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The best of accidentally vegan television cookery & foodstuff. Lots of foodstuffs.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
7-Eleven Cookies
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Martha's Brittle & Bark
If Martha Stewart handed you her homemade peanut brittle or orange pistachio chocolate bark(!), would you ever guess they were vegan?! Or would you be too busy wondering why Martha Stewart is giving you anything?
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Emeril's Pumpkin Soup
You think you know Pumpkin Soup inside and out, and then Emeril comes along and makes his chunky, uses allspice, and throws fried sage on top. Showing vegans how to spice up their root vegetables since '93. Thanks to Emeril & Food Network for the tv cookery mastery that is Emeril Live!
Friday, December 13, 2013
Salt Water Taffy
There isn't an abundance of Salt Water Taffy around here. So when I saw this at Big Lots I grabbed it for my Pa. They're often made with egg whites. But not these babies.
Big Lots! Canada, you are so good you don't even know it.
Saturday, December 07, 2013
Joy's Creamy Soup
Just in case you needed one more reason to love Willie Geist.
Plus not only is this secret ingredient creamy - it's packed with protein. More than your old school cream of tomato soup can say about itself.
Thanks to NBC's Today Show & Joy Bauer for the hot and healthy tips!
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Rachael & Hungry Girl's Egg Nog
Her secret ingredient for egg nog thickness is genius. Thanks ladies, you saved us from thirsty holiday nights!
Monday, November 25, 2013
Taco Bell's Cinnamon Twists
This is the stuff of vegan legend and lore that is thankfully true. Taco Bell's Cinnamon Twists are vegan friendly. No egg, no dairy in their crispy cinnamony parts. Vegan dessert at a fast food chain. Dreams do come true!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Giada's Chocolates
The #1 question Giada De Laurentiis gets asked is "how do you stay so slim?" - so she wrote a cookbook called "Feel Good Food" to tell us! A great secret for someone with a sweet tooth? Vegan desserts.
Chocolate Fig Bites, Bon-Bons, Truffles, whatever you want to call these babies, get 'em in your belly.
So many thanks to NBC, Kathie Lee & dairy-free Hoda for bringing us Giada's vegan recipe!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Martha's Rigatoni
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Giant Twizzlers
Thank you Hershey's Twizzlers Classic Twist.
And thank you Big Lots! Your Accidentally Vegan deals brought this 1.2 KG box of joy into my life for the grand total of $3.
Thursday, November 07, 2013
Colgin Liquid Smoke
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Alton's Black Beans
Ok, it's easier than beans(!) to just open a can than to boil them yourself. But did we know they can be flavored as they boil, just like a stock? Will we reconsider? Also, love that this may contain one of the first sightings of the Alton Brown Twitter post-it doodle (1:32).
So much love and appreciation to Scripps & Mr. Brown for the perfection that is Good Eats!
Monday, October 28, 2013
Original Peanut Chews
Peanuts and Chocolate. Nothing on Earth is more perfect.
Errr wait, a TUB of Accidentally Vegan Candy.
Perfect overload.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Anne's Tomato Soup
Finally, hear Anne Burrell's gorgeous singing voice. Around the 2:50 mark. Also, could anyone's genuine reaction to tasting a foodstuff be any more lovely? It's no wonder she has a tv show. Thanks so very much to Food Network and Anne Burrell for cooking up something simple, beautiful and accidentally vegan.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Monday, October 07, 2013
Sweet Onion Dressing
Thursday, October 03, 2013
Mario's Fettunta
I love when audiences burst into ooohs and ahhhhs for the most random thing - here it's literally for the sound of crusty, crunchy bread being sliced! Love. It.
Fettunta means "Greased Slice" - how can you not love Mario Batali?
I can't thank ABC & The Chew enough for consistently pumping out heart-healthy veg options. Thank you!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Giada's Granola
This video is such a great example of how you can make gooey, deliciously chewy, stick-together snacks without marshmallow. (Ahem, you know who). Maple Syrup and Cranberry Juice instead of animal hooves? Yes please!
Thanks so much to Scripps and Giada De Laurentiis for yet another healthy, simple, accidentally vegan recipe.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Maple Leaf Cookies
Do you want a boxful of vegan maple syrup-laced cookies? It'll cost ya an entire dollar. Amazing.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Mario's Chickpea Fries
Mario Batali: "the most crazy thing I'd ever tasted" - What is this thing? Seriously. It's like a falafel meets a french fry while smuggling a zucchini in its pocket.
