Vegan Baking

This is an excuse for me to combine two of my most favorite-est-est flavor combos: cherries and almonds.

This crust is one of the fastest, easiest crusts around because it doesn't require lots of kneading and it doesn't require yeast. Although it's not gluten free, it does have very low amounts of gluten which is good if you're trying to cut back on it due to food allergies. This recipe makes a crust that is 12 to 14 inches. This dough can also be refrigerated for later use.

This 14 to 16 inch crust is chewy, crispy and can also be used for calzones. It's the perfect foundation for your wacky pizza adventures. Bread flour is a must in this recipe because of it's high gluten content. Years ago a girlfriend almost dumped me after several failed dinners involving pizzas I had made with all-purpose flour. Save your relationship and just use bread flour if you're into the wheat thing. This dough can also be refrigerated for later use. I have sacrificed copious amounts of flour to the vegan gods to develop a pizza crust that takes less time to prep than many other pizza crusts out there- about one hour. Hallelujah.

This is a great way to get that ridiculously good apple flavor without resorting to the time intensive sport of pie making. It's kind of like an apple pie but without all the crust drama. I won't tell if you drink some of the bourbon to make sure it's 'okay'.

One wonderful summer in lovely Northern California, I had the pleasure of camping with one of my favorite people ever (who I'll just call Alf). That night he introduced me to something I'll never forget...Banana Delight! Serve with some quality sipping whiskey and good friends.

These poached pears are perfect for last minute dinner parties because they're easy to make and can be quickly made onsite.  Oh and they taste awesome dolloped with vegan whipped cream or soy yogurt.

These nuts are addictive.  Once I was on a San Francisco Muni train and was in the process of getting busted for sneaking on without paying and eating while on the train.  As the Muni cops closed in, I clutched my container of Maple Roasted Nuts tightly.

This hot cocoa is great when it's cold outside and you need a nice warm friend. Two different types of chocolate bring the chocolate power through. Feel free to customize it by adding a splash of coffee, mint extract, Kahlua or enjoy it on it's own.