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July 16, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart – Vegan & Gluten-Free

I made this decadent chocolate dessert for my beautiful wife Kristine on Valentine’s Day and I can safely say it was well received. Rich chocolate desserts are one of our favorite pastimes, and this non-dairy version of a culinary classic definitely satisfies our chocolate-loving souls. I adapted this version from a VegNews recipe and they…

One of my favorite meals of the week is my post-run breakfast after a long Saturday morning run. After 15 or 20 miles my body needs carbohydrates – both simple and complex, and protein to repair those worn-out muscles. I get all that and more in these quick and tasty waffles. Whole wheat flour provides…

Apples, raisins, carrots – these muffins are a favorite here at The Vegan Road. Super moist and full of flavor, they will disappear from your kitchen quickly. I like to use a sweet apple – Fujis are my personal favorite – but feel free to use a more tart variety or whatever is in season….

Cacao has been revered for millennia as a superfood; in fact, the Mayans were so impressed with its energy-promoting abilities they had an entire festival devoted to the “cacao god”. Today, raw cacao is valued for its wide spectrum of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and its high iron and magnesium content. Raw cacao has more antioxidants than…

When it comes to comfort food, I think it’s safe to say macaroni and cheese is at or near the top of just about everyone’s list. I’ve had some non-dairy versions of this home-cooked classic that left me unimpressed, so I decided to tweak this until I was satisfied it was better. This baked macaroni…