Deborah Mesdag

Vegan Cottage Pie Jack ‘O Lanterns

I adapted an old family recipe to make this delicious vegan cottage pie. It was one of my favorites when I was a child, so I thought it would be fun to make for Halloween or Samhain! You can use the filling to stuff peppers, put it in a baking dish, or do both like …

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How to Make Vegan Caramels

This delicious vegan caramel has a lovely vanilla flavor and a soft and chewy texture. You can’t taste any coconut, despite using coconut milk, and it is well worth the time it takes to make it. Making caramel properly does take time, care, and some special equipment. You must use a candy thermometer, and both …

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Spiced Cider

As the weather grows colder, I really like having both spiced cider and cocoa ready in my fridge. I’ve been making this recipe for years and it is always comforting and delicious on a chilly morning, and perfect for warming up on a cold night! Here are the ingredients you will need: (You will also …

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Mabon (Autumnal Equinox) 2017

We had a lovely Mabon celebration this year! For those who are not familiar with Wicca and the Wheel of the Year, Mabon is the autumnal equinox and it is the second of the three harvest festivals. It is a holiday especially associated with gratitude and is often celebrated with a thanksgiving dinner. My mom …

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie

This delicious pumpkin pie is simple to make and perfect for the holidays! It is allergy-friendly (no soy or nuts), all of the ingredients are easy to find, and it only takes a few minutes to make the filling! Here is what you will need to make it: Make a single pie crust ahead of …

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How to Make Vegan Eggnog

This vegan eggnog is one of my all-time favorite recipes! It is really easy to make and tastes absolutely amazing! I love that there are so many store-bought nogs available now, but I am a bit of an eggnog snob and won’t buy any of them. I have served my eggnog to many non-vegans and …

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Vegan & Gluten Free Pie Crust

My grandma taught me how to make pie crust when I was nine years old, and I still follow her instructions. I love to make all sorts of pies, and leftover pie for breakfast is the best! This pie crust is really easy to work with, rolls out nicely, and can be shaped any way you …

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Dayton Pagan Pride 2017

Dayton Pagan Pride 2017 was fantastic! The park was beautiful, the event was well-organized, and all the people there were lovely! My mom and I made a lot of treats and set up a booth to represent Vegan Kitchen Magick. This photo shows most of the table: Here you can see some of the treats …

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Vegan “Turkey” or Chick’n Gravy

This “turkey” gravy is perfect for the holidays! It is rich and delicious and I love to pour it over mashed potatoes, stuffing, and “turkey”! You can also use this same recipe to make chick’n gravy by using chick’n broth or instant broth from Magical Broth Powder instead of the “turkey” broth. Here are the …

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