Snack – Me in the Kitchen

Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with Chocolate Peppermint Crazy Cupcakes! These moist, dairy-free, and egg-free treats combine rich chocolate with a refreshing peppermint twist, making them perfect for holiday gatherings. Topped with a peppermint glaze, crushed candy canes, or a drizzle of chocolate, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Easy to make with pantry staples, these cupcakes are vegan-friendly and packed with nostalgic charm. Your holiday baking just got a whole lot sweeter!"

5 Ingredients or Less, Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Me in the Kitchen, Mister Approved, Review, Snack, Time Saver, Vegan Option

Drinks – 4 Weeks to Vegan

September 7, 2019September 7, 2019 Chef Ria

4 Weeks to Vegan Challenge. I may or may not have-on-purpose-not-really failed to mention that drinks, including alcoholic beverages are included under snacks. I can hear you now, saying you have nothing to worry about. Alcohol is vegan, right? Well, maybe not. Also there are some orange juices that are fortified with Omega 3s. The… Continue reading Drinks – 4 Weeks to Vegan

Breakfast, Budget Saver, Kitchen Essentials, Me in the Kitchen, Mister Approved, Snack, Vegan Option

Oats a Kitchen Staple

August 25, 2019August 25, 2019 Chef Ria

It's one week until the challenge begins. Start getting your meal ideas together. Oats are a staple you should have on hand. It great especially for breakfast and snacking. When it comes to any of these options, you can make your own or buy at any store. Make sure it vegan and opt for something… Continue reading Oats a Kitchen Staple

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Loaded Nachos with Vegan Cheese Sauce

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 Chef Ria

I spend many vacations in the city of New Orleans. They are known the world over for their food, in particular their seafood. What many do not realize is their vegan food is equally as good. If ever given the opportunity to travel there, checkout Kush Café and King of Kings food truck. Not to… Continue reading Loaded Nachos with Vegan Cheese Sauce

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Week 2 – 4 Weeks to Vegan

October 14, 2017September 2, 2019 Chef Ria

Week 2 = Breakfast + Snacks Whelp, you did it. You made it through your 1st week. Was it as difficult as you thought? It was easy, right? During week 2 we are going to introduce another ”meal” to the mix. Snacks! How do you prefer your snacks, salty or sweet? For me it’s salty,… Continue reading Week 2 – 4 Weeks to Vegan

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Loaded Guacamole

March 31, 2017January 23, 2018 Chef Ria

Let me be honest, I did not feel like cooking today. It was a long week and I had enough of Adulting. I was too tired to leave the house or pick up the phone to order delivery. Enter Loaded Guacamole. It feels indulgent with a hit of naughty. Loaded Guacamole Author: Chef Ria… Continue reading Loaded Guacamole

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5 Guilt Free Options for the Super Bowl

February 4, 2017February 4, 2017 Chef Ria

Are you ready for some football! Yes, No, Maybe So? I am, I don't really care who's playing. I enjoy seeing two teams battling it out for the The W. No need to backslide on your attempts to eat more whole foods and less processed crap choice. Here are 5 tasty options for you… Continue reading 5 Guilt Free Options for the Super Bowl

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Easy Made from Scratch Sweet Cornbread

November 27, 2016November 28, 2016 Chef Ria

"You gone eat yo cornbread?" Haha, it takes a special kind of person to start their blog post with a line from the iconic move, Life. But when I tell you this is one of "the" best cornbread recipes I've come across, vegan or otherwise. I might just have done what Eddie Murphy's character… Continue reading Easy Made from Scratch Sweet Cornbread

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Easy to Make Kale Chips – Flop

January 21, 2016 Chef Ria

Kale Chips are all the rage right now. Awhile back I tasted a free sample while in the grocery store. I did not like them, but so many people kept talking and posting about these chips. I figured in the spirit of trying something new, I would make these myself. My thinking was surely I… Continue reading Easy to Make Kale Chips – Flop

Category: Snack

Chocolate Peppermint Crazy Cupcakes: The Ultimate Holiday Treat