Tag Archives for dessert

Ridiculously Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake

I am very excited to share this recipe today! Just like  every woman needs a little black dress, every baker needs a go-to chocolate cake recipe, ready and on hand. Also, in a perfect world, every baker would have a … Continue reading

15. January 2013 by Stephanie Watkins
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Easy Vegan Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies

Living in Malaysia in December has its pros and cons. Some of the downsides of living on a tropical island in winter are obvious: it doesn’t feel like Christmas, it never cools down (it’s currently 88° F), there are no … Continue reading

18. December 2012 by Stephanie Watkins
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Vegan Walnut Thumbprint Cookies

This month I’ve been able to enjoy my break from teaching, spending a lot of time in my kitchen happily baking away. My husband has enjoyed spending more time with me and he’s also enjoyed all the extra treats we’ve … Continue reading

13. December 2012 by Stephanie Watkins
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Tropical Bread Pudding with Mango & Orange Reduction

Mangos, unsweetened coconut flakes, risp crisp cereal and beets. You might think these four ingredients have nothing in common. But think again! These four ingredients are part of the ultimate vegan challenge: Vegan Chopped! I know what you’re thinking, there’s no such thing … Continue reading

16. July 2012 by Stephanie Watkins
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Friends, I have never been this excited to share a recipe with you. I think I have finally found the vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe that I have always been looking for! For me, chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate … Continue reading

18. June 2012 by Stephanie Watkins
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Tropical Banana Soft Serve

Ever since we have been in Malaysia, my blender and food processor have been my best friend. We use one of them at least once a day. Honestly, one of the best things about living on a tropical island is … Continue reading

02. June 2012 by Stephanie Watkins
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Banana-Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

I know what you are thinking… banana-chocolate chip bread pudding sounds too good to be true. Well, that’s at least what I thought when I first saw the recipe in Veganomicon (I’ve been cooking through this book a lot lately!). I … Continue reading

29. May 2012 by Stephanie Watkins
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Chia Pudding & Chia Fresca

When my husband and I moved to Penang, we decided that we would start taking our health more seriously. Because moving overseas was such a big transition, it was kind of a brand new start for us in a lot … Continue reading

21. May 2012 by Stephanie Watkins
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Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana Bites!

There is an abundance of tropical fruit here in Penang, especially bananas. On every street corner you’ll see little stores and stalls for people selling bunches of these small and yellow fruit.  They are a lot smaller here compared to … Continue reading

22. April 2012 by Stephanie Watkins
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