The Best Of August Is Here πŸ’œ


Hi there, Reader

At the end of the month, I love looking back to see which recipes everyone was cooking the most! Shock, horror though...Pumpkin is starting to show up in my website analytics 🫣 I'm not sure I'm ready for that!

Join me in taking a look at the recipes that were most loved, reviewed, shared, and devoured in August!


AUGUST'S NEW & UPDATED RECIPES

If you missed any of these the first time around, consider this your sign to fix that immediately!


AUGUST'S TOP RECIPES πŸ†

These recipes were the most popular this month. They have found their way into your kitchens and your family meals, and that’s just the absolute best feeling πŸ’œ

​Nooch Tofu​

My Nooch Tofu is definitely top of the pops this month after going viral on Instagram. It went nuts, and I gained a ridiculous amount of new followers and email subscribers. (Hello if you're new here! πŸ‘‹)


​Shredded Tofu​

I love that this relatively new recipe has become so popular so quickly!


​Easy Tomato Basil Soup​

This one always gets popular at this time of year. It's such a great way to use up lots of fresh tomatoes, and it's really quick and easy!


​Easy Vegan Cheese Sauce(no nuts)

This oldie dropped out of the top rankers for a while, but it looks like it's making a comeback. I love that it's nut-free in these times where everything is so expensive. The price of nuts is nuts! 🀭


​Chocolate Tahini Crunch Bars​

This recipe had its moment on Facebook this month. I love it when an oldie suddenly takes off!


​Nutritional Yeast Dressing​

Taking the world by storm is my new Nooch Dressing. Drizzle this stuff on EVERYTHING!


FAVE READER REVIEWS ⭐️

For a chance to have your comment featured, rate & leave feedback on the recipes you love on my website!

"Delicious! I was nervous as I’ve never made apple butter before but I should have known to trust you. It turned out amazing! So dark and rich we are putting it on everything." - Carly on Apple Butter.

"This is quick and delicious! My mom used tomatoes and basil from her garden. It feels fancy and looks great while tasting heavenly. The crust is so good and I’m already thinking of other savory ways to use it!" - Colleen on Vegan Tomato Galette.

"I want to know why this cake doesn't get more love! The recipe is SO GOOD. I have made it twice in the last week and my daughter has been taking a slice to work each day. It is good folks; just treat yourself." - Jane on Vegan Peach Cake.

"I’ve made several seitan β€˜roasts’ over the past few years but this is truly THE BEST one I’ve ever made. I doubt that I will ever try making another seitan roast - this is just SO GOOD!!!!" - Amanda on Vegan Beef.

A PEEK INTO YOUR KITCHENS πŸ‘€

I love to see your photos! ❀️ Tag me in your posts on Instagram and Facebook or share them in the new AVV Community!​

​Orzo Risotto and Air Fryer Zucchini from Paula on Facebook. In case you're wondering, the tofu is the balsamic tofu from Veggies Save The Day. 😍

​Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats from @veganlyserena on Instagram.

​Zucchini Muffins from @thunderboltmonkey on Instagram.

​Peach Cobbler from Vanessa in the AVV Community (it's free to join and a great place to share your remake pics and have a natter!)


Here's to a new month! Happy September! If you try one of these recipes, I'd love to hear (in the comments under the recipe on my website) how it turns out. You can also share a picture in the AVV Community or on Instagram!

Mel x


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