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November 29, 2017 by Fran Costigan 10 Comments

Kitchen Creativity by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg

Kitchen Creativity by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg

The very charming couple Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, authors of many award-winning cookbooks – including my looked-at-every-day The Vegetarian Flavor Bible, the inquestionably indispensable guide that belongs in every kitchen – has done it again with their latest book, Kitchen Creativity: Unlocking Culinary Genius—With Wisdom, Inspiration, And Ideas From The World’s Most Creative Chefs. I […]

Filed Under: Book Review, Giveaway Tagged With: Andrew Dornenberg, contest, Dessert, Giveaway, Karen Page, Kitchen Creativity, The Vegetarian Flavor Bible, vegan baking, vegan desserts

October 25, 2017 by Fran Costigan 2 Comments

Spooky Not-Too-Sweet Halloween Spice Cake

Spooky Not-Too-Sweet Halloween Spice Cake

Celebrate Halloween with this vegan Spooky Not Too Sweet Halloween Spice Cake. Kids of all ages will love it! Some times we don’t have loads of time, or enthusiasm, to make complicated Halloween desserts or run to the craft store for props. That was me this year, although looking over my previous blog post it […]

Filed Under: Muffins & Breads, Recipes Tagged With: baking, Dessert, Halloween Dessert, plant-based, vegan, vegan baking, Vegan Halloween, vegan spice cake, vegetarian

October 4, 2017 by Fran Costigan 2 Comments

Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia and Joan Nathan’s Tahina Cookies

Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia and Joan Nathan’s Tahina Cookies

Last night at the Restaurant School in Philadelphia, I was among 22 new members inducted into the Philadelphia Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International chapter by president Natayna DiBona and First Vice President Lynn Buono. I was honored and excited, inspired, and well-fed. Around tables of eight, current and new members introduced ourselves before the […]

Filed Under: Cookies & Bars, Recipes Tagged With: Joan Nathan’s Tahina Cookies, Les Dames d’Escoffier, Philadelphia, Tahina Cookies, tahini, tahini cookies, vegan baking, vegan cookies, vegan desert

September 20, 2017 by Fran Costigan Leave a Comment

Vegan Black Bottom Cupcakes

Vegan Black Bottom Cupcakes

I loved cream cheese and bagels growing up on Long Island. Sure there was lox, but what I loved was the cream cheese. As a vegan, I hadn’t eaten any authentic tasting cream cheese in so many years, but now we have some very good dairy-free cream cheeses available to us. Because I got to […]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: Black Bottom Cupcakes, Dessert, food, recipe, vegan baking, vegan chocolate, vegan cupcake, vegan dessert

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Want to learn to make the best ever vegan desserts? Of course you do! Sign up now for my Essential Vegan Desserts Course with Rouxbe.
The next 90-day online course starts May 8, 2018. Check out the very cool video, too.

Learn to cook like a professional in the 6-month Rouxbe Plant-Based Pro Certification course.
The next class starts June 12th. See the syllabus and reserve your seat here

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Featured Books

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. More info →
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MORE GREAT GOOD DAIRY-FREE DESSERTS NATURALLY
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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. More info →
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Vegan Chocolate : Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy-Free Desserts
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Rouxbe Essential Vegan Desserts ... @ Rouxbe
May 8 all-day
Rouxbe Essential Vegan Desserts Course @ Rouxbe
I am so proud to offer this first of its kind, Essential Vegan Desserts Course with the renowned Rouxbe Online Cooking School. You may alreay know the school, which is home to chef Chad Sarno’s[...]
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12:00 pm Meet and Greet with Karen Page a... @ Fantes Kitchen Shop
Meet and Greet with Karen Page a... @ Fantes Kitchen Shop
May 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet and Greet with Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg @ Fantes Kitchen Shop | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States
Meet the award winning author duo Karen Page and Andrew Dorenberg, who’ll be signing copies of their latest book Kitchen Creativity from 12noon to 2pm at Fantes in Philadelphia. I adore this couple, and I have missed[...]
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2:15 pm New York City Vegetarian Food Fe... @ Metropolitan Pavilion
New York City Vegetarian Food Fe... @ Metropolitan Pavilion
May 19 @ 2:15 pm
New York City Vegetarian Food Festival @ Metropolitan Pavilion | New York | New York | United States
The New York City Vegetarian Food Festival is back May 19th & 20th for another amazing year! The festival will feature food sampling and meals from New York City’s top vegetarian restaurants and food companies, vegetarian/animal[...]
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all-day Rancho La Puerta @ Rancho La Puerta
Rancho La Puerta @ Rancho La Puerta
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I’ll be returning to Rancho La Puerta as a guest chef the week of June 9th through 16th, which is my birthday week. Come join me. This is worth saving for – trust me! There[...]
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