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Vegan Trinidad Black Cake (Christmas Rum Cake)

16 December, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 16 Comments

This vegan Trinidad black cake is moist, dense and filled with fruits and alcohol. The perfect vegan alternative to a traditional Trini Christmas favourite via ExSloth.com

This vegan Trinidad black cake is moist, dense and filled with fruits and alcohol. It’s the perfect vegan alternative to a traditional Trini Christmas rum cake. You guys. I’m about to make ExSloth history by sharing my first ever cake recipe on the blog. I’ve always been intimidated by the thought of making cake from

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5 Ingredient Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce

14 December, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 10 Comments

This tahini-based 5 ingredient vegan salted caramel sauce is smooth, creamy and perfect for drizzling. (Dairy free, paleo friendly and refined sugar free) via ExSloth.com

Need caramel in under 10 minutes? This tahini-based 5 ingredient vegan salted caramel sauce is smooth, creamy and perfect for drizzling. It’s also dairy free, paleo friendly and refined sugar free. I haven’t always been the biggest fan of caramel. But as with a lot of things, my appreciation for this liquid gold grew as I got older and I’d

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Lentil Walnut Gingerbread Biscotti (Vegan)

9 December, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 13 Comments

Lentil walnut gingerbread biscotti: a healthier vegan alternative to a classic Christmas cookie. This vegan biscotti is just as crunchy & flavourful as traditional biscotti but with a healthy twist thanks to the addition of lentil puree | ExSloth.com

This vegan lentil walnut gingerbread biscotti is just as crunchy and flavourful as traditional biscotti but with a healthy twist thanks to the addition of lentil puree.  Note: This post was sponsored by Canadian Lentils as part of their #LoveLentils campaign. All opinions are my own as I only work with brands whose products I actually use

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Tequila Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate

7 December, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 11 Comments

This tequila spiked Mexican hot chocolate is thick, creamy and perfectly spiced with a little kick from the tequila. It's also vegan, gluten-free and paleo (if you use 100% agave tequila) via ExSloth.com

This tequila spiked Mexican hot chocolate is a sweet and spicy, boozy take on regular vegan hot cocoa. It’s also paleo and gluten free friendly, only calls for 10 ingredients and can be ready in 15 minutes.  We finally got a good inch of snow over the weekend. Granted, it was mostly gone by Monday afternoon

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Citrus Cranberry Holiday Sangria

2 December, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 16 Comments

Easy Citrus Cranberry Holiday Sangria with Pure Leaf Tea via ExSloth.com

This holiday sangria is easy to make, slightly sweet and filled with holiday fruits like citrus and cranberries. Perfect for entertaining guests this Christmas. Note: This post was sponsored by Pure Leaf Canada. All opinions are my own as I only work with brands whose products I actually use and enjoy. Thanks for supporting my blog. Can

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3 ways to invest in yourself & why you should

30 November, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 38 Comments

3 easy ways to invest in yourself via ExSloth.com

It’s never a waste of time to invest in yourself, no matter the source – will.i.am I turned 25 two Sundays ago. I’ve lived for a quarter of a century, roughly a third of the average human lifespan. I used to think that people in their mid to late 20s were so old. Yet here I

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Crispy Pan Fried Tofu Sandwich with chai cranberry sauce

25 November, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 8 Comments

Crispy pan fried tofu with chai cranberry sauce (a vegan version of the classic Christmas or Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich) via ExSloth.com

This crispy pan fried tofu sandwich is a vegan take on a holiday leftovers classic, using crunchy tofu in place of turkey and paired with subtly spiced chai cranberry sauce. This week’s Marinate Challenge ingredients included tapioca starch, potato chips, cinnamon and star anise. I knew right off the bat I wanted to use the

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Persimmon Pear Vegan Pumpkin Galette

23 November, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 11 Comments

This 10 ingredient persimmon pear vegan pumpkin galette can be ready in under an hour. It's the perfect alternative to vegan pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving via @ExSloth

This persimmon pear vegan pumpkin galette is flaky, subtly spiced and perfectly sweet. It only calls for 10 ingredients, plus spices and can be ready in under an hour.  As soon as I made this mint chocolate vegan galette back in June I knew I needed to attempt a pumpkin version for fall/Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, Canadian Thanksgiving came and

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Baked Rice Paper Rolls with Sweet Chili Tofu

18 November, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 5 Comments

These baked rice paper rolls are hearty, flavourful , slightly crispy and perfectly sweet and spicy. A great gluten-free and vegan alternative to traditional spring rolls. via ExSloth.com

These baked rice paper rolls are hearty, flavourful , slightly crispy and perfectly sweet and spicy. A great gluten-free and vegan alternative to traditional spring rolls. One of the reasons I love taking part in The Marinate recipe competition is that it forces me to step out of my comfort zone and try new things

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Pumpkin Pecan Vegan Shortbread Cookies

16 November, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 9 Comments

Pumpkin Pecan Vegan Shortbread Cookies made with coconut oil and spelt flour via ExSloth.com

These pumpkin pecan vegan shortbread cookies are just as tender and ‘buttery’ as classic shortbread cookies but with a fall-inspired vegan twist.  Quick question for the food bloggers in the audience: How many times do you test a recipe before giving up? I had the idea for these pumpkin pecan vegan shortbread cookies long before I

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Maple Bourbon 13 Bean Chili (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

11 November, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 14 Comments

Vegan Maple Bourbon Chili (made with 13 bean soup mix and maple water) via ExSloth.com

Fed up of the same chili over and over again? Try this vegan maple bourbon chili for a slightly boozy, subtly sweet variation.  Remember the Marinate recipe competition I did over the summer? Well I had so much fun with it that I decided to take part again this month. This week’s ingredients were a 13 bean soup

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Fall Harvest Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

8 November, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 7 Comments

fall harvest salad with pomegranate vinaigrette (vegan, gluten-free, paleo) via ExSloth.com

Ready to spice up your salad game? Try this fall harvest salad with pomegranate vinaigrette. It’s easy to throw together, loaded with the flavours of fall and is vegan, gluten-free and paleo friendly.  For some strange reason, my usual ‘eat all the sweets and carbs’ mentality has deserted me this fall. Sure, I still make

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Filed Under: Mains, Apps & Sides, Recipes

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