Realistic Vegan Cooking
A refreshing drink any time of the year, southern tropical fruit tea is a lovely sweet tea without all the processed sugar of classic sweet tea. I first encountered tea with fruit juice way back in the 1990s when I tried a Martha Stewart recipe for Fruity Tea Punch and loved it. Since then, I […]
While summer is coming to a close, and many fruit seasons wind down, it’s nice to have a good juicy fruit salad. This salad has a wide range of flavor: watermelon and dragon fruit juiciness combined with blueberries and strawberries. The citrus-y dressing adds the sweetness of agave, with the delicious tartness of limes and […]
Cool off with this yummy, refreshing watermelon strawberry slush, a perfect summer drink. Made with frozen watermelon, strawberries, coconut yogurt, and splashes of lime juice and orange juice (or any fruit juice), this slushie is tangy, sweet and very cold. When freezing your fruit for the drink, remember that you need one cup of each […]
The addition of orange and cinnamon are a delight in this orange cinnamon cranberry sauce. I have always made cranberry sauce with a plain sugar syrup, but I like the addition of the juice. It allows for the sugar to be cut back, but sweetness still maintained. It also lets you play around a little […]
Super easy and quick, but delicious and refreshing, this orange coconut mimosa is just what your brunch needs. A splash of coconut turns this vegan drink the mimosa you didn’t know you couldn’t live without. When shopping for the Moscato d’Asti (or any alcohol), be sure you are buying a brand that is verified as […]
I made this Orange Avocado Almond Spring Salad for Mother’s Day, when I was looking for a light, brunchy salad. The Orange Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is a perfect companion to the salad – tangy and sweet. Roasting the almonds is easy and takes only 10 minutes. I used whole almonds, but slivered or sliced […]