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May 23, 2019 by Fran Costigan 22 Comments

Vegan and Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Torte

Chocolate Almond Torte

  This Chocolate Almond Torte was a favorite dessert in my fully gluten-free cooking class (1 of 3 classes) during my recent visit to my favorite in the world fitness spa, Rancho La Puerta. Made using my favorite gluten-free baking flour (Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 all-purpose) and blanched almond flour, this easy chocolate cake recipe […]

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: Chocolate Cake, gluten-free cake, vegan baking, Vegan Cake, vegan chocolate, vegan dessert

April 11, 2019 by Fran Costigan 30 Comments

Meal Prep Can Change Your Life with Robin Asbell

chocolate cupcakes

My long time friend and colleague Robin Asbell has taken time from her always busy schedule to honor us with a guest blog post and a recipe from the newest of her new (that makes 11!) books Vegan Meal Prep. Robin Asbell We met virtually first, more years ago than either of us remember,  when […]

Filed Under: Cakes, Guest Post, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate Cupcakes, vegan baking, vegan cupcakes, Vegan Meal Prep

December 12, 2018 by Fran Costigan 2 Comments

Fran’s Vegan Version of Deborah Madison’s Not Quite So Sticky Date Pudding

Vegan Sticky Date Pudding

This simple but unusual vegan Sticky Date Pudding is a nice change of pace from the usual labor intensive and super sweet holiday desserts. Deborah Madison’s Not Quite So Sticky Date Pudding Joy Manning and Marisa McClellan, cookbook authors and hosts of one of my favorite podcasts Local Mouthful, were having a potluck in Philadelphia. […]

Filed Under: Cakes, Puddings, Mousse & Creams, Recipes Tagged With: cake, Christmas Dessert, Christmas recipe, Deborah Madison, Dessert, recipe, Sticky Date Pudding, vegan, vegan baking, vegan dessert, vegan recipe, vegetarian

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, […]

Filed Under: Fran's Vegan Dessert Tips Tagged With: brown rice syrup, Lundberg, More Great Good Dairy Free Desserts Naturally, natural sweeteners, Rouxbe Essential Vegan Desserts, Suzanne's Specialties, vegan baking, vegan cookies, vegan desserts

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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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