Category Archives: Baking

Almond Butter Icing

Decadent vegan and gluten free almond butter icing that's just sweet enough. Completely creamy, savory, and delicious. -by Veggie Lexi

This recipe came about one day when I was craving peanut butter icing on a chocolate cake (I guess I was in the mood for a chocolate peanut butter cup).  I checked and there was no peanut butter to be found anywhere in the house. Plus, we were staying in the country, it was nighttime, […]

Oat Flour Crack Cookies

These cookies use only 6 ingredients, one bowl, and are ready in less than 30 minutes from the time you turn the oven on to the time you’re enjoying them.  They are absolutely divine. The sweetened condensed coconut milk makes an addicting cookie that it is very hard to describe. It has a sort of […]

Sweet and Savory Cornbread Stuffing

Vegan and Gluten Free Sweet and Savory Cornbread Stuffing Dressing with Caramelized Onions and Fresh Sage - by Veggie Lexi

Cornbread has a special place in my heart. I always make it for holidays, and have recently fallen in love with cornbread stuffing as well. For stuffing, it comes together in a flash. I love that this recipe brings all the comfort of homemade food in a lot less time. Have you tried this recipe? […]

Simple Shortbread Cookies

Simple Delicious Shortbread that's Vegan and Gluten Free - by Veggie Lexi

Something about the simplicity of shortbread cookies is absolutely divine.  I’ve always loved them. They’re not too sweet, they’re perfect for dipping, and they’re just all around buttery goodness.  This super simple vegan and gluten free version is so easy and absolutely fills that craving. Have you tried this recipe?  What did you think of […]

Perfect No Chill Soft Sugar Cookies for Cut Outs

Vegan and Gluten Free - No Chill Cut Out Sugar Cookies - by Veggie Lexi

Decorating sugar cookies is such a fun holiday (or anytime) treat!  I love these cookies because they’re soft, chewy, and make cut out cookies beautifully with no chilling required.  Normally I bake using flax eggs, but this is the kind of cookie where I didn’t want the brown specks showing up throughout the cookie.  I […]

Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies that are Gluten Free and Vegan - by Veggie Lexi

These are, without a doubt, my favorite cookies.  I am definitely obsessed and this is the official go-to cookie in our house.  I used a fairly bitter tahini when making this and I was worried that it wouldn’t turn out well because of that.  Surprisingly, the opposite happened. Because I used a tahini with a […]

Sourdough Sage Stuffing

Vegan Sourdough Sage Stuffing.

I’ve always loved sage, but I only recently started cooking with it.  I can’t believe what a treat I was missing out on for so many years! It’s an absolutely perfect flavor for holiday dishes.  It pairs well with savory and sweet flavors, and elevates the flavor of your dish to the next level. If […]

Stuffed Kabocha Squash

Delicious Kabocha Squash Roasted and Stuffed with Rice, Cranberries, Mushrooms, Walnuts, Onion, and Sage.

If you’ve never had Kabocha squash before, you’re in for such a treat when you do try it.  It has such a lovely flavor and is one of my favorite winter vegetables. Kabocha squash is also called Japanese Pumpkin because it is sweet and smooth, much like pumpkin and sweet potato.  When shopping for Kabocha […]

Gingerbread Cookies

Vegan Gluten Free Gingerbread Men with Icing

The holidays are my absolute favorite time of year.  Something about this is so magical! Everyone’s just a little more excited, cheerful, and kind.  Decorating gingerbread cookies with my family is a favorite holiday tradition of mine, so I knew I needed to make a vegan and gluten free version that we could all enjoy. […]

Roasted Crispy Polenta Potatoes With Garlic and Rosemary

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These roasted crispy polenta potatoes are so incredibly delicious, they’re practically addicting. They do use a fair amount of oil, so I try to save these for special occasions. They’re absolutely perfect as a holiday side dish or for anytime you want to take your roasted potatoes to the next level. The smashed garlic cloves […]