Thanks so much to ABC & The Chew for the absolute lovely pleasure of these fun demos.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Krinos Twisters
Sharing IS caring! This is why the internet is great. Would you ever have picked this up, guessing it would be vegan? In a million years? Absolutely not. Thanks so much to voyagevixen2 for her Accidentally Vegan find at Safeway!
Monday, September 09, 2013
Guy's Plantains
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Daphne's Truffles
Monday, August 26, 2013
Giada's Sweet Savory Salad
Giada De Laurentiis made a salad. Now I've seen plenty of salad, I love sweet & savory, but for some reason this guy worries me! Someone please make this and let us know how it goes?
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Hot Dog Chips
Give me a chip aisle and I could spend a good hour reading ingredients lookin for accidentally vegan goods.
President's Choice Ballpark Hot Dog chips: A lotta dill flavor, with a bit of BBQ... Amazingly, a couple minutes after eating them your mouth feels EXACTLY like you just ate a hot dog with the works. Magic.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Anne's Summer Sauce
Anne Burrell is gonna teach the bejesus outta you. How to chop an onion? How to blanch tomatoes? Sure!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Roxakia Cookies
Have you ever heard of or seen this kind of cookie before? According to the Internet they're made of cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla. THE BESTS. Isn't sharing accidentally vegan food finds just thrilling? Thanks so much to Schroettner and Greece for knowing what's up.
Thursday, August 08, 2013
Guy's Beet Sliders
Guy Fieri is right - Jerad Nuttall is a genius when it comes to his snappy little grilled beets.
Here's my beef (see what I did there?) with the way people prepare beets in general. Why take the skin off? It's messy and there a ton of vitamins hanging out in there. Eat it. It's good for you. Isn't the skin on a potato the best part? YES.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Ellie's Mousse
Whoever says they don't like tofu is a dummy. Do you like rich, creamy, decadent things? Tofu can be your saving grace. It's the perfect, healthy vehicle for creamy sauces, dips and soups. Here Ellie Krieger uses it in her accidentally vegan chocolate mousse.
(There's some major chocolate porn here too. Just sayin.)
Monday, July 22, 2013
Original Chex Mix
Once had to cross the border to buy this deliciousness! Now available in Canada. Bless.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Guy's Fries
Next time I'm in Asia I'm hitting the streets immediately and looking for these.
p.s There is something meta about a television not only in the background of a cooking show, but the fact that it is left ON and nobody's watching it. Leave it to Guy Fieri to not only tickle our bellies but also share some sort of existential experience.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Paula's Avocado Salsa
Just as SNL's Stefon would say: this has everything. Bobby Deen double dipping with a giant spoon, Paula's eyes literally lighting up at the sound of crunchy chips, a kiddie-pool sized bowl of produce. Ok, maybe that's it. Nonetheless, these two make salsa exciting!
Sunday, July 07, 2013
Ina's Caponata
What's more fun? Watching Ina cook with a 6'4 giant OR seeing her transform an astronomical amount of sweet and savory ingredients into the best caponata ever? Forget it; we can have BOTH. Together. At once.
Friday, July 05, 2013
Lotus Cookie Butter
Cookie Butter a.k.a. Biscuit Spread is a real thing, and it's often accidentally vegan. Who invented this? Who invented ground-up cookies for spreading purposes? Marry me.
Thanks to Ella Kitty for sharing!
Monday, July 01, 2013
Bobby's Crunchy Avocado
Y'know those crumbly chip crumbs at the bottom of your bag? They ARE A GIFT. Now you have every excuse to make Bobby Flay's vegan bowl of fun. Dare I suggest adding a bit of corn? Ya got a complete meal y'know. No more wonderin what's for dinner.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Debi & Gabriele's Beans
Do you call 'em string beans or green beans? Or just beans? Or something else completely? Either way, I could watch / listen to these two cook all day. Be warned: their little jingle is going to get stuck in your head!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Bobby Deen's Egg Rolls
I often edit down videos for a million different reasons. I haven't touched this one. It's pure gold from top to bottom. Bobby Deen's egg wash trick is SO smart and SO vegan-friendly, economical and allergy-aware that we owe him a lifetime of baking bliss, y'all.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Bulk Barn's Custard
The biggest news ever? Sure. Or, at least the reason why I always read ingredients, and hold out hope, cause just in case, who knows?
This CUSTARD FILLING is from a bin at a regular bulk food store. Yes. You read that right. There's accidentally vegan custard at Bulk Barn. In a BIN.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Paula's Rice
You know why Paula Deen's been lookin so good lately? Cause she's a lady with a couple vegan recipes up her sleeve. Watch her make a rice dish with a lovely dude named Louie. Or Louis? We might never know.
