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Easy Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

Today I’m here to share one of my kids’ absolute favorite meals with you all: easy vegan broccoli cheese soup! It’s super easy and relatively quick, too. The othe

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White Bean and Kale Stew

Soup Season!!! Today brings us this classic from the archives, white bean and kale stew. The bite of the simmered kale, the softened white beans loaded with protein, Italian tomato

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Hi, I'm Kate, the passionate chef behind The Friendly Feast! Here, I share delicious plant-based recipes that make cooking fun, easy, and family-friendly. Whether you're looking for weeknight meals, seasonal favorites, or tips for incorporating more plants into your life, you're in the right place. Let's cook up something delicious together!

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Hi Instagram. Sorry I don't post on here much thes Hi Instagram. Sorry I don't post on here much these days. I figured I'd update y'all and let you know I have been working on a fall recipe series, posting a unique autumnal recipe each week. So far we have:🫘Smoky butter bean stew, 🍠sweet potato and apple galettes, 🎃saffron pumpkin risotto balls, 🫚ginger carrot pancakes, and 🌱sweet potato black bean quesadillas. You can head the my site the friendly feast dot com to check it out! .........#thefriendlyfeast #vegan #plantbased #veganfood #vegetarian #healthyfood #food #crueltyfree #healthy #organic #glutenfree #veganlife #foodie #healthylifestyle #foodporn #govegan #veganrecipes #vegansofig #love #veganism #instafood #natural #whatveganseat #veganfoodshare #vegano #foodphotography #dairyfree
Lion's mane, maitake, and golden oysters over crea Lion's mane, maitake, and golden oysters over creamy polenta with parmesan. Beautiful and delicious. Mushrooms are one of my favorite things to make. Their natural umami and unique texture are always the star of the show. ..........#plantbased #veganfood #maitake #henofthewoods #lionsmane #oystermushrooms #veganchef #plantbasedchef #brunch #thefriendlyfeast
Yesterday was my birthday and I loved making this Yesterday was my birthday and I loved making this vintage frilly 4- layer, 6" mini cake with vanilla meringue buttercream. 💗#veganbaking #veganchef #plantbased #vegancake #vintagecake #floralcake #bakers #eggfree #vegnews #chattanoogavegans #thefriendlyfeast
Last night I had the pleasure of creating 3 course Last night I had the pleasure of creating 3 courses for a private @chatttaste food tour in the beautiful studio space of @genesisthegreykid. Thanks to @sonofabear for being my assistant and photographer 😘Menu: CROQUETAS BRAVAS Potato croquette, Spicy tomato sauce, shoestring carrot fries, Garlic aioli, herb sauce SAVORY TART Gourmet mushroom blend, Plant-based feta, Spinach, Balsamic reduction, Microgreens CHOCOLATE MINICAKE Chocolate cake, Chocolate meringue buttercream, Raspberry coulis, Chocolate shavings, Pizzelle
Tonight we had a wonderful anniversary date picnic Tonight we had a wonderful anniversary date picnic! I made 2 types of gluten free fougasse- one stuffed with roasted red pepper and one with ricotta, spinach, and @violife_foods mozzarella. (My partner is gluten free). Then some lovely @treeline_cheese, @wholefoods chocolate almonds, hummus, @crunchmastercrackers, crudite and fresh strawberries. @moetchandon champagne 🥂❤️
I heard from @noogatoday that it's Chattanooga Bur I heard from @noogatoday that it's Chattanooga Burger Week and got excited, but then realized there are no plant based options for a burger lover like me...so I made my own😋 Japanese inspired Burger: impossible meat seasoned with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, sauteed shiitake, tempura onion rings, wasabi mayo, pickled ginger, microgreens, on a homemade sesame brioche bun topped with miso infused tuile.#chattburgerweek #veganburger #veganchef #plantbased #thefriendlyfeast 😉
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