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How to Make the Perfect Vegan Tres Leches Cake

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of this classic Mexican dessert with a plant-based twist, vegan tres leches cake, a sweet vanilla cake soaked in a combination of three dairy-free kinds of milk, covered in silky coconut whipped cream, then topped with juicy strawberry slices.  This recipe was edited in October 2021. If you are looking for the old recipe you can download it here. What Makes This Recipe Great This delicious dessert recipe leaves me full of nostalgia for my childhood birthday parties and our weekly family meals. It has been one of my favorite cakes for decades, closely followed by the Chocoflan, and Carlota de Limon. It is completely vegan, egg-free, and dairy-free, and will impress both vegans and non-vegans alike. What Is Tres...

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Crack Pie

Crack Pie has an oatmeal cookie crust that’s topped with the most incredible sweet and salty filling! This is a homemade copycat version of the famous Milk Bar pie and it always hits the spot. Serve it at your next party or potluck and watch it disappear! You might just be wondering – what exactly is crack pie…? The name certainly can have a negative connotation, but don’t shoot the messenger! I didn’t name this pie. This pie was developed by Christina Tosi, owner of her legendary and popular bakery, Milk Bar. The craze has died down quite a bit, but I definitely can’t forget when it was at its forefront of popularity. The lines for this and her other...

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

These vegan sweet potato and black bean burgers are smoky, spicy and a little bit sweet! A delicious crowd-pleasing veggie burger recipe that's super easy to make and perfect for everything from cookouts to busy weeknights. When it comes to veggie burgers, black beans are where it's at. They're convenient, super healthy, and downright delicious when blended up with zesty seasonings. But why stop at just black beans? There are so many delicious foods that compliment black beans really well, and sometimes it's nice to add a little something extra to your black bean burgers. That's where sweet potatoes come in. I'm basically in love with the combination of sweet potatoes and black beans, as evidenced by my sweet potato...

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30 Clever Kitchen Gadgets That You Didn’t Know You Needed (Most Under $15!)

These cool kitchen gadgets make cooking a whole lot easier! [TAG0] What’s cookin’? 🍳🔪 Preparing meals doesn’t have to be painful or tedious! People are always looking to reinvent the wheel, which means there are so many clever inventions out there (and we always love a good kitchen hack). That’s why I love these cool kitchen gadgets from Amazon which truly make life easier, hassle-free, and even more fun! Note that these items ship FREE for Amazon Prime members or on orders $25+! 1. Dicing vegetables is a breeze with the Mueller 10-in-1 vegetable slicer. Mueller Pro Series 8-in-1 Vegetable Slicer – $29.99 (regularly $49.99) Clip the $5 off Amazon digital coupon Final price just $24.99! This vegetable cutter deserves...

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Jalapeno Muffins

Spice up your mealtime with these irresistible Jalapeno Muffins with a cheesy twist! These savory morsels are the perfect blend of spicy jalapeños and melty cheese. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Why we love this recipe These moist and savory muffins are a really nice alternative to the usual cornbread muffins. The almond flour has a similar texture to cornmeal but is richer in flavor which makes a nice contrast to the heat of the jalapeños and sharp cotija cheese. We also love that this recipe is naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and keto. Add in the fact that it is delicious and it is a win, win, win. Ingredients almond flour – we use blanched almond flour...

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