Brown Rice Sushi with Flax and Black Sesame Seeds
I love vegan makizushi, but I don’t love feeding my kids white rice. White rice means less B vitamins, iron, potassium, magnesium and all sorts of good stuff lost in the processing. I used to make our sushi with half white, half brown rice, gradually increasing the brown-to-white proportions, and now I can pass off … Read more
Recipe: "Cheesy" Chili Pasta Casserole (Your Kids WILL Eat This!)
I was never much of a casserole person until I accumulated seven kids, a busy husband, and a writing career. Now, I love the simplicity of making a few casseroles at the beginning of the week, covering them in foil and writing the baking instructions on top with a Sharpie marker so my teens can … Read more
Recipe: Vegan Peanut Butter S’mores Cheesecake
Nearly every vegan cheesecake recipe I found called for silken tofu. Here’s the thing… I hate silken tofu. I hate the feel of it. I hate its strange, gelatinous texture and the slimy way it slurps out of its aseptic packaging and sits there, quivering and staring at me until I blend it or run … Read more
Recipe: Vegan Vegetable Manicotti
I’ve had some discussions over the past few days with vegan mamas who are chefs to omnivorous families. One of the frustrations moms have shared with me is their kids tend to want “regular” dinners (which I take to mean “not vegan”). Now, Sexy Vegan Mama does the lion’s share of the cooking around these … Read more
Recipe: Creamy Orange Ginger Sauce with Stir-Fry and Rice Noodles
I’ve been a busy, busy mama. So busy, in fact, I’ve fallen into the rut of being a lazy mama when it comes to dinner. Pasta. Sauce. Repeat.Ugh. Mr. Wright was working late, Pepper and GirlWonder were out of town with Princess, Pockets was with his other parents, and The Dude was at a wrestling … Read more
Sexy Vegan Mama: Kahlua Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate crinkle cookies are a childhood favorite of mine, and I hadn’t had them in years so I set out to create a vegan recipe I could make and share with my friends. And, you know, a little booze couldn’t hurt in dealing with those childhood memories, right? The result? Kahlua Crinkle Cookies! They have … Read more
Sexy Vegan Mama: Frangelico Shortbread Cookies
Last Christmas, I gave you my hearts… As the mother of seven kids, I tend to adopt the philosophy that just about anything can be helped or made better by a shot or two of booze. That’s why I created this veganized, booze-ified shortbread alternative. I’ve been terrified of shortbread ever since that unfortunate communion … Read more
Sexy Vegan Mama: Amaretto Sugar Cookies
For all Mr. Wright’s crazy mad skills, one thing he is not is a baker. Perhaps that’s why, when he used the last of my vanilla extract making pancakes Sunday morning, he didn’t put “Run to store immediately to buy more vanilla before Mama tries to bake something and turns into a vegan Betty Crocker … Read more
Let’s Get Ready to RUM BALL! Recipe: Sexy Vegan Mama’s Rum Balls
I’m heading over to Spokane for a book signing tomorrow. The event has promised not only my stellar wit and dramatics, but also cookies. Now, cookies are all well and good, but I find if I’m desperate for a good turnout, the promise of booze is much more effective than my sparkling personality. That’s why … Read more
Sexy Vegan Mama: No-Tofu Pumpkin Pie
Around October of each year, I begin developing a strong, intense craving for pumpkin pie, and it doesn’t subside until I break down and actually buy silken tofu (which I rarely use) sometime in November and find a recipe for pumpkin pie. This year, I was determined to find a recipe that didn’t call for … Read more
Sexy Vegan Mama: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
My family loves cinnamon rolls, but I think they’re sort of… *yawn.* When I was shopping for ingredients for my pumpkin pie, I picked up a 30-ounce can of pumpkin pie filling instead of a 15-ounce can, like the recipe called for, because it was cheaper. I figured I’d think of something to do with the … Read more
Sexy Vegan Mama: Deep-Dish French Apple Pie
Ah… Apple pie. Whether you make it with a traditional full-top crust, a lattice-top crust, or a French top, it’s a perfect, tasty way to pack a few cubic feet of cellulite on your butt. My family likes a French topping, so that’s the recipe I’ll share with you. First, if you haven’t already, head … Read more
Sexy Vegan Mama: Perfect Pie Crust
It’s a learned skill, making the perfect pie crust, but it’s really the key to making perfect pie. I learned the basics by watching my mom in her kitchen, and developed my vegan baking skills later as a young adult, working in her bakery. It’s not as hard as you might think to turn out … Read more
It’s a Vegan Thanksgiving, Sexy Mama! Recipe + Video: Tomato Sesame Pepper Rolls
Want to find more great vegan bloggers? Check out the 2010 blogroll at VeganMoFo! These rolls are my family’s favorite. I always make a double batch because I know 24 rolls won’t be enough. This recipe can also be formed into a loaf (great for sandwiches!) or two bread braids. Also, try making soft pretzels … Read more
It’s a Vegan Thanksgiving, Sexy Mama! Recipe: Apple Almond Stuffing (or Dressing)
While everyone is carrying out the “stuffing” vs. “dressing” debate (click over to participate in the poll and make your preference known!), I’ll state for the record we call it “stuffing” in our house, even though it’s not shoved into a bird’s butt. I happen to think it refers to the manner in which it … Read more
It’s a Vegan Thanksgiving, Sexy Mama! Recipe: Roasted Garlic & Basil Mashed Yams
This recipe is part of my VeganMoFo posting. I know what those Skinny Bitches say about olive oil… They say don’t use it. They say to use coconut oil, instead. For the record, I’m not a skinny bitch, a doctor, a dietitian or even a nurse. I’ve taken a few vegetarian nutrition courses, studied vegan nutrition independently, … Read more
I’ve Been a Lazy VeganMoFo
My beloved mighty, mighty Goats were ousted from playoff action yesterday. I don’t wanna talk about it. Let’s talk about VeganMoFo, instead. What is VeganMoFo? It’s a celebration and collaboration of vegan bloggers, who celebrate Vegan Month of Food (VeganMoFo) by blogging and writing about vegan food – making it, eating it, discovering it, remembering … Read more
It’s a Vegan Thanksgiving, Sexy Mama! Recipe: Oat, Seed & Vegetable Loaf
Always late to the party… I’m just getting my VeganMoFo on, but I’m doing it with gusto. I think it pretty much goes without saying I won’t be shoving my dressing-filled hands into the butt of a dead turkey this year. Or any other year, for that matter. So, what does a sexy vegan mama … Read more
20 Questions with… Kate Haas
Welcome to “20 Questions with…” I want to feature passionate, creative women who are following their dreams. If you’re interested in being a 20 Questions feature, let me know, and I’ll send you the questionnaire. Enjoy past installments of 20 Questions here. Fun fact: I tabled with Kate at the Portland Zine Symposium this year. … Read more
Sexy Vegan Mama: Whatcha Gonna Do With All That Junk, All That Junk Inside That Pumpkin? Four Different Pumpkin Seed Recipes to Try
The Gonzos carved pumpkins this year for the first time in ages. There were a whole lot of pumpkins goin’ on at our place, and that meant a whole lot of pumpkin seeds. A whole lotta pumpkin seeds I seem to remember my mom salting and roasting pumpkin seeds when I was a kid, but … Read more
