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    Home » Comfort Food Recipes

    17 Best Vegan Recipes 2017

    Published: Dec 31, 2017 · Modified: Jan 10, 2018 by Richa 17 Comments

    Best of 2017. Recipes and Posts that were popular this year. 17 Best Vegan Recipes 2017 from the blog. Garlic Sauce with Cajun Cauliflower, Scalloped Potatoes, Butter Tofu, Tiramisu Fudge Bars and more. Gluten-free options

    Its that time of the year again. The date is changing and I will be writing 2017 for a few weeks before it finally settles.

    Best of 2017. 17 Popular recipes from VeganRicha.com #veganricha Garlic Sauce Pasta with Cajun Cauliflower, Scalloped Potatoes, Butter Tofu, Tiramisu Fudge Bars and more 

    Its been a busy year (The second book work pretty much took up more time than I had), but we did get a break now around the Holidays.  Recharging and chilling (in the cold and snow), and excited about 2018.

    135 Posts in 2017! 130 new Recipes.

    140 More in a New Book (Everyday Kitchen, Sept 2017). 150 in the first book(Indian Kitchen, May 2015).!

    380 posts on Instagram. Cooking on Instagram Stories. Loads of recipe remakes from blog and both the books #veganricha #veganrichasindiankitchen #veganrichaseverydaykitchen !

    81 Videos on Youtube. Longer videos to come in 2018.

    2018 will see more of similar flavorful food, some simple everyday recipes, some new cuisines and styles to try out new flavors and textures, some regional Indian fare (Indian sub-cuisines, so much more to learn!) with new ingredients, Instant Pot cooking, and more video types(narration, live etc). Have something you’d like me to try next year, let me know in the comments. What were your favorite posts from the blog?

    Here are the top 17 posts from 2017 in order of popularity.

    The most popular – Garlic Pasta with Cajun Cauliflower– So Good. Cauliflower game still strong. 

    Garlic Sauce Pasta with Baked Cajun Cauliflower #vegan #veganricha

    35 Kid Friendly Recipes– round ups are great to have a small set together.

    Butter Tofu “Paneer”. Make this Indian butter sauce!

    Restaurant Style Tofu Butter Masala Recipe - Indian Butter Tofu "Paneer". Dairy-free Tofu Paneer Butter Masala. Tofu is marinated and baked then simmered in tomato ginger cashew sauce. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe. | VeganRicha.com

    20+ Instant Pot Recipes, obviously 

    Scalloped potatoes with Jamaican curry spices. So much flavor

    Vegan Scalloped Potatoes and Cauliflower with Jamaican Curry Spices. Curried Scalloped Potatoes. Vegan Potato Gratin. Easily made gluten-free. #vegan #soyfree #veganricha #recipe | VeganRicha.com

    40 Party food recipes, perfect for NYE

    Fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms, because pasta.

    The Best Vegan Mushroom Garlic Alfredo with no nuts. Garlicky, Creamy, Amazing Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo. Nut-free, Easily Gluten-free, soy-free. | VeganRicha.com

    Tiramisu Fudge Bars – so good.

    Grilled Portobello with Garlic Sauce. a fave around the holidays. 


    Tiramisu Fudge Bars with creamy cashew vegan mascarpone layered with cocoa coffee cream. These freezer fudge bars are easy and dreamy. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Sauce. Grilled or Baked Marinated Portabella Mushrooms served with creamy gravy. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

    Banana French Toast. So easy and popular with everyone.

    Mango Curry Chickpeas. Cant beat mango in this curry. 

    Vegan Banana French Toast. Vegan French Toast with Caramelized bananas. Banana and non dairy milk make up the french toast batter. Cooked French toast is served with caramelized Bananas, maple and vegan butter. Vegan Nut-free Recipe. | VeganRicha.com This Mango Curry is creamy, mangoey and perfect when paired with chickpeas, vegetables or baked tofu. Easy and so flavorful. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Nut-free Recipe. | VeganRicha.com

    Sticky ginger Sesame Tofu with maple syrup. 1 Pot and Delicious

    Vegan Banana Bread with toasted coconut and walnuts .Toasted coconut and walnuts take this banana bread to the next level.

    Sticky Ginger Sesame Tofu and Veggie stir fry with vermicelli or maifun noodles. Easy weekday Dinner. Vegan Gluten-free nut-free Recipe. Use chickpeas or more veggies to make Tofu-free | VeganRicha.com Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts. Classic super moist Banana bread with toasted nuts and coconut. No Palm oil. #Vegan #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com.

    Sweet Potato PB Curry with veggies. Fridge clean up

    PB Chickpea Cookie Pie. Super quick.

    Sweet Potato Peanut butter curry #vegan #glutenfree #veganricha Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookie Pie. Chickpea Peanut Butter Cookies. Deep dish Cookie Pie. Fudgy Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookie Pie Recipe. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Tofu & Brown Rice Noodles in hoisin sauce. Easy weeknight dinner

    Turmeric lentil fritters bowl with tahini dill dressing. Make a bowl or wrap. 

     Tofu and Brown Rice Noodles in Hoisin Sauce. Vegan Hoisin Sauce Noodle Stir fry. Use more veggies to make tofu-free. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com Turmeric Lentil Fritters Tomato Greens Bowl with Tahini Dill Sauce. Baked Seedy Golden Lentil fritters with greens, tomatoes and a tahini sauce make an easy Lunch bowl. Vegan Nut-free Soy-free Recipe. Easily Glutenfree | VeganRicha.com

    Chickpea Spinach Pie with Berbere . So easy and great for entertaining.

    Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Tofu in Green Masala Sauce. This cilantro spinach sauce is addictive!

