Recipes

Vegan Coconut Pecan Cookies

A light, simple recipe that is fun for children to help make.   ¾ cup vegan butter ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut ½ cup pecans, finely chopped ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, if needed Pecan halves for top […]

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Vegan Mexican Wedding Cookies

A traditional recipe that vegans can enjoy. 1 cup vegan butter ¼ cup sugar 1½ teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup pecans, finely chopped or any nut your choice 2-3 cups powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line parchment paper on cookie sheet.  Mix butter, sugar, vanilla […]

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Yummy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Although these scrumptious cookies are delicious without chocolate, the dough works well with chocolate chips. If you really need a chocolate fix, drizzle melted chocolate over them.   1½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon finely ground flaxseed  1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon arrowroot 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ cup vegan butter ½ […]

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Simple Vegan Banana Pudding

This is so easy and tasty. Your family will be begging for it all the time. My mom always made a variation of this for all Easters and her grandchildren could not get enough.   2 boxes vegan vanilla pudding 4 cups unsweetened almond milk 1½ cup crushed vegan graham crackers  3 bananas, ripe, sliced 1 […]

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Vegan Chocolate Pudding or Pie

A simpler nor more delicious recipe may not exist. Your guests will love it, and you can garnish with fresh raspberries for a more sophisticated presentation.  ½ cup cocoa, Ghirardelli unsweetened 1 cup sugar 3 cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 2½ cups unsweetened almond milk  1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whisk unsweetened cocoa, sugar, cornstarch, salt […]

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Vegan Coconut Pudding

This pudding makes a simple, light but satisfying dessert. This can be made into a pie by pouring it over a precooked homemade pie crust (page 306) or store-bought one.   ¼ cup sweetened coconut for top  1½ cup coconut milk 1 cup unsweetened almond milk  1 cup sugar 3 cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 1 […]

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Fresh Vegan Apple Cake with Walnuts

This is one of those scrumptious, moist cakes everyone loves.   1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, diced 1 teaspoon cinnamon  1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1½ cup all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastry flour 3 teaspoons baking powder  1 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon salt 3 cup canola oil 1 […]

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Vegan Carrot Cupcakes

Children love these. Icing can be added, but a sprinkle with a little powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar added right before cooking is enough.   1 tablespoon finely ground flaxseeds ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk  1½ cups all-purpose unbleached flour or whole-wheat pastry flour ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 1½ teaspoons baking powder  1 […]

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Simple Vegan Chocolate Cake or Cupcakes

Great for birthdays. This recipe makes a wonderful, moist cake or cupcakes. It will become your basic go-to. Make two complete recipes if making a two or three-layer cake. Do not just double the recipe. Use any icing from a chocolate, peanut butter and chocolate or vanilla butter cream but it is also delicious plain.   […]

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Vegan Coconut & Banana Nut Cupcakes

This might be one of the best cupcakes ever. Moist, tender and delicious.   1½ cup unsweetened almond milk, or 1 cup coconut milk 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar  2½ cup all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda  1 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons vegan butter  1 cup sugar ½ cup vanilla soy or […]

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Deborah Brutsché believes in uncomplicated meals. Through the power of simple and satisfying recipes, Deborah has created a connection for people who are on a journey to healthier living by choosing a diet that is free of animal products. She gladly embraced the challenge of giving her traditional, Southern-style cooking a vegan twist. Deborah was influenced by her mother’s and grandmother’s family recipes.

Raising a family in Dallas and now living in Austin, Texas, her cooking is influenced by the distinctive flavors of the Southern U.S. and Mexico and new influences from her multi-cultural family.