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Wrap It Up: 3 Irresistible Vegan Burritos with Custom Spice and Flavor

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  Here’s a set of three delicious vegan burrito recipes — each using a different ready-made vegan wrap — and each offering different options for spiciness (mild, medium, or hot, depending on your taste).   🌯 1. Smoky Sweet Potato  & Black Bean Burrito Wrap : Spinach Tortilla (green, vegan, store-bought) Filling: - 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes, cubed - ¾ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained - ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced - ¼ cup cilantro, chopped - 1 tablespoon lime juice - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika - Salt and pepper, to taste Heat options: - Mild: Add a few drops of mild chipotle mayo (vegan) or omit spice entirely. - Medium : Add a few dashes of your favorite medium-heat taco sauce or a sprinkle of chipotle powder. - Hot : Mix in diced jalapeños or a spoonful of spicy chipotle adobo sauce. Assembly: Layer sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro onto the spinach wrap. Drizzle with lime juice and chose...
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Pineapple Chick'n and Rice Casserole (vegan)

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  Recreate the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this family-friendly vegan Pineapple "Chicken" Bake! Made with soy curls, coconut milk,  and crushed pineapple, it's a nostalgic, comforting dish perfect for potlucks. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups of mock chicken or soy curls cooked in chick'n broth and pressed dry ------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice or quinoa 1 cup coconut milk 1 1/4 c. water ----------------------- 1 cup broth + remaining coconut milk ---------------------------------------------- 1 red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2- 8 oz. cans of crushed pineapple (pour off juice) (green onion for garnish) This recipe is a family-friendly, vegan version of what is often called Hawaian Pineapple Chicken . It was a popular recipe for dinner parties in the 70s when so many people had begun to holiday in Hawaii and wanted to recreate that lovely experience. I veganized the conventional  recipe using soy curls and it was a big hit at a weekend p...
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Ice Box Fruit Cake Recipe (Egg-Free, Dairy-Free)

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This is a lovely traditional no-bake fruit cake! MIX the following ingredients in a large bowl: 1/2 C. Tahini or Cashew Nut Butter 1/4 C. Earth Balance Margerine 1/2 C. Brown Sugar 3/4 C. Pineapple or Orange Juice 2 C. Dates, chopped 2 C. other Dried Fruits, chopped 1 C. Raisins, cooked, or steam to soften 1 tsp. Coriander 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1/2 C. Tapioca Flour LET STAND IN FRIDGE several hours, or overnight ADD : 2 C. chopped NUTS (pecans, hazelnuts, etc.) 4 C. Graham Cracker Crumbs or ground-up Granola PACK into pans* and put in fridge to set CREAMY CASHEW ICING 1 1/2 cups raw Cashews 1/2 cup filtered Water 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (or Honey, if not vegan) 3 tablespoons Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter or Ghee (if you are not vegan) 1 tablespoon organic Almond Extract  1/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt * I find that silicone pans work best for quick packing, easy removal of cakes, and fast clean-up
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