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Vegan  Spinach Artichoke Cups

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Hello everyone and happy (almost) summer,

The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the lawn needs mowed, and everybody suddenly is having get togethers again. I haven’t made my incredibly delicious summer pasta salad yet or even my indulgent vegan macaroni salad, but I did come up with something new. I was at the store and spotted “egg roll” wrappers and decided that I was going to repurpose them for bite size appetizers. After some kitchen cabinet, refrigerator, and soul-searching, I came up with Vegan  Spinach Artichoke Cups.

This savory snack is ready in under 30 minutes and calls for just ten ingredients (including spices!). Have a party this evening, but no time to prepare for it except the morning? No problem! These vegan spinach artichoke cups are the perfect appetizer that you can serve at room temperature. Give them a try! They’ll fly off the platter.

What are some of your favorite go to snacks for summer parties?

Cheers and happy eating!

Jocelyn

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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups

These vegan spinach artichoke cups are the perfect appetizer that you can serve at room temperature. These are savory, indulgent and ready in under 30 minutes!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Vegan Appetizer, Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups, Vegan Wontons
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes

Ingredients

  • 24 vegan wonton wrappers
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup vegan sour cream
  • 12 oz. vegan cream cheese
  • 1/2 15 oz. can artichokes diced
  • 1/4 red pepper, extra large diced
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and place cupcake liners in a muffin tin. 

  2. Press a wonton wrapper into each of the baking cups and fold the sides in a bit. (If you can't find vegan wonton wrappers, you can cut summer roll/ egg roll wrappers into quarters).

  3. Bake for 6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. 

  4. While the cups are baking, dice the red pepper and artichokes.                    

  5. Heat the vegan cream cheese until soft. Mix the vegan mayonnaise, vegan sour cream, smoked paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, salt and pepper.

  6. Add the artichokes, red pepper, and spinach. Mix well.

  7. Remove the cups from the muffin tin and cupcake liners and place on a cooling rack for five minutes.

  8. Scoop the vegan cheese and veggie mixture into the cups.

  9. Top with smoked paprika and enjoy!

A Vegan Guide to New Orleans

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Hello everyone,

Ah, New Orleans. A town full of history, jazz, beignets, gumbo, beans and rice, and…vegan food? I have to admit, while planning my recent trip to The Big Easy, I was left wanting more. I couldn’t find an updated, honest and comprehensive vegan guide to New Orleans. Luckily, the dearth of information doesn’t actually correlate to a lack of vegan-friendly food in the city.

As always, I created a loose itinerary with whatever vegan options I could find—many of which were places that didn’t specifically cater to vegans or vegetarians. When given the option, I will always financially support the cruelty free venture. I am happy to report that while traversing the streets of the French Quarter an beyond, I stumbled upon some of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants I’ve had the pleasure to eat dine in! Check out my top ten places to visit on your next trip to the Crescent City.

Have you been to New Orleans? What are your favorite places to grab a bite to eat or decadent dessert?

Cheers!

Jocelyn Continue reading “A Vegan Guide to New Orleans” →

Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Vegan Cream Cheese

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Hello everyone,

I am so excited to share a newly tested recipe that is sure to be a hit at your next summer soirée! Give my recipe for raw Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Vegan Cream Cheese a try!

This recipe simply calls for a handful of raw vegetables, vegan cream cheese, a few select spices, and requires minimal prep time and no cooking. How much simpler can it get? The best part—it’s a truly hassle free recipe but the end result still packs a serious flavor punch!

Raw Mini Sweet Peppers

I made these Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Vegan Cream Cheese as an appetizer for my friend’s veggie BBQ, and the entire plate with gone within the hour. People kept going back for seconds due to the bright colors and great taste. I believe I found another “goto recipe” to keep in rotation with my time-tested indulgent vegan macaroni salad and fresh summer pasta salad!

Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think! Printable recipe below!

Cheers & happy eating!

Jocelyn

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FREE Avocados with Rare Coupon & Homemade Spicy Guacamole

Hello everyone,

Tonight I’m having some company over to help me celebrate another year down. Is it just me or do birthdays lose a little something after 30? Well, I’m using the day to relax, take a bath, bake a cake, and make some guacamole …. because I stumbled on FREE Avocados with a Rare Coupon!

For a limited time, you can get up to $2.00 worth of avocados for free at Target. How? Simply download the Coupons.com app, sort by Target, and select the coupon offer for free avocados. You must clip the digital coupon by 11:59 PM PST May 6th, 2018 and then submit your receipt. Voila! You will get up to $2.00 cash back. Note, this offer cannot be combined with any other and does not includes taxes.

Why not get some free avocados and start planning your Cinco de Mayo celebrations? Check out my favorite homemade fresh spicy guacamole recipe below!

Cheers!

Jocelyn

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 Homemade Spicy Guacamole

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  • Prep Time: ~10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • ¼ cup, red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup, tomato, diced/ seeds removed
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds removed/ minced
  • 1-2 tbs, lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbs, cilantro, minced
  • 2 tsp, pimenton/ paprika
  • ½ tsp, course salt
  • pinch, cayenne
  • pepper, to taste
  • Green onion, finely sliced

Directions

  1. Cut the avocados in half. Remove the seeds.
  2. Score the avocado and scoop out the chunks with a spoon and place in a large salsa bowl. Discard the avocado flesh.
  3. Finely dice the red onion and tomato and mince the garlic and jalapeno. Finely chop the cilantro.
  4. Add all of the dry the ingredients to the salsa bowl.
  5. Next measure and add the liquid and spice ingredients.
  6. Combine all of the ingredients gently by folding with a fork while lightly mashing the avocado.
  7. Garnish with green onion. Serve with tortilla chips.

Enjoy!

 

Paprika-Spiced Sauteed Chick Peas

Hello everyone,

I love chick peas. I love them on salad. I love them straight out of the can. I love them coated in oil and still sorta good for you … And really, who doesn’t love a good snack? I’m certainly a sucker for them! I finally put two and two together and spawned a new favorite recipe for Paprika-Spiced Sauteed Chick Peas. 

This recipe is incredibly quick and easy. It’s the type of “thrown together” dish that will shock your tastebuds and your friends! This recipe calls for just four needed ingredients (but you can add others) and takes under 20 minutes to make. Plus, sauteed chick peas are a protein-packed, healthy-ish snack that’s perfect for your next potluck! The texture is a little crunchy, a bit chewy, and it’s chock full of flavor.If you happen to have a lodge cast iron skillet it will give the outer shell that extra crispy layer. I can’t recommend this recipe enough. Go on and give it a try!

Happy snacking!

Jocelyn

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Sauteed Chick Peas

Paprika-Spiced Sauteed Chick Peas

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  • Prep Time: ~2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Supplies: cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 can chick peas, thoroughly drained (do not remove the skins!)
  • 1 tbs, olive oil
  • 2 tsp, pimenton/ paprika
  • 1 tsp, harissa powder
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Place the drained canned chick peas on a paper towel and pat them down to remove excess moisture.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until simmering.
  3. While the oil is heating up, mix the spices together and toss them with the chick peas until well-coated.
  4. Place the chick peas in the skillet. Toss the chick peas occasionally until they become brown and the outer shell looks crisp. This should take about 15 minutes.
  5. Enjoy while warm!