These vegan thumbprint cookies are filled with jewel-toned jam that looks as festive as it tastes. They’re also gluten-free and surprisingly simple to prepare—no complicated techniques required. They’re perfect for holiday baking, gifting to friends and neighbors, or adding a beautiful pop of color to your cookie platter. They are eye-catching holiday cookies —little golden…
Belief Bakery #28 This recipe for vegan Fruit Tart was published in Guide magazine’s December 6, 2025, issue, a weekly publication for children ages 10-14. It is the final article in a series of 28 installments called “Belief Bakery,” which uses hands-on cooking projects to illustrate the 28 fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists. This project…
If you’ve ever hit 5:30 p.m. and wondered what’s for dinner, you’re not alone. Choosing to cook at home—especially with simple, plant-based meal prep—is one of the smartest choices you can make for your health and your budget. People who cook at home tend to eat better, spend less, and maintain healthier weights than those…
Cozy, lightly spiced, and ready for busy mornings—these vegan Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups are everything you love about fall in a grab-and-go breakfast. Made with wholesome oats, pumpkin purée, and warm pumpkin spices, they’re lightly sweetened and packed with fiber and flavor. Each bite tastes like pumpkin muffin meets cozy oatmeal bowl—perfect for meal prep…
Belief Bakery #27 This recipe for Vegan Chocolate-Covered Strawberries was published in Guide magazine’s October 18, 2025 issue, a weekly publication for children ages 10-14. It is number 27 in a series of 28 installments called “Belief Bakery,” which uses hands-on cooking projects to illustrate the 28 fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists. This project is…
Enjoy a quick, flavorful Instant Pot vegan ratatouille! This healthy, plant-based French stew combines zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers & tomatoes–the delicious taste of summer. This recipe is adapted from America’s Test Kitchen. Last week, my daughter-in-law gave me a big, beautiful eggplant from her garden. (She lives in eastern Washington with much more heat than…
Belief Bakery #26 This recipe for Lentil Sprouts was published in Guide magazine’s August 16, 2025 issue, a weekly publication for children ages 10-14. It is number 26 in a series of 28 installments called “Belief Bakery,” which uses hands-on cooking projects to illustrate the 28 fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists. This project is in…
Belief Bakery #25 This recipe for Vegan Cream Cheese Mints was published in Guide magazine’s June 7, 2025 issue, a weekly publication for children ages 10-14. It is number 24 in a series of 28 installments called “Belief Bakery,” which uses hands-on cooking projects to illustrate the 28 fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists. This project…
Belief Bakery #24 This recipe for Homemade Corn Tortillas was published in Guide magazine’s May 10, 2025 issue, a weekly publication for children ages 10-14. It is number 24 in a series of 28 installments called “Belief Bakery,” which uses hands-on cooking projects to illustrate the 28 fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists. This project is…
