour in your bars, and for working with vegan marshmallows too, because they can be tricky little things. They put up such a fight when you...

Hi there, Reader This is my favourite muffin recipe, and it also happens to get glowing reviews from readers. Kim says, "10/10 The absolute best!"Ezrah says, "Absolutely wonderful! The tastiest and prettiest muffins I've ever made."Quinn says, "They came out beautiful, like a bakery muffin. I was shocked they looked so good." Isn't it time you tried them too? 😉 MAKE MY LEMON MUFFINS! 📌 PIN FOR LATER More Muffin Recipes: Chocolate Chip Muffins "These are fabulous! So, so simple with everyday...

Hi there, Reader This oldie got a refresh! It's been hiding in the archives for a very long time, waiting patiently for its glow-up. Made with a handful of ingredients, these little cornmeal-crusted tofu nuggets are super crunchy without a single drop of oil, and you can make them in your oven or air fryer. Serve with a delicious dip, add to your bowl meals, pasta/rice dishes and stir-fries, or drench in sweet and sour sauce (or any other sauce that takes your fancy). GET THE RECIPE 📌 PIN FOR...

Hi there, Reader Meet my new Tahini Granola! It's packed with toasty nuts and seeds (or just seeds if nuts aren't your thing), dried fruit and plenty of delicious sesame flavour, with a texture that's crunchy, golden, and almost cookie-like. It's ridiculously good by the handful (arguably the correct way to eat granola), but also excellent with yogurt, smoothie bowls, chia pudding or a splash of your fave cold dairy-free milk. And there's one very important trick: you have to compact it down...