Alissa Saenz

Phoenixville, United States

Blogger at Connoisseurus Veg

Vegan food lover, cook and blogger, avid yogi, cat mom, and arts & crafts enthusiast and participant.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Cake

1 week ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

My vegan peanut butter cake is rich and flavorful with an amazing texture. Top it off with fluffy peanut butter frosting for a heavenly dessert that's sure to be a hit. This cake is an absolute must-make for peanut butter lovers!I always say that chocolate desserts are my favorite, but that might not be true. Peanut butter is the one ingredient that can give chocolate a run for it's money, as far as my tastes are concerned.
Vegan Scrambled Eggs

1 week ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

You'd never guess that my vegan scrambled eggs were actually made from tofu! The magic is in the right cooking technique, along with a handful of savory seasonings. The best part? This savory breakfast can be ready in under fifteen minutes!I have so many vegan eggy breakfast recipes in my stash at this point, and I think they're all pretty amazing! From my vegan quiche to my vegan omelet and my vegan frittata, they're all guaranteed to get my day off to a good start.
Creamy Spring Onion Soup

2 weeks ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

Creamy potatoes, tender greens, and a touch of white wine and lemon make this spring onion soup both soothing and refreshing.
Easy Vegan Bakewell Tart

3 weeks ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

This scrumptious vegan tart is like a simplified (but no less delicious!) spin on the classic British Bakewell tart. Made with a buttery press-in crust topped with layers of jam, almond filling, and sliced almonds, this indulgent dessert is perfect for everything from celebrations to just enjoying with a cup of tea!Are you familiar with the traditional British Bakewell tart? It's such a gorgeous, enticing dessert that I've been itching to veganize for the longest time.
Tofu Tikka Masala

3 weeks ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

My tofu tikka masala will knock your socks off! This luscious curry is made with marinated and baked tofu in a spiced, rich and creamy tomato sauce. It's incredibly comforting and loaded with flavor. I've always loved a good creamy Indian curry, and I have no shortage of recipes for them...all made without dairy! So far I've shared vegan butter chicken, vegan butter tofu and lentils, vegan korma, vegan matar paneer, and cauliflower chickpea tikka masala on this site.
Rosemary Lemon Tofu Sheet Pan Dinner

1 month ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

This entire tofu dinner cooks up on a single sheet pan! It's made with baked tofu, potatoes, and healthy veggies in a savory rosemary lemon dressing. This vegan meal is super easy, absolutely delicious, and great for busy weeknights!Sheet pan meals are where it's at when you're looking for a delicious and easy dinner that still has nice variety of ingredients. I posted a recipe for sheet pan tofu bowls a while back, and I've gotten some great feedback on them. (They are hella delicious!).
Cozy Green Soup with Garlic & Basil

1 month ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

My cozy green soup is such a delicious way to get healthy veggies into your diet! It's packed with flavor, incredibly comforting, and really easy to make. This is also a great recipe for cleaning out the fridge!I always make an effort to get lots of healthy greens in my diet. Most of the time I do that with salad. My tofu salad, eggplant salad, and vegan Caesar salad are all regular meals on my dinner rotation. But you know what I find works even better for incorporating greens in my diet?
One-Bowl Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

1 month ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

My homemade breakfast bars are loaded with good stuff like oats, peanut butter, raisins, nuts, and chocolate chips. They're perfect for busy mornings, but also great for snacking throughout the day! These bars are vegan and optionally gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy them. I love a good grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings! I have a lot of recipes that I end up using for just that purpose, like my vegan bran muffins, vegan banana bread, and vegan granola bars. But you know what?
Veggie Tacos (Restaurant-Style!) - Connoisseurus Veg

1 month ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

My veggie tacos are packed with Mexican spices, black beans, and a delicious mix of vibrant pan-seared vegetables like corn, peppers, and zucchini. They're easy to make, vegan, gluten-free, and can be on the table in about twenty minutes!Here's something that's happened to me on more than one occasion, so I'm thinking maybe it's happened to you too. Your family invites you to a new Mexican restaurant. They have vegan options. Yay! You check out the menu to find that the vegan option is veggie tacos.
Lemony White Bean Pasta

2 months ago | connoisseurusveg.com | Alissa Saenz

My white bean pasta is super satisfying, incredibly flavorful, and can be ready in a flash! Made with tender linguine, cannellini beans, fresh basil, and cherry tomatoes drenched in a garlicy, lemony sauce, this easy dish will become your new favorite weeknight dinner. This one can be on the table in about thirty minutes!I have a super secret hack that I often use when I want to make my meals more satisfying: throw in a can of beans! Seriously, it works with so many dishes.