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Nut Pulp Ricotta

February 28, 2021 By buddyandbuns Leave a Comment

Let's be honest, nut pulp ricotta doesn't sound that appetizing. While the name could use an editors touch, the flavor by far makes up for what the name lacks. It's so creamy, even your biggest cheese-loving friend or family member will love this. Plus, it takes less than 5 minutes, 6 ingredients and one bowl to make. What is nut pulp? Nut pulp is the byproduct of making plant-based milks. It can be any nut of your choice, most commonly almond, cashew or macadamia. You can dry the pulp out to make a flour, or use it as-is. There are many uses for this ingredient, like making ...

Mini sourdough waffles with banana slices

Banana Waffles with Sourdough Starter – Vegan

January 30, 2021 By buddyandbuns Leave a Comment

Get ready, these banana waffles with sourdough starter are the perfect blend of flavors. Light and fluffy on the inside and crisp to perfection on the outside. Two things that I always have on hand are sourdough starter and ripe bananas, ready to use. This is a perfect combination, just begging to be combined in waffle form. They are so easy to make from scratch and will be your new weekend favorite. Watch out pancakes! Fellow banana lovers, enjoy! The flavor is subtle but oh-so-good, elevated by topping them with fresh slices of bananas. The sourdough starter doesn't give the usual ...

Vegan Creamy Chorizo Sauce

January 4, 2021 By buddyandbuns Leave a Comment

This simple and comforting vegan creamy chorizo sauce can be on the table in under half an hour. It's so quick and easy, and sure to be a hit with the family. Packed with so much flavor, you'll be lucky if there are any leftovers. And believe me, no one will know this is vegan. If you're looking for a new spin on the usual pasta sauce, then you must try this! The coconut milk really balances the acidity of the tomato sauce and adds so much depth and creaminess, and is layered with flavor from the chorizo and Italian herbs. This works so well with any of your favorite pastas, but I ...

Homemade Vanilla Powder

December 29, 2020 By buddyandbuns 1 Comment

Having a zero-waste mindset has opened my eyes to so many ways to not only reduce waste in my kitchen, but it can also be incredibly cost saving with just a little extra time and effort. Since I bake a lot, vanilla extract was one of the first things I started to make on my own. Afterwards, it felt so wasteful just tossing the spent vanilla beans. I knew there had to be a way to use them. Then I discovered homemade vanilla powder, which is actually a little secret used by many bakers. Was I living under a rock? Vanilla powder has a concentrated flavor. I've often found extract to be a bit ...

Plate full of loaded vegan mac and cheese

Loaded Vegan Mac & Cheese

December 21, 2020 By buddyandbuns Leave a Comment

Don't get me wrong, a traditional macaroni and cheese with just noodles and oodles of creamy, cheesy goodness will always be a plus in my book. But, have you tried taking it to the next level? Well today is the day, my friends for loaded vegan mac and cheese. This mac and cheese is so remarkably cheese-like and absolutely delicious, you don't have to be vegan to love it. Nothing beats homemade mac and cheese. This recipe comes together pretty quickly, even thought it may seem like a lot of steps. It's one of my favorite pasta dishes, made most often in my house. It's a creamy, cashew ...