…eam on the side – am I the only one that must have both? Just because I’m vegan doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy all that fantastic old fashioned food….

Ayinde Howell FoodRepublic.com contributor Ayinde Howell knows a thing or two about eating vegan. He not only chronicles his vegan eats and adventures for Food Republic…

…6;best cake he’d ever tasted’ – his exact words. Compliment indeed! Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1 cup organ…

…t you joy in the past. So I was set about transforming some of my classic dishes into vegan wonders in their own right – it’s about time we started creating some ne…

Photo: Aine Carlin People are often surprised to discover I’m vegan. I’m not exactly sure what a vegan is supposed to look like but apparently I do not posse…

Photo: Aine Carlin I’ve got a confession to make. I wasn’t much of a baker before going vegan. To be perfectly truthful, I just wasn’t interested. Of c…

…rmal chocolate puddings or mousses plus it’s amazingly simple to make, win-win! Vegan Avocado Chocolate Pudding Recipe Ingredients: 1 very large avocado 2 tbsp raw…

…y a John Carpenter one) and I’m one very happy Halloween girl. Happy Halloween! Vegan Pumpkin Muffins Recipe Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups white spelt flour 1/2 cup organ…

…ositively positive once you tasted it you might just put that jar away for good. Easy Vegan Coleslaw Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 red cabbage 1 very large carrot 6/7 radishes…

…course, minus the meat and cheese. Maybe you could call it a slightly deconstructed, vegan version, that has all the elements of becoming a classic in its own right. Pho…