Lemon Meringue Pie
You remember exactly what that best, delicious, middle part tastes like right? This is it. In a cup. One day I will scoop it into a pie shell and cry with so much joy. Thanks to Hunt's for leaving the milk outta this Snack Pack.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Guy's Focaccia
This might be the least emphatic car door slam in Triple D history - You'll love it.
Did you know that the dimples in focaccia come from someone poking it? And see how an Air Italia blanket gets involved when Guy visits Rigoletto for an accidentally vegan eat!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Sunny's Asparagus
Simple? Sure. But would you ever have guessed that a fancy balsamic glaze would be such a snap? Sure. But will you actually really make it now, because Sunny could sell you on anything with her sweetness? You bet.
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Arnott's Choc Ripple
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Guy's Macrobiotic Childhood
There are TOO many things to love about Guy Fieri's visit to The Chew, where he joined Mario Batali and Michael Symon in making vegan sandwich toppings (!)
A couple highlights:
1. Fieri talks about his upbringing with macrobiotic parents.
2. Mario Batali dances from the get go.
3. Fieri, of all people, tries to keep the segment on track (more than once).
4. Fancy sandwich toppings include Batali's peperonata & Symon's sauerkraut.
5. We find out what Guy Fieri & Melissa McCarthy in Bridesmaids have in common.
6. They do the Three Amigos salute. I am not kidding.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Jelly Chocolate Bar
Not many things are as exciting as picking up an interesting looking chocolate bar, reading the ingredients and discovering that it is accidentally vegan. And then you can buy the chocolate bar and eat it and it's all just a friggin delight. Kosher sections ftw.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Giada's Bolognese
The food processor trick seems like a smart way to get that texture out of the veg, huh?
Meaty mushrooms and red wine sure don't hurt either...
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Alton & Elton's Veg Soup
How to pick the best produce?
How to make soup from scratch?
How to teach kids in the kitchen?
How about meetin Alton's nephew Elton?*
It's ALL HERE.
*Elton is an actor http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0378975/
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Mrs. Freshley's Cookies
Chocolate Chip Creme Filled Cookies // Mrs. Freshley's // Los Angeles, a photo by VeganBananas on Flickr.
Who says you can't find an old friend in the aisles of a random Discount / Dollar Store?
Martha's Chickpeas & Eggplant
Olivier Baussan prepares a recipe from his cookbook "Flavors of the Mediterranean" with a woman whom I assume is Sharon Stone moonlighting as a French translator/cook/assistant.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Mario's Caponata
Ok, there's honey - but this is one of the SIMPLEST veganizations ever. There are many other sticky, sweet substances that don't involve bees. Like agave, maple syrup and love.
Also, learn about fennel pollen, cause Mario Batali's full of bonus info.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Guy Fieri's Jerk 'n Festival
Guy Fieri - he'll take a bite out of a pineapple, skin ON.
'nuff said.
...Did you know there is a fried dough called FESTIVAL!?
And learn how to make a Jerk Marinade while you're at it.
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Chocolate Cherries
As if you needed yet another treasure to hunt for in those Kosher aisles... How about a box of chocolates? Accidentally vegan chocolate covered cherries by Manischewitz, what? Yes.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Alton's Chickpeas
Alton Brown answers ALL of your chickpea questions.
Like how do you make hummus & falafel? What on Earth is sumac and why does Alton Brown use a cocktail shaker when roasting chickpeas?
The answers are here!
Friday, April 26, 2013
Nigella's Breakfast
Do you like bread? Major bread porn at 19 seconds.
I don't always rinse my canned beans either. Sometimes you want that salty goodness. And that is why Nigella is the best.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Chocolate Coins
Lieber's chocolate coins. Because nobody should be deprived of tiny chocolate bits getting stuck under their nails while unwrapping a treat. Chanukah Gelt for everybody!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Guy's Rye
Guy loves the fresh rye at Ingrid's in Oklahoma City. LOVES.
And how adorable is that old metal filing cabinet?
And that baker?
Plenty.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Keebler's Fudge
Accidentally Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar // Made by the Keebler Elves, a photo by VeganBananas on Flickr.
Oh, hi elves and your wonderful "Jumbo Peanut Butter Fudge Sticks" ...like a Kit Kat met a Coffee Crisp and rolled around in peanut butter in a vegan elf dream. Thanks!
Dr Oz & Bertinelli's Soup
Dr Oz in goggles? Check!
Finding a use for stale old bread? Check!
and BEANS! Lots of beans.
