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      • Easiest Vegan Cheese Sauce Ever *BASE RECIPE* (no blender needed!)
      • Easy Vegan Cheese for Pizza (Nut-Free, No Blender)
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      • Vegan Cream Cheese Filling for Danishes
      • Easy Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Sauce
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    • Macaron Troubleshooting Series
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    • Desserts and Pastries
      • Vegan Macarons: Recipes and Resources
      • Icings, Frostings, Toppings, and Fillings
      • Cakes
      • Cookies
    • Main Dishes
      • Vegan Quick and Easy Mexican Red Pozole/Menudo (Instant Pot)
      • Easy Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Sauce
    • Sides
      • Gochujang Spicy Brussels Sprouts (Vegan)
      • Sautéed Basil Cucumbers and Grapes
    • Sauces, Condiments, and Cheeses
      • Easiest Vegan Cheese Sauce Ever *BASE RECIPE* (no blender needed!)
      • Easy Vegan Cheese for Pizza (Nut-Free, No Blender)
      • Vegan Choriqueso (Queso Dip with Chorizo)
      • Vegan Cream Cheese Filling for Danishes
      • Easy Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Sauce
  • Vegan Macarons
    • Vegan Macarons: Recipes and Resources
    • Macaron Troubleshooting Series
    • Icings, Frostings, Toppings, and Fillings
  • Blog
    • Silk Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream Review
    • Three Common Kitchen Mistakes
    • 21 Amazing Vegan Chickpea Recipes
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making family-favorite recipes vegan and allergy-friendly

Macaron Recipes and Resources cover photo Special thanks to Dream Confections in Surprise, Arizona for the watermelon macs pictured!

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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

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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:

Easy Vegan Jello Shots

Vegan jello shots are just as delicious as the non-vegan version, but without the cartilage! And this recipe is super simple with only two pre-made ingredients. What are jello shots?…

Easy Vegan Jello ShotsRead More

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies – Chai Espresso

Vegan gingerbread cookies with a little something extra – chai and espresso! Spicy, no-chill, and no-spread, they’re easy to make for any occasion. These cookies are gorgeously spicy, keep their…

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Vegan Brownies from Box Mix

Vegan brownies from box mix is easy. I’ll show you how to do it, why your past attempts failed, and how to get perfect egg and dairy-free brownies every time.…

Vegan Brownies from Box MixRead More

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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…

Macaron Troubleshooting: Burning BottomsRead More

melty vegan cheese sauce on a pizza

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…

Easy Vegan Cheese for Pizza (Nut-Free, No Blender)Read More

Black bean aquafaba pour

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

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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…

Easy Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil SauceRead More

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Allergy-Friendly Dessert & Pastry Recipes:

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies – Chai Espresso

Vegan gingerbread cookies with a little something extra – chai and espresso! Spicy, no-chill, and no-spread, they’re easy to make…

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies – Chai EspressoRead More

Vegan Brownies from Box Mix

Vegan brownies from box mix is easy. I’ll show you how to do it, why your past attempts failed, and…

Vegan Brownies from Box MixRead More

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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

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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…

Macaron Troubleshooting: Burning BottomsRead More

melty vegan cheese sauce on a pizza

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…

Easy Vegan Cheese for Pizza (Nut-Free, No Blender)Read 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

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Koala Macaron Template & Tutorial

To support ongoing bushfire relief efforts in Australia Printable pdf macaron template and tutorial page. All profits will be donated…

Koala Macaron Template & TutorialRead More

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…

Silk Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream ReviewRead More

Vegan meringues

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…

Easiest Vegan Meringue Cookies Ever with AquafabaRead More

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Macaron Fillings

From buttercream to ganache and more, find all the dairy and egg free plant-based fillings you need to make your…

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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,…

Vegan Cream Cheese Filling for DanishesRead More

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…

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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…

Easiest Vegan Buttercream Ever (Dairy & Soy Free)Read More

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…

Fruit Smoothie Cake (vegan, oil-free)Read More

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

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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…

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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…

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Vegan Royal Icing

Fiiiiinally I’ve got this recipe posted for you all! Thanks for your patience, and sorry for the delay – but…

Vegan Royal IcingRead More

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…

Chocolate Wacky/Crazy Cake (one-bowl, vegan)Read More

A dark chocolate trunk and branches, and delicate pink shredded coconut leaves hanging from them.

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…

Weeping Willow Cake Topper TutorialRead More

A variety of un-iced heart-shaped and flower shaped cookies atop a black cooling rack, itself on a dark green counter and surrounded by baking supplies and tools.

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…

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Bright green Christmas tree sugar cookies lined up on a baking tray, with different colored sugar pearls as ornaments.

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

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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…

Giant Vegan Cinnamon Roll, Fast and EasyRead More

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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. 😉

Sign up for emails to get updates on its release!

Delicious Vegan Sides to Compliment any Dish

Side shot of seared Brussels sprouts coated in red chili paste and served on top of yellow dahl curry.

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…

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deep purple, caramelized black grapes, halved and mixed with bright green cucumber slices, and garnished with toasted sunflower seeds and tiny ribbons of fresh green basil. Served in a white bowl.

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…

Sautéed Basil Cucumbers and GrapesRead More

Quench Your Thirst With Dairy-Free Goodness

Coming Soon!

Easy Vegan Jello Shots

Vegan jello shots are just as delicious as the non-vegan version, but without the cartilage! And this recipe is super…

Easy Vegan Jello ShotsRead More

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies – Chai Espresso

Vegan gingerbread cookies with a little something extra – chai and espresso! Spicy, no-chill, and no-spread, they’re easy to make…

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies – Chai EspressoRead More

Vegan Brownies from Box Mix

Vegan brownies from box mix is easy. I’ll show you how to do it, why your past attempts failed, and…

Vegan Brownies from Box MixRead More

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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

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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…

Macaron Troubleshooting: Burning BottomsRead More

melty vegan cheese sauce on a pizza

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…

Easy Vegan Cheese for Pizza (Nut-Free, No Blender)Read More

Black bean aquafaba pour

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

close up of spaghetti and tomato cream sauce, garnished with fresh basil leaves and slices of bread

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…

Easy Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil SauceRead More

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…

Vegan Choriqueso (Queso Dip with Chorizo)Read More

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

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Koala Macaron Template & Tutorial

To support ongoing bushfire relief efforts in Australia Printable pdf macaron template and tutorial page. All profits will be donated…

Koala Macaron Template & TutorialRead More

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