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    Plant-Based Sweet and Spicy Maple Roasted Party Nuts

    January 31, 2025February 3, 2025

    A little bit of sweet, a little bit of spice…these nuts have everything nice.  Flavors from cinnamon, cayenne, and chili straddle the line between sweet and savory snacking. A plant-based coating help keeps them crunchy. These are the perfect snack for parties, holiday gifting, or when you crave a crunchy treat.

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  • Vegan Pecan Shortbread Cookies - Gluten-Free, Plant-Based, Whole Foods, Oil-Free, Healthy Holiday Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    How to Make Gluten-Free, Vegan Pecan Shortbread Cookies

    November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

    These cookies are an updated, plant-based version of the shortbread cookies you had growing up. Pecans are the star ingredient! Make batches of the dough ahead of time and store in the freezer. Then, just slice and bake when you need them.

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  • Hearty Mushroom Lentil Loaf - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Holiday Entree Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Hearty Plant-Based Mushroom Lentil Loaf

    November 9, 2019November 9, 2019

    Hearty lentils and mushrooms create the base for this satisfying holiday loaf. Taste the traditional flavors of the season with rosemary, sage, and thyme. Enjoy this oil-free, plant-based as a centerpiece with vegan Smashed Potatoes and Port Mushroom Gravy.

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  • Gluten-Free Apple Crumble - Healthy, Oil-Free, No Sugar Added, Plant-Based, Vegan Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Gluten-Free Cinnamon Apple Pecan Crumble

    September 22, 2019September 22, 2019

    Full of warming spices and rich flavor, this gluten-free Apple Crumble recipe will satisfy your craving for sweet comfort food. Vegan, oil-free, and naturally sweetened with dates, you can enjoy this classic dish guilt-free. Great for a dinner party and easy enough for a weeknight dinner, this is a crowd-pleaser for all.

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  • Baked Polenta Discs with Wild Mushroom Ragout - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Italian Appetizer Recipe with Pioppini

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    Baked Polenta Discs with Vegan Wild Mushroom Ragout

    June 13, 2019February 12, 2025

    These Baked Polenta Discs with Vegan Wild Mushroom Ragout make a delicious and beautiful plant-based vegan appetizer. Full of hearty French flavor in an easy-to-eat form, this is a great recipe to serve at parties or to enjoy for a light dinner.

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  • 5-Ingredient Southern Style Sweet Vegan Corn Pudding - Classic Oil-Free, Plant-Based Holiday Baking Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    5-Ingredient Southern Style Sweet Vegan Corn Pudding

    May 2, 2019October 17, 2019

    Sweet corn pudding is a Southern staple around the holidays. Traditionally made with sweetened condensed milk and loads of butter, this simple healthy, plant-based vegan recipe uses dried apricots for natural sweetness. Tapioca starch helps pull everything together for a baked casserole that is full of classic, comfort food flavor.

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    Vegan Black Forest Brownies with Cherries and Coconut (Oil-Free, Date Sweetened)

    February 18, 2019October 25, 2024

    Chocolate, cherries, and coconut come together for a flavor twist on a classic recipe in these Vegan Black Forest Brownies. Oil-free and free of any refined sugar or syrups, these plant-based treats are naturally sweetened with dates and banana.  Make a batch of this kid-friendly dessert for something the whole family will love. 

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  • Ultimate Port Mushroom Gravy - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Vegan Holiday, Comfort Food, Essential Sauce Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Gluten-Free Port Mushroom Gravy – Essential Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipe

    December 30, 2018November 9, 2019

    Hearty mushrooms, shallots, and a subtle sweetness from Port wine come together in this satisfying vegan gravy. This is the ultimate recipe for your comfort food collection. No one will know it’s healthy or gluten-free…they’ll be too busy asking for more. Serve it with the Ultimate Smashed Potatoes, Mushroom Lentil Loaf, or Parsnip Mash.

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  • Ultimate Vegan Smashed Potatoes - Essential Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Comfort Food, Holiday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Side Dish, Oil-Free Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Ultimate Vegan Smashed Potatoes – Essential Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipe

    December 29, 2018November 3, 2019

    This vegan gluten-free, oil-free recipe is an essential comfort food dish. Red and yellow potatoes are boiled and mashed together with some plant-based secret ingredients.

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