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A Virtual Vegan by Melanie McDonald

See What Everyone's Been Loving In June! 💜

Published 15 days ago • 2 min read

Hi there, Reader

Jumping straight in today because I'm writing this late and I need my bed...It's been a day...

Yes, Chester needed surgery again. He's about as impressed as I am.

These recipes have found their way into your kitchens and your family meals, and that’s just the absolute best feeling!

"Thank you! Thank you! Finally a recipe that is no waste. I tried one before several years back and gave up because it was messy and time-consuming. Your recipe is clean and easy and delicious. So far two batches of vegan cinnamon buns and one of pizza crust. Much appreciated!" - Paul ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"I was absolutely skeptical about doing a cinnamon roll in the microwave. I was craving a sweet treat at 1 am, and wo,w did this hit the spot! Absolutely fulfilled my sweet tooth and it tasted great!" - Brittini ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Utterly delicious! So simple yet so very tasty. I could so easily eat the whole lot!" - Debra ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Absolutely amazing! Didn't think that I could do it, but I did! Can't believe how delicious they taste and economical to make! Great clear instructions. Thank you so much!" - Kate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"After 50+ years of cooking/baking, I never thought I would use a vegan pastry recipe. It was brilliant and did exactly what you said it would do. I am lucky to live in a country with hot summers and this pastry doesn't have the problems associated with traditional pastry recipes. I'm sold and never going back." - Roger ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"This smoothie is FABULOUS!!! I have been looking for ways to incorporate more protein in my life, and this fits the bill. Thank you!" - Nathalie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"This is the easiest yet the most tasty vegan butter I’ve ever tried! Even my husband who loves dairy butter loves your recipe! I’m so happy that I can make and have butter at home without weird ingredients!" - Jewel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Easy to make and delicious! Bonus: no food processor required." - Bea ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"These are the BEST grilled potatoes. We have them on regular rotation in the summer at our house. Thanks!" - Heather ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The number one most popular recipe this month. This oldie is a real reader favourite!

"Mel, made this bread and your baked beans. Followed both recipes exactly and OMG both Amazing!!! Thank you for all the time and effort you go to to produce recipes that I know will work if I follow them. Off now for some more toast....." - Leoni ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

HERE'S WHAT YOU'VE BEEN COOKING 🧑🏻‍🍳

​Lemon Orzo Salad from Kim on Facebook

​New York Cheesecake from @greenladybadger on Instagram.

​Fronut from Sandra on Facebook.

​Green Bean Potato Salad from Maureen on Facebook.

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"This smoothie is FABULOUS!!! I have been looking for ways to incorporate more protein in my life, and this fits the bill. Thank you!" - Nathalie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Absolutely beautiful! Thank you Mel, for another easy to make, easy to follow detailed recipe that tastes divine. Highly recommend to others." - Angie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I've been waiting for strawberry season to make these and today was the day. YUM YUM! These are fantastic and love your baking trick of starting the oven high and then dropping the temp. What a treat. Thanks for sharing this recipe Mel." - Michelle ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"A-ma-zing! This recipe makes 8 enormous, chunky sausages...Huge success with my family, thank you so much!
" - Liz ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Until next time, friends

Mel x

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A Virtual Vegan by Melanie McDonald

Making vegan delicious since 2015 💜

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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