PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 40 minutes | YIELD: 8 servings Is there anything more comforting than a hearty serving of shepherd's pie? I think not. For that reason, it was so important for me to provide an equally delicious no, wait, an even more delicious meat-free...

PREP: 30 minutes active, 30 minutes inactive | COOK: 60 minutes | YIELD: 10 slices Chelsea loves desserts, especially when they are fruit based. Rhubarb Cherry Berry Crostata is a big favorite. Fresh summer cherries and rhubarb from my garden make it even more...

PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 33 kisses Who doesn't love a little kiss? These kisses are the perfect snack to go. Plus, they're super cute! ½ cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup (60 ml) vegan unsweetened protein powder, as natural as possible 2...

PREP TIME: 10 minutes active + 10 minutes inactive | COOK TIME: 30 minutes | YIELD: 13 x ½-cup servings Bread pudding is my absolute favorite dessert. I make it almost every year for Christmas. This is one that has œirresistible written all over it. In fact, this is a...

PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 12-15 minutes | YIELD: 3 dozen cookies Here's the perfect cookie to enjoy on occasion. This vegan version of the classic is sweet, crunchy and certainly bound to be a hit in your house! ½ cup (120 ml) organic virgin unrefined coconut oil, very...

PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ½-cup servings It's strange to think that a grain such as quinoa works well both at dinner and dessert. In fact, quinoa takes on a lot of the cooking flavor while offering a moist and chewy texture. In my opinion that's...

PREP: 5 minutes | COOK: 5 minutes | YIELD: 6 x ¼-cup servings Use this fruit compote instead of maple syrup on pancakes and waffles, or try stirring it into yogurt. You can also substitute other berries, such as raspberries, blackberries or strawberries, to make...

PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 12-14 minutes | YIELD: 8 servings I tried my first plantain while on vacation in Puerto Rico a few years ago. The starchiness of these members of the banana family both surprised and pleased me. I knew they would pair well with the warm...

PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 27-30 minutes | YIELD: 10 cupcakes This classic combo tastes great on a sandwich, but in cupcakes? Even better! Best of all, these ones are guilt free and they wear many hats! Learn more in the tip below. 1¼ cups (300 ml) whole wheat pastry...

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 11 servings This mousse is so rich and decadent, you won't believe it's vegan and made with avocados! 2 avocados, pitted and peeled ½ cup (120 ml) cocoa powder 1/3 cup (80 ml) brown-rice syrup or yacon syrup 1 tsp (5 ml)...