Sara Stevens

Jan 21, 2025 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Sara Stevens |Doron Petersan |Kayla Cappiello

Brownies, and their chocolate-free counterpart blondies, are one of the most popular sweet treats in the US. In fact, per the National Brownie Committee of America, Americans eat around 1.5 billion brownies every year. They even have their own day; every year, National Brownie Day falls on December 8. Jump to the BROWNIEsSome prefer their brownies laden with chocolate, while others prefer the more vanilla flavor of blondies. But which is best? Only you can decide.

Dec 6, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Sara Stevens |Melissa King |Chris Miller

When it comes to ice cream, vanilla is hard to beat. According to one survey by the International Dairy Foods Association, the mild, sweet, aromatic flavor is the go-to for more than a third of Americans, which puts it ahead of other classics like chocolate and strawberry. But while vanilla ice cream is delicious, it’s not the only way this floral ingredient can be used. From tarts to eggnog to pancakes, find some of our favorite ways to cook with vanilla below.

Sep 24, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Sara Stevens |Hannah Kaminsky |Anson Smart

According to the book Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects, humans have been flavoring food with ginger for thousands of years—long before history was formally recorded. “[Ginger] was an exceedingly important of trade,” it explains. “It was exported from India to the Roman Empire over 2,000 years ago, where it was especially valued for its medicinal properties.”Centuries later, those same medicinal properties are still valued today.

Aug 20, 2024 | vegnews.com | Sara Stevens

VegNewsRecipesYou know who likes Chinese food? Everyone, which is why we’re sharing the best veganized ginger “beef” recipe in existence. This flavorful (and spicy!) stir-fry is incredibly easy to make and is ready in just 30 minutes, helping you get dinner on the table quickly. Enjoy this saucy dish over rice with sesame seeds and plenty of scallions.

Aug 16, 2024 | vegnews.com | Sara Stevens

VegNewsRecipesSmoothie bowls are a great way to throw together a meal quickly when you’re in a hurry and in need of something substantial. For this blueberry-beet smoothie bowl, you can customize the toppings to suit your taste buds and cater to what you have stocked in your pantry.