Topic: Holiday

Papa Herbivore's Favorite HH Recipes (Ideas for your Father's Day Meal!) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Parents Holiday

Father's Day is just a week away! All week, we will be featuring plant-based men (many of whom are fathers) on the blog — of course, myfather came to mind first. So Papa Herbivore is here to kick off the week with a guest post discussing his continuing plant-based journey and some of his favorite HH recipes. Try whipping up one or two of his faves for the dad in your life this week!

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Fat-Free Vegan Birthday Cakes & Fruit Cakes! How to Make Watermelon Cakes Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Advice Holiday

I've been getting a lot of emails lately asking for birthday cake recipes.

Here's my short answer: Any of my "cupcake" recipes on the website such as the vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes or any cupcake in one of my cookbooks (i.e., Strawberry Cupcakes (p. 216) or Root Beer Float cupcakes (p. 214) — both in HHC) can be converted into a cake.

Just pour the batter into your cake pan and bake (the cook time will be …

Mother's Day Menu Ideas: Vegan/Plant-Based Recipes Perfect for Mom's Special Day! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

Mother's Day is right around the corner and Spring is in the air! We've put together a list of HH recipes that would be perfect for a special Mother's Day meal — try making one (or more!) of these for your mom. If you area mom, maybe put in a subtle special request ;) And enjoy your day!

Asparagus Quiche (HHA, page 162)

Strawberry Cupcakes (HHC, page 216)

Crab Cakes (EHH, page 187)

Seitan …

Cinco De Mayo Recipes Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

Cinco De Mayo is coming up soon and now is the time to start planning the snacks and food. Below are some healthy, oil-free, guilt-free snacks to have on hand!

Aztec Corn Salad
Mexican Chowder (pg. 112, EHH)
Black Bean & Salsa Soup (pg. 100, EHH)
Loaded Nachos (pg. 245, HHC)
Lentil Taco "Meat" (p. 43, HHA)
Mexican Dip (pg. 230, HHC)

Low-Fat Guacamole
Fiesta Bake (pg. 158, EHH)
Skillet Frijoles Negros (pg. 176, EHH)
Smokey Black Bean Enchiladas (pg. …

Easter Menu Ideas (Vegan/Plant-Based Easter Recipes) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

A herbie left this comment on Facebook: "Any ideas for a plant-strong Easter brunch or dinner?"

This is a question I've been getting often, so I thought I'd put a post together.