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Vegan cooking isn’t just about substitutions—it’s about understanding how flavor, texture, and technique work together. Once you stop cooking by strict formulas and start cooking by feel, the kitchen becomes a place of confidence instead of caution. This Vegan Hearth feature explores how trusting your instincts transforms plant-based cooking from a checklist into a relationship.
Caramelized sweet potatoes tossed in warm maple syrup and topped with buttery toasted pecans — a simple, cozy winter side dish perfect for Yule gatherings and cold solstice nights.
Soft, sweet, and warmly spiced, these vegan cinnamon rolls are the perfect Yule morning ritual—golden spirals of cinnamon sugar topped with a melting vanilla glaze to welcome the return of the light.
A rich and velvety vegan hot cocoa infused with warm winter spices and topped with cinnamon-kissed whipped cream — a cozy Yule treat made for the longest nights of the year.
A cozy, from-scratch vegan green bean casserole made with a creamy mushroom sauce, fresh green beans, and a golden crispy onion topping. A compassionate twist on a holiday classic—rich, comforting, and entirely dairy-free.
The Humane Herald 