    Chickpea Spinach Pie with Berbere Spice. Easy Chickpea Spinach Pastry for holidays and company with vegan puff pastry. Use spices or blends of choice. Use lentils for variation. Vegan Soy-free Nut-free Recipe.  | VeganRicha.com Spiced Cauliflower and Tofu in Green Masala Sauce. Baked Cauliflower and Tofu in green cilantro sauce. The sauce paste can be made ahead and stored. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe. Can be soy-free with chickpea tofu or chickpeas or beans or other veggies. | VeganRicha.com

    Bonus! Super close to the last few… Skillet No Bake Cauliflower Gratin and Instant Pot Butter Soycurls close up the list.  

    2017 was also the year we added more organizations to our charity page. Between donations from the books, blog and hubbs, we supported the following projects and organizations.

    • Many dogs and cats were saved from the meat trade in North-eastern India (HAI)
    • Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation, Logging, circus begging and temple eles. (Wildlife SOS)
    • Wildlife Care center, Sanctuary and Care for Elephants, Bears, Camels, Cows, Goats, Pigs and many more by Karuna society. (HAI)
    • Vegan meals for children, humane education, stray dog/cat sterilization, Modern Veterinary training and set up across groups in India and Nepal (HAI)
    • Ongoing work in issues in food production, sustainability, fair trade, depletion of natural resources, the unavailability of healthy foods in communities of color and low-income areas, child labor and animal abuse by Food Empowerment Project. (US)
    • Wild Animal (lions, bears) Rescues and care from war torn countries and abuse situations. (Four Paws International)
    • Community issues, rescue, help, care for animals in Africa based on local needs. (Animal Kind International)
    • Pigs Peace Sanctuary, Old Dog Haven for senior dogs (US)
    • Education, school, support for children in (rural, underprivileged, other) by Asha for Education (India).

    We keep looking for amazing organizations that are run efficiently, are motivated and focused on their causes, have the bigger picture in mind and have amazing people who are part of the org. Have some favorites?, leave them in the comments on this post. 


    Its been a memorable year in many ways. I am looking forward to be motivated to work more on the blog, more contribution outside of the blog, finding solutions for my self to feel confident on handling life with my limitations, and finding paths/actions for the human and animal issues. 

    Thank you for being around this year, Thank you for the support and love. Sending you all boatloads of love, health, and happiness in 2018. Happy New Year! See you on the other side. ♥♥

    xo

    Richa

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    1. Alison

      January 12, 2018 at 11:41 pm

      Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation ❤

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 13, 2018 at 12:24 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Vienna

      January 10, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you for helping so many animals and children around the world. <3

      Reply
    3. Sara

      January 10, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Animal Aid Unlimited do an awesome job in Udaipur in India – rescuing and treating many street animals. https://animalaidunlimited.org/about-us/

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 10, 2018 at 10:55 am

        Yes they are already on my list 🙂 I’ve met Erika and Claire and they are amazing people!

        Reply
    4. Diaba

      January 08, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      Happy New Year!

      Hi!
      best wishes in this year , and I am so greatful too you for you Pumpkin blogs – the tea and loaf were scrumptious! !!

      I’ll be trying the recipes that you blog!!!

      Continued success!

      Diana

      Reply
    5. Sue

      January 01, 2018 at 8:41 am

      Richa, I can’t put into words how much I appreciate, respect and admire you. You ARE amazing!!! Sending New Year’s wishes right back at you for health, love and personal growth. (Personal growth is always big for me; hoping 2018 will be better for that ☺). Love to you for who you are and all the wonderful things you do.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 02, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        Happy New Year Sue!! And Thank You for the constant support and appreciation!. <3 <3 <3 2017 was hectic with many deadlines and I'd love to have some time to focus on things other than deadlines. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Beverly Alexandre

      January 01, 2018 at 5:29 am

      The Dr. Yum Project
      Fights Childhood obesity by teaching kids and parents healthy eating

      Reply
    7. Shirlene

      January 01, 2018 at 5:26 am

      I have both of your cookbooks and love them. I love the aromas when I cook these dishes and my husband and I both love the taste. I also say thank you for oil free options. You rock!!

      Reply
    8. Randy

      December 31, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      Thank you .

      For making eating healthy sooooo
      Delicious! For introducing us to new tastes,
      Textures and combinations….
      For those wonderful aromas when we walk in the door and one of your dishes is cooking and filling the house with a scent of welcome…..

      Reply
    9. Mary

      December 31, 2017 at 5:26 pm

      You are a true blessing to me!

      Reply
    10. Helen

      December 31, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      thank-you for your thoughtful yummy recipe’s, enjoying your new book I bought myself for xmas, best wish’s for a healthy happy 2018.

      Reply
    11. BBE

      December 31, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      This year has been so delicious when I’ve made recipes out of the Indian Kitchen book. Thanks so much!

      Reply
    12. Melanie

      December 31, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      Happy New Year. I have both of your books and follow your blog – all your recipes are failproof and delicious. – thank you. I visit a lovely Indian lady in the nursing home where my mum lives and she loves to look at your recipes and reminisce. I am still trying to convince their kitchen to add more spice to her meals. I support a small dog rescue group in Adelaide, Australia called Moving Paws, we can all do a little bit for the world’s animals to make a big change.

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 31, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        That is so sweet of you. They might be able to add the non heating kind of spices like cumin, coriander, fennel and fenugreek. Maybe you an volunteer to get some for them to try out. Give your mom and the Indian Lady my love and best wishes for the new year.

        Indeed, small things make a big difference to that one dog or animal.

        Reply
    13. Kathryn J Bennett

      December 31, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Thanks so much for your blog. I really appreciate when you include oil-free options. Thanks.

      Reply

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