Ribollita soup from Valerie's cookbook One Dish at a Time.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Daphne's Grilled Salad
Roasted vegetables are the best.
BEST.
You can't go wrong with a little oil, salt & pepper, and that grilling / roasting goodness. Seeing these guys rave over the deliciousness will make you a believer.
Also, who else suddenly wants to make a balsamic glaze?
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Mario Batali's #1 Pizza
Be still my (vegan) heart. Batali describes his favorite toppings.
Thanks to ABC & The Chew for this giant leap in pizza study!
pssst...(to keep the fishes happy sub anchovies with the salty goodness of capers and/or olives)
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Chocolate Spread
Hey vegans & lactose intolerant friends - The Kosher section is where it's at. This tub of "Chocolate Spread" is vague, inexpensive, tasty as all heck and vegan.
On the other end of the spectrum (and this spoon) is organic, crunchy, plain as all heck peanut butter. Do these bad boys belong together or what.
Martha's Southern Dishes
Do you like Mom jeans?
Do you want to learn how to pick okra?
Do you want to see Martha & her sister Laura Plimpton cook up some vegan friendly Southern dishes for New Year's Eve?
OF COURSE YOU DO.
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Guy. Loves. Tofu.
Gaven McMillian was brave enough to make TWO tofu dishes on DDD. (One of which is "too gorgeous to eat in the kitchen") !
But why I really love this chef is how casually he says "some snaps" when referring to sugar snap peas... Simple as that.
Monday, April 01, 2013
Fieri's Granola Love
Ever thought you'd hear Guy Fieri say "fiber" or "organic"? Or that one of his favorite foods growing up was his Mom's GRANOLA? This man is full of vegan surprises!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Robin McGraw's Cookies
Who knew Dr. Phil's been eatin vegan cookies!?
& YAY for champions of margarine! (Find a non-hydrogenated kind? I'd feel better about it..)
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Emeril's Peanut Noodles
This Asian style dish, with spaghetti noodles(!), makes me think of starving artists/college students trying to whip up something with whatever's lying around the cupboards. I love it.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Peanut Butter Cups
Someone tell any future boyfriends that this is the way to my heart. #vegan, a photo by flyfarther79 on Flickr.
I sleep better at night knowing there are accidentally vegan peanut butter cups out there. Thanks Justin's & Thanks Lisa for the photo!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Guy's Red Sauce
Guy says Chino Bandido is "one of the neatest places we've ever shot" & goes bananas over Eve's recipe, but she won't reveal one secret ingredient. (And in doing so, reminds me of a Disney princess? Is it Jasmine? I'm not high. It's at the 0:52 mark)
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Giada's Tomato Sauce
I'm as thrilled as you are that Giada's 'Simple Tomato Sauce' is actually simple, and accidentally vegan!
Alton's Pea Burger
You know Alton Brown is a culinary genius. But did you know peas are packed with protein? Wanna make a hamburger out of 'em now? You're in luck!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Daphne's Chile Cake
Love The Chew: Daphne Oz makes something delicious (and nutritious!) while Clinton Kelly gives you a chuckle & Michael Symon falls in love with vegan eats. Perfect.
Mocha Coconut Frappuccino
Here are a few tips on finding your vegan Starbucks Frappuccino!
Easy.
Order it with soy milk.
No whip.
No caramel drizzle.
No chocolaty chips.
Nothing "lite" - those bases aren't vegan.
Thank your barista & enjoy your lil vegan heart out.
Have you met peppermint mocha? Oh ... boy.
Saturday, March 09, 2013
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Paula's Fruit
Lo & behold. This is an (accidentally) VEGAN SNACK by Paula Deen from her appearance on "Eat It & Like It"
As simple as it is, it's actually nothing I've ever tried before.
p.s. How sweet is she here. Seriously.
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Gordon's Soup
Gordon doesn't like to sieve his soup! Finally! Someone with the chutzpah to suggest it's an unnecessary step in soup production.
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Bachelor Party
Bachelor Party or a cozy Friday night for one? Either way, these vegan delights will keep y'all warm.. Thanks DrTommy!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Martha & Rick's Salsa Cups
If Martha Stewart & Rick Bayless ate Tostitos Scoops & salsa, turned to each other and said "we should make these" - this is what would happen.
Rick has great tips, like how playing with your cilantro helps you separate the parts you don't want from those you do.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Michael Symon's Stew
Chef Michael Symon made a hearty vegan soup. Then he dropped dumplings in it. These dumplings are a perfect example of simple veganization. Instead of half and half, use soy, almond or any other non-dairy milk. For added richness, you could also add a tablespoon or two of oil to the batter. It's that simple, and now you're there! Makin vegan soup with, did I mention this already? MICHAEL SYMON. He's an Iron Chef.
