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September 10, 2020 by Fran Costigan 4 Comments

Vegan Birthday Cake for Everyone to Enjoy

Vegan birthday cake topped with vanilla pastry cream and sprinkles

Having dietary restrictions doesn’t mean you have to sit out birthday celebrations with family and friends. This Vegan Birthday Cake is 100% delicious and suitable for everyone at the party–you don’t have to have dietary restrictions to enjoy a slice or two. This post contains affiliate links that allow us to earn fees for qualifying […]

Filed Under: Cakes, Fran's Vegan Dessert Tips, Recipes Tagged With: birthday, cake, custard, ganache, pastry, vanilla pastry cream, vegan

December 26, 2018 by Fran Costigan 2 Comments

No Food Waste Part 2: Leftover Bits and Pieces of Desserts in Your Freezer

Aquafaba meringue on whisk

Continuing the no-waste, use-what-you-have theme that led to the delicious, simple Banana Date Cranberry Nice Cream on last week’s blog post, I have some suggestions for you by category for using up those leftover bits and pieces of desserts in your freezer. Leftover Bits and Pieces of Desserts in My Freezer Half Bag of Overbaked Gluten-Free […]

Filed Under: Fran's Vegan Dessert Tips Tagged With: aquafaba, brownie bites, Brownies, cake, chocolate, ganache, Leftover Bits and Pieces of Desserts, leftover desserts, Nice Cream, streusel

October 10, 2018 by Fran Costigan 24 Comments

What Happened to Brown Rice Syrup?

Gluten-Free Lace Cookies from the Rouxbe Essential Vegan Desserts Course

Several Rouxbe Essential Vegan Desserts students, who are enrolled in the September course, contacted me to say that brown rice syrup, is no longer available in their local shops or even online. It’s an essential ingredient in their Gluten-Free Lace Cookie assignment.  hadn’t noticed the shortage, since my pantry is well stocked with this unique liquid sweetener, […]

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July 12, 2017 by Fran Costigan 4 Comments

Can This Dessert Be Saved?

Can This Dessert Be Saved? Vegan Brownie Bites

I am still testing my new oven: an LG convection with a radiant cooktop. I didn’t think I’d like radiant cooking as I prefer the responsiveness of gas and induction, but I have been pleasantly surprised by this cooktop. The win, though, is the convection oven, which is excellent. The auto reduce temperature function reduces […]

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MORE GREAT GOOD DAIRY-FREE DESSERTS NATURALLY

MORE GREAT GOOD DAIRY-FREE DESSERTS NATURALLY

Even if you're a novice baker, you'll be able to make rich, moist cakes, delightful cookies, and flaky pie crust--all cholesterol free.

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Vegan Chocolate : Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy-Free Desserts

Vegan Chocolate : Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy-Free Desserts

It can be difficult to find truly indulgent vegan desserts—especially chocolate. But for the first time, chocolate cakes, brownies, truffles, puddings, ice creams, and more are within reach: dairy-free, organic, fair-trade, and sublime.

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