Black Eyed Peanut Butter Pie
SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** I love having a black-eyed pea dessert for my New Year’s Day party. I get a kick out of surprising everyone with the secret ingredient after they’ve eaten a slice. This recipe creates a unique and delicious Black-Eyed Pea Peanut Butter Pie. By using black-eyed peas as a base, this pie […]
Pecan Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies
SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** OIL-FREE OPTION*** I had to try some chickpea cookies with all the Internet buzz about chickpeas and chocolate chips—it seemed that every vegan blog had its own cool version. These cookies are almost cakelike. Monika, one of my gluten-free recipe testers, recommends not using a gluten-free baking mix with chickpea flour […]
Double Chocolate Devil’s Food Cookies
SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** OIL-FREE OPTION*** These cookies remind me of a chocolate-coated cookie that I ate growing up. They’re like little cakes with a surprise burst of chocolate from the chocolate chips throughout. A few testers even snuck some icing between two of them to create whoopie pies! These delicious and fudgy Black Bean […]
Cornbread Topped Casserole
SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** OIL-FREE OPTION*** Cornbread-Topped Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that combines the heartiness of a flavorful filling with a fluffy and golden cornbread topping. This casserole offers a satisfying combination of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a comforting family meal or gathering. The filling of the […]
Oven Chickpea and Seasonal Veggie Biryani
SOY-FREE GLUTEN-FREE OIL-FREE OPTION* I love dishes I can make the night before, keep in the fridge, and then pop in the oven when I get home from work. This is one of those. You could even make a second one and keep it in the freezer for dinner another night! Oven Chickpea and Seasonal […]
Pineapple Fried Rice
SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** OIL-FREE OPTION*** This is my favorite way to use leftover rice. Chock full of veggies and pineapple and either edamame or chickpeas, it makes for a quick meal. Pineapple fried rice is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory ingredients and aromatic spices. It is […]