making family-favorite recipes vegan and allergy-friendly
Special thanks to Dream Confections in Surprise, Arizona for the watermelon macs pictured!
Hi there, I’m Meggan!
I’m a mom and a wife, and I develop, write, and test recipes to fit into my vegan diet and into the diets of anyone else I can find. So whether you need something allergy-friendly, keto, paleo, or anything in between, it’s my hope that you’ll be able to find foods that can be welcomed on your plate here. Find out more about who I am and why I this blog exists here.
Thanks for visiting, and may your coffee be strong. <3
Here you can find all of my 100% vegan, dairy-free, egg-free recipes to cover and fill all of your cakes, cookies, and more.
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Latest Posts
Read all of my most recent recipes, tips and tricks, musings, and other content below:
Macaron Troubleshooting: Mottled Macarons and 10 Ways to Prevent Them
Why are my macarons mottled and stained on top? Learn what causes it and ten ways to prevent mottled macs. If you’d like to see other installments in the Macaron…
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Macaron Troubleshooting: Burning Bottoms
Why are my macarons burning on the bottom? Learn why the bottoms burn, and easy ways to fix it. Burning Bottoms Your oven is spot on, you’ve confirmed it with…
Easy Vegan Cheese for Pizza (Nut-Free, No Blender)
Vegan cheese for pizza that actually tastes good, is quick and easy to make at home, and doesn’t use nuts or cashews? Yes! I told you on my Easy Vegan…
Aquafaba in Baking: 8 Amazing Pastry and Dessert Recipes
Aquafaba in baking is a miracle of the vegan world. Replacing eggs has never been easier! Try magical bean water today! All it takes is to crack open a can…
Aquafaba in Baking: 8 Amazing Pastry and Dessert RecipesRead More
Vegan Cheesecake Dip (dairy-free, nut-free, coconut-free, cream-cheese-free)
Two inexpensive and easy-to-find grocery items combine to perform magic in this simple but tasty twist on cheesecake. Make it tonight to impress all your people! Ok, so this recipe…
Vegan Cheesecake Dip (dairy-free, nut-free, coconut-free, cream-cheese-free)Read More
Easy Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Sauce
Simple ingredients with big time flavors combine to give you a creamy, luscious pasta sauce with the classic Italian taste you love and the creaminess you miss from before your…
Vegan Choriqueso (Queso Dip with Chorizo)
The combination of spicy, acidic chorizo and smooth, creamy cheese is one of my favorite appetizers in Mexican cuisine. This warming comfort food has turned dairy-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly here,…
Easiest Vegan Cheese Sauce Ever *BASE RECIPE* (no blender needed!)
Say welcome back to pizzas, pastas, grilled cheese sandwiches (toasties for you Brits!), fondue, and more – because this basic vegan cheese sauce recipe will open the door for all…
Easiest Vegan Cheese Sauce Ever *BASE RECIPE* (no blender needed!)Read More
Koala Macaron Template & Tutorial
To support ongoing bushfire relief efforts in Australia Printable pdf macaron template and tutorial page. All profits will be donated to The Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades…
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Allergy-Friendly Dessert & Pastry Recipes:
Macaron Troubleshooting: Mottled Macarons and 10 Ways to Prevent Them
Why are my macarons mottled and stained on top? Learn what causes it and ten ways to prevent mottled macs.…
Macaron Troubleshooting: Mottled Macarons and 10 Ways to Prevent ThemRead More
Macaron Troubleshooting: Burning Bottoms
Why are my macarons burning on the bottom? Learn why the bottoms burn, and easy ways to fix it. Burning…
Easy Vegan Cheese for Pizza (Nut-Free, No Blender)
Vegan cheese for pizza that actually tastes good, is quick and easy to make at home, and doesn’t use nuts…
Vegan Cheesecake Dip (dairy-free, nut-free, coconut-free, cream-cheese-free)
Two inexpensive and easy-to-find grocery items combine to perform magic in this simple but tasty twist on cheesecake. Make it…
Vegan Cheesecake Dip (dairy-free, nut-free, coconut-free, cream-cheese-free)Read More
Koala Macaron Template & Tutorial
To support ongoing bushfire relief efforts in Australia Printable pdf macaron template and tutorial page. All profits will be donated…
Silk Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream Review
Wondering if the new dairy-free, vegan heavy whipping cream alternative from Silk is perfect? I asked the questions and found…
Easiest Vegan Meringue Cookies Ever with Aquafaba
Vegan meringue cookies are super easy to make, with ingredients you probably have right now. Thanks to aquafaba, vegans and…
Macaron Fillings
From buttercream to ganache and more, find all the dairy and egg free plant-based fillings you need to make your…
Vegan Cream Cheese Filling for Danishes
The dairy-free cream cheese filling you’ve always wanted and needed for your puff pastry creations. Creamy, tangy, just sweet enough,…
Easiest Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting (with no cream cheese or nuts)
Some desserts demand cream cheese buttercream – like carrot cake, spice cake, or red velvet. The flavor is unmistakable and…
Easiest Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting (with no cream cheese or nuts)Read More
Chai Spice Cake (Vegan, Soy-Free, Nut-Free, One-Bowl)
Pumpkin spice needs to move over, because chai is the fall flavor that is going to fill you with autumnal…
Chai Spice Cake (Vegan, Soy-Free, Nut-Free, One-Bowl)Read More
American Meringue Buttercream (vegan)
