I‘m really bad with surprises. It’s not that I don’t like it when someone surprises me, that is, unless they are hiding under my bed to “surprise” me–that is something bordering a heart attack. I really love surprising people it’s just that I have a difficult time for the “waiting to execute” part. Take my…
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Copycat Pilsbury Sugar Cookies (GF/V)
Copycat Pilsbury Cookies (GF/V) All of a sudden I have this urge to invite all my girlfriends over for a slumber party tonight as I have two logs of cookie dough setting in my fridge. This must have been a staple for any party in my household because why else would I associate the two?…
Mixed Berry Wine Spritzer
So sad to see one series end but it only means the beginning of a new one. And trust me when I say it’s going to get good this summer. Shall we reminisce and playback what we made here in our First Annual Gluten-free Vegan “Seafood” Bake? Everyone raise their cold glass of Mixed Berry Wine Spritzer as…
Baked Shiitake “Shrimp”
Maybe it’s the pairing of Baked Shiitake “Shrimp” dipped liberally into a tart cocktail sauce that makes this meal so delicious. Then again it’s probably the fact that tastes like it’s fried. I have a weak spot for fried foods. As good as it (fried anything) tastes in my opinion, I really have to watch what I…
Baked Oyster Mushrooms
Disclaimer: If you are new to Fork & Beans, this is a site specifically designed for recipes that are creatively gluten-free and vegan. Though I am not a vegan, I eat a mainly vegan diet and love the creativity it gives me in the kitchen. With that said, this recipe uses decorative oyster shells for these…
Vegan “Clam” Chowder
May I interrupt my recipe introduction for this glorious Vegan “Clam” Chowder today and just have a heart-to-heart with you, friend? Before I do, don’t forget that this the First Annual Fork & Beans Gluten-Free Vegan “Seafood” Bake. We already made “Scallops” from King Oyster Mushroom stems. Next on the menu: Baked King Oyster Mushrooms…
Gluten-Free Vegan Lemon Blackberry Cupcakes
Talk about one adorable belly bump (oh good grief, my ovaries are starting to scream down below!), Ella of Pure Ella is one of those pregnant gals that makes it look effortlessly and is simply flawless. I just want to reach out and talk in my high-pitched baby voice to that belly (only with permission, of…