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 […]
Like traditional Indian orange cakes and Italian olive oil cakes, these cupcakes are moist, fresh and very tasty. I’ve used fresh orange zest and fresh-squeezed orange juice to bring the citrus flavors out in these delicious little cupcakes. A sugar glaze and almond topping bring some sweetness and crunch, without overpowering the orange. The texture […]
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 […]