This frosting is quick, it’s easy, it’s no-cook, and just so happens to be vegan. It’s American Buttercream’s less teeth-shatteringly…
Mangonada Cake with Chili Lime Buttercream (vegan, soy-free)
This Mangonada Cake was inspired by the classic Mexican street snack! It’s a sweet cake made from natural mango purée…
Mangonada Cake with Chili Lime Buttercream (vegan, soy-free)Read More
Easiest Vegan Buttercream Ever (Dairy & Soy Free)
This vegan buttercream is so easy, it should be a crime. Really. The stand mixer does all the work, and…
Fruit Smoothie Cake (vegan, oil-free)
I was on the hunt for a fruit-flavored cake recipe that was three things: Stupidly simple – Vegan – Absolutely…
Quick and Easy Vegan Ganache (Water Ganache, Low Carb/Keto/Sugar-Free Option)
This ganache is the bomb dot com. It’s ultra customizable for whomever is going to be eating it: it can…
Quick and Easy Vegan Ganache (Water Ganache, Low Carb/Keto/Sugar-Free Option)Read More
Hollow vs Full Macarons
So many times, seeing people post their macaron-making results, they comment on how they look good and have good feet…
Vegan Italian Macarons with Aquafaba
After over a year of trying to perfect the vegan macaron, going through countless recipes and recipe variations, I’ve finally…
Vegan Royal Icing
Fiiiiinally I’ve got this recipe posted for you all! Thanks for your patience, and sorry for the delay – but…
Chocolate Wacky/Crazy Cake (one-bowl, vegan)
My grandma’s recipe from the depression era, called “whacky”, “wacky”, or “crazy” cake because it’s made with no dairy or…
Weeping Willow Cake Topper Tutorial
This weeping willow cake topper is one of my favourite projects to date. It took ages and it was labor…
No-Chill, No-Spread, Vegan Rolled Sugar Cookies
SKIP TO PRINTABLE RECIPE I never planned on becoming a cookier (someone who makes cookies for a living), and I…
No Chill, No Spread, Vegan, Gluten-Free Rolled Sugar Cookies
Whew! That’s quite a mouthful of a title! But guys, this recipe is like the holy grail of “safe” sugar…
No Chill, No Spread, Vegan, Gluten-Free Rolled Sugar CookiesRead More
Giant Vegan Cinnamon Roll, Fast and Easy
Vegan cinnamon rolls have never been so quick and easy! Get this epic breakfast recipe on the table in less…
Coming Soon: Vegan Macaron E-Book!
Coming soon to an Internet near you: The world’s most complete guide to eggless, vegan macarons ever created!
If you’ve ever wanted to make, eat, design, fill, package, or sell egg-free macarons, then this is the book for you! We are busy cramming every bit of macaron knowledge we have into this premier e-book to help mac-makers of every level succeed and dominate the craft.
And we just might have a special gift for the first people to download it. 😉
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Delicious Vegan Sides to Compliment any Dish
Gochujang Spicy Brussels Sprouts (Vegan)
Sweet and spicy, easy to make, full of umami, crowd-pleasing Brussels sprouts are totally possible and need to be on…
Sautéed Basil Cucumbers and Grapes
Enjoy the freshness of the garden and the vine together in a whole new way. Instead of having a cold…
Quench Your Thirst With Dairy-Free Goodness
Coming Soon!
Macaron Troubleshooting: Mottled Macarons and 10 Ways to Prevent Them
Why are my macarons mottled and stained on top? Learn what causes it and ten ways to prevent mottled macs.…
Macaron Troubleshooting: Mottled Macarons and 10 Ways to Prevent ThemRead More
Macaron Troubleshooting: Burning Bottoms
Why are my macarons burning on the bottom? Learn why the bottoms burn, and easy ways to fix it. Burning…
Easy Vegan Cheese for Pizza (Nut-Free, No Blender)
Vegan cheese for pizza that actually tastes good, is quick and easy to make at home, and doesn’t use nuts…
Aquafaba in Baking: 8 Amazing Pastry and Dessert Recipes
Aquafaba in baking is a miracle of the vegan world. Replacing eggs has never been easier! Try magical bean water…
Aquafaba in Baking: 8 Amazing Pastry and Dessert RecipesRead More
Vegan Cheesecake Dip (dairy-free, nut-free, coconut-free, cream-cheese-free)
Two inexpensive and easy-to-find grocery items combine to perform magic in this simple but tasty twist on cheesecake. Make it…
Vegan Cheesecake Dip (dairy-free, nut-free, coconut-free, cream-cheese-free)Read More
Easy Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Sauce
Simple ingredients with big time flavors combine to give you a creamy, luscious pasta sauce with the classic Italian taste…
Vegan Choriqueso (Queso Dip with Chorizo)
The combination of spicy, acidic chorizo and smooth, creamy cheese is one of my favorite appetizers in Mexican cuisine. This…
Easiest Vegan Cheese Sauce Ever *BASE RECIPE* (no blender needed!)
Say welcome back to pizzas, pastas, grilled cheese sandwiches (toasties for you Brits!), fondue, and more – because this basic…
Easiest Vegan Cheese Sauce Ever *BASE RECIPE* (no blender needed!)Read More
Koala Macaron Template & Tutorial
To support ongoing bushfire relief efforts in Australia Printable pdf macaron template and tutorial page. All profits will be donated…
Silk Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream Review
Wondering if the new dairy-free, vegan heavy whipping cream alternative from Silk is perfect? I asked the questions and found…
Vegan Quick and Easy Mexican Red Pozole/Menudo (Instant Pot)
Deep, rich, spicy, and flavorful red pozole is a classic comfort food in Mexico – especially during the winter holiday…
Vegan Quick and Easy Mexican Red Pozole/Menudo (Instant Pot)Read More
Easiest Vegan Meringue Cookies Ever with Aquafaba
Vegan meringue cookies are super easy to make, with ingredients you probably have right now. Thanks to aquafaba, vegans and…