Thanks to The Chew and ABC! Best recipes, best hosts.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Rachael & Hungry Girl's Cake
Lisa Lillien makes 2 food swaps that save fat and calories while adding fiber AND deliciousness. No magic necessary and they are both accidentally vegan!
Did I mention cake.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Honey Graham
Incredibly, this Halo ProBar is honey flavoured. They're vegan!
Also, you know when you eat a granola bar and you think "mmm, I can totally taste the apples" and then you read the ingredient list and there are no apples...
No?
Ok. Well, there's no apple in this.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Guy @ Dottie's
3 kinds of garlic in your chili? Sign a Guy up.
BEST is chef's reaction to Guy saying "put that in a cone!"
p.s. That lady at the end - totally Anna Gunn right? Ya! No? K.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Chester Cheetah
Chester Cheetah's Corn Twists // Dollarama and other specialty shops, a photo by VeganBananas on Flickr.
Vegans are probably the only ones who are disappointed that Cheetos contain real milk ingredients. Have no fear. You can get these naked, deliciously salted bits of food that have that same perfect, light, airy Cheeto texture.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Alton's One Pot
Alton Brown has a one dish wonder he's been perfecting for a DECADE! Take a moment why don't ya and learn the tricks to a hearty winter vegetable soup.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Aarti's Samosas
Aarti Sequeira so perfectly describes the deliciousness that is the Samosa... An amazing accidentally vegan foodstuff!
Friday, February 08, 2013
Alton's Peas
When Alton Brown says this may be the most unexpected food delight he's had in the LAST DECADE - you certainly listen.
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Carla's Bon-Bons
Incredibly easy, and dare I say healthy BON-BONS. Amazing. Thank you Carla Hall & ABC's The Chew for accidentally vegan goods!
Monday, February 04, 2013
Martha & Carnie's Salad
I love when an audience bursts into applause for the most random thing. Here it's for a slice of grapefruit. Also, Martha says to eat your brown avocado in the kitchen, and serve something else to your guests; I LOVE HER.
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Emeril's Potato Salad
Emeril Lagasse totally upped the ante when it came to television cookery. He's really, really good at it. Plus, he had a HOUSE BAND. Wanna see him do an impersonation of a pervert picking an avocado? You got it at 1:10.
Veg Soup
If you want to see a vegan get really jazzed up, tell them you know a brand of canned vegetable soup they can eat.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Hershey's Twizzlers
These are "classic twist" with the same build as the red Twizzlers you remember... not those new rubbery ones that have that open end instead of a crimped closed one. This is actually an issue and if you like Twizzlers you know exactly what I'm talking about.
Guy's Dhal Puri
I love these two together.
Is it just me, or does the bun-thing look like it would be incredibly delicious baked round, before being rolled flat? Just me? Ok.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Alton's Eggplant
If you're gonna learn how to make Baba Ghanoush from anybody, make it ALTON BROWN.
He will also tell you the difference between a boy eggplant and a girl eggplant because this is Good Eats and it's the best.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Martha's Granita
When everyone else is making boring ol' lemonade, Martha's using her lemons for Granita. This Italian dessert's fancy & accidentally vegan too!
Jelly Beans
Vegans love beans, amiright?
I also love each and every color equally, so if you don't you can mail me the ones you don't eat.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
White Chocolate
Best midnight snack ever: it tastes incredibly decadent, but looks somewhat respectable.
Also, the nutritional values are equivalent to regular peanut butter. How?! Magic.
Clinton & Carla's Papardella
Zucchini NOODLES. Tomato Sauce from scratch.
Accidentally vegan deliciousness from ABC's The Chew.
Guy Fieri Salsa
Vegans can now enjoy a taste of Guy Fieri !
And yes, I will totally keep this jar forever.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Nigella's Soup
I'd never purée a Lentil Soup, cause I love their itty bitty texture.
I'd also never argue with Nigella Lawson.
Pillsbury
Chocolate and Cream Cheese Frostings // Pillsbury // Los Angeles, a photo by VeganBananas on Flickr.
There are so many amazing things about these. There is no actual dairy in the Cream Cheese, they are selling for $2.49 at a Dollar Store, etc.
Hoarding (Intro)
This site simply creates a hub for the accidentally vegan foodstuffs I have been hoarding on Flickr as well as television clips on YouTube.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
p.s. for the 7-Layer, no sour cream or cheese; EXTRA guacamole.